Name:
John Elwin Healey
Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Serial Number:
O-821009
Unit:
562nd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomb Group
Date of Death:
1944-07-08
State:
New York
Cemetery:
Normandy American Cemetery, France
Plot:
A
Row:
12
Grave:
40
Decoration:
Air Medal, Purple Heart
Comments:
John Elwin Healey entered the military service in New York. He served in the 562nd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy as a Second Lieutenant and Co-Pilot of #42-31802 "Gyndia" aircraft during World War II. He was Killed in Action on July 8, 1944 and is now buried in the Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. 2Lt Healey was one of the many brave Americans of the 388th Bomber Group who lost their lives in aerial operations against the German forces from June 1943 - August 1945.