43-37635

Delivered Cheyenne 6/5/44; Kearney 24/5/44; Dow Fd 1/6/44; Assigned 560BS/388BG Knettishal 3/6/44; Missing in Action Holzwickede, Ger 23/3/45 with Don Dennis (Killed in Action); Gordon Oesch, Albt Arenowitz, John Bennett {togg}, Tom McElherne, Harland Engfer, John Curley, Bob Glaze, Bob Walters (8 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Dusseldorf, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 13612.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.

388th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Albert H Arenowitz

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator

John A Bennett

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32123919
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Nose Gunner; Bombardier; Togglier

John J Curley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Donald L Dennis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Harland W Engfer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 23 March 1945

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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 13612 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database