Harry E McCandlish
MilitaryAssigned to 455BS, 323BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to V-1 target near Desvres, France a direct flak hit near the left engine forced crew to bail-out. Prisoner of War (POW). MACR 2056.
Awards: POW, WWII Victory, EAME.
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![Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380000.jpg.webp?itok=SSrEVQvb)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14076113 / O-793816
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Swamp Chicken
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Liberty Center, OH 43532, USA | 13 March 1922 | Son of Dorthey McCandlish. |
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Other Shot down / baled out |
62240 Desvres, France | 5 February 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) mission to V-1 target near Desvres, France a direct flak hit near the left engine forced crew to bail-out. POW. MACR 2056. |
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Other Prisoner of War (POW) |
Tychowo, Poland | 5 February 1944 | Prisoner of War (POW). Stalag Luft IV. |
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Died |
Lancaster, OH 43130, USA | 10 March 1994 | |
| 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069, USA | |||
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Based |
Earls Colne | 5 February 1944 | Assigned to 455BS, 323BG, 9AF USAAF. |
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Buried |
Lancaster, OH 43130, USA | Floral Hills Memory Gardens Lancaster Fairfield County Ohio, USA |