Monuments
Leiston Airfield (Station 373) and 357th & 358th Fighter Group Memorial
357th Fighter Group Roll of Honor
Frederick C. Mccall entered the military service in Mississippi and served in the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group as a First Lieutenant during World War II. 1LT McCall was Killed-in-Action aboard his P-51 'Kargers Dollie' #44-15026 aircraft near Paderborn, Germany, on January 10, 1945. He is buried now in the Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands.
From valor.militarytimes.com:
Distinguished Flying Cross Sypnosis:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Frederick C. McCall (ASN: 0-743053), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.
Silver Star Sypnosis:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Frederick C. McCall (ASN: 0-743053), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving with the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army Air Forces.