Ronald Berkley Dorrington ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts

Ronald Berkley Dorrington

World War II

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World War II

Massachusetts

On July 6, 1944 First Lieutenant Dorrington was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Massachusetts. ★ 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	482497
Service ID	O-745647
Name	Ronald Berkley Dorrington
From	Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Birth Date	February 24, 1918
Casualty Date	July 6, 1944
War	World War II
Service Branch	Army
Rank	First Lieutenant
Specialty	Pilot
Unit/Group	27th Air Transport Group, 312th Ferrying Squadron
Casualty Type	DNB - Died Non-battle, air crash
Location	Isle of Man
Burial	Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Additional Details

He was on the flight of the B-24 #42-50762 "Flassie" when they crashed into some high ground near Ramsey on the Isle of Man.

We identified 7 casualties in our archive related to the #42-50762 incident on July 6, 1944.

◼Anthony F Bellini :: Engineer

◼Ronald B Dorrington :: Pilot

◼Walter L Lenox :: Pilot

◼Howard B Lynch :: Pilot

◼Rex J Measom :: Air Crewman

◼Wilbur L Murray :: Air Crewman

◼James F Syron Jr :: Radio Operator

Commendations + Awards

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★ United States Aviator Badge

★ World War II Victory Medal

★ American Campaign Medal

★ Army Presidential Unit Citation

★ Army Good Conduct Medal

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