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SMITH, Robert M - Date of
birth
5 November 1917 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
13027651 -
Rank
Master Sergeant -
Function
Waist Gunner -
Unit
68th Bombardment Squadron,
44th Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross,
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 October 1943 - Place of
death
Wiener Neustadt, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 44 | 53 |
Immediate family
-
Members
unknown
Plane data
- Serial
number
41-23816 -
Data
Type: B-24D
Nickname: Black Jack
Destination: Wiener Neustadt, Germany
MACR: 3312
More information
His B-24 was hit by flak leaving the target area exploded and crashed not far from Wiener Neustadt.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, http://www.facesbeyondthegraves.com/r%20smith.html
Photo source: Jac Engels, Charles Runion Sr.