1st Lt. Herbert Evans, a World War II pilot from Rapid City was killed while flying supplies from China to India. His ultimate fate and that of three airmen in the plane with him were not known until Chinese officials reported in 2001 that they had come across the wreckage of a World War II plane in a remote part of Tibet. He was buried next to his parents (on May 13) in a cemetery plot that his mother insisted on buying many years ago. Lt. Evans' mother never gave up hope that her son would come home.
While clothes and dog tags were taken by scavangers, the crew did find bones and other remains in the wreckage. Personal identification allowed the Evans family to request a formal burial in Rapid City. Evans' mother had reserved a grave site and headstone for Herbert between her own burial spot and her husband's. A group burial for the entire crew took place May 9 at Arlington National Cemetery. Louise Evans, now 96, said she wanted to attend the Arlington service but was too weak for the trip.
Army Air Forces crew missing in action from World War II
On March 27, 1944, a C-46 crewed by four airmen departed a base in Kunming, China, on route to Sookerating, India, as part of the massive allied resupply missions over the Himalayan Mountains, referred to as the "Hump." En route one of the crewmen called out for a bearing, suggesting the aircraft was lost. There was no further communication with the crew. The aircraft never reached its destination, and searches during and following World War II failed to locate the crash site.
He attended Rapid City High Schooland was extremely busy with activities during his high school career, participating in the Hi-Y, La Tertulia Espancia, Dramatic Club, Senior Play, Junior Play, Operetta Cast, Chorus, Orchestra, Music Festival, Basketball, Pine Needle Staff, Quill and Scroll, Band, Student Council, and Class Executive Board. His main interest, however, was Drama Club. Herbert graduated in 1935. After his graduation, Herbert went on to attend USD in Vermillion, South Dakota. Here he was the editor of The Volante, a school paper. He graduated in 1939 and became a staff member of RTRI radio in Sioux City, IA, but soon after went to work with Vermillion's newspaper, Plain Talk.
Soon after starting his job, Herbert joined the Air Corps in Vermillion, and reported for active duty on April 4, 1942, at Fort Meade, SD. He trained first in Santa Ana, California, and then completed his training in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His overseas assignment began on January 22, 1944.
He was survived by his parents, Helen Mae Evans, and Reverend C.A. Evans, one brother, Lt A. Wesley Evans, and a sister, Raevenna.
Herbert's name is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery. He also has memorial stones at Black Hills National Cemetery and the family plot in Rapid City, but his remains are grouped with 3 other men are intered at Arlington.
Arlington National Cemetery: MEMORIAL ID 14226201
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial: MEMORIAL ID 56782254
Mountain View Cemetery: MEMORIAL ID 14437591
US AIR FORCE
WORLD WAR II
C-46 to fly "the Hump."
While clothes and dog tags were taken by scavangers, the crew did find bones and other remains in the wreckage. Personal identification allowed the Evans family to request a formal burial in Rapid City. Evans' mother had reserved a grave site and headstone for Herbert between her own burial spot and her husband's. A group burial for the entire crew took place May 9 at Arlington National Cemetery. Louise Evans, now 96, said she wanted to attend the Arlington service but was too weak for the trip.
Army Air Forces crew missing in action from World War II
On March 27, 1944, a C-46 crewed by four airmen departed a base in Kunming, China, on route to Sookerating, India, as part of the massive allied resupply missions over the Himalayan Mountains, referred to as the "Hump." En route one of the crewmen called out for a bearing, suggesting the aircraft was lost. There was no further communication with the crew. The aircraft never reached its destination, and searches during and following World War II failed to locate the crash site.
He attended Rapid City High Schooland was extremely busy with activities during his high school career, participating in the Hi-Y, La Tertulia Espancia, Dramatic Club, Senior Play, Junior Play, Operetta Cast, Chorus, Orchestra, Music Festival, Basketball, Pine Needle Staff, Quill and Scroll, Band, Student Council, and Class Executive Board. His main interest, however, was Drama Club. Herbert graduated in 1935. After his graduation, Herbert went on to attend USD in Vermillion, South Dakota. Here he was the editor of The Volante, a school paper. He graduated in 1939 and became a staff member of RTRI radio in Sioux City, IA, but soon after went to work with Vermillion's newspaper, Plain Talk.
Soon after starting his job, Herbert joined the Air Corps in Vermillion, and reported for active duty on April 4, 1942, at Fort Meade, SD. He trained first in Santa Ana, California, and then completed his training in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His overseas assignment began on January 22, 1944.
He was survived by his parents, Helen Mae Evans, and Reverend C.A. Evans, one brother, Lt A. Wesley Evans, and a sister, Raevenna.
Herbert's name is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery. He also has memorial stones at Black Hills National Cemetery and the family plot in Rapid City, but his remains are grouped with 3 other men are intered at Arlington.
Arlington National Cemetery: MEMORIAL ID 14226201
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial: MEMORIAL ID 56782254
Mountain View Cemetery: MEMORIAL ID 14437591
US AIR FORCE
WORLD WAR II
C-46 to fly "the Hump."
