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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Karl J. Pankowski

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Kingsville, Ohio

Honored By

Frances Trottnow

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A STAFF SERGEANT AND TOP TURRET GUNNER ON A B-24 BOMBER (NICKNAMED 'SHE'S MINE') IN THE 704TH BOMB SQUADRON, 446TH BOMB GROUP (HEAVY). HE WAS KILLED ON DECEMBER 2, 1944 WHEN HIS AIRCRAFT AND ANOTHER BOMBER APPARENTLY CRASHED IN HEAVY CLOUDS DURING A BOMBING MISSION TO BINGEN, GERMANY. HE WAS AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL AND PURPLE HEART.