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Republic P-47D-26-RA Thunderbolt

42-28295 (MSN 1957) 378th FS, 362nd FG, 9th AF, Prosnes [A-79], France; Crashed near Courcelles-sur-Nied, France October 26, 1944; Pilot killed. MACR 9629

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Arthur Grant Sylvester was born on September 20, 1923. According to our records Utah was his home or enlistment state and Utah County included within the archival record. We have Ogden listed as the city.

SERVICE

He had enlisted in the Army Air Forces. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number was O-763777. Served with 362nd Fighter Group.

CASUALTY

Sylvester experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on October 26, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "KIA - Killed in Action". Incident location: Metz, France.

DETAILS

Arthur Grant Sylvester worked for the Southern Pacific railroad and the Ogden arsenal prior to his becoming an Air Cadet in March 1943. He was killed in action flying his P-47D Thunderbolt #42-28295 while on a bombing mission over Metz France October 26, 1944. He had been engaged to marry Helen Gridley of Ogden when he returned from the war.

REMEMBERED

Arthur Grant Sylvester is buried or memorialized at Santaquin City Cemetery, Santaquin, Utah County, Utah.

COMMENDATIONS

★ Air Medal

Arthur G Sylvester