Raymond C Roberts

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Raymond Roberts served as a co-pilot with the 555th Bomb Squadron of the 386th Bomb Group. On 13 December 1943, he was flying B-26 41-31625 'Hell's Fury' when it was shot down near Schiphol, Holland. He is buried in the Netherlands American Cemetery.

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Units served with

Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279545.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. The B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together

386th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

41-31625

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Hell's Fury
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 555th Bomb Squadron

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Killed in Action (KIA)

13 December 2043

Buried

Plot M Row 12 Grave 9

Enlisted

Exact date not yet known

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MACR 1413: https://www.fold3.com/image/28701466/
https://www.abmc.gov/node/532802#.WZayhk2Wzcs

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9th Air Force Roll of Honor (IWM in liaison with Ninth Air Force veterans and group associations, American Battle Monuments Commission, and Buddies of the Ninth Association) / B-26 memorials guide