Memoir, 2000-2002.

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Memoir, 2000-2002.

Describes Yeates's last flight in which his plane was shot down and he miraculously saved, though later taken prisoner by the Germans. Discusses his incarceration in Stalag XIIA at Limberg, Germany; Stalag IIIB at Furstenburg, Germany; and Stalag IIIA at Luckenwalde, Germany. Includes newspaper clippings that mention his Christmas (1944) as a prisoner.

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Yeates, Clyde K., 1924-

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Served in the US 8th Army Air Force during World War II from 1943-1945. Yeates was apart of the 392nd Bomb Group, 577th Bomb Squadron. He served as radio operator, mechanic, and gunner aboard a B-24 Liberator Bomber. Yeates achieved the rank of technical sergeant. From the description of Memoir, 2000-2002. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51685062 ...