Samuel Fleming
MilitaryCaptain Samuel Fleming was born January 20, 1919. His next of kin were his parents, William and Agnes Fleming. He was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
On March 24, 1945, he was piloting C-47 tail #42-92881, nicknamed “Scotty,” on a glider-towing mission when it was shot down over Wesel, Germany.
His remains were never recovered.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 86th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32590251
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: C-47 Crew Chief
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Philadelphia, PA, USA | 20 January 1919 | Captain Samuel Fleming was born January 20, 1919. His next of kin were his parents, William and Agnes Fleming. He was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
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Died |
Wesel, Germany | 24 March 1945 | On March 24, 1945, he was piloting C-47 tail #42-92881, nicknamed “Scotty,” on a glider-towing mission when it was shot down over Wesel, Germany. |
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Buried |
His remains were never recovered. |
Revisions
ContributorHotelie1970
Changes
Sources
GENERAL ORDER # 118, 24 NOVEMBER 1944, from IX Troop Carrier Command by Major General Williams
ContributorWW2 Researcher Bill Beigel
Changes
Sources
IDPF and/or crash report researched by Bill Beigel. IDPF donated to American Air Museum by Bill Beigel. For more information about this flyer, you may contact http://ww2research.com.