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Delivered Dallas 20/9/43; Scott 4/10/43; Wilmington 9/10/43; Assigned 332BS/94BG [XM-H] Rougham 10/10/43; transferred 325BS/92BG [NV-M] Alconbury 17/10/43; Missing in Action Frankfurt 4/2/44 with Bob Walther (327bs), Co-pilot: John Pierson, Navigator: Monroe Gordon, Bombardier: Don Dahlin, Waist gunner: Lester Smith (5 evaded capture); Radio Operator: Miles Severa, Ball turret gunner: Bill Anderson, Waist gunner: Harvey Wilson,Tail gunner: Harry Crawford (4 Prisoner of War); Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Alois Strittmater (KIA-chute failed); mech fault lost two engines, crashed Peruwelz, Bel; Missing Air Crew Report 2236. DOLLIE MADISON.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 92nd Bomb Group.

92nd Bomb Group

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

People

William H Anderson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Harold E Cranford

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34447020
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Donald C Dahlin

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Monroe A Gordon

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

John P Piersan

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 4 February 1944

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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 2236 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database