Denis J. Ziebarth

Photo of Second Lieutenant Denis J Zarbath in full military dress uniform

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Bowman

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Second Lieutenant
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    550th Bomber Squadron
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    385th Bomber Group
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    8th Air Force
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    European African Middle Eastern Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in crash landing at Badwell Ash, Suffolk, England, while attempting to reach their base after the aircraft was severely battle damaged on bombing mission over Bordeaux, France. Eight crew members were Killed In Action. Only the tail gunner survived.

Biography:

born Echo, Minn 26 Aug 16; resident Bowman County, NDak; entered AUS Scranton, NDak 29 Jan 41; served European African Middle Eastern Theater; KIA 5 Jan 44 European Area; buried in Family Plot No 28, Peace Evangelical Cemetery, Scranton, NDak.