Wilfred A Cornwell

Military

Assigned to 647BS, 410BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Gerolstein RR Bridge. Took direct flak hit to bomb bay, fell out of formation in flames, one chute seen to emerge before A/C hit ground and exploded. 22-Jan-45. Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 11925.



Awards: AM (8OLC), PH.

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Units served with

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 410th Bomb Group 647th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14054542 / O-747909
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
  • Unit: 410th Bomb Group 647th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

20 February 1943

Died

22 January 1945 Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Gerolstein RR Bridge. Took direct flak hit to bomb bay, fell out of formation in flames, one chute seen to emerge before A/C hit ground and exploded. 22-Jan-45. Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 11925.

Born

Son of Erma J Cornwell.

Born

Based

22 January 1945 Assigned to 647BS, 410BG, 9AF USAAF.

Buried

Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial