Byrne Felix E.

Name:

Felix E. Byrne

Rank:

Sergeant First Class

Serial Number:

32983524

Unit:

600th Bomber Squadron, 398th Bomber Group, Heavy

Date of Death:

1944-11-30

State:

New York

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Decoration:

Air Medal, Purple Heart

Comments:

Felix E. Byrne was born on May 8, 1923, in New York, New York County, New York. He enlisted in the service on July 13, 1943. He served in the 600th Bomber Squadron, 398th Bomb Group, Heavy, as a Sergeant and Waist Gunner of B-17 #43-38463 during World War II.

On November 30, 1944, the aircraft was lost during a bombing mission over Zeitz, Germany. Operating from Nuthampstead, England, the aircraft was struck by enemy anti-aircraft fire (flak) and crashed near Großlöbichau, close to Jena-Bürgel, Germany. Six crew members were killed, two taken as POWs, and one evaded capture.

Sgt Byrne was among those who lost their lives in the crash and currently, we don't have details about his burial. Felix E. Byrne's name is inscribed on the Anstey Window Memorial in Panel 2 (center), on Butterfly 5, in the top right wing (section B).

Source of information: www.findagrave.com, www.americanairmuseum.com, www.398th.org