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Flew first combat mission on 4 June 44

25 Aug 44: Lost, w/458th BG, 755th BS, MACR 8295

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Units served with

People

Frederick Schmidt

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

Philip A Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Joseph J Vacha

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

James C Weick

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 25 August 1944

Revisions

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Contributoracbernstein1
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http://492ndbombgroup.com/cgi-bin/pagepilot.cgi?page=showAircraft&aircr…
492ndBombGroup.com — an Arnett Institute project

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Contributorjmoore43
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Fixed a typo in the nickname.

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added the A/C nickname listed in the "Summary biography" of the pilot, Francis H, Morris.

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 8295 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database