Melvin F. Wilhelm is a World War II Missing In Action (MIA) SSGT whose name is engraved on the Tablets of the Missing at the American Cemetery and Memorial Margraten in the Netherlands. His name is adopted by Tino Dam, Chairman Stichting Missing In Action (MIA).
General information on Wilhelm, Melvin F., ASN: 35559189:
| Name: | Melvin F. Wilhelm |
| Rank: | Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Tail Gunner |
| Service number: | 35559189 |
| Status: | Missing in action (MIA) |
| Missing since: | September 25, 1944 |
| Unit: | 8th Air Force 334th Bomber Squadron 95th Bomber Group, Heavy |
| Commemorated: | Tablets of the missing Netherlands Margraten U.S. Cemetery and Memorial |
| Adopted by: | Tino Dam |
B-17G 44-6085 Piloted by 2nd Lt. Albert B. Powell Jr. was seen to be hit by FLAK over the target at 13:04hrs. The 3 & 4 engines had to be feathered. The pilot attempted to stay in formation, but in the vicinity of Stettin Lake eight chutes were seen to leave the aircraft. All eight grounded. At 53.47N / 12.33E at 13:31hrs the aircraft exploded, and pieces of it fell into the lake.
Aircraft Data:
Serialnumber: 44-6085
Type: B-17G
Destination: Politz, Germany
Mission: Bombing
Missing Air Crew Report (MACR): 8279
Family:
Nicholas J. Wilhelm (Father)
Thelma Wilhelm (Mother)
Daniel Wilhelm (Brother)
Nicholas J. Wilhelm (Brother)
Marjorie Wilhelm (Sister)
Mary L. Wilhelm (Wife)
