John E Eckstrom
MilitaryMunson 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- 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 |
Revisions
ContributorAAM
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Sources
MACR 7234 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database