Son of Louis Plotkin (1887 Russia - 1961 New York) and Sarah Apseloff (1894 Russia - 1980).
He was married to Laura Joan Plotkin.
Edward Irving Plotkin (21, 14 January 1919, New York City, New York), a resident of 835 W. 176 St., Bronx, New York signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. 2851, Order No. 1591) on 16 October 1940 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York. He was employed by Dr. Max Silver. Edward listed his wife, Laura Joan Plotkin, as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 6' 1" in height, 190 lbs., with a dark complexion, brown eyes and black hair.
Edward I. Plotkin (S/N O-2070120) was assigned to the 531st Bomber Squadron of the 380th Bomb Group, Heavy, U.S. Army Air Forces and sent to the South Pacific.
He was the navigator assigned to "Connaughton's Crew (95)"on 20 December 1944. They flew B-24J Liberators on bombing missions out of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia and covered the whole of the Dutch East Indies. They flew their first combat mission together as a crew (DAR VII-10) on 02 February 1945, a strike against Malimpoeng Airfield, Celebes, Dutch East Indies aboard B-24J-50-CO (S/N 42-73489) "HOT ROCKS". It was the 60th mission for the plane.
In February 1945, the 531st Bomber Squadron moved to Murtha Field (APO 321), San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Province, in the Philippines. Murtha Field was about 5 miles directly north of Mangarin Bay, on the west bank of Tabangan River. From there, Connaughton's Crew participated in strikes on Legaspi Port, Luzon; Okayama Airdrome, Formosa, Jitsuget Sutan Power Plant, Formosa, and Shinchiku Airdrome, Formosa "hammering Japanese ships, troops, and installations all over that area".
On June 18, 1945, 2nd Lt. Edward I. Plotkin was the navigator aboard B-24J Liberator J-135-CO, (S/N 42-110115), with nose art, "Drunkard's Dream". At 0506 hours the plane took off from Murtha Field on a mission (No. 169-E2) to hit the Balikpapan fortifications on Borneo, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). It "was seen to be airborne, then settled and crashed, exploding on impact about one-half mile from the northern end of the strip. The entire crew of eleven men were killed instantly." It was the aircraft's 74th mission in the Pacific Theatre.
Connaughton's Crew (95):
2nd Lt. Joseph B. Connaughton, Jr. – Aircraft Commander
2nd Lt. Jay W. Swan – Co-pilot
2nd Lt. Edward I. Plotkin – Navigator
2nd Lt. Henry L. Ostapowski – Bombardier
T/Sgt Smith M. Abbott – Flight Engineer
T/Sgt. Gerald H. Altig – Radio Operator
S/Sgt. George P. Adams – Martin Upper Gunner
S/Sgt. Lonnie L. Albert – Armorer Gunner
S/Sgt. Henry F. Bain, Jr. – Tail Gunner
S/Sgt. Joseph C. Barb – Nose Gunner
S/Sgt. Harry D. Rollins – Photographer
They were first buried in USAF Cemetery #1, in San Jose, Mindoro, P. I. After the war their remains were brought to 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands. The deceased in Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin, Second Lieutenant Edward I. Plotkin's remains were brought back to the U.S. and he was buried in his final resting place on 24 February 1949 in the Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York - Plot J, Grave 15560.
On 17 February 1948, Laura J. Plotkin married Arthur I. Singer in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
He was married to Laura Joan Plotkin.
Edward Irving Plotkin (21, 14 January 1919, New York City, New York), a resident of 835 W. 176 St., Bronx, New York signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. 2851, Order No. 1591) on 16 October 1940 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York. He was employed by Dr. Max Silver. Edward listed his wife, Laura Joan Plotkin, as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 6' 1" in height, 190 lbs., with a dark complexion, brown eyes and black hair.
Edward I. Plotkin (S/N O-2070120) was assigned to the 531st Bomber Squadron of the 380th Bomb Group, Heavy, U.S. Army Air Forces and sent to the South Pacific.
He was the navigator assigned to "Connaughton's Crew (95)"on 20 December 1944. They flew B-24J Liberators on bombing missions out of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia and covered the whole of the Dutch East Indies. They flew their first combat mission together as a crew (DAR VII-10) on 02 February 1945, a strike against Malimpoeng Airfield, Celebes, Dutch East Indies aboard B-24J-50-CO (S/N 42-73489) "HOT ROCKS". It was the 60th mission for the plane.
