Roger L Swain Jr

Military

Served as commanding officer of the 1st Gunnery and Tow Target Flight from 7 August 1944- 6 November 1944.



Joined the 100th Bomb Group on 24 December 1944.



On 18 March 1945, Swain was flying as command pilot on B-17 44-8717 when his aircraft was attacked by ME 262s, Swain bailed out and was taken Prisoner of War.



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Bernard F Kozik

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 418th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Bill E Thompson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 418th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Howard R Whittaker

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 418th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner, waist gunner

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Prisoner of War (POW)

18 March 1945

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Added " / " in the "Role/job" field as a Separator to aid readability.

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ContributorEmily
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100th Bomb Group https://100thbg.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65:bow…

Freeman, Mighty Eighth War Manual, p128.

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MACR 13142 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database