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Delivered Cheyenne 22/4/44; Kearney 3/5/44; Grenier 1/5/44; Assigned 365BS/305BG [XK- ] Chelveston 23/4/44; Missing in Action Karlsruhe 9/8/44 with Harry Bowling, Co-pilot: Harry Shackleton, Navigator: Furman Davis, Bombardier: Bob Day, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: John Novata (5 Prisoner of War); Radio Operator: Bob Harmon, Ball turret gunner: Bill Evans, Waist gunner: Ken Palmer, Tail gunner: Bob McDonough (4 Killed in Action); enemy aircraft, crashed Enzkloserle, S of Gompelscheuer, near Unzhurst, Ger; Missing Air Crew Report 8066.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-685553
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 9 August 1944 |