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1LT John Harry “Son” Falls Jr.
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1LT John Harry “Son” Falls Jr. Veteran

Birth
Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Death
25 Feb 1944 (aged 24)
At Sea
Cenotaph
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA Add to Map
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1st Lt. John Harry "Son" Falls Jr, son of John Harry "Harry" Falls Sr and Ella Nora (Jones) Falls. He was a Pilot in World War II and named his airplane "Buddy's Rebel" in memory of his younger brother who was killed in the war. He died when his plane was shot down over Europe during World War II.

Airplane B-26B-15 "Buddy's Rebel" Sqd KX-Z serial 41-31671 Pilot Falls shot down 25 Feb 1944 over Europe.

Missing in Action/ Lost at Sea. Awards : Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal 4 OLC, Purple Heart Medal.

1st Lt. John Harry "Son" Falls Jr, son of John Harry "Harry" Falls Sr and Ella Nora (Jones) Falls. He was a Pilot in World War II and named his airplane "Buddy's Rebel" in memory of his younger brother who was killed in the war. He died when his plane was shot down over Europe during World War II.

Airplane B-26B-15 "Buddy's Rebel" Sqd KX-Z serial 41-31671 Pilot Falls shot down 25 Feb 1944 over Europe.

Missing in Action/ Lost at Sea. Awards : Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal 4 OLC, Purple Heart Medal.


Inscription

1ST LT.
558 BOMB SQDN 387 BOMB GROUP



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