|
ABRAHAM,
Glenn D. Jr. |
4/10/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 |
| Target:
Burg-Bei-Madgeburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38963) |
| Notes:
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ACKER,
Francis |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97845) |
| Notes:
Had completed a tour on the Edward N. McKay crew and volunteered for second tour. |
|
ACKERMAN,
David N. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Sweet Nancy II" (43 38861) |
| Notes:
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ADDISON,
Andrew L. |
6/5/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349th |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-107095 |
| Target:
Boulogne/Falaise |
| Aircraft:
(43-37591) |
| Notes:
Sole survivor of this crew. |
|
ADKINS,
Winston |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(42-31265) |
| Notes:
Crews 7th Mission |
|
AFFLECK,
John W. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Faithful Forever" (43-38408) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 22nd Mission. TAPS: 26 Aug 1993 |
|
AGNETTI,
William B. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Ronnie R" (42-97491) |
| Notes:
|
|
AITKEN,
James B. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Terry and the Pirates" (42-97482) |
| Notes:
Lost leg below the calf from 20mm shell and was thrown out by Terry, Peterson and/or Cotter just before plane hit the ground. |
|
ALF,
Herbert A. |
4/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Sottevast |
| Aircraft:
(42-107024) |
| Notes:
|
|
ALLEN,
Charles F. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Ronnie R" (42-97491) |
| Notes:
|
|
ALLEN,
Glen J. |
6/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Grand Couronne |
| Aircraft:
"Return Ticket" (42-97065) |
| Notes:
Secondary Target |
|
ALLEN,
Joseph B. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37880) |
| Notes:
|
|
ALLEN,
Kenneth G. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Oh Nausea: (42-30042) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #5 |
|
AMISON,
Oscar C., Jr. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Alice From Dallas" (42-5867) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #11 |
|
ANDERSON,
Carl C. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Faithful Forever" (43-38408) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 22nd Mission |
|
ANDERSON,
Chalmers M. |
7/25/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
St. Lo/Periers Rd. |
| Aircraft:
"Lady Luck" (42-102416) |
| Notes:
Crews 35th Mission. TAPS: 7 Jul 1988 |
|
ANDERSON,
Ernest |
9/3/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK- Collision - Explosion |
| Target:
Beaumont Le Roger |
| Aircraft:
"Sunny" (42-30089) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #26. Collided with 42-30059 |
|
ANDERSON,
Robert H. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Big Stoop" (42-31941) |
| Notes:
Crew's 13th Mission. For additional info on Mission see "Days Not Forgotten" |
|
ANGELOTOS,
Jerry J. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Faithful Forever" (43-38408) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 22nd Mission |
|
ANTHONY,
James F. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38436) |
| Notes:
|
|
ASHBAUGH,
Charles S. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Salvo Sal" (42-30818) |
| Notes:
|
|
ATCHISON,
Richard B. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Sweater Girl" (42-30047) |
| Notes:
|
|
ATKINS,
Robert F. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Times A Wastin'" (42-102528) |
| Notes:
Crew's 18th Mission |
|
AUFSCHLAG,
Howard C. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Conches |
| Aircraft:
"Sans Finis" (42-30335) |
| Notes:
"Man who came to Dinner Crew" This Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts only 12 days. |
|
AUSTIN,
Walter S. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Lucky Lee" (42-31735) |
| Notes:
|
|
AVERETT,
Clifford M. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TOG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-31895) |
| Notes:
Crew's 4th Mission |
|
BAILEY,
Jack L. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(42-31265) |
| Notes:
Crews 7th Mission |
|
BAILIE,
Robert W. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Power House" (42-31534) |
| Notes:
Crews 26th Mission, 8 (or 9) were to Berlin and considered the most flown by any crew to "Big B" |
|
BAIN,
James A. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Terry and the Pirates" (42-97482) |
| Notes:
|
|
BALDASANO,
Benjamin M. |
8/14/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Ludwigshafen |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck" (42-3413) |
| Notes:
It is possible some of the men on this crew were Evadees before becoming POWs. |
|
BALL,
Howard G. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"LuLu" (42-38017) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #19. Wounded 10 Jul 43 on mission to Le Bourget. Landed in Denmark due to FLAK Damage |
|
BARBOUR,
Lynn H. |
5/19/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-38191) |
| Notes:
At least 6 men bailed out of this aircraft, however Barbour was the only one rescued by fishermen. He was the only survivor. |
|
BARDMAN,
Ira F. |
9/16/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bordeaux |
| Aircraft:
"Wild Cargo" (42-30064) |
| Notes:
See Wolff Crew Page |
|
BARFIELD,
