Theodore M Jackson (1920 - 1945)

Born 17 Oct 1920 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Bernice Anna Meschke — married 23 May 1942 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Died 4 Apr 1945 at age 24 in Segeberg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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Theodore Jackson was born in Michigan.

Theodore Jackson is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Air Force

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Biography

Theodore was born in 1920. He was the son of Edward Hansen and Martha Landuyt. He passed away in 1945.

Sources

Source citation for Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 Detail Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 313; Film Title: 82 Wayne 269590-272799; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)

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https://www.americanairmuseum.com/person/209184 Theodore M Jackson was born on October 17, 1920. According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Wayne County included within the archival record. We have Detroit listed as the city.

He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Served during World War II. Jackson had the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Bombardier. Service number assignment was 16111393. Attached to 389th Bomber Group, Heavy, 566th Bomber Squadron.

During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Jackson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 4, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Segeberg, Germany.

He was serving on the B-24 Liberator #42-50653 "E-Rat-I-Cator" during a mission to bomb the airfield at Parchim, Germany.

They were attacked by two German jets. They were hit in the wing and started diving toward the clouds. Gas appeared to be pouring out of the wing tanks. Parts of the tail started to come off and they crashed. Six crew members were killed.

We identified 5 casualties in our archive that might be related to the #42-50653 incident on April 4, 1945. ◼Thomas Cowan :: Navigator ◼William Cressman :: Right Waist Gunner ◼Theodore M Jackson :: Bombardier ◼George J Vunak :: Tail Gunner ◼Clyde B Wetherby :: Radio Operator Gunner

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https://www.honorstates.org/index.php?id=587006 Nose Turret S/Sgt Theodore Jackson KIA Hometown Detroit Michigan Service #16111393 Squadron: 566th BS 389th Bomb Group Pilot 2/Lt Monroe Harris, POW Phoenix, AZ

Target: Parchim A/F - Wesendorf A/F Missing Air Crew Report Details USAAF MACR#: 13726 Date Lost: 5-Apr-45 Serial Number: 42-50653 Aircraft Model B-24J-1-FO Aircraft Letter: Aircraft Name: Location: Segeberg, Germany Cause: German Fighter 6 KIA, 3 POW