James Gerald Kuntz
Military
Object Number - UPL 42481 - James Kuntz crew in front of B-24 44-40142 'Sknappy'.
Assigned to 856BS, 492BG, 8AF USAAF. Pilot of B-24 44-40142 'Sknappy', named in honour of girlfriend. Flew with crew '616' to ETO in 'Sknappy'. Approach accident in de Havilland DH98 Mosquito NS707 at RAF Winchfield, Hampshire - 25-Apr-45. Baled out of A/C. RTD
Awards: DFC, AM (6OLC), PH, WWII Victory, EAME.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17091281 / O-693014
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18118791
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12093090 / O-691982
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15126770/ T-132922
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36415028
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Pennsylvania, USA | 29 July 1922 | Son of James H and Catherine Kuntz. |
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Enlisted |
Pittsburgh, PA | 29 December 1941 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Died |
20 June 1954 | ||
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Buried |
New Sacred Heart Cemetery, Jeannette, Westmoreland County, PA | 23 June 1954 | New Sacred Heart Cemetery Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
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Based |
Harrington | 25 April 1945 | Assigned to 856BS, 492BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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