42-52577 B-24H

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 487th Bomb Group 838th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32768428
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Nose Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 487th Bomb Group 838th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15354274
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 487th Bomb Group 838th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17121035
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 487th Bomb Group 838th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17121035
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 487th Bomb Group 838th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

29 May 1944

Revisions

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Contributorcjoesten
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Sources

487thbg.org

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Contributorcjoesten
Changes
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487thbg.org

Date
Contributorjmoore43
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Added the A/C nickname listed in the "Summary biography" sections of several crew including the pilot “Joseph P Willis”.

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ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 5224 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database