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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Alfred F. Waichunas, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Watervliet, New York

Honored By

John F. Bulmer

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AL WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 750TH SQUADRON, 457TH BOMB GROUP, BASED IN GLATTON, ENGLAND. HE WAS THE ENGINEER TURRET GUNNER ON A B-17 FLYING FORTRESS NAMED 'MOONLIGHT MISSION'. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON APRIL 10, 1945 ON A MISSION TO ORANIENBURG, GERMANY TO BOMB THE HEINKEL AIRCRAFT FACTORY. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. FOLLOWING THE WAR, HIS REMAINS WERE RECOVERED AND HE WAS BURIED IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.