Melvin L Johnson

Military

Shot down 14 January 1945 in A/C #43-38665 near Derben, Germany on 3rd mission. Only survivor - 9 crew members Killed in Action (KIA). Prisoner of War (POW) 5 months in Stalag IIIA, released by Russians.



AM, PH, EAME, GC

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Units served with

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.

390th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Julian J Gurbindo

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 390th Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron 571st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19042225
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Aircraft

43-38665

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Queen of the Skies
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Lagrange, Indiana, USA

Other

Prisoner of War (POW)

Germany 14 January 1945

Revisions

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Added an association to Stalag 3A per info in the "Summary biography".

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Added a "-" to the A/C tail # in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Sources

Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 11723 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database / self, MACR 11723