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Lt Donald William Merchant, Pilot of B17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30191) nicknamed "The Belovich" of the 379th Bomb Group, and his crew. Back row, left to right: Donald Merchant (Pilot), James Sullivan (co-pilot), Ernest Keith, (Navigator), Leonard Roman (bombardier), Robert Tonge (Ball Turret Gunner). Front row: left to right: Edgar Van Valkenburg (waist gunner), Gene Hecht (Top turret gunner), Johannes Johnson (Radio Operator), Harold Ridgely (Waist Gunner), John Wierzbanowski (tail gunner)

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Leonard J Roman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 525th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

James E Sullivan

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 525th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Robert T Tonge

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 525th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Edgar Van Valkenburg

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 525th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

John L Wierzbanowski

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 525th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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