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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Andrew R. Ontko

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Martins Ferry, Ohio

Honored By

Dona Ontko McNabb

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MASTER SERGEANT AND LINE CHIEF OF THE 36TH BOMB SQUADRON. HE DIED IN AN ACCIDENT ON FEBRUARY 1, 1944. THE 36TH BOMB SQUADRON, PART OF THE 'CARPETBAGGERS', CONSISTED OF CONVERTED B-24 BOMBERS WHICH DROPPED AGENTS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC SERVICES (OSS) AND THE UNDERGROUND RESISTANCE IN EUROPE. BY NIGHT, THEY FLEW FROM ALCONBURY, TEMPSFORD AND HARRINGTON.