44-6592 Stardust

media-56802.jpeg UPL 56802 44-6592, STARDUST, 384th Bomb Group, 547th Bomb Squadron

Object Number - UPL 56802 - 44-6592, STARDUST, 384th Bomb Group, 547th Bomb Squadron

Delivered Lincoln 16/9/44; Grenier 2/10/44; Assigned to the 547th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group [SO-S] Grafton Underwood 28 October 1944; Missing in Action on a mission to Berlin, 3 February 1945 with George F. Ruckman, Fiorino A. Cinquanta, John O. Beeby, Jack Rivall, Johnie E. Young, Jack G. Garstak, Albert S. Horan, Alonzo R. Rice, Frederick A. Sorenson (9 Returned to Duty); flak, force landed in Poland. The was aircraft repaired and returned to UK via Italy; Missing Air Crew Report 12154; transferred with group to Istres on mapping duties, Salvaged 9AF Germany 10 December 1945. STARDUST.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36743988
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Mechanic / Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37725943 / O-2068173
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-782170
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32681128
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32931629
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Places

Headshot of man wearing Air Force military uniform and hat.
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Istre-Le Tubé Air Base

Missions

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Forced Landing in Poland

Poland 3 February 1945 - 30 March 1945

Revisions

Date
Contributorbombercommand
Changes
Sources

384thbombgroup.com

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ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 12154 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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