William Wade

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Killed in Action (KIA) during Operation Market Garden in C-47 #43-16033 on 17 September 1944, his aircraft took a direct hit after completing the parachute drop, and caught fire. Wade had been tied to the ship to photograph the mission. He was last seen putting his parachute on with the assistance of Pahlow.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 72nd Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2059885
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 72nd Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36054843
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 72nd Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16088020
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: 32335600
  • Highest Rank: Corporal (RAF)
  • Role/Job: War Correspondent, Stars and Stripes
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 72nd Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-678318
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

Holland 17 September 1944

Buried

Revisions

Date
Contributorjmoore43
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Added a "#" to the A/C serial # in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

Date
ContributorEmily
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MACR 10797 via Fold 3