Victor J. Panconi was born in 1921. He served in the 700th Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group, Heavy, as a Staff Sergeant and Bombardier/ Nose Gunner of B-24 #42-110022 nicknamed ''Patches'' during World War II.
On September 27, 1944, the “Patches” was part of the 445th Bombardment Group on a heavy daylight bombing mission over Germany. During this Kassel mission, the bomber formation became isolated from the main bomber stream and lost its fighter escort. German fighter aircraft engaged the isolated group in a fierce aerial battle over central Germany. During the engagement, Patches was shot down by German fighters and crashed near Kassel, resulting in the loss of the aircraft and crew.
SSgt Panconi was Killed in Action and is now buried in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward, Alameda County, California, USA.
Source of information: www.findagrave.com, www.445bg.org
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Panconi Victor J.
Name:
Victor J. Panconi
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Serial Number:
39099421
Unit:
700th Bomber Squadron, 445th Bomber Group, Heavy
Date of Death:
1944-09-27
State:
California
Cemetery:
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward, Alameda County, California, USA
Plot:
Section N
Row:
Grave:
Decoration:
Purple Heart
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