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SSGT Dougal MacLean Beatson

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SSGT Dougal MacLean Beatson

Birth
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Death
16 Oct 1944 (aged 25)
Redgrave, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map
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Section M Site 10210
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Waist Gunner aboard B-17G Flying Fortress #43-38268.

Killed in service when the bomber crashed on takeoff from Mendlesham, England, for a mission to Cologne, Germany. Two crewmembers were killed in the crash and two would die of injuries the following day. Seven survived and were returned to duty.

2nd Lt. Robert E Dixon, Pilot
S/Sgt. Emil A Frey Jr, Flight Engineer
S/Sgt. Richard F Wolfe, Tail Gunner
S/Sgt. Dougal M Beatson, Waist Gunner
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From Wilmington, Delaware; Service ID: 32359737.
Enlisted at Camden, New Jersey, August 20, 1942.
Waist Gunner aboard B-17G Flying Fortress #43-38268.

Killed in service when the bomber crashed on takeoff from Mendlesham, England, for a mission to Cologne, Germany. Two crewmembers were killed in the crash and two would die of injuries the following day. Seven survived and were returned to duty.

2nd Lt. Robert E Dixon, Pilot
S/Sgt. Emil A Frey Jr, Flight Engineer
S/Sgt. Richard F Wolfe, Tail Gunner
S/Sgt. Dougal M Beatson, Waist Gunner
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From Wilmington, Delaware; Service ID: 32359737.
Enlisted at Camden, New Jersey, August 20, 1942.

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SSGT, 18 AAF BOMB SQ, 34 BOMB GP WORLD WAR II

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