Louis Van der Roest
MilitaryAssigned to 353FS, 354FG, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
![Captain Jack Broadley of the 354th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'News Chronicle.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 27 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '302216.' [Censor no.] Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt Jack Broadley in his P-51B at Boxted, 27/1/44.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377109.jpg.webp?itok=TMqPFtDa)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group 353rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18038907 / O-36537
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot / Commanding Officer
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Headcorn
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
24 May 1906 | ||
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Enlisted |
19 May 1942 | ||
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Other Discharged |
16 October 1945 | Released USAAF service. | |
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Died |
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA | 10 February 1974 | |
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Based |
Lashenden | Assigned to 353FS, 354FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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