Personal File · AirmanKilled in ActionPassed 01 Aug 1943
Howard L. Dickson.
Gunner · 328th Squadron · Of 3826 Cleveland Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, OH.
The man.
§ Biography
1st Lt. Howard L. Dickson flew as gunner instructor on the August 1, 1943 Ploesti mission. He was reported killed in action following the loss of aircraft 42-40612.
Dickson was interred in the village cemetery of Plop, Commune of Harsa, District of Prahova, Romania, alongside Flight Officer Joe E. Boswell. His next of kin was listed as Mrs. Estelle Dickson (mother), 3826 Cleveland Avenue, Dayton, Ohio.
Service record.
§ As Catalogued
Rank
1st Lieutenant
Position
Gunner
Serial Number
O-344438
Hometown
3826 Cleveland Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, OH
Missions flown.
2 catalogued · newest first
Interment.
§ At Rest
Cemetery
Florence American Cemetery