44-6519

Delivered Lincoln 29/8/44; Grenier 18/9/44; Assigned 602BS/398BG [K8-F] Nuthampstead 3/10/44; (3m) Missing in Action Munster 28/10/44 with Harry Connolly, Co-pilot: George Crowe, Navigator: Lew Slade, Bombardier: Roger Ericrson, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: George Roby, Ball turret gunner: Francis Daly, Waist gunner: Milford Pinson,Tail gunner: Virgil Fuller (8 Killed in Action); Radio Operator: Bill Hamor (Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Nienberge, NW of Munster, Ger; Missing Air Crew Report 10175. [?10157].

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Units served with

The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.

398th Bomb Group

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

People

Harry J Connolly

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

George R Crowe

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Francis A Daly

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Roger J Ericlrson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Virgil L Fuller

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 28 October 1944

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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 10175 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database