Ralph Eutsler Jr
Military
L to R: Warren Forma (B/N), Robert S. Rudisill (P), Robert K. Riley (G), Ralph Eutsler (G_
A-20J-5-DO #43-9455 Code: F6-T
670th Bomb Squadron
Object Number - UPL 49004 - 416th BG Combat Crew L to R: Warren Forma (B/N), Robert S. Rudisill (P), Robert K. Riley (G), Ralph Eutsler (G_ A-20J-5-DO #43-9455 Code:...
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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 668th Bomb Squadron 669th Bomb Squadron 670th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-749633
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-26092
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 669th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-736226
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-684399
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Melun, Alsace
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Wann, Oklahoma | 29 January 1919 | |
| Burbank, California | 16 October 1940 | 416 Colgin Court Worked for Adel Precision Production | |
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Other First 416th BG Combat Mission |
Bernay, France | 4 March 1944 | |
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Other Wounded In Action/Purple Heart |
Bitburg, Germany | 29 September 1944 | General Orders No. 13, 10 October 1944, Purple Heart is awarded to: 670th Bombardment Squadron (L), Ralph Eutsler, 38463862, Staff Sergeant, Air Corps, United States Army. For wounds received as a result of enemy action on 29 September 1944, while serving as a Gunner on an A-20 airplane. Entered military service from Bartlesville, Oklahoma. |
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Other Final 416th BG Combat Mission |
Mariaweiler, Germany | 29 November 1944 | |
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Other Shot Down/Bailed Out/Returned |
near Ciney, Belgium | 29 November 1944 | The plane piloted by Lt Lenard R. McBride was hit and broke away from the formation at the target, smoking. He kept the plane under control although he could not extinguish the fire. After he reached friendly territory, he ordered his gunner, Staff Sergeant Ralph Eutsler, to bail out. A short while later, the pilot bailed out. Before the plane had dropped more than 2,000 feet, the flames reached the fuel tanks and the plane exploded. The pilot and gunner landed safely. |
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Died |
Arlington, Texas | 10 December 1988 | |
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Buried |
Arlington, Texas | 14 December 1988 | Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, USA |