John N Ellefson

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Name: John N Ellefson

First Name(s): John N
Last Name: Ellefson

Place of birth: Panama Canal Zone (former USA)

Rank: S/Sgt Radio Operator/Gunner
ASN: 16082474
Company: 788th Bomb Sqdrn
Unit: 467th Bomb Group (H) 8th USAAF

Reported as: KIA
Date of incident: 25-12-1944
Place of incident: Rettigny

note: Aircraft Consolidated type B-24H-25-FO Liberator #42-95220 got a direct hit by German Fighters in the vicinity of St. Vith, Belgium. Engine #3 was set on fire, spread through the wing and fuselage and the aircraft exploded. 7 crewmembers were KIA and 3 men were taken POW.
Destination: Musch, Germany
Mission: Combat Bombing
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History of 467th Bombardment Group

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