Hollmann John Edward

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John Edward Hollmann is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

C-47 (42-23638) Crash Memorial Plaque

Name:

John Edward Hollmann

Rank:

Private First Class

Serial Number:

38450695

Unit:

507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne

Date of Death:

1991-08-09

State:

Arkansas

Cemetery:

Gillett Cemetery, Gillett, Arkansas

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Pfc John E. Hollmann, paratrooper of the 507th PIR/82nd AD, took off from Barkston Heath, Lincolnshire, UK in order to drop over the Amfreville sector. However, coming over the Cherbourg peninsula, the plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire, injuring Pvt Stout, who later died in the crash. The plane lost its formation in the overcast, dipping down to 700 feet to drop the 18 unwounded paratroopers, after which it turned back to England. Pfc Hollmann was later captured by the Germans and sent to Stalag 7B in Memmingen, Bavaria.