Burial Memorial is #56790045
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The Deshler Rustler (Deshler, NE), Wednesday, May 2, 1945; pg. 1
Awarded Air Medal
Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Nacke, of Hebron, received word Saturday that their son, Flight Officer Charles C. Nacke, who has been missing on Leyte since Jan. 29, was awarded the Air Medal.
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The Hebron Journal-Register (Hebron, NE), Wednesday, February 6, 1946; pg. 1
CONFIRM DEATH OF F.O. CHARLES C. NACKE
30 January 1946
Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Nacke
120 Eads Avenue
Hebron, Nebraska
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nacke:
Since your son, Flight Officer Charles C. Nacke, T1 23776, Air Corps, was reported missing in action 29 January 1945, the War Department has entertained the hope that he survived and that information would be revealed dispelling the uncertainty surrounding his absence. However, as in many cases of warfare deny us such information. The record concerning your son shows that he piloted a P-38 (Lightning) fighter plane on a patrol to cover a convoy, west of Panay Island, Philippine Islands, on 29 January 1945. The last contact with your son occurred on the return flight to Leyte, about 20 miles northwest of Baybay, Leyte. over the Camotes Sea, during adverse weather conditions, when he advised his flight leader by radio, that he was leaving the formation for reasons not determinable at this time. Immediately thereafter, the control point at Baybay reported seeing a flash on the water believed to have been made by a burning plane, at the approximate position where your son was last contacted. No trace of him has been found since this date.
Fill consideration has recently been given to all available information bearing on the absence of your son, including all records, reports and circumstances. These have been carefully reviewed and considered. In view of the fact that twelve months have naw (sic) expired without the receipt of evidence to support a continued presumption of survival, the War Department must terminate such absence by h presumptive finding of death. Accordingly, an ollicial (sic) finding of reath (sic) has been recorded under the provisions of Public Law 490. 77th Congress, approved March 7, 1942, as amended.
The finding does not establish an actual or probable date of death; however, as requited by law, it includes a presumptive date of death for the termination of pay and allowances, settlement of accounts and payment of death gratuities. In the case of your son this date has been set as 30 January 1946, the day following the expiration of twelve months' absence.
I regret the necessity for this message but trust that the ending of a long period of uncertainty may give at least some small measure of consolation. I hope you may find sustaining comfort in the thought that the uncertainty with which war has surrounded the absence of your son has enhanced the honor of his service to his country and of his sacrifice.
Sincerely yours,
EDWARD F. WITTSELL.
Major General
The Acting Adjutant General of the Army.
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The Deshler Rustler (Deshler, NE), Wednesday, May 2, 1945; pg. 1
Awarded Air Medal
Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Nacke, of Hebron, received word Saturday that their son, Flight Officer Charles C. Nacke, who has been missing on Leyte since Jan. 29, was awarded the Air Medal.
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The Hebron Journal-Register (Hebron, NE), Wednesday, February 6, 1946; pg. 1
CONFIRM DEATH OF F.O. CHARLES C. NACKE
30 January 1946
Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Nacke
120 Eads Avenue
Hebron, Nebraska
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nacke:
Since your son, Flight Officer Charles C. Nacke, T1 23776, Air Corps, was reported missing in action 29 January 1945, the War Department has entertained the hope that he survived and that information would be revealed dispelling the uncertainty surrounding his absence. However, as in many cases of warfare deny us such information. The record concerning your son shows that he piloted a P-38 (Lightning) fighter plane on a patrol to cover a convoy, west of Panay Island, Philippine Islands, on 29 January 1945. The last contact with your son occurred on the return flight to Leyte, about 20 miles northwest of Baybay, Leyte. over the Camotes Sea, during adverse weather conditions, when he advised his flight leader by radio, that he was leaving the formation for reasons not determinable at this time. Immediately thereafter, the control point at Baybay reported seeing a flash on the water believed to have been made by a burning plane, at the approximate position where your son was last contacted. No trace of him has been found since this date.
Fill consideration has recently been given to all available information bearing on the absence of your son, including all records, reports and circumstances. These have been carefully reviewed and considered. In view of the fact that twelve months have naw (sic) expired without the receipt of evidence to support a continued presumption of survival, the War Department must terminate such absence by h presumptive finding of death. Accordingly, an ollicial (sic) finding of reath (sic) has been recorded under the provisions of Public Law 490. 77th Congress, approved March 7, 1942, as amended.
The finding does not establish an actual or probable date of death; however, as requited by law, it includes a presumptive date of death for the termination of pay and allowances, settlement of accounts and payment of death gratuities. In the case of your son this date has been set as 30 January 1946, the day following the expiration of twelve months' absence.
I regret the necessity for this message but trust that the ending of a long period of uncertainty may give at least some small measure of consolation. I hope you may find sustaining comfort in the thought that the uncertainty with which war has surrounded the absence of your son has enhanced the honor of his service to his country and of his sacrifice.
Sincerely yours,
EDWARD F. WITTSELL.
Major General
The Acting Adjutant General of the Army.
