42-51245

On March 24, 1945, B-24 #42-51245 of the 445th Bomb Group, 701st Bomb Squadron, went down over Kamanshof, Germany. All of the crew were Killed in Action.

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William Oaks

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39227106
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Filght Engineer, Top Turret Gunner

Edwin W Schultz

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18219351
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Jennis M Strickland

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-797634
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Walter F Wegiel

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2057781
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Robert F Weingaertner

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 24 March 1945

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MACR 13516 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database