Paul E Tull★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Indiana
On June 23, 1943 Second Lieutenant Tull 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 Indiana. ★ 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 | 41469 |
| Service ID | O-735003 |
| Name | Paul E Tull |
| From | Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Casualty Date | June 23, 1943 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Bombardier |
| Unit/Group | 381st Bomber Group, Heavy, 533rd Bomber Squadron |
| Casualty Type | DNB - Died Non-battle, ordnance accident, aircraft |
| Location | Ridgewell RAF, Essex, England |
| Burial | Plot E Row 2 Grave 57, Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal |
| Remembered | 
Paul E Tull is buried or memorialized at Plot E Row 2 Grave 57, Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
On June 23, 1943 he was killed when the B-17 #42-30024 "Caroline" exploded while being serviced by ground crew at their base in Ridgewell, Essex, England.Lieutenant Tull was in his B-17 42-29992 "Connie" checking his bombing instruments when he was struck in the head by debris from the explosion. He was the only casualty on this aircraft. Killed in the incident or soon succumbing to injuries were 24 members of the 533rd Bomb Squadron. These were men onboard the aircraft, and those in the vicinity on the ground. Also killed was John Hunwick, an English civilian who worked at the base and was peddling his bicycle nearby. We identified 24 casualties in our archive related to the #42-30024 incident on June 23, 1943.
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Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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Indiana was home to over 13,305 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Indiana was home to over 13,305 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 9,223 World War II
• 925 Korean War
• 1,531 Vietnam War
• 213 Prisoners of war
• 2,037 Missing in action
• 56 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 131 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
• 9,223 World War II
• 925 Korean War
• 1,531 Vietnam War
• 213 Prisoners of war
• 2,037 Missing in action
• 56 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 131 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
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