Hildren Tyson
MilitaryAssigned to 36TCS, 316TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Hit by flak over the drop zone in C-47A 43-48056, went down aflame, crew unable to bale out. Killed in Action (KIA). 23-Dec-44 MACR 11025.
Awards: AM (2OLC), PH.
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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: Transport
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Montgomery County, PA, USA | 5 June 1920 | Son of Harold B and Marian A [Lindman] Tyson. |
Enlisted |
Pittsburgh, PA, USA | 21 April 1942 | |
Died |
2 miles NW of Bastogne, Belgium | 23 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Hit by flak over the drop zone in C-47A 43-48056, went down aflame, crew unable to bale out. KIA. 23-Dec-44 MACR 11025. |
Pennsylvania, USA | |||
Based |
Cottesmore | 23 December 1944 | |
Buried |
Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial Hamm Canton de Luxembourg Luxembourg | ||
Buried |
Eagleville, PA, USA | Memorialised Lower Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery Eagleville Montgomery County Pennsylvania, USA |
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