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Delivered Cheyenne 27/1/44; Alexandra 22/2/44; Grenier 20/3/44; Assigned 427BS/303BG [GN-T] Molesworth 8/4/44; Missing in Action Berlin 21/6/44 with Chas Allen, Co-pilot: Jim Parham, Navigator: John Thurmon, Bombardier: Lou Bourgeault, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: John Kelley, Ball turret gunner: Lee Knedler, Waist gunner: Bob Bohenstiel,Tail gunner: Ed Stansbury (9 Prisoner of War); Radio Operator: John Reed (Killed in Action); flak, crashed Schweilowsee Lake, five miles S of Havel, SW of Potsdam, Berlin, Ger; Missing Air Crew Report 5986.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 21 June 1944 |
Revisions
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 5986 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database