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SSGT George F. Hanson Veteran

Birth
Death
2 Nov 1944 (aged 19)
Burial
Valhalla, Westchester County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Contributed by ShaneO, Mar 2024:

Aboard B-17G Flying Fortress #42-38083 "Man 'O War II."


Shot down by group of enemy fighters over Germany on mission to Merseburg.


Five crew were Killed In Action and four bailed out and were taken as POWs. KIA were:


SSGT William K Oxby, Ball Turret Gunner

SSGT Floyd E Callen, Waist Gunner

SSGT George F Hanson, Tail Gunner

TSGT Thomas F Harris, F/E Top Turret Gunner

TSGT Frank W Holman, Radio Operator

Contributed by ShaneO, Mar 2024:

Aboard B-17G Flying Fortress #42-38083 "Man 'O War II."


Shot down by group of enemy fighters over Germany on mission to Merseburg.


Five crew were Killed In Action and four bailed out and were taken as POWs. KIA were:


SSGT William K Oxby, Ball Turret Gunner

SSGT Floyd E Callen, Waist Gunner

SSGT George F Hanson, Tail Gunner

TSGT Thomas F Harris, F/E Top Turret Gunner

TSGT Frank W Holman, Radio Operator



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