Raymond Earl Horne Jr

Military

Was Navigator on B-17 "Sad Sack", Serial 42-29584, lost on the 18 March 1944 mission to Villaorba, Italy. Made prisoner of War (POW). Interned at Stalag Luft 3, Sagan, Poland.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 429th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-745120
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Service Numbers: O-745135
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sad Sack
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Group 429th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Tennessee, United States 5 April 1921

Died

Rogersville, Tennessee, United States 8 September 1975

Buried

Highland Cemetery, Rogersville, Tennesse, United States

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