52nd FG loss 22nd February, 1945

[Alex Smart]

Hello,

Seeking details of a 52nd FG pilot, killed on the 22nd February, 1945.

His name is usually given as COOPER, Priestley, but the only closest named in the NARA enlistments is COOPER, Priosley P. Jr - 18223771, Harris, Texas.6-11-42.
I can only assume that NARA has spelled the christian name incorrectly.
Also via Fold3 the Texas Honor List, Harris County, page 42 has his name as Cooper, Priesley P. Jr 2Lt. - O-719266.
ABMC has this -
https://abmc.gov/node/544774#.WqBsjC6nz80

So, Fold3 has no MACR for his loss but he is named in at least two other macr's for that day.
He is also named in "Spitfires & Yellow Tailed Mustangs'.
But no mention of the a/c serial number..
Clarity in regard to his full name, rank and service number is required.
I believe it to have correctly been -
2Lt. Cooper, Priestley P. Jr - O-719266

Also if possible the a/c serial number would be great.

Three other pilots were downed on this day, one became pow,another was interned in Switzerland and the third was also killed., names, a/c serial numbers and macr's are known and available in Fold3. But it would seem zero for Cooper.

Many thanks
Alex