Timeline
Birth- 1921
Massachusetts
1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 23 - 22 years
Gold Star
Conflict Period
World War II
Army Branch
Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch
Army
Source Of Army Personnel
Civil Life
Army Serial Number
31159520
Army Component
Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Served For
United States of America
Unit
Waist Gunner on the B-17 crew of the "Judy B", 524th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force
Enlistment- 10 Aug 1942-Age: 22 years
Enlistment Term
Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Boston Massachusetts
Stationed- 21 Apr 1943-Age: 22 years
Kimbleton, England
S/SG
Crew of B-17 (WA-29866) "Judy B", 524th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomber Group, 8th Air Force
Casualty- 16 Aug 1943-Age: 23 years
KIA- Enemy Flak downed B-17 "Judy B"
On bomb run to Le Bourget, France- 30 miles north of Paris, France
Death- 16 Aug 1943-Age: 23 years
Enemy Fire- B-17 Crashed due to Flak
On bomb run to Le Bourget, France- Vicinity 30 Miles north of Paris France
Other Facts
Occupation
Sales clerks
Marital Status
Single, without dependents
Race Or Ethnicity
White
Residence
Bristol County, Massachusetts
Level Of Education
2 years of high school
Full Name
John A Stachura
Source Information
Source Box Number
0402
Source Film Reel Number
3.123
