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B-17G #42-102422 took off from Sterparone, Italy on a bombing mission over Memmingen, Germany. Prior to "bombs away" they, along with 6 other B-17's, were attacked by an "overwhelming" number of German fighter aircraft.
B-17G #42-102422, along with other B-17's, were shot down and crashed near Memmingen during the war. The entire crew, except for S/Sgt. Jaski, of #42-102422 were lost in this crash.
Carl was "Killed In Action" in this crash.
He was awarded the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart.
He was originally interred overseas and was later repatriated here on September 27, 1951.
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