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Charles Lee Putnam
Rank:
Technical Sergeant
Serial Number:
AF 17 146 457
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Date of Death:
1949-01-12
State:
Colorado
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Charles Lee Putnam was born on April 26, 1924 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was a crew member in the C-54 #42-72629 aircraft which, on January 12, 1949, crashed on an approach in a snowstorm near Rhein-Main, Germany. His remains were cremated and the ashes were spread in the mountains around Colorado Springs.
Crew of the C-54 #42-72629:
1LT Ralph H. Boyd
1LT Craig B. Ladd
TSGT Charles L. Putnam