Name:
Dean Allen McDowell
Rank:
Sergeant
Serial Number:
37485106
Unit:
401st Bomber Squadron, 91st Bomb Group
Date of Death:
1944-06-25
State:
Nebraska
Cemetery:
Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska
Plot:
F
Row:
Grave:
137
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:
Dean Allen McDowell was born on December 21, 1917. He served in the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group, as a Sergeant and Tail Gunner of the B-17 42-37958 'Old Faithful' during World War II. On June 25, 1944, their B-17G 42-37958 "Old Faithful" was badly damaged by flak over Toulouse, France. They had successfully flown 800 miles over enemy territory and attempted to land at Snag Farm in Wincanton, England when "Old Faithful" shed a wing. All nine aboard were killed.
Sgt McDowell is now buried in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA.
Source of information: www.findagrave.com, www.honorstates.org, www.americanairmuseum.com