Monuments
Leiston Airfield (Station 373) and 357th & 358th Fighter Group Memorial
357th Fighter Group Roll of Honor
Name:
Hubert I. Egens
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Serial Number:
O-405857
Unit:
362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group
Date of Death:
1944-03-28
State:
Iowa
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Hubert I. Egens was born on June 10, 1918 in Story City, Iowa. He served in the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group as a Lieutenant Colonel during World War II. LTC Egens was Killed in Action on March 28, 1944 aboard the P-51B #43-6794 aircraft. The wing of his plane hit the ground while on a strafing run and he crashed north of Melun, France during a bomber support mission. He is buried in his hometown.
Source of photo: www.americanairmuseum.com