Personal File · AirmanKilled in ActionPassed 01 Aug 1943
Jesse D. Franks.
Bombardier · 328th Squadron · Of 705 Second Avenue North, Columbus, Mississippi, MS.
The man.
§ Biography
1st Lt. Jesse D. Franks served as bombardier on the 1 August 1943 Ploesti mission. He was reported killed in action following the loss of aircraft 42-40612 to enemy anti-aircraft fire.
Warner reported that Franks bailed out but his parachute failed to open completely. The casualty questionnaire lists Franks as having bailed out and been killed as a result. His next of kin was listed as Reverend Jesse D. Franks Sr. (father), 705 Second Avenue North, Columbus, Mississippi.
Service record.
§ As Catalogued
Rank
1st Lieutenant
Position
Bombardier
Serial Number
O-734444
Hometown
705 Second Avenue North, Columbus, Mississippi, MS
Missions flown.
4 catalogued · newest first
Interment.
§ At Rest
Cemetery
Ardennes American Cemetery
Location
B 20 12