In February 1945, the 531st Bomber Squadron moved to Murtha Field (APO 321), San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Province, in the Philippines. Murtha Field was about 5 miles directly north of Mangarin Bay, on the west bank of Tabangan River. From there, Connaughton's Crew participated in strikes on Legaspi Port, Luzon; Okayama Airdrome, Formosa, Jitsuget Sutan Power Plant, Formosa, and Shinchiku Airdrome, Formosa "hammering Japanese ships, troops, and installations all over that area".
On June 18, 1945, 2nd Lt. Edward I. Plotkin was the navigator aboard B-24J Liberator J-135-CO, (S/N 42-110115), with nose art, "Drunkard's Dream". At 0506 hours the plane took off from Murtha Field on a mission (No. 169-E2) to hit the Balikpapan fortifications on Borneo, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). It "was seen to be airborne, then settled and crashed, exploding on impact about one-half mile from the northern end of the strip. The entire crew of eleven men were killed instantly." It was the aircraft's 74th mission in the Pacific Theatre.
Connaughton's Crew (95):
2nd Lt. Joseph B. Connaughton, Jr. – Aircraft Commander
2nd Lt. Jay W. Swan – Co-pilot
2nd Lt. Edward I. Plotkin – Navigator
2nd Lt. Henry L. Ostapowski – Bombardier
T/Sgt Smith M. Abbott – Flight Engineer
T/Sgt. Gerald H. Altig – Radio Operator
S/Sgt. George P. Adams – Martin Upper Gunner
S/Sgt. Lonnie L. Albert – Armorer Gunner
S/Sgt. Henry F. Bain, Jr. – Tail Gunner
S/Sgt. Joseph C. Barb – Nose Gunner
S/Sgt. Harry D. Rollins – Photographer
They were first buried in USAF Cemetery #1, in San Jose, Mindoro, P. I. After the war their remains were brought to 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands. The deceased in Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin, Second Lieutenant Edward I. Plotkin's remains were brought back to the U.S. and he was buried in his final resting place on 24 February 1949 in the Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York - Plot J, Grave 15560.
On 17 February 1948, Laura J. Plotkin married Arthur I. Singer in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
Son of Louis Plotkin (1887 Russia - 1961 New York) and Sarah Apseloff (1894 Russia - 1980).
He was married to Laura Joan Plotkin.
Edward Irving Plotkin (21, 14 January 1919, New York City, New York), a resident of 835 W. 176 St., Bronx, New York signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. 2851, Order No. 1591) on 16 October 1940 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York. He was employed by Dr. Max Silver. Edward listed his wife, Laura Joan Plotkin, as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 6' 1" in height, 190 lbs., with a dark complexion, brown eyes and black hair.
Edward I. Plotkin (S/N O-2070120) was assigned to the 531st Bomber Squadron of the 380th Bomb Group, Heavy, U.S. Army Air Forces and sent to the South Pacific.
He was the navigator assigned to "Connaughton's Crew (95)"on 20 December 1944. They flew B-24J Liberators on bombing missions out of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia and covered the whole of the Dutch East Indies. They flew their first combat mission together as a crew (DAR VII-10) on 02 February 1945, a strike against Malimpoeng Airfield, Celebes, Dutch East Indies aboard B-24J-50-CO (S/N 42-73489) "HOT ROCKS". It was the 60th mission for the plane.
In February 1945, the 531st Bomber Squadron moved to Murtha Field (APO 321), San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Province, in the Philippines. Murtha Field was about 5 miles directly north of Mangarin Bay, on the west bank of Tabangan River. From there, Connaughton's Crew participated in strikes on Legaspi Port, Luzon; Okayama Airdrome, Formosa, Jitsuget Sutan Power Plant, Formosa, and Shinchiku Airdrome, Formosa "hammering Japanese ships, troops, and installations all over that area".
On June 18, 1945, 2nd Lt. Edward I. Plotkin was the navigator aboard B-24J Liberator J-135-CO, (S/N 42-110115), with nose art, "Drunkard's Dream". At 0506 hours the plane took off from Murtha Field on a mission (No. 169-E2) to hit the Balikpapan fortifications on Borneo, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). It "was seen to be airborne, then settled and crashed, exploding on impact about one-half mile from the northern end of the strip. The entire crew of eleven men were killed instantly." It was the aircraft's 74th mission in the Pacific Theatre.
