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Howard N Owen c. 1918 - 1944

Howard N Owen of United States was born circa 1918, and died at age 25 years old on February 29, 1944 at Sardinia in Villacidro, Italy County, Sardinia Italy.

Howard N Owen

United States

circa 1918

February 29, 1944

Sardinia in Villacidro, Italy County, Sardinia, Italy

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Introduction

Howard perished serving his country during WWII, as part of the battle of Anzio Italy. He was the co-pilot of the B-26. See his obituary for additional details.
1918

circa

Birthday

circa 1918

Birthdate

Unknown

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

White, Citizen
Early Life & Education

4 Years Of High School
Military Service

Military serial#: 34166021 Enlisted: January 17, 1942 in Ft Mcclellan Alabama Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
Professional Career

Bookkeepers And Cashiers, Except Bank Cashiers
02/29

1944

Death

February 29, 1944

Death date

During WWII, B-26 Crash - Sardinia Italy, during the battle of Anzio

Cause of death

Sardinia in Villacidro, Italy County, Sardinia Italy
Death location

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Obituary

Lt Owen perished on February 29, 1944, during WWII, in a Martin B-26B-10-MA Marauder medium bomber "Sweet Sue" 41-18201, part of the 432nd Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group, based at the Villacidro airbase in Sardinia Italy at the time crashed a few seconds after takeoff into some of the temporary tents, killing 2 enlisted men in the tents and all 6 on board the aircraft. Crew members on board Sweet Sue: 1st LT Frank A. Pezzella NY – pilot, 38th mission; 2nd LT Howard N Owen - co-pilot; 2nd LT H. K. Oholendt – bombardier/navigator, 40th mission; S/Sgt Wallace W. Regan - radio/gunner; S/Sgt Eugene T. Raum - aerial/gunner; S/Sgt Townsand F. Smith TX - engineer/gunner. From eyewitness accounts, the B-26 was on her 95th mission (the most missions for a B-26 at the time) on the way to Anzio Italy, and was able to get wheels up, however was never able to elevate above 100 feet. A New York times[2] article the plane and crew were slated to return to the states to sell war bonds after completing 100 missions (only 4 missions away).

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