Claire Stockard Albright

Military

On his draft registration (hand written) and induction records, his name is spelled as ‘Claire’; on his headstone it is spelled “Clair”. He registered for the draft in 1940 and his registration card indicated that he was 5'11", weighed 145 pounds, had brown eyes and hair and had a light complexion. He enlisted at Little Rock, Arkansas, as a private in the Air Corps, Serial # 18 169 031, on 09 November 1942. He had two years of college, was married, and his civilian occupation was listed as "Accountants and auditors". The Operation Varsity orders have him as co-pilot of CG-4A, Chalk #66 (long tow), being towed by C-47A, 42-100591, Chalk #33. His headstone indicates he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant sometime after the VARSITY mission.

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Units served with

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 84th Troop Carrier Squadron

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Arkansas, USA 11 February 1913

Died

Illinois, USA 14 February 1995

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D.S.S. Form 1 - Draft Registration
NARA AAD
Findagrave
Mission Orders