42-37956 The hard way
Delivered Denver 26/10/43; Walla Walla 9/11/43; Assigned 729th BS / 452nd BG ( N ) RAF Deopham Green 3/1/44; Missing in Action Pas de Calais 20/4/44 with Joe Thomas, Co-pilot: Lt ? Boyer, Navigator: Harry Holley, Ball turret gunner: Arnold Fisher, Waist gunner: Jim Owens, Waist gunner: Will Strom, (6RTD- picked up by Air Sea Rescue RAF Walrus 278 Squad. within an hour!); Bombardier: Clyde Rasmussen, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Dick Hoffer, Radio Operator: Fred Fuller,Tail gunner: Mike Lamere (4 Killed in Action); flak KOd #2 and #3, ditched Channel just outside Calais harbour; Missing Air Crew Report 4179. THE HARD WAY.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-752696
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner; Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-803308
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 20 April 1944 |