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Initially assigned to the 93rd Bomb Group. Transferred to the 445th Bomb Group, 702nd Bomb Squadron. Shot down by AA on 23 March 1944 while on a mission to Munster & Hamm, Germany (445th BG Mission # 42). Crashed near Wildeshausen, Germany after the crew bailed out. All 10 crew were captured & became POWs. MACR 3544.
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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: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Tivetshall
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 23 March 1944 |
Revisions
ContributorUALDC8
Changes
Sources
Heavy bombers of the Mighty Eighth
Battle Colors - Vol 1
Losses of the US 8th & 9th Air Forces - Vol 2
Mike Simpson's 445th Bomb Group Website
Missing Air Crew Report (MACR) 3544
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 3544 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database