UPL 69558

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Deloyt crew portrait
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DeLoach and Crew. Aircrew #442. Standing (L-R): 1st Lt. Benjamin Hoyt DeLoach, pilot; T/Sgt. Vernon H. Hawbaker, Engineer/Top Turret Gunner; 2nd Lt. Emil F. "Joker" Gallessich, bombardier; Gerald Esser. Kneeling (L-R): S/Sgt. Luster B. Mills, Tail Gunner; S/Sgt. James Parrish, Waist gunner; T/Sgt. Harry Bartholomew, Radio; S/Sgt. Warren R. Hummer, Waist gunner; and S/Sgt. Raymond J. Batliner, Ball turret.

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Raymond C Batliner

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group
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Benjamin Hoyt DeLoach

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-808214
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
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Gerald W Esser

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-704908
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-pilot
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Emil F Gallessich

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

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 The original photo has always been on the wall in my father's house. He was the pilot. 

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USAA, original photo has always been proudly displayed in my father's home. I photoshopped it to include two original members of the crew, Folsom and Franz.

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USAA This photo has always been on the wall in my father's house.