UPL 24253

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Standing: William J. Giffard (tail gunner), Ralph A. Datolla (radio operator), Houston L. Bagwell (flight engineer), Unknown, Unknown, Paul Boizelle Jr. Standing far Right, Kneeling: F/O Frank J. Corcoran (navigator), Lt. Warren H. Herried, (pilot) Lt Kenneth L. Bowie, (co-pilot). Others in photo are not individually identified. Crew members who flew with this crew are; Lew Stuart, John R. Caldwell, Donald H. Bettmer, and Dan Gidice. If there is anyone who can identify individuals in this photo please edit with correct information or contact me @ [email protected] Photo courtesy Amy Fawcett Mapes

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Units

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron
Paul Boizelle
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33642851
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Herried crew
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
Herried crew
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Email from Dave Boizelle, son of Paul Boizelle Jr. 1-29-2023

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Email Paul Boizelle Jr. 1-29-2023 

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Identified Paul Boizelle as standing far right after this was confirmed by his son Dave. 

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Hutchinson & Cortright

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Matched the faces and names from UPL 24257 (https://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/24257)

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Hutchinson & Cortright

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