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28th September 2009, 01:37
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Lt. James DesJardins
Hi, does anyone have additional information regarding the loss of his aircraft on 25th November 1944?
Aircraft: P-51D Mustang (Squadron was converting to this type from the P47D Thunderbolt). Aircraft Serial Number: 44-15133. Unit: 360th Fighter Squadron. Squadron Code: PI- ? Details: Lost 25 Nov 44 – Pilot: Lt. James A DesJardins, KIA. MACR: 10472. I cannot find DesJardins in the American Battle Memorial website as a casualty and post war there are several references to Major and Colonel DesJardins, which mightt indicate he survived. 3 P51's were lost that day, 2 in the vicinity of Hagenau, one to JG/7 and one to JG/6 at about noon, and about 4 pm one near Strassbourg. Any details appreciated.. 
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28th September 2009, 18:25
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Re: Lt. James DesJardins
Good evening Icare9 !
Your man is 2nd Lt. James A. Des Jardins, USAAF/sn 0-830187. He was shot down on November 25 1944 close to Einhausen, 7 km SE Meiningen in Thuringia, Germany, and was killed. A railway-AA element of 14th Flak Division claimed the downing of his a/c. His temporary postwar restplace was Neuville, Begium and today his remains rest somewhere in Wisconsin. You may gain more detailed information in his MACR and in the German LGK-report # 2532. All the best ! Horst Weber
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29th September 2009, 23:12
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Re: Lt. James DesJardins
Horst, many thanks! I was curious to see if this was a Me262 victory, but not the case!
This looks to be near Nurenberg, seems a heck of a way from Martlesham Heath! Thanks again, Kevin
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