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In the Fauberge d'Amiens CWGC cemetery along the left wall, the center of a group of three headstones.

Isolated Burial
The isolated burial of Colonel Thomas Jonathan Jackson Christian, Jr. COL Jackson was the commander of the 361st Fighter Group, and was shot down while piloting his P-51D Mustang "Lou IV/Athlene" while strafing the rail marshalling yard at Boisleux au Mont at 1505 on 12 August 44 after taking off from Bottisham in the UK. COL Christian's body lies in the cemetery, but its exact location is unknown. His headstone was erected by the 361st fighter group association to honor their fallen leader.

Monument Text:

BELIEVED TO BE BURIED

IN THIS CEMETERY

 

 

COLONEL

T.J.J. CHRISTIAN, JR.

361ST FIGHTER GROUP

U.S.A.A.F.

12 AUGUST 1944

 

 

IN TRIBUTE TO OUR LOYAL

LEADER BELOVED HERO

WHO GAVE HIS LIFE FOR

FREEDOM'S CAUSE.

Commemorates:

People:

Thomas JJ Jr. Christian

Units:

361st Fighter Group

8th Air Force

United States Air Force

Wars:

WWII

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