TBMflyer Posted September 28, 2007 Share #1 Posted September 28, 2007 I thought on the anniversary of his loss in action everyone might like to see my only KIA grouping. S/Sgt. Cal Turkington was a tail gunner in the 359th BS, 303rd BG. He shot down a JU-88 on his 4th mission on Jan. 11, 1944. On his 15th mission on 4-24-44 he was wounded in action. His crew finished their missions in June but he still had to fly. On his 22nd mission, to Magdeberg, Germany on Sept. 28, 1944, his crew was shot down by FW-190's. Cal was killed during the first attack on their B-17. Six of the crew bailed out but only 4 made it to POW camps. Cal was buried in Margraten, Holland after the war, where he still lies. My brother put flowers on his grave this past summer while in Europe. The grouping consists of his named Air Medal and Purple Heart, wings, group patch, photo of him after being wounded in April, 2 year anniversary party invite, orders and other paperwork. I'm honored to be the keeper of this group and to have spoken to many of his surviving crews, Blue Skies Cal !! -Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share #2 Posted September 28, 2007 Photo of him after WIA on 4-24-44 and his grave in Holland-Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted September 28, 2007 His award list, note Air Medal for a/c 'kill'-Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted September 28, 2007 The back Air Medal-Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted September 28, 2007 Back of Purple Heart-Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted September 28, 2007 Share #6 Posted September 28, 2007 Very nice group..............Thanks for posting. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted September 28, 2007 Share #7 Posted September 28, 2007 Great group! Are the award lists and sortie lists standard for the Air Corps or did only certain squadrons do them? Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted September 29, 2007 Bob and Kyle, thanks. I don't know if all the groups did this, but I have similar paperwork from several 15th AF vets. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted September 29, 2007 Share #9 Posted September 29, 2007 Nice group! Most AAF bomb groups kept mission lists for each person . I have not seen the awards authorization form as a standard form though. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bank Vault Posted September 30, 2007 Share #10 Posted September 30, 2007 Very beautiful grouping, this one would be on my top shelf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted September 28, 2011 Brought this back up as it is the anniversary of his death, RIP Cal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted September 28, 2011 Share #12 Posted September 28, 2011 Brought this back up as it is the anniversary of his death, RIP Cal. Mark Nice group and a great tribute to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted September 28, 2011 Share #13 Posted September 28, 2011 Thank you for bringing this thread back, I missed it the first time around. This is a wonderful tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge8 Posted September 28, 2011 Share #14 Posted September 28, 2011 Very nice display. Thanks for sharing on this special day. RIP, Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted September 28, 2011 Share #15 Posted September 28, 2011 A great Molesworth grouping for sure! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted September 28, 2011 Share #16 Posted September 28, 2011 VERY NICE!!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach Posted September 29, 2011 Share #17 Posted September 29, 2011 This is a really nicely displayed group :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted September 29, 2011 Share #18 Posted September 29, 2011 Doesn't get any better than that. Thanks for sharing and thanks for bring this one back to the top..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted September 30, 2011 Share #19 Posted September 30, 2011 Yes Thank You for bringing the thread back it is a Grate Tribute to One Who Gave All For Our Freedom. :salute: John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted September 28, 2013 Bringing this back up on the anniversary of his passing, RIP Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted September 28, 2013 Share #21 Posted September 28, 2013 RIP Cal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted September 28, 2013 Share #22 Posted September 28, 2013 Missed this one the first time. Thanks for sharing and remembering his service! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indexred Posted September 28, 2013 Share #23 Posted September 28, 2013 Mark, where did you obtain Cal's award list? Great grouping! Glad you've taken the time to preserve the history behind those items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted September 28, 2013 Share #24 Posted September 28, 2013 Very nice group - thank you for posting! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted September 28, 2013 Share #25 Posted September 28, 2013 Blue skies buddy !!! RIP Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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