John R Gildersleeve
MilitaryKilled 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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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Places
- Site type: Cemetery
- Known as: Ardennes American Cemetery, Liege, Belgium
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
2 April 1916 | ||
Died |
Enroute to Asch, Belgium | 20 February 1945 | |
West Virginia, USA | |||
Buried |
Plot C Row 16 Grave 12 |