Thomas James McGory
MilitaryGetting shot down on 25th mission over Hamburg, 8/6/44. 9 months Prisoner of War (POW) at Stalag IV. Walked 565 miles 1/6/45 to 5/2/45. Also 3 days in boxcar, 60 in one car Plane was #4294945 Cover Girl,hit by flak and crashed at Stade
Air Medal (3 cl),Unit Citation; European African Mid Eastern Ribbon w/3Bronze Stars;Good Conduct Medal, 2 overseas Service Bars
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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: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron 847th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-826293
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot / Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Holton
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Born |
Cortland, New York 13045 | 23 April 1915 |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / self