UPL 61276
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Ruthie 1 July 4,1943 Mission to Nantes Crew: Pilot- Captain Robert (Bob) L Campbell- From Liberty, MA KIA July 26, 1943 Co- Pilot- Lt. John C “Red” Morgan from NYC, NY 1924-1991 Bombardier- Robert (Bob) S Wilkens- Wilson, NC Navigator- Lt Henry (Harry) A Hughes Jr- Jersey City, NJ b 1925 Left Waist Gunner- SGT. Walton (Blackey) Reece- Joplin, MO Richt Waist Gunner- SGT Eugene (Gene) Ponte- 1923 St Louis, MO Radio Gunner- SGT Glenn E Johnson Garner Kansas b 1920 Ball Turret Gunner- SGT Gunner Richard (Dick) Oliver Gettys, 1920- 1991 Pasadena, CA (wounded by 20 mm shell) Tail Gunner- SGT John C Ford- Highland Park, MI (wounded in leg) Top Gunner- SGT Tyre Weaver- Riverview, AL
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-789368
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron 325th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Ruthie 1
- Unit: 325th Bomb Squadron 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron