Palmer Jackson Jr was killed in action on 28th of May 1944 at Leipzig Germany.
Palmer Jackson Jr. rests in peace at Margrate Cemetary in The Netherlands..Europe.
Further research into Palmer Jackson Jr. is ongoing if you have any information with regard to his family, his life or his military service, leave a note.​
I want to know everything about the heroes who gave up their lives for our freedom so if you want to help us find his relatives.
We would be very gratefull to you.
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ALVIN G. DETERMAN CREW 358th BS B-17G #43-97298
The Floose 358BS (VK-H) (crew assigned 358BS:
21 April 1944 - photo: May 1944)
(Back L-R)
2Lt Alvin G. Determan (P-POW),
2Lt Ervin J. Pfahler (CP-KIA),
2Lt Jackson Palmer, Jr. (N-KIA),
2Lt Lamar E. Ledbetter (B) (KIS)
(Front L-R)
S/Sgt Milton C. Hendrickson (E-KIA),
S/Sgt Robert H. Asman (R-POW),
Sgt Manuel Vasquez (BTG-KIA),
Sgt Acel E. Livingston (WG-KIA),
Sgt Wayne E. Cope (TG-POW),
Sgt Albert R. Carroccia (WG-KIA)
(KIA/POW) On May 28, 1944 on Mission #163 to Leipzig, Germany.
B-17G #42-107028 (No Name) was lost to anti-aircraft fire.
2Lt Ledbetter was not on the mission.
He was replaced by 2Lt James A. McCamy (B-KIA)
(KIS) LtCol Lamar E. Ledbetter was Killed in Service on 20 February 1963 on a B-47 Training Flight with the 343rd BS,
98th Bomb Wing, stationed at Lincoln AFB, NE.
[photo courtesy of Robert F. Determan, nephew of Alvin G. Determan.
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From: "Silvia B"
To: VOV45
> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 9:55 AM
Subject: Jackson Palmer
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From: "Silvia B"
> To: Jeffrey
> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 2:44 PM
Subject: more info Jackson Palmer>
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This morning my sister-in-law
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From: "Silvia B"
> To: Jeffrey
> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 2:44 PM
Subject: more info Jackson Palmer>
Pim>
This morning my sister-in-law has received this message from someone who would help with the search.
So we now know that Caroline B Palmer (born circa 1887) was the mother of Jackson Palmer Jr.
Caroline and Jackson senior were married in 1916.
Caroline and Jackson are both senior and junior was born in Massachusetts.
In 1930 (up to where the census goes ..... it doesn't go further) they lived in the town of Rochelle, province Westchester, New York State.
Because the cencus will not know any further after 1930 so we still don't know if Jackson jr was married or had children.
My sister-in-law takes precedence over that you're trying to figure out.
If we know more you will hear about it asap.
Greetings Silvia NL
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Hi Sil,
I just got back to Dennis Lohr.
He's a researcher on Ancestry and he has me a copy of a handwritten 1920 census
sent.
You will find information about it on lines 68 69 and 70 Jackson Palmer, Caroline Palmer and Jackson Palmer Jr. That was then another toddler.
Caroline Palmer didn't have a job, but then she had to neither because her husband was a lawyer. (Lawyer)
You also see on line 68 almost on the end Lawyer
stand with Jackson Palmer Sr and Caroline Palmer
state None because she had no work.
Dennis wrote to the NARA for me.
That's the US National Archives just one answer
can take a long time for them, he said.
He also says in his email that he doesn't think so
Jackson Palmer had been married since the B17 crews
mostly very young men were there though
I have more about him. He's going anyway
look for any brothers, sisters or other family
so hopefully something will come out.
From: "Silvia B"
> To: VOV45
> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 2:44 PM
Subject: more info Jackson Palmer >
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Hello Jeunesse ,
I have posted some information about the US Army Airman you are looking for help with, Palmer Jackson, Jr.
We probably will not find that he had a wife or children.
Many of the USA B-17 crews were only 18-20 years old, so they were too young to be married.
But maybe we get lucky!
This man's parents will surely be dead but maybe we can find a brother or sister, or some nieces and nephews.
It will take many months to receive a reply from the US National Archives (NARA) so please be patient.
I will contact the US National Archives (NARA) on your behalf with the information your have provided to see what they can tell us about this man.
NARA maintains all WWII records, but there was a huge fire in 1973 that destroyed 75-80% of all WWII Army records, so I may have to use other sources
Also, this July 4 weekend is USA Independence holiday, then I will be out of the country for 2 weeks.
Please do not worry if I do not answer you immediately!
Greetz
Dennis Lohr
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Morton"
> Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 10:59 AM
Subject: Lt. Palmer Jackson's grave.
Dear Jeffrey Aarts'
I'm hoping I can direct you to a web site specifically for former
members of the 303rd Bomb Group Association.
The URL address is as follows:
http://www.303rdbg.com/index.shtml
After I launched the 303rd Bomb Group web site was pleased to
find reference to Palmer Jackson jr.,
New York State, Second lieutenant of the US Army Air Forces
Services
No# > o-703788; 358th Bomber Squadron, 303 Bomber Group Heavy.
His plane was called the Floose.
He died on 28th of May 1944 at Leipzig Germany.
I want to Thank You for your kindness on volunteering to maintain Lt. Palmer Jackson's grave.
It's not often that someone your age commits themselves to such a worthy cause.
Sixty-one years after the fact is very commendable and I'm very proud of you and your family.
You posted your letter to the 457th Bomb Group Association and I want to be of immediate help and steer you in the right direction.
Ironically, I've been in communication with a WWII Germany Air Force Ace as of late.
Here' s the adress at the newspaperarticle :
Ook heb ik nog een mailboxadres van Ace Walter Schuck
in Germany I can give you Ace Walter Schuck's Email address in Germany if you'd like.
He's 84 years old.
My very warm wishes to you Jeffery and your parents.
Good Luck and God Bless You, Alan Morton P. O. Box 216 Fullerton, CA USA
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PALMER, JACKSON JR2LT0703788New YorkMay 28, 1944 his cross is places at Margraten Limburg The Netherlands at N 22 14
and his plane was called the floose.
303rd bomber group heavy
358th bomber squadron,
Army Air Forces Service No# o-703788,
second lieutenant U.S.
I, Jeffrey, adopted the grave of Palmer Jackson jr, born in the State of New York,
