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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Katherine 'Kay' Applegate Dussaq

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Walla Walla, Washington

Honored By

WASP WWII

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WOMEN'S AIR FORCE SERVICE PILOTS (WASP) CLASS 44-1. WASP EXECUTIVE FOR TRAINING COMMAND. DIED WHEN THE AT-6 SHE WAS FLYING CRASHED NEAR NEW CARLISLE, OHIO ON THE NIGHT OF NOVEMBER 26, 1944 WHILE EN ROUTE FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. TO CINCINNATI, OHIO JUST A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE DEACTIVATION OF THE WASP PROGRAM. SHE HAD HELPED TO INITIATE THE ORDER OF THE FIFINELLA FOR THE WASP.