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| PERSONALIA |
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Boyd, Charles King |
| Date of birth: | July 25th, 1918 (East Liverpool, Ohio)
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September 19th, 1944 (Near Best, the Netherlands)
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American |
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RIDDER VIERDE KLASSE DER MILITAIRE WILLEMS ORDE (MWO.4)
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Rank:
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Majoor (Major)
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Unit:
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435th Troop Carrier Group - U.S. Army Air Force
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Awarded on:
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October 17th, 1946
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Action:
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On September 19th 1944, he was piloting a transport plane (C-47) for the Market Garden invasion of Holland. Shortly before reaching the Landingzone, the plane of Major Boyd was hit by enemy FLAK en caught fire. In spite of the situation, Major Boyd kept his plane in formation.
When the landingzone was reached, the plane almost dived vertically to the ground. The pilot of the glider that was towed could in time disconnect the towing cable and land safely. Boyd's crew got safe out of the burning plane, but from Boyd himselve could not be seen wether he got out of the plane.
Major Boyd was decorated for the way he conducted his work during the action.
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Details:
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Royal decree no.26 Posthume
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (DSC)
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Rank:
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Major
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Unit:
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435th Troop Carrier Group - U.S. Army Air Force
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Action:
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The DSC was received for the same action as the Dutch MWO.
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