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Standing, Ross, Burkett, Grant, not known, kneeling, Susino, Garrett, Guidry, Serafin, Mead, Benson.
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Standing, Ross, Burkett, Grant, not known, kneeling, Susino, Garrett, Guidry, Serafin, Mied, Benson. They were shot down, Sunday March 4th, 1944 over France. My dad was sick and was replaced by an unknown crewmember.

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The insignia of the 448th Bomb Group.

448th Bomb Group

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

People

Standing, Ross, Burkett, Grant, not known, kneeling, Susino, Garrett, Guidry, Serafin, Mead, Benson.

Norman C Benson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier / Nose Gunner

William T Burkett

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 0 686 889
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Standing, Ross, Burkett, Grant, not known, kneeling, Susino, Garrett, Guidry, Serafin, Mead, Benson.

Richard H Grant

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0-686073
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
Standing, Ross, Burkett, Grant, not known, kneeling, Susino, Garrett, Guidry, Serafin, Mead, Benson.

Eddie J Guidry

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner
Standing, Ross, Burkett, Grant, not known, kneeling, Susino, Garrett, Guidry, Serafin, Mead, Benson.

Arthur F Mied

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

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Corrected spelling of names from MACR 2913

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Corrected spelling of Serafin - MACR 2913

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From my dad, William T. Burkett, war memorabilia. 

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Picture from my dad, William T. Burkett, war memorabilia.

MACR 2913

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From my dad, William T. Burkett, war memorabilia.

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From my Dad, William T. Burkett, war memorabilia.

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Associated William Burkett and units

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From Wm T. Burkett photos