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370th bomb group 571st bomb squad. Crew 64 lost on Decatur Deb (B-17 G 42-31651) on 28 May 1944. Front left to right: kneeling radio operator Staff Sgt Nick Mamula (KIA), ball turret gunner Sgt Arthur E Reed (KIA), right waist gunner Sgt Robert B. Smart (KIA), engeneer /top turret gunner Tsgt Edward C. Stoy (POW), tail turret gunner (Sgt?) Edward D. Mulenock (POW), and left waist gunner Sgt Harold B. Bolton(POW). Standing (left to right): Navigator George Vincent (he was not aboard the mission on May 28 1944, flight officer Richard C. Brown (KIA) took his place instead, perishing in the crash.), bombardier 2nd Lt Robert "Bobby" L. Woolfolk (KIA), copilot 2nd Lt Samuel R. Elliot (KIA), and pilot 2nd Lt. Herbert V. Strate (KIA). Credit to: Bloody Skies: U.S. Eighth Air Force Battle Damage in World War II Chapter four. Family of Bobby Wolfolk and Ivo de Jong.

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Arthur E Reed

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39277923
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Locations

Melun

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Melun, Alsace

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ContributorMichael Smart
ChangesChanges to caption
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The right waist gunner is Sgt. Robert B. Smart, not Robert B. Good.

Michael Smart
Grand nephew of Robert B. Smart

Date:
ContributorCFReed
ChangesCreated entry with caption, person associations and place associations
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The picture of the crew was obtained on line
Credit to: Bloody Skies: U.S. Eighth Air Force Battle Damage in World War II
Chapter four. Family of Bobby Wolfolk and Ivo de Jong.

Also a family photo.