UPL 37257
IMAGEJohn D. Crouchley Crew 485th BG - 828th BS Standing L to R: Ralph F. Perillo (G), Thomas A. Langstaff (TG), Edward G. Johnson (BTG), Eugene A. Lascotte (NG), Donald R. Turner (FE), William J. Van Meer (RO) Kneeling Left to Right: John D. Crouchley (P), Allen G. Meister (B), Forrest J. Leveille (N), William J. Hays (CP) This crew was shot down on 28 June 1944. Crouchley was KIA. The rest of the crew (minus Meister) survived and were made POW. Meister had been made squadron bombardier days before and was not aboard when this crew was shot down.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 485th Bomb Group 828th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36024357 / T-1927 / O-?
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 485th Bomb Group 828th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-401438
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 485th Bomb Group 829th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31232169
- Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 485th Bomb Group 828th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37500108
- Role/Job: Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 485th Bomb Group 828th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37245032
- Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
- Role/Job: Radio Operator