Drakeford L. York
April 4, 1921 – June 13, 1943 (KIA)
ORIGINS
Drakeford L York was born on April 4, 1921. According to our records Oregon was his home or enlistment state and Union County included within the archival record. We have Big Creek listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Served during World War II. York had the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Top Turret Gunner. Service number assignment was 39452412. Attached to 95th Bomber Group, Heavy, 335th Bomber Squadron.
CASUALTY
During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant York experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 13, 1943. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Baltic Sea, coast of Germany.
DETAILS
He was on the crew of the B-17F #42-30118 during a mission to hit the u-boat yards at Bremen, Germany. Their plane collided with another bomber in their group (42-29763) over Kiel. This was a costly mission for the 95th Bomb Group with 22 of 76 bombers lost that day.