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2LT Dale George Wendte

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2LT Dale George Wendte

Birth	:	9 Dec 1919 Nebraska, USA
Death	:	25 Jul 1943 Germany
Burial	:	Silver Ridge Cemetery, Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5685997, -96.8189011
Description	:	Dale served as a Second Lieutenant & Co-Pilot on B-17G "Lethal Lady" #42-30013, 532nd Bomber Squadron, 381st Bomber Group, U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He resided in Los Angeles County, California prior to the war. He enlisted in the Army on November 14, 1941, prior to the war, in Los Angeles, California. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed as a Bookkeeper and/or cashier and also as Single, without dependents. Dale was "Killed In Action" when his B-17 was hit by enemy flak and crashed in Neustadt, Germany during the war. He... Read More	Dale served as a Second Lieutenant & Co-Pilot on B-17G "Lethal Lady" #42-30013, 532nd Bomber Squadron, 381st Bomber Group, U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He resided in Los Angeles County, California prior to the war. He enlisted in the Army on November 14, 1941, prior to the war, in Los Angeles, California. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed as a Bookkeeper and/or cashier and also as Single, without dependents. Dale was "Killed In Action" when his B-17 was hit by enemy flak and crashed in Neustadt, Germany during the war. He was awarded the Air Medal and the Purple Heart. At the families request, his state of birth was added to his headstone (Nebraska) instead of his state of residence (California). Service # O-735132 Dale's older brother, TSgt Elmer O. Wendte, was also "Killed In Action" during the war. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Airmen who perished on B-17G #42-30013: Houck, James H ~ 2nd Lt, Bombardier, NC Kralick, Joseph G ~ S/Sgt, Left Waist Gunner, PA Watkins, John M, Jr ~ Sgt, Tail Gunner, NY Wendte, Dale G ~ 2nd Lt, Co-Pilot, CA ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Airmen who became POW's from B-17G #42-30013: Dreiseszum, Philip P ~ 2nd Lt, Navigator Fortier, William L ~ S/Sgt, Right Waist Gunner Ivey, John E ~ T/Sgt, Top Turret Gunner Moore, William R ~ 1st Lt, Pilot Usher, Edward W ~ T/Sgt, Radio Operator Zahn, Edgerton P ~ S/Sgt, Ball Turret Gunner ( Bio & Crew Report by: Russ Pickett ) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Where is 2LT Dale George Wendte's memorial?
2LT Dale George Wendte's memorial is located at: Silver Ridge Cemetery, Ponca, Dixon County, USA.
When did 2LT Dale George Wendte death?
2LT Dale George Wendte death on 25 Jul 1943 in Germany
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Latitude: 42.5685997
Longitude: -96.8189011

Family Members:

Parent

Herman Harry Wendte

(1884 - 1957)

Rose Marie Ehlke Wendte

(1886 - 1964)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Silver Ridge Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5685997, -96.8189011

2. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Martinsburg, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5127983, -96.8336029

3. Southcreek Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5264100, -96.7563300

4. Martinsburg South Cemetery
Martinsburg, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5038986, -96.8383026

5. Holmes Family Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5389300, -96.7316200

6. Ponca Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5689011, -96.7130966

7. Dewitt Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6248000, -96.7437500

8. Daily Branch Cemetery
Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5752983, -96.9366989

9. Saint Peters Calvary Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6533800, -96.8744700

10. Newcastle Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6550500, -96.8708700

11. Jordan Cemetery
Allen, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4691700, -96.8441900

12. Salem Lutheran Cemetery
Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5251900, -96.6938800

13. Elmwood Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6036700, -96.6881900

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Allen, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4680800, -96.8894300

15. Ionia Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6893997, -96.8300018

16. Tara Hill Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5911600, -96.9827000

17. Gibb's Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6985100, -96.8518400

18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6794014, -96.6797028

19. Elk Point Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6794586, -96.6794586

20. Eastview Cemetery
Allen, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4167100, -96.8125500

21. Springbank Friends Cemetery
Allen, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4126800, -96.8042100

22. Civil Bend Cemetery
Jefferson, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5769005, -96.6061020

23. Lime Creek Cemetery
Maskell, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6569600, -97.0004700

24. Lime Grove Cemetery
Maskell, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6632400, -96.9990500