Harold Ralph Van Zyl
Military
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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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 12075440 / O-796602
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group 406th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32436546
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Sanborn, IA | 28 January 1918 | Son of Bart R Van Zyl. |
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Enlisted |
Chicago, IL | 27 January 1942 | Chicago, Illinois |
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Died |
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Buried |
Coral Ridge Cemetery Cape Coral, Lee County, FL | Coral Ridge Cemetery Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida | |
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Based |
North Pickenham | Assigned to 406BS, 492/801BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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