Paul McCain, Jr. [1]
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
Awards:
Air Medal, Battle Stars for Normandy and Europe, Oak Leaf Clusters - 2, Purple Heart,
Biographical Notes:
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps
Education Details:
Davidson College Class of 44
Family Details:
Dr. & Mrs. Paul P. McCain - Sanatorium, NC
First Name:
Paul
KIA / MIA Place:
Dover Strait
KIA Date:
7/8/1944
Last Name:
McCain, Jr.
Middle Name:
P.
Military Details:
Pyote, TX, Selman Field, LA, England
Military Rank:
Lt.
Source:
Davidson College notebook and death index
Military Unit:
601ST BOMBER SQUADRON 398TH BOMBER GROUP B-17 Navigator, 8th Air Force
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA