Sylvester Otto Koenig

Military
media-48501.jpeg UPL 48501 Capt Bernard L. McGrattan flanked by assistant crew chief Cpl. Peter Sisco and crew chief S/Sgt Sy Koenig.

USAAF Photo

Object Number - UPL 48501 - Capt Bernard L. McGrattan flanked by assistant crew chief Cpl. Peter Sisco and crew chief S/Sgt Sy Koenig.

With the 4th at Debden-Nov '42-Sept '45. Rejoined the 4th -Mar '48 crew chief F-80's.

Changed to F-86's -Korea Nov '50- Aug '51.

AF advisor to Wis ANG '52-'57.

20th FW 57-61.

Senior Controller-England 464th Troop Carrier Wing '61-'64, Pope AFB NC.

Retired Jun '64



Bronze Star, Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon (with 6 stars); World War II Victory Medal.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2044954
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Pistol Packin Mama
  • Unit: 48th Fighter Group 495th Fighter Training Group 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 493rd Fighter Squadron 551st Fighter Training Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Thunder Bird
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Thunderbird Ridge Runner
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron

Missions

  • Date: 21 June 1944
  • Official Description:

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Wausau, Wisconsin 6 March 1921 Son of William and Mabel Koenig.

Enlisted

Wausau, WI, USA 19 January 1942 Wausau, Wisconsin

Died

Seminole County, FL, USA 24 April 2008

Buried

Saint Lukes Lutheran Church Cemetery Oviedo Seminole County FL 27 April 2008 Saint Lukes Lutheran Church Cemetery Oviedo Seminole County Florida, USA

Based

Debden Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF.

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