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Delivered Cheyenne 21/2/44; Hunter 6/3/44; Grenier 7/4/44; Assigned 603BS/398BG [N7-R] Nuthampstead 25/4/44; (22m) Missing in Action Munich 13/7/44 with Tom Foster, Co-pilot: Theo West, Navigator: Ray Wallace, Bombardier: Cliff Bryan, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Ray Bringle, Radio Operator: Gerald Gruette, Ball turret gunner: Chas Cropp, Waist gunner: Francis Tuttle,Tail gunner: Loren Brown (9 Killed in Action); flak hit caused ship to break in two, exploded, crashed Vlezenbeek, SW of Brussels, Bel; Missing Air Crew Report 7498 [?7497].
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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: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15061913
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16105915
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-551168
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37473500
- Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-807674
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Belgium | 13 July 1944 |