George L Bauer
MilitaryAssigned to 397FS, 386FG, 9AF USAAF. 2 x confirmed kills. Failed to Return (FTR) armed recon, crashed into a hill while strafing motor transport vehicle near Densberg, Germany. MACR 13622.
Awards: DFC, PH.
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Command
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: XIX Tactical Air Command 368th Fighter Group 397th Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Kane County, IL, USA | 20 June 1921 | Son of George Carl and Mabel [Rover] Bauer. |
Enlisted |
Chicago, IL, USA | 30 September 1942 | |
Other E/A Destroyed |
Ardennes, France | 17 December 1944 | Me109 destroyed Ardennes Salient 17-Dec-44. |
Other E/A Destroyed |
Germany | 14 January 1945 | Fw190 destroyed 14-Jan-45. |
Died |
Densberg, 34632 Jesberg, Germany | 28 March 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) armed recon, crashed into a hill while strafing motor transport vehicle near Densberg, Germany. MACR 13622. |
Based |
Chilbolton | 28 March 1945 | Assigned to 397FS, 386FG, 9AF USAAF. |
Buried |
West Dundee, IL 60118, USA | Dundee Township Cemetery West West Dundee Kane County Illinois, USA | |
Kane County, IL, USA |
Revisions
https://www.fold3.com/image/42049477/?terms=George%20L%20Bauer
https://www.fold3.com/image/317637769/?terms=George%20L%20Bauer
https://www.fold3.com/image/310763235/?terms=George%20L%20Bauer
http://www.368thfightergroup.com/397-photo-a-d-w.html
http://www.cieldegloire.com/fg_368.php
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=177068990
https://www.fold3.com/image/42049477/?terms=George%20L%20Bauer
https://www.fold3.com/image/317637769/?terms=George%20L%20Bauer
https://www.fold3.com/image/310763235/?terms=George%20L%20Bauer
http://www.368thfightergroup.com/397-photo-a-d-w.html
http://www.cieldegloire.com/fg_368.php
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=177068990