Austin E Fryer ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On December 31, 1944 Second Lieutenant Fryer was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 113109 |
Service ID | O-777519 |
Name | Austin E Fryer |
From | El Paso, El Paso County, Texas |
Birth Date | March 14, 1922 |
Casualty Date | December 31, 1944 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Specialty | Co Pilot |
Unit/Group | 34th Bomber Group, Heavy, 391st Bomber Squadron |
Casualty Type | Killed in action |
Location | Germany |
Burial | Plot B Row 40 Grave 18, Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupre, Belgium |
Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
Austin E Fryer is buried or memorialized at Plot B Row 40 Grave 18, Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupre, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
2nd Lt Austin E Fryer received his wings at Pecos Army Air Field in May, 1943. He went overseas in October, 1944. Before entering the Air Corps in January, 1943, the 22-year old aviator graduated form Cathedral High School in El Paso and was a pre-law student at the College of Mines (now University of Texas at El Paso).
Over Hamburg their aircraft received a direct flak hit and left formation, jettisoning bombs, Number 1 & 2 props were feathered and #2 engine was on fire. Fire was also observed coming from open bomb bay doors. They were last seen in a left hand spiral at 10,000 feet. At least two men bailed out but no chutes were seen. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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