First Lieutenant
O-2044891
United States Army Air Forces
4th Fighter Group
336th Fighter Squadron
Killed in action, near Wittenberg, Germany.
Squadron was jumped by 60+ German fighters. Herter was last seen in a 70° dive chasing an FW-190 with 8-10 enemy aircraft on his tail.
Of East Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Credited with two kills.
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (2 OLC), Purple Heart.
ref. U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
O-2044891
United States Army Air Forces
4th Fighter Group
336th Fighter Squadron
Killed in action, near Wittenberg, Germany.
Squadron was jumped by 60+ German fighters. Herter was last seen in a 70° dive chasing an FW-190 with 8-10 enemy aircraft on his tail.
Of East Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Credited with two kills.
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (2 OLC), Purple Heart.
ref. U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
First Lieutenant
O-2044891
United States Army Air Forces
4th Fighter Group
336th Fighter Squadron
Killed in action, near Wittenberg, Germany.
Squadron was jumped by 60+ German fighters. Herter was last seen in a 70° dive chasing an FW-190 with 8-10 enemy aircraft on his tail.
Of East Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Credited with two kills.
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (2 OLC), Purple Heart.
ref. U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
O-2044891
United States Army Air Forces
4th Fighter Group
336th Fighter Squadron
Killed in action, near Wittenberg, Germany.
Squadron was jumped by 60+ German fighters. Herter was last seen in a 70° dive chasing an FW-190 with 8-10 enemy aircraft on his tail.
Of East Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Credited with two kills.
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (2 OLC), Purple Heart.
ref. U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
Inscription
1st Lt 4 AAF Fighter Grp - World War II
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