John A Johnston
MilitaryAssigned 342BS, 97BG, 15AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Linz tank works 25-Jul-44 ejected by explosion Killed in Action(KIA) MACR 7125
Awards: AM(2OLC), PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![Ground personnel of the 97th Bomb Group reservice a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9023) nicknamed "Yankee Doodle", following the raid on Rouen. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Aug 1942.' [stamp], 'Air=SER (Boeing).' [written annotation] and '216112.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S FLYING FORTRESSES RAID ROUEN IN DAYLIGHT. Associated Press Photo Shows: No sooner had one of the huge Fortresses landed after the raid than ground crew im](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-379318.jpg.webp?itok=n7iztoxa)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33022881 / O-667538
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Cemetery
- Known as: Epinal American Cemetery
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Enlisted |
Fort Jay, Governors Island, NY | 17 September 1942 | Fort Jay, Governors Island NY |
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Died |
Vicinity of Linz, Austria | 25 July 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Linz tank works 25-Jul-44 ejected by explosion Killed in Action(KIA) MACR 7125 |
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Born |
Lynbrook, NY | Son of Minnie Johnston. | |
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Based |
Amendola | 25 July 1944 | Assigned 342BS, 97BG, 15AF USAAF. |
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Buried |
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial | Tablets of the Missing Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial |
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