Burial Memorial is #56790045
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The Deshler Rustler (Deshler, NE), Wednesday, May 2, 1945; pg. 1
Awarded Air Medal
Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Nacke, of Hebron, received word Saturday that their son, Flight Officer Charles C. Nacke, who has been missing on Leyte since Jan. 29, was awarded the Air Medal.
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The Hebron Journal-Register (Hebron, NE), Wednesday, February 6, 1946; pg. 1
CONFIRM DEATH OF F.O. CHARLES C. NACKE
30 January 1946
Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Nacke
120 Eads Avenue
Hebron, Nebraska
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nacke:
Since your son, Flight Officer Charles C. Nacke, T1 23776, Air Corps, was reported missing in action 29 January 1945, the War Department has entertained the hope that he survived and that information would be revealed dispelling the uncertainty surrounding his absence. However, as in many cases of warfare deny us such information. The record concerning your son shows that he piloted a P-38 (Lightning) fighter plane on a patrol to cover a convoy, west of Panay Island, Philippine Islands, on 29 January 1945. The last contact with your son occurred on the return flight to Leyte, about 20 miles northwest of Baybay, Leyte. over the Camotes Sea, during adverse weather conditions, when he advised his flight leader by radio, that he was leaving the formation for reasons not determinable at this time. Immediately thereafter, the control point at Baybay reported seeing a flash on the water believed to have been made by a burning plane, at the approximate position where your son was last contacted. No trace of him has been found since this date.
Fill consideration has recently been given to all available information bearing on the absence of your son, including all records, reports and circumstances. These have been carefully reviewed and considered. In view of the fact that twelve months have naw (sic) expired without the receipt of evidence to support a continued presumption of survival, the War Department must terminate such absence by h presumptive finding of death. Accordingly, an ollicial (sic) finding of reath (sic) has been recorded under the provisions of Public Law 490. 77th Congress, approved March 7, 1942, as amended.
The finding does not establish an actual or probable date of death; however, as requited by law, it includes a presumptive date of death for the termination of pay and allowances, settlement of accounts and payment of death gratuities. In the case of your son this date has been set as 30 January 1946, the day following the expiration of twelve months' absence.
I regret the necessity for this message but trust that the ending of a long period of uncertainty may give at least some small measure of consolation. I hope you may find sustaining comfort in the thought that the uncertainty with which war has surrounded the absence of your son has enhanced the honor of his service to his country and of his sacrifice.
Sincerely yours,
EDWARD F. WITTSELL.
Major General
The Acting Adjutant General of the Army.
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The Deshler Rustler (Deshler, NE), Wednesday, May 2, 1945; pg. 1
Awarded Air Medal
Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Nacke, of Hebron, received word Saturday that their son, Flight Officer Charles C. Nacke, who has been missing on Leyte since Jan. 29, was awarded the Air Medal.
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The Hebron Journal-Register (Hebron, NE), Wednesday, February 6, 1946; pg. 1
CONFIRM DEATH OF F.O. CHARLES C. NACKE
30 January 1946
Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Nacke
120 Eads Avenue
Hebron, Nebraska
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nacke:
Since your son, Flight Officer Charles C. Nacke, T1 23776, Air Corps, was reported missing in action 29 January 1945, the War Department has entertained the hope that he survived and that information would be revealed dispelling the uncertainty surrounding his absence. However, as in many cases of warfare deny us such information. The record concerning your son shows that he piloted a P-38 (Lightning) fighter plane on a patrol to cover a convoy, west of Panay Island, Philippine Islands, on 29 January 1945. The last contact with your son occurred on the return flight to Leyte, about 20 miles northwest of Baybay, Leyte. over the Camotes Sea, during adverse weather conditions, when he advised his flight leader by radio, that he was leaving the formation for reasons not determinable at this time. Immediately thereafter, the control point at Baybay reported seeing a flash on the water believed to have been made by a burning plane, at the approximate position where your son was last contacted. No trace of him has been found since this date.
Fill consideration has recently been given to all available information bearing on the absence of your son, including all records, reports and circumstances. These have been carefully reviewed and considered. In view of the fact that twelve months have naw (sic) expired without the receipt of evidence to support a continued presumption of survival, the War Department must terminate such absence by h presumptive finding of death. Accordingly, an ollicial (sic) finding of reath (sic) has been recorded under the provisions of Public Law 490. 77th Congress, approved March 7, 1942, as amended.
The finding does not establish an actual or probable date of death; however, as requited by law, it includes a presumptive date of death for the termination of pay and allowances, settlement of accounts and payment of death gratuities. In the case of your son this date has been set as 30 January 1946, the day following the expiration of twelve months' absence.
I regret the necessity for this message but trust that the ending of a long period of uncertainty may give at least some small measure of consolation. I hope you may find sustaining comfort in the thought that the uncertainty with which war has surrounded the absence of your son has enhanced the honor of his service to his country and of his sacrifice.
Sincerely yours,
EDWARD F. WITTSELL.
Major General
The Acting Adjutant General of the Army.
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