A memorial exists for Edwin Byrdic in:
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial,
Colleville-sur-Mer, Basse-Normandie Region, France.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Edwin D Byrdic
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: South Carolina
State of Residence: South Carolina
County: Williamsburg
Enlistment Date: 5 Jan 1942
Enlistment State: South Carolina
Enlistment City: Fort Jackson Columbia
Branch: Air Corps
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T SGT Byrdic was Radio Operator/Gunner on B-17 41-24432 Danellen, Squadron 401, 91st Bomb Group (H). On Dec 20, 1942, Danellen flew its 11th mission, its third consecutive targeted at Romilly sur Seine Airfield & Aircraft Pool. Seventeen aircraft were dispatched. The Group encountered some flak and attacks by enemy aircraft fiercer than on any previous mission. Before reaching the target, Danellen was shot down by fighters, mostly Focke-Wulf 190s. It was seen spinning out of control at 3000 feet, with smoke pouring from between engines number 3 and 4. The Danellen crashed at Vascoeuil, near Rouen, France. (adapted from various reports)
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Bill Bacon, nephew of Martin Bacon, the Engineer/TT Gunner on the Danellen's last flight, has studied the history of the Danellen and its crew for more than fifty years. He has visited the crash site and talked with folk who saw the crash. During the fall, the tail section separated and the tail gunner, Sal Dalterio, parachuted to safety but soon was captured by Germans. The Germans recovered four bodies, three of which are buried as unknowns in the Normandy American Cemetery. Martin Bacon's body was intact enough to retain his dogtags. His remains were re-intered after the war in Baltimore National Cemetery, MD. Besides the four bodies, the Germans recovered partial remains.
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A cenotaph with Edwin's name and dates lies in Suttons United Methodist Church Cemetery. The cenotaph has death Dec 2, 1942, but should have Dec 20, 1942. His remains were not returned to America.
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Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial,
Colleville-sur-Mer, Basse-Normandie Region, France.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Edwin D Byrdic
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: South Carolina
State of Residence: South Carolina
County: Williamsburg
Enlistment Date: 5 Jan 1942
Enlistment State: South Carolina
Enlistment City: Fort Jackson Columbia
Branch: Air Corps
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T SGT Byrdic was Radio Operator/Gunner on B-17 41-24432 Danellen, Squadron 401, 91st Bomb Group (H). On Dec 20, 1942, Danellen flew its 11th mission, its third consecutive targeted at Romilly sur Seine Airfield & Aircraft Pool. Seventeen aircraft were dispatched. The Group encountered some flak and attacks by enemy aircraft fiercer than on any previous mission. Before reaching the target, Danellen was shot down by fighters, mostly Focke-Wulf 190s. It was seen spinning out of control at 3000 feet, with smoke pouring from between engines number 3 and 4. The Danellen crashed at Vascoeuil, near Rouen, France. (adapted from various reports)
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Bill Bacon, nephew of Martin Bacon, the Engineer/TT Gunner on the Danellen's last flight, has studied the history of the Danellen and its crew for more than fifty years. He has visited the crash site and talked with folk who saw the crash. During the fall, the tail section separated and the tail gunner, Sal Dalterio, parachuted to safety but soon was captured by Germans. The Germans recovered four bodies, three of which are buried as unknowns in the Normandy American Cemetery. Martin Bacon's body was intact enough to retain his dogtags. His remains were re-intered after the war in Baltimore National Cemetery, MD. Besides the four bodies, the Germans recovered partial remains.
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A cenotaph with Edwin's name and dates lies in Suttons United Methodist Church Cemetery. The cenotaph has death Dec 2, 1942, but should have Dec 20, 1942. His remains were not returned to America.
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A memorial exists for Edwin Byrdic in:
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial,
Colleville-sur-Mer, Basse-Normandie Region, France.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Edwin D Byrdic
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: South Carolina
State of Residence: South Carolina
County: Williamsburg
Enlistment Date: 5 Jan 1942
Enlistment State: South Carolina
Enlistment City: Fort Jackson Columbia
Branch: Air Corps
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T SGT Byrdic was Radio Operator/Gunner on B-17 41-24432 Danellen, Squadron 401, 91st Bomb Group (H). On Dec 20, 1942, Danellen flew its 11th mission, its third consecutive targeted at Romilly sur Seine Airfield & Aircraft Pool. Seventeen aircraft were dispatched. The Group encountered some flak and attacks by enemy aircraft fiercer than on any previous mission. Before reaching the target, Danellen was shot down by fighters, mostly Focke-Wulf 190s. It was seen spinning out of control at 3000 feet, with smoke pouring from between engines number 3 and 4. The Danellen crashed at Vascoeuil, near Rouen, France. (adapted from various reports)
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Bill Bacon, nephew of Martin Bacon, the Engineer/TT Gunner on the Danellen's last flight, has studied the history of the Danellen and its crew for more than fifty years. He has visited the crash site and talked with folk who saw the crash. During the fall, the tail section separated and the tail gunner, Sal Dalterio, parachuted to safety but soon was captured by Germans. The Germans recovered four bodies, three of which are buried as unknowns in the Normandy American Cemetery. Martin Bacon's body was intact enough to retain his dogtags. His remains were re-intered after the war in Baltimore National Cemetery, MD. Besides the four bodies, the Germans recovered partial remains.
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A cenotaph with Edwin's name and dates lies in Suttons United Methodist Church Cemetery. The cenotaph has death Dec 2, 1942, but should have Dec 20, 1942. His remains were not returned to America.
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Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial,
Colleville-sur-Mer, Basse-Normandie Region, France.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Edwin D Byrdic
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: South Carolina
State of Residence: South Carolina
County: Williamsburg
Enlistment Date: 5 Jan 1942
Enlistment State: South Carolina
Enlistment City: Fort Jackson Columbia
Branch: Air Corps
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T SGT Byrdic was Radio Operator/Gunner on B-17 41-24432 Danellen, Squadron 401, 91st Bomb Group (H). On Dec 20, 1942, Danellen flew its 11th mission, its third consecutive targeted at Romilly sur Seine Airfield & Aircraft Pool. Seventeen aircraft were dispatched. The Group encountered some flak and attacks by enemy aircraft fiercer than on any previous mission. Before reaching the target, Danellen was shot down by fighters, mostly Focke-Wulf 190s. It was seen spinning out of control at 3000 feet, with smoke pouring from between engines number 3 and 4. The Danellen crashed at Vascoeuil, near Rouen, France. (adapted from various reports)
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Bill Bacon, nephew of Martin Bacon, the Engineer/TT Gunner on the Danellen's last flight, has studied the history of the Danellen and its crew for more than fifty years. He has visited the crash site and talked with folk who saw the crash. During the fall, the tail section separated and the tail gunner, Sal Dalterio, parachuted to safety but soon was captured by Germans. The Germans recovered four bodies, three of which are buried as unknowns in the Normandy American Cemetery. Martin Bacon's body was intact enough to retain his dogtags. His remains were re-intered after the war in Baltimore National Cemetery, MD. Besides the four bodies, the Germans recovered partial remains.
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A cenotaph with Edwin's name and dates lies in Suttons United Methodist Church Cemetery. The cenotaph has death Dec 2, 1942, but should have Dec 20, 1942. His remains were not returned to America.
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