World War II - Owego, NY - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

text: "World War II home of "Shangdi-la Wac" Cpl. Margaret J. Hastings who survived 47 days in New Guinea after May 13, 1945 plane crash William G. Pomeroy Foundation 2016 309"

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"The Gremlin Special flew into the side of a mountain on May 13, 1945. Five passengers survived the initial wreck with two, ...succumbing to injuries the next day. The survivors were Corporal Margaret Hastings, Sergeant Kenneth Decker and Lieutenant John Mccollum...Three survivors were spotted on the ground during an air search on 17 May.[4] Two medical paratroopers were deployed to the site, followed by 10 other support troops. A journalist, Alexander Cann was dropped into the site to document the rescue attempt, and the interactions with the native people."

Marker Name: World War II Marker Type: Roadside Agency: William G. Pomeroy Foundation Dedication Date: 2016 City/Town/Village Name: Owego County: Tioga Region: Finger Lakes (Region 3) Website: Not listed

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