Edward C Jordan

Military

media-23605.jpeg UPL 23605 Robert L. Hopkin's Crew. Back row: (L-R) S/Sgt. James F. Hochadel-Ball Turret Gunner, S/Sgt. Raymond A. Vicha-Waist Gunner, S/Sgt. William J. Germiller-Engineer/Gunner, S/Sgt. Roy E. Nutter-Waist gunner, T/Sgt. Raymond Gibeau-Radio Operator/Gunner. Front row: (L-R) Capt. Meyer C. Wagner-Squadron Operations, 2nd Lt. Ed Jordan -was Hopkins' usual Co-pilot but on this mission (to Ruhlang, Germany) he flew in Tail Gunner location to relay observations to Maj. Simeral, 1st Lt. Robert L. Hopkins-Pilot, Maj. Robert K. Simeral-398th Group Operations (flew in Co-pilot seat), Capt. Carlton C. Moore-Squadron Bombardier, 1st Lt. Vonnerlin Wernecke-Navigator. Photo was taken on 28th May, 1944.

398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum.

Object Number - UPL 23605 - Robert L. Hopkin's Crew. Back row: (L-R) S/Sgt. James F. Hochadel-Ball Turret Gunner, S/Sgt. Raymond A. Vicha-Waist Gunner, S/Sgt. William J....

Oak Leaf Cluster

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Units served with

398th Bomb Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

603rd Bomb Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

Places

Nuthampstead

Site type: Airfield

Events

Event	Location	Date	Description
Other Distinguished Flying Cross Award: General Orders No. 304		4 September 1944 - 4 September 1944	For extraordinary achievement while serving as Pilot of the leading airplane of a bombardment squadron of B-17 aircraft while on a bombing mission over Germany, 6 August 1944. On this date an engine of the airplane which Lieutenant Jordan was piloting almost completely lost its power due to mechanical failure. All attempts to regain maximum efficiency of the engine failed. Demonstrating great determination, Lieutenant Jordan maintained his lead position in the formation and continued on the flight to the important objective. Upon reaching the Initial Point, the bombing run was initiated and bombs were released with a high degree of success. The return journey was accomplished and Lieutenant Jordan expertly landed his plane in England without further damage or injury to the crew. The courage, coolness and devotion to duty displayed by this officer reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States
Other DFC Oak Leaf Cluster Award: GENERAL ORDERS No. 317		9 September 1944 - 9 September 1944	For extraordinary achievement while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a number of combat bombardment missions over Germany and German occupied countries from 6 May 1944 to 3 September 1944

Event

Location

Date

Description

Other

Distinguished Flying Cross Award: General Orders No. 304

4 September 1944 - 4 September 1944

For extraordinary achievement while serving as Pilot of the leading airplane of a bombardment squadron of B-17 aircraft while on a bombing mission over Germany, 6 August 1944. On this date an engine of the airplane which Lieutenant Jordan was piloting almost completely lost its power due to mechanical failure. All attempts to regain maximum efficiency of the engine failed. Demonstrating great determination, Lieutenant Jordan maintained his lead position in the formation and continued on the flight to the important objective. Upon reaching the Initial Point, the bombing run was initiated and bombs were released with a high degree of success. The return journey was accomplished and Lieutenant Jordan expertly landed his plane in England without further damage or injury to the crew. The courage, coolness and devotion to duty displayed by this officer reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States

Other

DFC Oak Leaf Cluster Award: GENERAL ORDERS No. 317

9 September 1944 - 9 September 1944

For extraordinary achievement while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a number of combat bombardment missions over Germany and German occupied countries from 6 May 1944 to 3 September 1944