44-8225 Hard To Get
Delivered Dallas 16/7/44; Langley 12/8/44; Dow Fd 12/9/44; Assigned 570BS/390BG [DI-L] Framlingham 29/9/44; Missing in Action Neumunster 7/4/45 with Bill Kotta, Harvey Ainsworth, Carleton Gillmore, Jim Bowler, Chas Turner, Howard Johnson, Don Detwiler, Jim Whitling, Tom Walsh (9 Prisoner of War); shot down by Me262 jet enemy aircraft, crashed Celle, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 13891. HARD TO GET.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13112509
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
Places
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 7 April 1945 |
Revisions
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Sources
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 11774 / MACR 13891 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database