ISOB 1LT Jack Hodge -78th Fighter Group
Details:
In the cemetery.
A civilian inscribed field stone.
The Isolated Burial of 1LT Jack D. Hodge. 1LT Hodge served in the 83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group. On March 11, 1945, he was on a mission in P-51 (44-15627) "Windy City Mama" to escort bombers on a mission to Hamburg. Over the coast of Denmark his plane developed a mechanical issue and he crashed near Øster Starup, Denmark. He was buried in the town church cemetery two days later and after the war his mother decided to leave him buried at this location.
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in previous bomber escort missions.
Monument Text:
The text on the grave is in Danish. The English translation is:
FLYER
JACK D. HODGE
BORN MAY 5, 1921 IN S.CAROLINA USA
DIED MARCH 11, 1945 IN STARUP, DENMARK
FALLEN FOR HIS COUTRY AND OURS
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
78th Fighter Group
83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group
8th Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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