1st Lt. Herbert Evans, a World War II pilot from Rapid City was killed while flying supplies from China to India. His ultimate fate and that of three airmen in the plane with him were not known until Chinese officials reported in 2001 that they had come across the wreckage of a World War II plane in a remote part of Tibet. He was buried next to his parents (on May 13) in a cemetery plot that his mother insisted on buying many years ago. Lt. Evans' mother never gave up hope that her son would come home.
While clothes and dog tags were taken by scavangers, the crew did find bones and other remains in the wreckage. Personal identification allowed the Evans family to request a formal burial in Rapid City. Evans' mother had reserved a grave site and headstone for Herbert between her own burial spot and her husband's. A group burial for the entire crew took place May 9 at Arlington National Cemetery. Louise Evans, now 96, said she wanted to attend the Arlington service but was too weak for the trip.
Army Air Forces crew missing in action from World War II
On March 27, 1944, a C-46 crewed by four airmen departed a base in Kunming, China, on route to Sookerating, India, as part of the massive allied resupply missions over the Himalayan Mountains, referred to as the "Hump." En route one of the crewmen called out for a bearing, suggesting the aircraft was lost. There was no further communication with the crew. The aircraft never reached its destination, and searches during and following World War II failed to locate the crash site.
He attended Rapid City High Schooland was extremely busy with activities during his high school career, participating in the Hi-Y, La Tertulia Espancia, Dramatic Club, Senior Play, Junior Play, Operetta Cast, Chorus, Orchestra, Music Festival, Basketball, Pine Needle Staff, Quill and Scroll, Band, Student Council, and Class Executive Board. His main interest, however, was Drama Club. Herbert graduated in 1935. After his graduation, Herbert went on to attend USD in Vermillion, South Dakota. Here he was the editor of The Volante, a school paper. He graduated in 1939 and became a staff member of RTRI radio in Sioux City, IA, but soon after went to work with Vermillion's newspaper, Plain Talk.
Soon after starting his job, Herbert joined the Air Corps in Vermillion, and reported for active duty on April 4, 1942, at Fort Meade, SD. He trained first in Santa Ana, California, and then completed his training in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His overseas assignment began on January 22, 1944.
He was survived by his parents, Helen Mae Evans, and Reverend C.A. Evans, one brother, Lt A. Wesley Evans, and a sister, Raevenna.
Herbert's name is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery. He also has memorial stones at Black Hills National Cemetery and the family plot in Rapid City, but his remains are grouped with 3 other men are intered at Arlington.
Arlington National Cemetery: MEMORIAL ID 14226201
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial: MEMORIAL ID 56782254
Mountain View Cemetery: MEMORIAL ID 14437591
US AIR FORCE
WORLD WAR II
C-46 to fly "the Hump."
While clothes and dog tags were taken by scavangers, the crew did find bones and other remains in the wreckage. Personal identification allowed the Evans family to request a formal burial in Rapid City. Evans' mother had reserved a grave site and headstone for Herbert between her own burial spot and her husband's. A group burial for the entire crew took place May 9 at Arlington National Cemetery. Louise Evans, now 96, said she wanted to attend the Arlington service but was too weak for the trip.
Army Air Forces crew missing in action from World War II
On March 27, 1944, a C-46 crewed by four airmen departed a base in Kunming, China, on route to Sookerating, India, as part of the massive allied resupply missions over the Himalayan Mountains, referred to as the "Hump." En route one of the crewmen called out for a bearing, suggesting the aircraft was lost. There was no further communication with the crew. The aircraft never reached its destination, and searches during and following World War II failed to locate the crash site.
He attended Rapid City High Schooland was extremely busy with activities during his high school career, participating in the Hi-Y, La Tertulia Espancia, Dramatic Club, Senior Play, Junior Play, Operetta Cast, Chorus, Orchestra, Music Festival, Basketball, Pine Needle Staff, Quill and Scroll, Band, Student Council, and Class Executive Board. His main interest, however, was Drama Club. Herbert graduated in 1935. After his graduation, Herbert went on to attend USD in Vermillion, South Dakota. Here he was the editor of The Volante, a school paper. He graduated in 1939 and became a staff member of RTRI radio in Sioux City, IA, but soon after went to work with Vermillion's newspaper, Plain Talk.
Soon after starting his job, Herbert joined the Air Corps in Vermillion, and reported for active duty on April 4, 1942, at Fort Meade, SD. He trained first in Santa Ana, California, and then completed his training in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His overseas assignment began on January 22, 1944.
He was survived by his parents, Helen Mae Evans, and Reverend C.A. Evans, one brother, Lt A. Wesley Evans, and a sister, Raevenna.
Herbert's name is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery. He also has memorial stones at Black Hills National Cemetery and the family plot in Rapid City, but his remains are grouped with 3 other men are intered at Arlington.
Arlington National Cemetery: MEMORIAL ID 14226201
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial: MEMORIAL ID 56782254
Mountain View Cemetery: MEMORIAL ID 14437591
US AIR FORCE
WORLD WAR II
C-46 to fly "the Hump."
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