42-31020
Delivered Dallas 3/9/43; Scott 25/9/43; Assigned 560BS/388BG [-J] Knettishall 13/10/43; Missing in Action Emden 11/12/43 with Clyde Hughes, Navigator: Lester Mensch, Bombardier: Marion Wiles, Ball turret gunner: Marcus Magnarelli, Radio Operator: Ed Mayo,Tail gunner: Ken Wheeler (6 Prisoner of War); Co-pilot: Art Johnston, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Lester Paup, Waist gunner: Jim Willis, Waist gunner: Walter Klik (4 Killed in Action); enemy aircraft, crashed Finsterwalde, Groningen, Hol; Missing Air Crew Report 3122.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-680644
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32478182
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 11 December 1943 |
Revisions
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 3122 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database