UPL 6541

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A bomber crew of the 445th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator. Printed caption on reverse: 'B-24 Crew 4 Engine Bomber Davis Monthan Field AZ. October 1943 S/Sgt Alfred J Pietruszewski Engineer, Lt. Howard Nichols Bombardier, Lt. John Matthews Pilot, Lt. Edward L Berthold Co-Pilot, Lt. Kramer Navigator, S/Sgt. Thomas Martin Radio Operator, Sgt. John Cronan Ball Turret Gunner, Sgt. John McGuire Waist Gunner, Sgt. Joseph Sherard Waist Gunner, Sgt. John Hilpert Tail Gunner.'

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Units

A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-756155
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 34290947
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15343063
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-684882
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Revisions

Date:
ContributorAAMB Memory Book
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations and person associations
Sources

Edward L Berthold Via American Air Museum Memory Book correspondence.