Connaughton's Crew (95):
2nd Lt. Joseph B. Connaughton, Jr. – Aircraft Commander
2nd Lt. Jay W. Swan – Co-pilot
2nd Lt. Edward I. Plotkin – Navigator
2nd Lt. Henry L. Ostapowski – Bombardier
T/Sgt Smith M. Abbott – Flight Engineer
T/Sgt. Gerald H. Altig – Radio Operator
S/Sgt. George P. Adams – Martin Upper Gunner
S/Sgt. Lonnie L. Albert – Armorer Gunner
S/Sgt. Henry F. Bain, Jr. – Tail Gunner
S/Sgt. Joseph C. Barb – Nose Gunner
S/Sgt. Harry D. Rollins – Photographer
They were first buried in USAF Cemetery #1, in San Jose, Mindoro, P. I. After the war their remains were brought to 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands. The deceased in Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin, Second Lieutenant Edward I. Plotkin's remains were brought back to the U.S. and he was buried in his final resting place on 24 February 1949 in the Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York - Plot J, Grave 15560.
On 17 February 1948, Laura J. Plotkin married Arthur I. Singer in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
He was married to Laura Joan Plotkin.
Edward Irving Plotkin (21, 14 January 1919, New York City, New York), a resident of 835 W. 176 St., Bronx, New York signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. 2851, Order No. 1591) on 16 October 1940 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York. He was employed by Dr. Max Silver. Edward listed his wife, Laura Joan Plotkin, as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 6' 1" in height, 190 lbs., with a dark complexion, brown eyes and black hair.
Edward I. Plotkin (S/N O-2070120) was assigned to the 531st Bomber Squadron of the 380th Bomb Group, Heavy, U.S. Army Air Forces and sent to the South Pacific.
He was the navigator assigned to "Connaughton's Crew (95)"on 20 December 1944. They flew B-24J Liberators on bombing missions out of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia and covered the whole of the Dutch East Indies. They flew their first combat mission together as a crew (DAR VII-10) on 02 February 1945, a strike against Malimpoeng Airfield, Celebes, Dutch East Indies aboard B-24J-50-CO (S/N 42-73489) "HOT ROCKS". It was the 60th mission for the plane.
In February 1945, the 531st Bomber Squadron moved to Murtha Field (APO 321), San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Province, in the Philippines. Murtha Field was about 5 miles directly north of Mangarin Bay, on the west bank of Tabangan River. From there, Connaughton's Crew participated in strikes on Legaspi Port, Luzon; Okayama Airdrome, Formosa, Jitsuget Sutan Power Plant, Formosa, and Shinchiku Airdrome, Formosa "hammering Japanese ships, troops, and installations all over that area".
On June 18, 1945, 2nd Lt. Edward I. Plotkin was the navigator aboard B-24J Liberator J-135-CO, (S/N 42-110115), with nose art, "Drunkard's Dream". At 0506 hours the plane took off from Murtha Field on a mission (No. 169-E2) to hit the Balikpapan fortifications on Borneo, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). It "was seen to be airborne, then settled and crashed, exploding on impact about one-half mile from the northern end of the strip. The entire crew of eleven men were killed instantly." It was the aircraft's 74th mission in the Pacific Theatre.
Connaughton's Crew (95):
2nd Lt. Joseph B. Connaughton, Jr. – Aircraft Commander
2nd Lt. Jay W. Swan – Co-pilot
2nd Lt. Edward I. Plotkin – Navigator
2nd Lt. Henry L. Ostapowski – Bombardier
T/Sgt Smith M. Abbott – Flight Engineer
T/Sgt. Gerald H. Altig – Radio Operator
S/Sgt. George P. Adams – Martin Upper Gunner
S/Sgt. Lonnie L. Albert – Armorer Gunner
S/Sgt. Henry F. Bain, Jr. – Tail Gunner
S/Sgt. Joseph C. Barb – Nose Gunner
S/Sgt. Harry D. Rollins – Photographer
They were first buried in USAF Cemetery #1, in San Jose, Mindoro, P. I. After the war their remains were brought to 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands. The deceased in Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin, Second Lieutenant Edward I. Plotkin's remains were brought back to the U.S. and he was buried in his final resting place on 24 February 1949 in the Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York - Plot J, Grave 15560.
On 17 February 1948, Laura J. Plotkin married Arthur I. Singer in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
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