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Merle Eugene Teisinger

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Birth	:	11 Feb 1919 Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Jul 2000 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Muizenberg Cemetery, Muizenberg, City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Coordinate	:	-34.0907100, 18.4805500
Description	:	Merle E. Teisinger served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. What is probably most notable was his participation in the first wave of aircraft to bomb the beaches and installations on Normandy Beach during the Invasion. Teisinger was a radio operator, assigned to the 486th Bombardment Group a part of the Eight Air force. He was a member of the aircraft known as the "Semi Eager" which was piloted by Morris D. White. On July 4th, 1944 the aircraft had just completed a bombing mission over a Ford Plant that had been converted to mass produce... Read More	Merle E. Teisinger served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. What is probably most notable was his participation in the first wave of aircraft to bomb the beaches and installations on Normandy Beach during the Invasion. Teisinger was a radio operator, assigned to the 486th Bombardment Group a part of the Eight Air force. He was a member of the aircraft known as the "Semi Eager" which was piloted by Morris D. White. On July 4th, 1944 the aircraft had just completed a bombing mission over a Ford Plant that had been converted to mass produce weapons by the Germans. Upon this endeavor, the aircraft lost two engines, nearly all hydraulic controls, and had one of their waste gunners taken out of action by being knocked unconscious from an exploding oxygen tank. The bomber was forced to land with no breaks. Besides the fact that the crew had just survived an exploding aircrafts emergency landing, two very notable events took place at the same time. While landing, a plane piloted by Gen. Jimmy Doolittle was circling the "Semi Eager", making sure it landed safely. The second event of interest was after the crew had landed. Upon inspection the ground crew noticed that all parachutes and parts of the bomber's engine and landing gear apparatus had been wired shut. To this day, it is unknown who sabotaged the crew and their plane. After this, the "Semi Eager" was deemed destroyed and was scrapped. The crew would then fly in the B-17 Bomber "Lady V" Contributor: Micah Mallory

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Where is Merle Eugene Teisinger's memorial?
Merle Eugene Teisinger's memorial is located at: Muizenberg Cemetery, Muizenberg, City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa.
When did Merle Eugene Teisinger death?
Merle Eugene Teisinger death on 8 Jul 2000 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Merle Eugene Teisinger's memorial?
Latitude: -34.0907100
Longitude: 18.4805500

Family Members:

Parent

Earl M Teisinger

(1890 - 1984)

Charlotte Louise Wilhelmine Katz Teisinger

(1892 - 1978)

Spouse

Viola Ruth Oltrogge Teisinger

(1920 - unknow)

Siblings

Maxine M. Teisinger Clubine

(1914 - 2007)

PVT Wayne E Teisinger

(1922 - 1945)

Warren Lavern Teisinger

(1926 - 2017)

Children

Duane Dean Teisinger

(1948 - 1968)

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Coordinate: -34.0209110, 18.4670000

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18. Constantia Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.0161200, 18.4410500

19. Noordhoek Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.0966620, 18.3785870

20. De Villiers Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.0950500, 18.3756830

21. Church Street Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.0039720, 18.4667500

24. Kenilworth Old Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.0017910, 18.4813760