Ollre, David K.
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | David K. |
Surname | Ollre |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 18-04-1944 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Short Stirling III |
Serial Number | EJ108 |
Markings | -W |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | USA |
Burial/Memorial Place | Texas, USA |
Grave Reference | |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 221 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 6288183 |
Service | United States Army Air Force |
Group | |
Squadron | 545th Bomb Sqn |
Trade | Ground staff |
Country of Origin | United States of America |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 18-04-1944 |
End Date | 18-04-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Grafton Underwood |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Struck three American servicemen cycling on the runway. Ordered to land at Woodbridge but the crew were startled by an explosion. The aircraft adopted a steep nose-up attitude. Partially abandoned and crashed at Little Glemham, Suffolk |