43-38845

Delivered Lincoln 28/9/44; Grenier 11/10/44; Assigned 561BS/388BG Knettishall 17/10/44; Missing in Action Hamburg 31/12/44 with Ernie Senter, Bob Wilson, Elden Bennion, Dave Free, Edwin Glapa (5 Killed in Action); Arthur Ehm, Carl Jensen, Bob LeClere, Ernie Larson (4 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Delfzjil, Hol. Missing Air Crew Report 11242.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.

388th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Elden D Bennion

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Robert L Le Clere

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Arthur John Ehm

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2061156
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Dave O Free

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Edwin F Glapa

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Hollland 31 December 1944

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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 11242 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database