S/Sgt. Robert Pavils Ballod (1923-1943)

S/Sgt. Robert Pavils Ballod Veteran

Birth

29 Jun 1923

Latvia

Death

3 Sep 1943 (aged 20)

Cyprus

Burial

Long Island National Cemetery

East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA Add to Map

Plot

J, 16356

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Gunner S/Sgt. Robert P. Ballod KIA
Hometown: Maryland
Squadron: 344h 98th Bomb Group
Service # 13043004
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot

Target: Sulmona Italy marshaling rards
Mission: 3-Sep-43
Serial Number: 42-40208
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: K
Aircraft Name: SAD SACK
Location:
Cause: 3 KIA
Notes: The 98th BG

SAD SACK with pilot 1st/Lt. William D. Banks, flew the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" one of the most daring raids of WW2. However B24 42-40208 had mechanical problems and diverted to Cyprus.

Crew of 42-40208
S/Sgt. Robert P. Ballod
T/Sgt.Tommy M. Thomson
Fl. Of. Raymond H. Mills

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SSG US ARMY AIR FORCES
WORLD WAR II

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