P-47 that shot down a JG3 ME109 on December 17, 1944

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Thank you for your replies. This is my second time posting a reply - not sure what happened to the first.

My man was shot down at 1120 south of Bonn. A friend has shared the list of USAAF victories, and I've narrowed it down to one of 7 in that time frame. Of those seven, I've found obituaries for the following:

1 - William G. Dilley, Jr.
2 - Howard Foulkes
3 - Rodney Heyl
4 - George Yobb
5 - Elton Long

I have found no information on:

1 - Joseph J. Freeman, Jr.
2 - Earl E. Jackson, Jr.

Both are from the 493 Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Group. Does anyone know if these gentlemen are still alive, or if there is a group historian for the 493rd, who apparently have had reunions over the years (mentioned in an obituary)? I've found a history of the 493rd online, but no mention of this day.

Thanks!

heather