Radio operator, Putek crew. 381st BG, 535th BS, 8th AF. B-17 #42-40025 'Touch the Button Nell' was set afire in the cockpit and top turret area on mission #66 to the airfield at Nancy, France. The pilot gave the bailout order which was followed by the Nav, Bom and CP. All evaded. The ETTG was able to extinguish the fire and assist in landing the aircraft at a B-24 patrol base in Dunkeswell, England. S/Sgt Bomar was credited with 1 German fighter destroyed on the mission. RTD.