Donald P Sundby
MilitaryWhile approaching Wesel, Germany during 'Operation Varsity' on March 24, 1945, Lt. Sundby's C-47 was shot down by German flak and crashed in a field, killing all four crew members. Lt. Sundby was from Minneapolis, MN, and is buried at the Fort Snelling Military Cemetery in Minneapolis.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35612546
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: C-47 Troop Carrier Crewman
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
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Sources
GENERAL ORDER # 71, IX Troop Carrier Command dated 18 May 1945: From Headquarters IX GROUP CARRIER COMMAND by Major General Williams and https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3507156/donald-p.-sundby.