UPL 23606

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James E. Koenig's Crew. Back row: (L-R) S/Sgt. Mike Jobak-Togglier/Gunner, S/Sgt. Ralph Retser-Radio, 2nd Lt. James E. Koenig-Pilot, 2nd Lt. Daniel J. Metaxas-Co-pilot, S/Sgt. Robert V. Gruber-Engineer. Front row: (L-R) S/Sgt. Ferrand St. Louis-Ball Turret, 2nd Lt. Lloyd A. Allsop-Navigator, Sgt. Howard J Smith-Waist Gunner, Sgt. John C. Klingerhoefer-Tail Gunner. This photo was taken before Mission No.151 to Nurnburg, Germany on 21st February 1945.

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Units

The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.

398th Bomb Group

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

People

Robert V Gruber

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer

James E Koenig

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Howard E Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Ferrand R St Louis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret

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Sources

398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum.