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Paul McCain, Jr.
First Name:
Paul
Middle Name:
P.
Last Name:
McCain, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Plane was hit by flak as it dropped its bomb load over Humieres, France. While heading back to England, the plane caught fire over the Dover Strait. The crew bailed out, but only 4 members were found. His promotion to 1st Lt. came thru 2 days after his death. Monument at Ardennes, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College Class of 44
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Dr. & Mrs. Paul P. McCain - Sanatorium, NC
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps
Military Rank:
Lt.
Military Unit:
601ST BOMBER SQUADRON 398TH BOMBER GROUP B-17 Navigator, 8th Air Force
KIA Date:
7/8/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Dover Strait
Military Details:
Pyote, TX, Selman Field, LA, England
Awards:
Air Medal, Battle Stars for Normandy and Europe, Oak Leaf Clusters - 2, Purple Heart,
Source:
Davidson College notebook and death index