Powell Allan Campbell

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Name:

Allan Campbell Powell

Rank:

Second Lieutenant

Serial Number:

O-740911

Unit:

410th Bomber Squadron, 94th Bomber Group, Heavy

Date of Death:

1944-01-05

State:

Washington

Cemetery:

Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial, France

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Grave:

Decoration:

Air Medal, Purple Heart

Comments:

Allan Campbell Powell was the son of William Weaver Powell. He served in the 410th Bomber Squadron, 94th Bomber Group, Heavy, as a Second Lieutenant and Pilot on the B-17 #42-30112 'Lil Butch' during World War II.

On January 5, 1944, his crew took off from Station 468 airfield in Bury St. Edmunds, England, for a mission to bomb the Bordeaux-Mérignac airfield in France. At around 11:00H, their plane was attacked by an enemy fighter, experienced mechanical problems crashing into St-Laurent-Médoc, and exploded. This incident resulted in the deaths of eight crew members. The remaining two members were able to bail out and evaded German capture. 2Lt Powell was one of those who were killed. He is now buried in the Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial, France.

Source of information: www.findagrave.com, www.abmc.gov, francecrashes39-45.net