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| Sgt. Arthur Martinez was a B-24 engineer in the 389th Bombardment Group. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66678593/arthur-s-martinez https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/389th_Strategic_Missile_Wing |
Arthur S. Martinez never had a chance to reach 100 years old today. Instead, he sacrificed his life for our freedom.
Albert was born on February 28, 1920 in Arizona. His parents Jim and Guadalupe were both born in Mexico. His father worked as a farm laborer. Arthur had one older brother and two younger brothers. Arthur completed one year of high school and worked as a sales clerk
He was drafted into the army in January 1943. He volunteered for the Army Air Forces and ended up as a sergeant and engineer for the 566th Bombardment Squadron, 389th Bombardment Group which was stationed in Norfolk, England and equipped with B-24 Liberators.
On April 5, 1945 Sgt. Martinez was on B-24 44-50747. The 389th BG was on a mission to hit the marshalling yards at Plauen, Germany. The plane was hit by AA fire from a German ship off the coast of Holland. It caused a fuel leak and the pilot radio he would attempt a landing. The plane crashed near Brouerhaven, Holland. All nine on board were killed.
His grave is at City of Mesa Cemetery in Mesa, Arizona.
Last year on this date I profiled William Shanks, 30th Infantry Division. You can read about William here.
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