42-96053

Assigned to 586BS, 394BG, 9AF USAAF. Fatal Crash Meziers, France, crashed into hillside in bad weather 2-Dec-44. 6 x KIA.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-762174
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17068907 / O-558235
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16113521 / T-124179
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32249897
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33718370
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Gunner

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Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Meziers, France 2 December 1944 Fatal Crash Merziers Cat 4 damage Lt Wilmer J Lackas, 2-Dec-1944. B-26B 42-96053 - 586BS 394BG 9AF

Assigned

Boreham, UK Assigned to 586BS, 394BG, 9AF USAAF.

Manufactured

Middleriver, MD