42-109796 Balls of Fire

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Units served with

People

Jacob P Foster

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-687938
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

James A Murphy

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Air Division 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Neal J Serkland

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-749332
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Chester F Skalski

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32460986
  • Highest Rank: Corporal
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Erwin M Ungar

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12153319
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 6 March 1944

Revisions

Date
ContributorUALDC8
Changes
Sources

References:
445th Bomb Group Website
Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces Vol. 2, P 260
Heavy Bombers of the Mighty 8th, P 157
Gelvin Aircraft Inventory of the 445th BG

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 2962 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database