Name:
Matt J. Silk
Rank:
First Lieutenant
Serial Number:
O-2047498
Unit:
561st Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy
Date of Death:
1945-05-19
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Matt J. Silk served in the 561st Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group (Heavy), as a First Lieutenant and Navigator of #44-6611 aircraft during World War II. He died on May 19, 1945 but his current burial place is unknown. 1Lt Silk 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.