C-47 Dakota
Details:
Near a bridge at the entrance of town, at the edge of the drop.
Plaque
A vertical stone slab with a stone step in front, both covered by rectangular stone caps. A silver plaque is attached to the front of the monument.
Monument Text:
United States Air Force Europe
61st Troop Carrier Group, 14th Squadron
C-47 "Dakota" 27 Jan. 1948
Crew:
1st Lieutenant Earl E. BASKIN
2nd Lieutenant Terrel H. TREXLER
Staff Sergeant Donald. L. CIMMERS
Corporal Robert M. HERMANOWSKI
Passengers:
Mrs. Shirley G. MARTIN
Benjamin H. MARTIN Jr (1yr)
Mrs. Garnett B. SANDERS
William M. SANDERS (1yr)
Mrs. Rosalind E. MOAK
Vema M. (1mo), Mary J. (25yrs)
Clifford E. Jr (5yrs) MOAK
«MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON THEM ALL»
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
14th Troop Carrier Squadron, 61st Troop Carrier Group
61st Troop Carrier Group
United States Air Force
Wars:
Cold War
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