Hardwick Memorial Cross

Aircraft crash site
media-14171.jpeg UPL 14171 Memorial Cross on roadside in Hardwick, Norfolk

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Object Number - UPL 14171 - Memorial Cross on roadside in Hardwick, Norfolk

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Detailed History

Small memorial cross for the men who died in B24 42-50597 when it crashed in fog on takeoff, 19 December 1944. It stands behind a hedge, on a sharp bend at the end of the runway.

People

Haywood Laney Glass

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18136927
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator of B-24

Walter A Meyers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 37373206
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner B-24

Fred D Pettigrew

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18215700
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant

Joseph L Walther

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 11090634
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

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Hardwick Memorial Cross: Gallery (14 items)

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Object number: UPL 35276 - Consolidated B-24 Bomber 42-40938