Norman Alton Gauntt

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Assigned to the 545th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Special Orders #70 dated 11 March 1943.  Norman Gauntt was Co-Pilot on B-17 #42-3235 "Lakanuki" shot down 4 July 1943 over France. Killed in Action (KIA).

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35327696
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36519535
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39182309
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19063805 / O-733702
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Born

Xemplair, Texas, USA 28 October 1916 The son of Charles Virgil Gauntt and Jewell Adeline (Groom) Gauntt

Died

Killed in action (KIA)

Poillé-sur-Vègre, Sarthe, France 4 July 1943 Shot down before the target was reached; crashed near Poillé-sur-Vègre about 40km WSW of Le Mans, France. MACR 3035/4495

Buried

Colleville-sur-Mer, France Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France: Plot I Row 25 Grave 32

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US Census 1940
WWII Casualties from Parker County, Texas
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