UPL 16462
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Crew #668 Walter M. Bowen Crew 466th BG - 786th BS Standing Left to Right: Walter M. Bowen (P), Arthur J. Dyson (CP), Daniel L. McDermott (B), John D. Howard (N) Kneeling Left to Right: A.H. Wells (WG), William J. Hunter (TG), F.M. Sullivan (R/O), H.A. Ruth (NG), J.M. Nesius (FE), Robert K. Bieber (BTG) Walter Bowen never got to lead his crew into combat. He was killed on a training mission on 16 September 1944 when the B-24 he was riding in as an observer collided with another B-24. Robert W. Svobodny was assigned as pilot and lead this crew for their first 24 missions. Arthur Dyson then took over and lead the crew for their final 11 combat missions.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32041429
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Nose Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
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Corrected photo caption. Howard (N), and McDermott (B) were reversed in original posting. Also, McDermott's photo was posted on JohnD. Howard's record.
Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom