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 1911 - 1943 (31 years)
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| Name |
John P. D'Amour |
| Birth |
9 Aug 1911 |
Rapid River, Delta, Michigan, United States  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Military Service |
3 Apr 1942 |
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States |
| US Army Enlistment |
- Name: John P Damour
Name (Original): DAMOUR JOHN P
Event Type: Military Service
Event Date: 03 Apr 1942
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Race: White
Citizenship Status: citizen
Birth Year: 1911
Birthplace: MICHIGAN
Education Level: 1 year of college
Civilian Occupation: Unskilled occupations in manufacture of automobiles, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Army Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Reference: Civil Life
Serial Number: 36146758
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
Box Film Number: 10385.100
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| Headstone |
Aug 1943 |
Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, United States |
| Fort Scott National Cemetery |
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John P D'Amour - Headstone
Plot: SECTION 2 SITE 775 |
| Burial |
Aug 1943 |
Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, USA |
| Agency: Fort Scott National Cemetery |
Address:
900 East National Avenue
Fort Scott, KA 66701
USA
(620) 223-2840
http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftscott.asp |
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| Death |
1 Aug 1943 |
, , , Libya |
| Obituary |
30 Aug 2014 |
| Find-A-Grave |
- Gunner S/Sgt. John D'Amour KIA
Hometown: Sparta, Mich.
Squadron: 93rd BG TDY 98th BG
Service # 36146758
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart.
Pilot 1st/Lt. Robert J. Nespor, KIA
Target: Ploesti (White IV)
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Date Lost: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number: 41-11768
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: D
Aircraft Name: KICKAPOO
Location: Crew of 10 8 KIA 2 RTD
Cause: KICKAPOO aborted the mission due to mechanical difficulties.
Sgt. D'Amour lost his life in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" August 1st 1943. One of the most daring raids of WW2. Coming in at tree top level the 98th BG destroy Romanian oil refineries.
Flown by 1st/Lt. Nespor and crew of 10 on loan from the 93rd Bomb Group. Briefed to fly extreme right position on first wave attacking target white IV. Number 4 engine failed on take off after jettisoning all bombs at sea, KICKAPOO was guided for an emergency landing. Due to a conflicting aircraft on the runway, Nespor was forced to approach the field from the West. In doing so a wing tip hit concrete and exploded on impact with the ground.
Lt. Russell briefed the accident board of inquiry that Nespor lost two engines on starboard side and then on Port side just as they were coming in. He spent 1 ½ years in the hospital and went through operations recovering from the burns he had suffered. Sgt. Garner who died in November 2005 went through numerous plastic surgeries as well.
Nespor was an original 98th copilot who was grounded with dysentery so he could not finish his tour with the rest of the original crews. Lt Polivka revealed the fact that Nespor could have easily ditched in the Mediterranean but wanted to save the plane as this was his last mission. He had been cleared by the tower to return for an abort landing.
Crew of KICKAPOO
1st/Lt. Robert J. Nespor Pilot
2/Lt. Thurman L. Ward Bombardier
2nd/Lt. John C. Riley Co Pilot
T/Sgt. Vaun D. Wenrick Engineer
S/Sgt. Eugene R. Garner Gunner
T/Sgt. Armand R. Massart Radio Op.
S/Sgt.Edwin J. Sliwa Gunner
S/Sgt. George Warren Lawlor Gunner
S/Sgt. John D'Amour Gunner
S/SGT, US ARMY AIR CORPS
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| Person ID |
I2451 |
Walters Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
27 Mar 2025 |
| Father |
John B. D'Amour, b. 1866, , , , Canada d. 6 Apr 1960, Sparta, Kent, Michigan, United States (Age 94 years) |
| Mother |
Mary E. Guerno, b. 14 Apr 1875, Ellenburg, Clinton, New York, United States d. 22 Jul 1935, Sparta, Kent, Michigan, United States (Age 60 years) |
| Marriage |
31 Dec 1895 |
Gladstone, Delta, Michigan, United States |
| Marriage License |
31 Dec 1895 |
Gladstone, Delta, Michigan, United States |
| Marriage Return |
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John D'Amour and Mary Guerno - Marriage Return
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| Family ID |
F903 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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 | Birth - 9 Aug 1911 - Rapid River, Delta, Michigan, United States |
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 | Military Service - US Army Enlistment - 3 Apr 1942 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States |
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 | Headstone - Fort Scott National Cemetery - Aug 1943 - Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, United States |
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 | Burial - Agency: Fort Scott National Cemetery,Address:
900 East National Avenue
Fort Scott, KA 66701
USA
(620) 223-2840
http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftscott.asp - Aug 1943 - Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, USA |
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 | Death - 1 Aug 1943 - , , , Libya |
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