Leslie Joseph Babin Jr

Military

Damaged by flak on 21 July 1944 (Oberpfaffenhofen) and landed in Switzerland. Pilot: Anderson, J. Plane was B-24 Mary Harriet #42110049. Interned Switzerland.

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Harold N Turley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36451597
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Edward B Vander Weide

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37470100
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Thomas J Young

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-819245
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

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Hawkins, Texas

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Interned (INT)

Germany 21 July 1944

Enlisted

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added "Possible DUPLICATE" in the nickname field so an Admin can check out this person.

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History of the 68th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group, The Flying Eightballs, researched and compiled by Webb C. Todd, available online at https://user.xmission.com/~44thbgva/68thsquadronhistory.pdf.

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44th Bomb Group Roll of Honor and Casualties, compiled by Will Lundy, originally published in 1987, updated and re-released in 2005, available online at http://www.8thairforce.com/44thbg/lundyroh.pdf.

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 7287 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database