Flt Sgt Edward Wilhelm Haglund, R/68760

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Flt Sgt Edward Wilhelm Haglund, R/68760

Post by georgetanksherman » Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:24 am

Good morning, I need a hand please in finding out the right info on this warrior, there is misleading info on him.

Flt Sgt Edward Wilhelm Haglund, R/68760, Wireless / Air Gunner (WAG), Keokuk, Iowa, U.S.A., Killed in Action September 14,1942, Aircraft went missing, believed to have been from enemy action. Was assigned to #12 Manning Depot

One said he died flying in an A-20 "Boston" Aircraft on September 14, 1942

and another said he was in a B-25 "Mitchell" 41-12858, on the same date

Any and all help with this truly appreciated, ALSO, hope everyone is SAFE and HEALTHY, All the Best !

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Re: Flt Sgt Edward Wilhelm Haglund, R/68760

Post by Temujin » Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:37 am

georgetanksherman wrote:
Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:24 am
Good morning, I need a hand please in finding out the right info on this warrior, there is misleading info on him.

Flt Sgt Edward Wilhelm Haglund, R/68760, Wireless / Air Gunner (WAG), Keokuk, Iowa, U.S.A., Killed in Action September 14,1942, Aircraft went missing, believed to have been from enemy action. Was assigned to #12 Manning Depot

One said he died flying in an A-20 "Boston" Aircraft on September 14, 1942

and another said he was in a B-25 "Mitchell" 41-12858, on the same date

Any and all help with this truly appreciated, ALSO, hope everyone is SAFE and HEALTHY, All the Best !

Cheers
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Re: Flt Sgt Edward Wilhelm Haglund, R/68760

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Re: Flt Sgt Edward Wilhelm Haglund, R/68760

Post by Temujin » Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:29 am

I was wondering how so many RCAF personnel (other’s lost on the 4 planes that went down that night) in an American Squadron......and here’s the answer
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Re: Flt Sgt Edward Wilhelm Haglund, R/68760

Post by Temujin » Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:52 pm

The Pilot of his crew, Lt Leonard P Redburn, was the only survivor, a bit of information on him
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NOTE: the the photo above, one of the POW’s was American.....but he must have been in the RAF or another Commonwealth Country as his rank is “Flying Officer T. M. Watt”

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Re: Flt Sgt Edward Wilhelm Haglund, R/68760

Post by georgetanksherman » Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:41 pm

Sorry for the late response Temujin, things have been a bit hectic. Thank You as always for the help on this. I bet it felt a bit strange, being an American with the R.C.A.F. and being "Loaned" out to an American Unit. Hope you are Safe and Health, And Again realy appreciate the help !

Cheers !

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