Theodore R Hokenstad Jr
MilitaryTheodore Hokenstad was assigned to the 97th Bomb Group/414th Bomb Squadron. He was Navigator on board 41-24413 "Birmingham Blitzkrieg" when it was lost to Flak and exploded in mid-air on a mission to Biskra, Tunisia, 26 December 1942. He and all nine other men on board were killed. To this day, all ten are still listed as Missing In Action (MIA).
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 414th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12032320 at enlistment, then O-724178
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
Tunisia, North Africa | 26 December 1942 | in the loss of B-17 41-24413 |
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Born |
North Dakota, United States | the son of Theodore R. Hokenstad and Clara R. Hokenstad | |
| Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, United States | |||
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Other Memorialized |
on the Tablets of the Missing |
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Sources
MACR 16150
Research on crew of 41-24413
US Censuses 1930 and 1940
WWII USAAF Casualties for Kitsap County, Washington
ABMC website