43-38245
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UPL 39035
A memorial erected in Hitcham in memory of the crews of 43-38245 and 44-6460.
Photo via Facebook. Memorial erected by Jim Goodchild Brick and Flintwork
Delivered Cheyenne 12/7/44; Hunter 20/7/44; Presque Is 31/7/44; Assigned 711BS/447BG [IR- ] Rattlesden 2/8/44; during assembly for Kassel 2/10/44 with Capt Cliff Leach, Dave Bowen, Don Rubin, Bill Rogers, Earl Riggs, Clyde Klee, Bill Haines, John Henry, Carl Reitzel (9 Killed in Action); mid air coll with 44-6460 (447BG); crashed Hitcham, UK; 17 men killed. Salvaged.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-688651
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14100346 / O-824832
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33558564
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner