SSgt Marvin W. Shelton Jr. (1924-1944)

SSgt Marvin W. Shelton Jr. Veteran

Birth

1924

Arkansas, USA

Death

2 Dec 1944 (aged 19–20)

Germany

Burial

Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

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

Plot

Plot B Row 27 Grave 55

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Gunner S/Sgt. Marvin W. Shelton, Jr. KIA
Hometown: Arkansas
Squadron: 564th BS 389th Bomb Group
Service # 38505228
Awards: Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Ralph L. Kley KIA

Target: Bingen
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#: 11130
Date Lost: 2-Dec-44
Serial Number: 42-50366
Aircraft Model B-24J-1-FO
Aircraft Letter: K
Aircraft Name:
Location:
Cause: enemy fighters -- 4 KIA, 5 POW

Lt. Kley Crew
1st/Lt. Ralph L. Kley Pilot
2nd/Lt. Roy L. Storrick
S/Sgt. Marvin W. Shelton Jr. Gunner
S/Sgt. Marion C. Parmley

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