Harold Ralph Van Zyl

Military
media-51777.jpeg UPL 51777 1st Lt Harold Ralph Van Zyl, 801BG

USAAF Photo

Object Number - UPL 51777 - 1st Lt Harold Ralph Van Zyl, 801BG

Assigned to 406BS, 492/801BG, 8AF USAAF. 25 x combat missions. ETD





Awards: DFC (OLC), AM (3OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).

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Units served with

A B-24D Liberator 'Carpetbagger' - extensively modified for specialised operations - taxiis on the perimeter track at Harrington airfield. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Carpetbagger B-24D taxiing on the perimeter at Harrington. Photo - "Red" Monaghan.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group 406th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-683969
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group 406th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36123174 / O-733543
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group 406th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18071440
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Dispatcher
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 18069815
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group 406th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19079149
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Sanborn, IA 28 January 1918 Son of Bart R Van Zyl.

Enlisted

Chicago, IL 27 January 1942 Chicago, Illinois

Died

Buried

Coral Ridge Cemetery Cape Coral, Lee County, FL Coral Ridge Cemetery Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida

Based

North Pickenham Assigned to 406BS, 492/801BG, 8AF USAAF.

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