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  A-20G-30 Havoc Serial Number 43-9624 Tail D
USAAF
5th AF
312th BG
389th BS

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July 14, 1944

Pilot Lt. Doyle J. Dean, O-737018 (MIA / KIA) MI
Gunner  S/Sgt William P. Thibadeau, 36228776 (MIA / KIA) WI

Crashed  July 14, 1944

Mission History
On a mission against the oil refineries at Boela, hit by anti-aircraft fire, this A-20 crashed and burned near the target.

Ed Hambleton recalls:
""My wingman was lost to ground fire, Lt. Doyle J. Dean."

Memorials
Both crew members were declared dead the day of the mission. Postwar, their remains of Dean were recovred and are buried at Honolulu Cemtery (Punchbowl). Dean at Plot Q Row 1 Grave 8. Thibadeau is still listed as missing and is memorialized on the tablets of the missing.

References
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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

 

Tech Info
A-20

MIA
MIA
(1 missing)
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