Had no assigned combat crew. Flew 35 combat missions. On last mission was hit by flak and crash landed. Immediately captured by German troops and became Prisoner of War (POW). this was 30 Mar '45. Was appointed 358th Operations Officer in 1942 and arrived at Molesworth as part of original contingent. Was pomoted to Major in Sept '43. Became the 358th BS Commanding Officer on 12 Jan 45 Flew 31 of his 35 credited missions as Lead Crew Pilot and Air Commander. Most of his missions were flown in the left seat as CoPilot with senior Officers as the Leed Crew. Completed his first combat tour as Lead Crewman on 23 Sept 44 and Volunteered for a second combat tour. Also flew the Berlin airlifed. Retired in 1975