Donald M Eastling
Military
Object Number - UPL 78497 - 2nd Lt Donald M. Eastling
B-17 42-29919 'Carbondale Special' 13-Jun-43 suffered bomb damage and injuries to BTG and TG. 17-Aug-43, piloted B-17 'Wee Bonnie' 42-30185
Awards: DFC, AM (11OLC), EAME (3BS), WWII Victory, UN and Korean medals.
Post war: Served in Korean conflict adding 8 x Oak Leaf's to his Air medal.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-731320
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
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Born |
18 May 1920 | ||
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Enlisted |
27 September 1937 | ||
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Enlisted |
15 October 1940 | EnlistedMenomonie, Wisconsin | |
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Other Discharged |
30 September 1972 | ||
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Died |
30 December 1997 | ||
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Buried |
4 January 1998 | InterredEvergreen Memorial ParkMerced, California |
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Sources
AccidentReports.com, Losses of the 8th & 9th AFs Vol I by Bishop and Hey p. 154, 248 / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia