UPL 44228

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Andrew Marcin with the HANQUET family who sheltered him in Lanaye, Belgium, after he swam across the Maas River from The Netherlands into Belgium. From left to right Henri Hanquet, Andrew Marcin, Anna Hanquet, Joseph Hanquet (father) and the couple’s other son, also named Joseph in front. Photo from the Hanquet family, which Daniel Marcin discovered only in July 2011 after Ed Reniere obtained them via René Hanquet, son of Henri.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33261086
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

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Sources

The Belgian HANQUET family (Lanaye and Ekeren)