Claude Hackney, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was on a strafing mission near Bonn, Germany when his plane was shot down. Memorial marker in the Netherlands. Enlisted in the Army in 1942 before transferring.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College annual
Awards:
Additional Army Medals, Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Birthplace:
Florida?
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 42
First Name:
Claude
KIA / MIA Place:
Europe
KIA Date:
12/26/1944
Last Name:
Hackney, Jr.
Middle Name:
J.
Military Details:
Ft Benning, GA, Europe
Military Rank:
Capt.
Source:
Davidson College notebook and death index
Military Unit:
359 or 360th Fighter Sq. 356th Fighter Group P51 Mustang Pilot
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA