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FRAUENHOLTZ, Robert John - Date of
birth
23 December 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota -
Hometown
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37558996 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Radio Operator/Gunner -
Unit
835th Bombardment Squadron,
486th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
7 April 1945 - Place of
death
Parchim, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 14 | 9 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Louie Frauenholtz (father)
Bridjetta (Duffy) Frauenholtz (mother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
43-39163 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: Happy Warrior
Destination: Parchim, Germany
Mission: Bombing of the Me-262 aircraft factory
MACR: 13889
More information
The Center crew was flying "Happy Warrior" (#9163 H8:S) on the raid to bomb the Me 262 A/F at Parchim on 7 April 1945. The bombing altitude was 15,000'. When the lead aircraft, #846, dropped its bombs, one of the incendiary clusters reportedly broke apart and struck #9163. The aircraft burst into flames immediately. Six men were observed to jump, and 5 chutes were confirmed.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch,WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Joe Cirelli via Brian Lindner, www.findagrave.com - Truman Bratteli