44-6482
Delivered Hunter 18/8/44; Dow Fd 3/9/44; Assigned 336BS/95BG [ET-X] Horham 8/9/44; 4m, Missing in Action Politz 7/10/44 with Capt Bill Waltman, Co-pilot: Marvin Hogue, Bombardier: Art Schuessler, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Jim Hopkins (4 Prisoner of War); Navigator: Bob Higgins, Radio Operator: Don Froman, Ball turret gunner: Dean Thomas, Waist gunner: Albt Hillgardner,Tail gunner: Bill Loftis (5 Killed in Action); flak, crashed Willingsdorf, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 9559.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 7 October 1944 |
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Sources
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 9559 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database