William M Frye Jr

Military

Captain Frye was the pilot of aircraft 42-100674, 81st TSC, 436th Troop Carrier Group.

His aircraft was towing 2 gliders in support of the 194th Glider Infantry

Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, en-route to LZ-S near Wesel, Germany

during Operation Varsity. On approach to the LZ, his aircraft was shot down by

enemy anti-aircraft fire. Capt Frye is buried in Wardensville, WV.

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Willard Richardson Cooke

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 81st Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-721-030
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Eugene R Davis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 81st Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-814029
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Aircraft

42-100674

  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group

Revisions

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Un-capitalise names.

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ContributorHotelie1970
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GENERAL ORDER # 71, IX Troop Carrier Command dated 18 May 1945: From Headquarters IX GROUP CARRIER COMMAND by Major General Williams.

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GENERAL ORDER # 71, IX Troop Carrier Command dated 18 May 1945: From Headquarters IX GROUP CARRIER COMMAND by Major General Williams and https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49923879/william-miller-frye