C-87-CF Liberator Express #43-30597 lost control and crashed in the Himalayas in China,
east of the border with Bhutan, during World War II.
Last reported position was 28° 47'N 96° 50'E. The precise location of the wreck site is unknown. Missing Air Crew Report № 4736.
Killed in service were:
Capt. Philip R Burling, O-404088, IL, Pilot
1st Lt. Robert S Carson, O-794466, FL, Co-Pilot
Cpl. Fred J Schofield, 33285630, PA, Radio Operator
Pvt. Melvin R Lautzenhiser, 14139534, GA, Crew Chief
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Son of Willis P. and Louise W. Lautzenhiser, Atlanta, Georgia.
Enlisted at Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, GA, October 3, 1942.
Burial 11/02/1949
east of the border with Bhutan, during World War II.
Last reported position was 28° 47'N 96° 50'E. The precise location of the wreck site is unknown. Missing Air Crew Report № 4736.
Killed in service were:
Capt. Philip R Burling, O-404088, IL, Pilot
1st Lt. Robert S Carson, O-794466, FL, Co-Pilot
Cpl. Fred J Schofield, 33285630, PA, Radio Operator
Pvt. Melvin R Lautzenhiser, 14139534, GA, Crew Chief
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Son of Willis P. and Louise W. Lautzenhiser, Atlanta, Georgia.
Enlisted at Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, GA, October 3, 1942.
Burial 11/02/1949
C-87-CF Liberator Express #43-30597 lost control and crashed in the Himalayas in China,
east of the border with Bhutan, during World War II.
Last reported position was 28° 47'N 96° 50'E. The precise location of the wreck site is unknown. Missing Air Crew Report № 4736.
Killed in service were:
Capt. Philip R Burling, O-404088, IL, Pilot
1st Lt. Robert S Carson, O-794466, FL, Co-Pilot
Cpl. Fred J Schofield, 33285630, PA, Radio Operator
Pvt. Melvin R Lautzenhiser, 14139534, GA, Crew Chief
~
Son of Willis P. and Louise W. Lautzenhiser, Atlanta, Georgia.
Enlisted at Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, GA, October 3, 1942.
Burial 11/02/1949
east of the border with Bhutan, during World War II.
Last reported position was 28° 47'N 96° 50'E. The precise location of the wreck site is unknown. Missing Air Crew Report № 4736.
Killed in service were:
Capt. Philip R Burling, O-404088, IL, Pilot
1st Lt. Robert S Carson, O-794466, FL, Co-Pilot
Cpl. Fred J Schofield, 33285630, PA, Radio Operator
Pvt. Melvin R Lautzenhiser, 14139534, GA, Crew Chief
~
Son of Willis P. and Louise W. Lautzenhiser, Atlanta, Georgia.
Enlisted at Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, GA, October 3, 1942.
Burial 11/02/1949
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