Robert E Shay
MilitaryAssigned to 703BS, 455BG, 8AF USAAF. Shot down on Kassel mission in B-24 42-51541, Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 9394
Awards: DFC, AM (3OLC), EAME (1 x Battle Star), PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 703rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18160594 / O-811015
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 703rd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Cemetery
- Known as: Lorraine American Cemetery, St Avold, France
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Tivetshall
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Palm Beach, Florida, USA | 29 September 1923 | Son of Elmer H and Hattie Mary Alice [Christopher] Shay. |
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Died |
Friedlos, Germany | 27 September 1944 | |
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Based Prisoner of War (POW) |
Tibenham | 27 September 1944 | Assigned to 703BS, 455BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Buried |
Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial | Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial St Avold, France Plot B Row 11 Grave 39 |