Russell George Wolfersberger Jr
Military
USAAF Photo
Object Number - UPL 56959 - Sgt Russell George Wolfersberger Jr. 492BG.
Sgt. Russell G Wolfersberger Jr, tail gunner (B-24 41-29505), Killed in Action 6-Feb-45 Lyon, France along with seven other crew members while the aircraft was attempting an emergency landing on three engines. Russ was the eldest of five children, outgoing, an accomplished artist and woodworker.
Awards: PH.
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Units served with
- 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: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 19106534
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 39410658 / O-?
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-719592
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: T-128655
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
25 November 1925 | Battle Creek, Michigan Son of Russell G. Sr and Mary Wolfersberger. | |
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Enlisted |
Detroit, MI | 7 February 1944 | Detroit, Michigan |
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Died |
Lyon, France | 6 February 1945 | Killed aboard B-24 41-29505 at Lyons, France in attempted landing after engine failure Killed in Action (KIA) |
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Based |
Harrington | 6 February 1945 | Assigned to 857BS, 492BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Buried |
Memorial Park Cemetery Battle Creek, Calhoun County, MI | Re-Inetrred Memorial Park Cemetery Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan |
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I am John Van Asperen, nephew of Sgt. Wolfersberger
I have photos of Uncle Russ in his flight gear as well as his formal USAAF portrait
I also have a photo of bombardier Edwin London How do I forward these on to the museum
I have not been able to obtain a photo of the crash aircraft (41-29505) yet.
I am Sgt Wolfersberger's nephew, John Van Asperen. I have a photograph of him in his flight gear as well as his "formal" photo. I have a complete copy of the "accident report", and a photo of bombidier Edwin London that I would like to share with the museum. I just need guidance on how to accomplish that.
Thank you
John
