Harold Ralph Van Zyl
Military
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UPL 51777
1st Lt Harold Ralph Van Zyl, 801BG
USAAF Photo
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
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- 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
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: North Pick
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Sanborn, IA | 28 January 1918 | Son of Bart R Van Zyl. |
Enlisted |
Chicago, IL | 27 January 1942 | Chicago, Illinois |
Died |
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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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