ranlew
| Subject: Major Jerry (LT. Colonel Fredericks pet dalmation) Sat Jun 23, 2012 2:02 am | |
| Name: Jerry Rank: Major Serial #: O-135297132-K-9-AC Crew Position: Squadron Mascot Carrier Group:61st Squadron: 14th Plane Type: B-24H "Lazy Lou" Serial #: 42-7609 Hometown: Shelby County, Kentucky Date: December 26, 1944* Burial:RAF Barkston Heath At the north end of site six along the fence *Major Jerry survived the crash of 609 with little injury. With heroic devotion to the pilot of the ship and complete disregard for his own safety, he repeatedly went back into the burning wreckage to try and rescue his fellow crewmen. Major Jerry was burned badly but seemed to be recovering when he developed pneumonia. On the day after Christmas, Major Jerry passed away, much to the sorrow of the men of the 14th squadron. The entire group missed seeing Major Jerry sitting in the pilots seat of Lt. Colonel Fredericks ship "Pellican Pappy" as it made its way around the station. | |
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Terry Musson Moderator
| Subject: Major Jerry Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:42 pm | |
| Hi All, Found this in the War Diaries Special Accounts Section. Read carefully and note the humour as well !! Regards Terry Musson | |
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