George Henry Simpson
MilitaryAssigned to 305TCS, 442TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) in C-47 43-15131, mid air collision, crashed. Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 10687
Awards: PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 442nd Troop Carrier Group 305th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31255541 / O-696531
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Nicknames: Lady Eve
- Unit: 442nd Troop Carrier Group 305th Troop Carrier Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Fenton
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
20 March 1923 | Son of George L and Cecilia Simpson. | |
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Died |
30 November 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) in C-47 43-15131, mid air collision, crashed Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 10687 | |
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Buried |
Re-Interred Calvary Cemetery Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey | ||
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Based |
30 November 1944 | Assigned to 305TCS, 442TCG, 9AF USAAF. |