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Lieut Paul J Gerken

Birth : 27 Dec 1921 Ohio, USA
Death : 18 Dec 1944 Shanxi, China
Burial : Saint Johns Cemetery, Freedom Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate : 41.4491997, -84.1727982
Description : He was the son of Carl William Gerken and Caroline (Badenhop) Gerken.

2nd Lt Gerken was the co-pilot of B-24J #44-40985, nicknamed 'Shy Ann', assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 436th Bombardment Squadron. The Squadron was being used to fly fuel and supplies from India over the Himalayas to the Chinese and United States Army Air Forces based in China. The plane was headed for Suichwan when it crashed taking off from Luliang China. All aboard were killed.

He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal.

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  • Where is Lieut Paul J Gerken's memorial?

    Lieut Paul J Gerken's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Cemetery, Freedom Township, Henry County, USA.

  • When did Lieut Paul J Gerken death?

    Lieut Paul J Gerken death on 18 Dec 1944 in Shanxi, China

  • Where are the coordinates of the Lieut Paul J Gerken's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.4491997
    Longitude: -84.1727982

Family Members:

Parent

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Carl William Gerken

(1895 - 1980)

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Caroline Badenhop Gerken

(1895 - 1924)

Siblings

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Norman Gerken

(1930 - 2004)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Cemetery
Freedom Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4491997, -84.1727982

2. Henry County Home Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4212830, -84.1506900

3. Union Chapel Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4166985, -84.1877975

4. Freedom Township Cemetery
Freedom Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4752970, -84.2069960

5. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4061060, -84.1900350

6. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4063290, -84.2163380

7. Saint Lukes Lutheran Church Cemetery
Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4963100, -84.1340700

8. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4414170, -84.2495930

9. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
Ridgeville Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4389000, -84.2549973

10. Locust Grove Cemetery
Ridgeville Corners, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4389650, -84.2558060

11. Lena Cemetery
Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5175018, -84.1731033

12. Bremer Cemetery
Okolona, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3863980, -84.2093960

13. Glenwood Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3838997, -84.1425018

14. Aeschliman Cemetery
Pettisville, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5147018, -84.2192001

15. Forest Hill Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3913994, -84.1100006

16. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4050120, -84.2608930

17. West Barre Cemetery
Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5168970, -84.1122450

18. Saint Augustine Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3767014, -84.1172028

19. Pettisville Union Cemetery
Pettisville, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5294190, -84.2258910

20. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200

21. Pettisville Cemetery
Pettisville, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5302620, -84.2258690

22. Morrison Cemetery
Liberty Center, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4426420, -84.0525720

23. Pettisville Lutheran Cemetery
Pettisville, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5321900, -84.2237400

24. Liberty Chapel Cemetery
Liberty Center, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4719962, -84.0477244