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Lost Crew/Squadron 242

Updated Mar 25, 2024
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Lost Crew/Squadron 242
This crew died in March, 1945, when their Grumman Avenger aircraft went down in rough seas somewhere in the South Pacific. My uncle is on the far right of the trio. "Fitz" was from Chicago; Chumbris and Hill were from Texas.
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My grandfather served with Fitz and was friends with him. Would like to get in touch with Kathleen. Looking for any info on the 242.
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Pfc Patrick M. "Fitz" FitzGibbon
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Pfc Patrick M. "Fitz" FitzGibbon.
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First Lt. James S. Chumbris
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember First Lt. James S. Chumbris.
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Sgt. Charles Homer "Red" Hill
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