43-38419

Delivered Cheyenne 1/8/44; Lincoln 11/8/44; Grenier 22/8/44; Assigned 7BS/34BG Mendlesham 23/8/44; Missing in Action Derben, Ger 14/1/45 with Jacob Raver, Co-pilot: Deane Keifer, Navigator: Joe Zumpano, tog-David Francis, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: John Singer, Radio Operator: Bill Huhta,Tail gunner: Edwin Bailey (7 Killed in Action); Ball turret gunner: Clayton Ervin, Waist gunner: Ervin Hanken (2 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Eggenstedt, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 11567. MISS BETSY.

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Elbert Dean Hoke

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 7th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38415276
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Gunner

William O Huhta

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 7th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15374748
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Raymond L Hurst

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 7th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14117078
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Deane W Kiefer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 7th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-721117
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Jacob T Raver

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 7th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-767647
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 11567 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database