2LT Edward James Sokey (1920-1944) - Find a Grave Memorial

2LT Edward James Sokey Veteran

Birth

29 Oct 1920

Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA

Death

24 Jun 1944 (aged 23)

Bulgaria

Burial

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

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Plot

Section R Division West Row 4 Lot 5 & 6 Space 2

Memorial ID

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US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II
Bombardier 2nd/Lt. Edward J. Sokey KIA
Hometown: Nebraska
Squadron: 343rd 98th Bomb Group
Service# O-694811
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Wilson D. Stallings KIA

Target: Ploesti Oil Fields, Rumania
MACR# 6437
Mission Date: 24-Jun-44
Serial Number: # 42-100259
Aircraft Model B-24J
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name:
Location: Bulgaria
Cause:Enemy (Rumanian) fighter Crew of 12 11KIA 1POW

Lt. Stallings Crew
1st/Lt. Wilson D. Stallings Pilot
1st/Lt. Wilson D. Stallings Pilot
2nd/Lt. William H. Emhardt Co Pilot
2nd/Lt. Frank W. Onco Navigator
2nd/Lt. Edward J. Sokey Bombardier
S/Sgt. Samuel R. Carter Engineer
S/Sgt. Marion B. Little Radio Op.
S/Sgt. George C. Wright Jr. Gunner
Nicholas A. Azzolini Gunner
Sgt. Johnny W. Smith Gunner
Cpl. Julian F. Garvin Gunner
S/Sgt. James T. Dolan Gunner