George W Myers
MilitaryTechnical Sgt. George William Myers C-47 aircraft was shot down during The Rhein crossing (Operation Varsity). The tail was blown off and the aircraft crashed, and all five crew members were Killed In Action.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 71st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-794167
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Mourmelon Le Grand
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
GENERAL ORDER # 71, IX Troop Carrier Command dated 18 May 1945: From Headquarters IX GROUP CARRIER COMMAND by Major General Williams, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94953953/george-w-myers, and https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19450324-24.