Edward Keisler was born in 1916 in Ohio. He served in the 560th Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy as a Staff Sergeant and Ball Turret Gunner of an aircraft during World War II. A member of the Nagorka crew, he was killed when their plane crashed on October 9, 1943. Lt. Nagorka pilot of the aircraft #42-30371 "Iza Angel", leading the low squadron, was hit in the nose compartment and right wing by directs burst of the FW's 20mm shells. With the right wing on fire, the bail-out was given with the pilot leaving the aircraft last. Shortly after this the plane blew-up. Tsgt Keisler is now buried in the Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupré, Belgium. He 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.
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Keisler Edward
Name:
Edward Keisler
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Serial Number:
35306407
Unit:
560th Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group
Date of Death:
1943-10-09
State:
Ohio
Cemetery:
Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupré, Belgium
Plot:
B
Row:
39
Grave:
10
Decoration:
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
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