Jack G Samson
MilitaryAssigned to 345BS, 98BG, 9AF USAAF. Crew member of B-24 Liberator 41-24246 'Semper Felix' exploded having released its bombs over target as a result of ground fire on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid. Pilot Lt. August W Sulflow. Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 225.
Awards: DFC, PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19090612 / O-730188
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Semper felix
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Enlisted |
Newark, NJ | 21 July 1942 | Newark, New Jersey |
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Died |
Ploiești, Romania | 1 August 1943 | Crew member of B-24 Liberator 41-24246 'Semper Felix' exploded having released its bombs over target as a result of ground fire on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid. Pilot Lt. August W Sulflow. 9 KIA 1 POW. MACR 225. |
| Jersey City, NJ, USA | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. | ||
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Buried |
Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial | Neuville-en-Condroz Arrondissement de Liège Liège, Belgium | |
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Other Assigned |
Libya | 1 August 1943 | 345 BS, 98 BG, 9 AF. |
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Born |
New Jersey |
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