John E Eckstrom

Military

Munson Crew; B-24 received flak damage on 6 July 1944 mission to Kiel, Germany. Crew including T/Sgt. Eckstrom force landed in Sweden. Interned.

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Units served with

A Swedish Soldier guards a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40159) nicknamed "Boulder Buff" of the 492nd Bomb Group that has landed in Sweden.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40195) nicknamed "Boulder Buff" of the 492nd Bomb Group.
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Boulder Buff
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 857th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Killed in Action (KIA)

Sweden 6 July 1944 Part of Munson crew; interned in Sweden beginning 6 July 1944

Born

Detroit, MI, USA

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Sources

MACR 7234 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database