2LT Cornelius Ford May (1921-1943) - Find a Grave Memorial

2LT Cornelius Ford May Veteran

Birth

8 Aug 1921

Harrison, McLennan County, Texas, USA

Death

28 Dec 1943 (aged 22)

Michigan, USA

Burial

Nashville National Cemetery

Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA Show Map

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SECTION NN SITE 1

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USAAF WORLD WAR II
2nd/Lt. Cornelius F. May DIS
Hometown: Indiana
Squadron: 553rd Fighter Squadron
Tuskeege Air man Class SE43-1
Date of graduation Oct-1 1943
Service# O-814198
Awards:

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Mission Date: 28-Dec-43
Serial Number: # 42-20625
Aircraft Model P-39Q
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name:
Location: Killed in a crash at Selfriage Field, MI.
Cause:

27 December 1943: The 553rd Fighter Squadron moved from Oscoda Army Air Field, Michigan, back to Selfridge Field, Michigan, which had been vacated.

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