The Abbott Crew was one of the original crews for the 492nd BG that trained in Alamogordo, New Mexico. They transferred in as Crew 1634 from the CCTS (Combat Crew Training School) in Biggs, Texas. Their crew remained intact with no personnel changes. They were assigned to the 856th BS, designated as Crew 609.

In April 1944, they flew their assigned aircraft to North Pickenham, England, via the southern route. Their ground Crew Chief S/Sgt McCready flew with them, thus bumping Sgt Lague onto the Queen Elizabeth.

Lt Abbott flew as the aircraft commander for Crew 609 for a total of 15 missions. 

On 20 Jun 44, the Abbott Crew were among the victims of the ill-fated mission sent to bomb the well defended oil refinery at Politz. They were shot down over the Baltic Sea by rocket firing Me-410s and JU-88s. There were no survivors of the 10-man crew. Only one body was recovered for burial. 

Promoted 1st Lt.  KIA, 20 Jun 44.  MACR 7075

Cambridge, Wall of the Missing