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TSGT Edward Francis Murray

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TSGT Edward Francis Murray Veteran

Birth
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Death
22 Feb 1944 (aged 21)
Irthlingborough, East Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England
Burial
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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edits courtesy of FAG member Al Skiff, # 49788721

additional info provided by FAG member Frogman, # 47380828:

Served aboard B-17 42-38041, Hell's Angels II. Pilot John Stuermer, Co-Pilot Charles Reynolds, Navigator: Bill Tielman, Bombardier: Clyde Newman, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Dave Harris, Radio Operator: Ed Murray, Ball turret gunner: Joe Stark, Waist gunner: Marv Carroll,Tail gunner: Marv Collins (9 Killed in Action); Waist gunner: Dave Miller (Returned to Duty); While on assembly for a raid into Germany, Hell's Angels II collided with B-17 42-31516 shearing its off tail over England, crashing both planes.

living in Providence in 1930 federal census:
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Eliza J Murray Head F 73 Rhode Island
Edward M Murray Son M 45 Rhode Island
Raymond A Murray Son M 38 Rhode Island
William J Murray Son M 30 Rhode Island
George W Murray Son M 41 Rhode Island
Alice L Murray Daughter-in-law F 34 Rhode Island
Virginia E Murray Granddaughter F 8 Rhode Island
Edward F Murray Grandson M 7 Rhode Island
edits courtesy of FAG member Al Skiff, # 49788721

additional info provided by FAG member Frogman, # 47380828:

Served aboard B-17 42-38041, Hell's Angels II. Pilot John Stuermer, Co-Pilot Charles Reynolds, Navigator: Bill Tielman, Bombardier: Clyde Newman, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Dave Harris, Radio Operator: Ed Murray, Ball turret gunner: Joe Stark, Waist gunner: Marv Carroll,Tail gunner: Marv Collins (9 Killed in Action); Waist gunner: Dave Miller (Returned to Duty); While on assembly for a raid into Germany, Hell's Angels II collided with B-17 42-31516 shearing its off tail over England, crashing both planes.

living in Providence in 1930 federal census:
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Eliza J Murray Head F 73 Rhode Island
Edward M Murray Son M 45 Rhode Island
Raymond A Murray Son M 38 Rhode Island
William J Murray Son M 30 Rhode Island
George W Murray Son M 41 Rhode Island
Alice L Murray Daughter-in-law F 34 Rhode Island
Virginia E Murray Granddaughter F 8 Rhode Island
Edward F Murray Grandson M 7 Rhode Island

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