SSG John McGeachie Plaque - B-24 (42-94933) 'Stay Gal II'
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Details:
Located on the building to the right of the gate. Underneath the street sign.
PlaqueA white marble plaque with gold leaf text.
This plaque is dedicated to Staff Sergrant John McGeachie, who served in the 846th Bomber Squadron, 489th Bomber Group in World War II. His B-24 ("Stubby Gal II" (#42-94933), was shot down in Villers-Saint-Paul, just north of Creil. While the rest of his crew survived the crash (7 POWs; 2 Evaded), SSG McGeachie died in the crash (MACR 8189). This plaque commemorates SSG McGeachie's brave sacrifice.
Monument Text:
A LA MÉMOIRE GLORIEUSE DE
STAFF/SGT JOHN Mc.GEACHIE
DU 846 BOMB Sq. 489 BOMB GROUP.
MORT LE 2-6-1944
English Translation:
TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF
STAFF / SGT JOHN Mc.GEACHIE
OF THE 846 BOMB Sq. 489 BOMB GROUP.
DIED 2-6-1944
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
489th Bomber Group (Heavy)
846th Bomber Squadron, 489th Bomber Group
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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