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Freeland Tharp
First Name:
Freeland
Middle Name:
M.
Last Name:
Tharp
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: More than 12 missions to his credit. Killed in action over Germany.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: Charlotte News 4-19-45
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Mrs. Mary Lorene Shaver Tharp - 1300 Jefferson Ave., Charlotte, NC
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Tharp - Pangburn, AR
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: June 1942
Military Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Military Unit:
416th Bombardment groups 200th mission against Germany Gunner on A-26 Invader, 9th Air Force
KIA Date:
3/23/1945
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Germany
Military Details:
Texas, Missouri, Morris Field, England, France, Ireland, Germany
Awards:
Air Medal, Oak Leaf cluster, Wings
Source:
Newsprint