Sgt Doyt Lee Watson
| Birth | : | 30 Apr 1920 Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA |
| Death | : | 23 Nov 1942 France |
| Burial | : | Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan County, USA |
| Coordinate | : | 35.6871986, -80.5721970 |
| Description | : | Watson was a waist gunner on B-17F #41-24503, nicknamed "Pandora's Box", assigned to the 8th Air Force, 91st Bombardment Group, 324th Bombardment Squadron. They were part of a ten plane formation on a mission to bomb the U-boat base at St Nazaire France. They came under attack from sixteen German FW 190 fighters when crossing the coast, and the attacks continued as they neared the target. Because of heavy damage, the pilot turned his plane towards the sea, accompanied by three other B-17s. They had two engines out so his plane couldn't keep up with the others or maintain altitude.... Read More |
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Where is Sgt Doyt Lee Watson's memorial?
Sgt Doyt Lee Watson's memorial is located at: Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan County, USA.
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When did Sgt Doyt Lee Watson death?
Sgt Doyt Lee Watson death on 23 Nov 1942 in France
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Latitude: 35.6871986
Longitude: -80.5721970
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1. Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6871986, -80.5721970
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