ISOB John R. Vlymen -388th Bomber Group
Details:
In a large plot in the cemetery; the grave is in the center. Isolated Burial
A black granite civilian inscribed cross.
The Isolated Burial (ISOB) of Second Lieutenant John Richard “Dick” Vlymen Jr. He was the Co-Pilot on B-17 (42-107076) of the 563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, 8th Air Force. On April 9, 1944 his plane was shot down after a mission to Poznan, Poland. The entire crew of ten was KIA. His body was discovered washed ashore near Bøtø, Denmark and he was buried in this cemetery.
The crew of B-17 (42-107076) consisted of:
Pilot: Vince Sundstrom,
Co-pilot: John Vlymen,
Gunner: S/Sgt Manuel Weintraub,
Bombardier: Alex Bruce,
Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Norman Gallagher,
Radio Operator: John Rose,
Ball turret gunner: Sid Schneider,
Waist gunner: Phil Scriffignano,
Waist gunner: Adolph Waluck,
Tail gunner: Gene Budzbanewski
The entire crew is remembered on the 388th Bomber Group Memorial in Knettishall, UK. See Site Knettishall (this website) for more information.
Source:
Missing Air Crew Report (MACR) 3656
Air War Over Denmark Website
American Air Museum in Britain Website
Monument Text:
The inscription reads:
JOHN R. VYLMEN JR.
O-680459 T 42-43
HE DIED SO THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Commemorates:
People:
John Richard “Dick”, Jr. Vlymen
Units:
388th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy
8th Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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