Dale Gustin Ackerson
Military
Bombardier/Navigator
416th BG - 670th BS - 12th AF
Object Number - UPL 47877 - 1ST Dale Gustin Ackerson Bombardier/Navigator 416th BG - 670th BS - 12th AF
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-25973
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Melun, Alsace
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
2 March 1922 | ||
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Born |
30 June 1942 | ||
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Other Wounded In Action - Awarded Silver Star |
23 January 1945 | While on the bomb run, Ackerson's ship was hit by flak which injured the pilot and almost severed one of Ackerson's legs. Despite these serious injuries they continued their bomb run achieving excellent results. Ackerson was awarded the Silver Star for heroism. His leg later had the be amputated. | |
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Died |
6 March 1980 | ||
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Buried |
9 March 1980 | Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA Plot Section C |
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Added " / " in the "Role/job" field as a separator to aid readability.
