SSgt Jerry L. Maruca (1921-1944) - Find a Grave Memorial

SSgt Jerry L. Maruca Veteran

Birth

1 Jan 1921

Ambridge, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

7 Jul 1944 (aged 23)

Germany

Burial

Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

Saint-Avold, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France Add to Map

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Plot K Row 44 Grave 15

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Tail Gunner S/Sgt Jerry L. Maruca KIA
Hometown: Baden, PA
Squadron: 566th BS 389th Bomb Group
Service # 33305573
Awards: Purple Heart
Pilot 2nd/Lt Ralph S. Baney POW Ironwood MI

Target:Halle Germany
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#: 7366
Date Lost: 7-Jul-44
Serial Number: 42-95029
Aircraft Model B-24H-25-FO
Aircraft Letter: L+
Aircraft Name:
Location: Quedlingberg
Cause: AA 4 KIA, 6 POW

Five aircraft are lost on a mission to Halle, Germany

42-95029 Crew
2nd/Lt Ralph S. Baney Pilot POW
T/Sgt. Abe J. Robichaux Radio Op. POW
S/Sgt. Gerald R. Marine Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Paul D. Early Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. John F. Solberg Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Jerry L. Maruca Tail Gunner KIA

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