UPL 20797
IMAGEJohn H. Hansen Crew 493rd BG - 862nd BS Shot Down 29 June 1944 Standing Left to Right: Jerome Levy (N), Sidney Benson (CP), John Hansen (P), Malcolm Stich (B), Vernon Polzin (FE) Kneeling Left to Right: Cyrus Aidala (BTG), John Sanders (WG), Walter Boykowski (TTG), Jose Ramos (R/O), Sylvanus Haskell (NTG) Crew Roster on final mission: John H. Hansen - P Sidney A. Benson- CP Jerome Levy - N Malcolm Stich - B Vernon J. Polzin - FE Billy Gamillion R/O Cyrus Aidala - BTG John E. Sanders - WG Sylvanus Haskel - NTG Walter Boykowski - TG
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Units
- 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: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32707915
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11082314 / O-818558
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13171280
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-693976
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39297646
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Nose Gunner
Locations
- Site type: Airfield