John R Gildersleeve

Military

Killed in action on a Ferrying mission from Burtonwood to Asch, Belgium on 20 February 1945. Gildersleeve was one of three pilots flying to Asch, he became separated from his comrades Lt Jimmie D Porter and Lt Henry M Deja due to bad weather.

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Event Location Date Description

Born

2 April 1916

Died

Enroute to Asch, Belgium 20 February 1945
West Virginia, USA

Buried

Plot C Row 16 Grave 12

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ContributorEmily
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MACR12553, ABMC, Fields of Honor