World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Charles G. Cassaday
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Denison, Iowa
Honored By
Mr. Michael C. Nelson
Relationship
Nephew
CAPTAIN. WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON JUNE 8, 1944, WHEN HE WAS SHOT DOWN OVER EINDHOVEN, HOLLAND. HE FLEW PHOTO RECONNAISSANCE IN THE ARMY AIR FORCES WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE, 7TH RECONNAISSANCE GROUP, 27TH SQUADRON. BASED IN MOUNT FARM, ENGLAND, HE WAS THE SQUADRON OPERATIONS OFFICER. HE RECEIVED NUMEROUS AIR MEDALS AND OAK LEAF CLUSTERS. HE IS BURIED IN THE NETHERLANDS, AT THE AMERICAN CEMETERY IN MARGRATEN.