Eugene Darrigan
Staff Sgt. Eugene Darrigan was the radio operator aboard the B-24 bomber Heaven Can Wait, which was shot down during World War II, resulting in his death and the deaths of all crew members. After an extensive recovery mission, Darrigan's remains were returned to Wappingers Falls, New York, where he was buried with military honors more than 80 years later.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 75,023 | $21,000,000 | 4,760$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,190 | $530,000 | 272$ |
| Totals | 2 | 341,101,916 | 80,213 | $21,530,000 | 5,032$ |
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Sweden:
Eugene Darrigan, who was a radio operator on the bomber, was buried in his hometown.
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United States:
Staff Sgt. Eugene Darrigan, the radio operator, was buried with military honors and community support in his hometown of Wappingers Falls, New York.
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