William H Barnes
MilitaryAssigned to 61FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Belgium in P-47 42-75704. Pilot Lt William H Barnes evaded capture EVD. 11-Aug-44. MACR 7598.
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Six Shooter Junction
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Based Prisoner of War (POW) |
Boxted | 2 June 1944 - 11 August 1944 | Assigned to 61FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Other Evaded (EVD) |
Belgium | 11 August 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Belgium. Pilot Lt William H Barnes evaded capture EVD. 11-Aug-44. MACR 7598. |
| Glendale, CA, USA |