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CHAPMAN, Carl Franklin Jr - Date of
birth
27 November 1920 -
Age
24 -
Place of birth
Macon, Bibb County, Georgia -
Hometown
Bibb County, Georgia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-659663 -
Rank
Captain -
Function
Pilot -
Unit
497th Bombardment Squadron,
344th Bombardment Group, Medium
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
23 February 1945 - Place of
death
Over Target Erkeland, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| L | 3 | 1 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Carl F. Chapman (father)
Vincent E. (Sherling) Chapman (mother)
Margaret Chapman (sister)
James Chapman (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
43-34565 -
Data
Type: B-26G
Nickname: Gratis Gladys
Destination: Erkeland, Germany
MACR: 12649
More information
Capt Carl F. Chapman Jr. attended North Georgia College.Statement from Theodore R. Peargy, 1st Lt, Air Corps, Pilot, 497th Bomb Sq.:
"After bombs were dropped over target, aircraft was hit by flak. One engine appeard to be afire. Aircraft was making a bank to the right when it went into a spin. Members of my crew watched the descent of the aircraft. It appeared to be under control at an altitude of approximately 8000 feet. A short time later my radio-gunner saw a plane crash and burst into flame. My Co-Pilot saw one man leave the aircraft immediately after it went into the spin, but did not see the chute open. My radio operator also saw one ohter man leave the aircraft and saw the parachute open."
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.fold3.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census, Margaret Sherling Riggins Master File, www.flickr.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.ancestry.com - North Georgia College yearbook 1949