John Henry Schanzbach Jr

Military
media-23631.jpeg UPL 23631 Harold F. Spangler's Crew. Back row: (L-R) Sgt. Frank E. Garry, Jr.-Engineer, Sgt. Joseph P. Tola-Tail Gunner, Sgt. Donald King-Waist Gunner, Sgt. Gerard R. Bacon-Waist Gunner, Sgt. Howard F. Ayres-Radio Operator. Front row: (L-R) 2nd Lt. Robert E. Weidig-Co-pilot, 2nd Lt. Harold F. Spangler-Pilot, 2nd Lt. James V.B. Mayhall-Navigator, 2nd Lt. John H. Schantzbach-Bombardier. (Sgt. Carl Tope-Ball Turret Gunner is missing from the photo. Photo was taken on 28th October 1944.

398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum.

Object Number - UPL 23631 - Harold F. Spangler's Crew. Back row: (L-R) Sgt. Frank E. Garry, Jr.-Engineer, Sgt. Joseph P. Tola-Tail Gunner, Sgt. Donald King-Waist Gunner, Sgt....

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Units served with

The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Black and white portrait of Air Force TSGT. Howard F. Ayers in uniform
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18153933
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32914778
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33705856
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-817490
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Magnificent Obsession
  • Unit: 490th Bomb Group 850th Bomb Squadron

Missions

A B-17 Flying Fortress (EP-E, serial number 42-31767) nicknamed "Our Gal Sal" of the 100th Bomb Group at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Written on slide casing: 'Our Gal Sal EP-E, 231767 at Mount Farm.'
  • Date: 31 December 1944
  • Date: 25 November 1944

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

New Orleans 14 May 1924

Enlisted

New Orleans 30 June 1942

Died

11 January 1988

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