Shot down on 23rd mission, hit in Metz France. B-17 44-6512, Crashed in Leige, Belgium. Missing Air Crew Report 10448. 
Only other survivor was pilot Donald Springstead who went for help to this day we have no idea of his whereabouts. Dad wrote Date 11/16/44 Target Metz France. Hit in # 3 engine and right wing Ship failed to maintain altitude. Six crew members bailed out believed to be in enemy territory at the time. Pilot, co pilot and myself remained aboard. We managed to salvo the remaining 15 bombs, I tried to salvo ball turret in hopes of maintaining altitude. Time was short and I couldn't find tools to do so. The ship mushed at approx 500 ft and held its altitude. All windows were frozen and visibility was zero. We decided to set her down in the blind as a last resort. Abandoning ship at 50 ft is suicide so co-pilot started the letdown. In later discovery, I learned that we landed in a thick wooded area. Approx 7 miles past enemy lines and approx 15 miles from Tongress. I was treated at Liege Belgium. Incident occurred thirty days ago and I still can't account for anyone but myself. No crew member has reported to base nor has any news of capture been received. The family has a tape he made regarding this flight it is about 20 min long. 

A radio play of Albert Macuch's experience is available at http://www.radiovisions.net/1042.html 

Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Air Medal w 3/Oak Leaf Cluster/Victory Medal; WWII Medal; EAME Medal w/3b strs & Amer Campaign Medal