Barwick O. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Big Stoop" (42-31941) |
| Notes:
Crew's 13th Mission. For additional info on Mission see "Days Not Forgotten" |
|
BARGER,
Lawrence W. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-102624) |
| Notes:
Crews 1st Mission. Wounded in stomach and back before bailing out. |
|
BARKMAN,
Julian T. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - FW190 - Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Nelson King" (42-21306) |
| Notes:
For more information see the Crew Page |
|
BARNA,
Daniel |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
F/O |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
Rocket from ME-109 |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"El P'sstofo" (42-30090) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #4. Joined Crew #7 when Magee Fuller became Ops officer and MacCarter took over Crew. Broke his ankle on landing |
|
BARNES,
Blanton G. |
9/3/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-30089 |
| Target:
Beaumont Le Roger |
| Aircraft:
"Janie" (42-5865) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #21 |
|
BARNEY,
Glover E. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Picklepuss (42-30063) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #28. Replaced Carl T. Simon on this mission. |
|
BARON,
Kenneth |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Sweater Girl" (42-30047) |
| Notes:
|
|
BARR,
Benjamin J. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Our Baby" (42-3233) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #15 |
|
BARRIE,
Robert C. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Power House" (42-31534) |
| Notes:
Crews 26th Mission, 8 (or 9) were to Berlin and considered the most flown by any crew to "Big B" |
|
BARRY,
Robert W. |
7/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Island F for Fox" (42-97555) |
| Notes:
Fromt the H. E. Bethea Crew |
|
BARTON,
Sherwin L |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31800) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts about 2 weeks. |
|
BASHAW,
Robert T. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Half and Half" (42-38197) |
| Notes:
|
|
BATTIN,
Carl E. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Stymie" (42-3237) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #29. Replaced Frank Mazarka just before Crew # left the States. Broken arm. |
|
BATTISTI,
Peter |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Pasadena Nina" (42-3229) |
| Notes:
|
|
BAYHA,
Charles S. |
3/3/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(44-8220) |
| Notes:
From J.V. DePlanque Crew, he replaced Ernst F. Coble Jr. on this mission. |
|
BEASLEY,
Donald L. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Sparky" (42-31723) |
| Notes:
Only survivor |
|
BECKTOFT,
Arthur H. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"War Eagle" (42-30154) |
| Notes:
|
|
BENNETT,
Russell W. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Sweater Girl" (42-30047) |
| Notes:
|
|
BERGENDAHL,
Robert E. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Pasadena Nina" (42-3229) |
| Notes:
|
|
BERKOWITZ,
Jack |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-31987 |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38457) |
| Notes:
From crew of Hong Kong Wilson, he replaced Charles J. Scott who'd been moved to Lead Crew. Piggyback Incident, see article "Breeding Dragonflies" for more info. |
|
BERNAGOZZI,
Liberto J. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Satcha Lass" (42-30758) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
BERRY,
William B. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Cargo for Margo" (43-38459) |
| Notes:
Crashed at Emden |
|
BEVAN,
Elzo T. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37863) |
| Notes:
|
|
BIANCHI,
Leon J. |
11/26/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Fire |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
(42-31215) |
| Notes:
Crews 1st Mission |
|
BIXLER,
Robert L. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - EXP |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Aw R Go" (42-30725) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #31. Wounded before bailout |
|
BLACK,
Robert L. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-102624) |
| Notes:
Crews 1st Mission. Rolled out of aircraft after it split in two near the radio room. Was beaten by civilians before 'rescued' by German Soldiers |
|
BLACKMAN,
William B. "Billy" |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Grumblin Gremlin"(43-38215) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 14th Mission, for more information see the Crew Page |
|
BLAIS,
Robert L. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Explosion |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
(42-97127) |
| Notes:
|
|
BLANK,
William M. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Fire |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Escape Kit" (42-5860) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #30 |
|
BLUM,
Adolph |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Mlle Zig Zig" (42-30830) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #32. |
|
BODEI,
Arthur G. |
11/26/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Fire |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
(42-31215) |
| Notes:
Crews 1st Mission |
|
BOLDING,
Russell E. |
4/7/1945 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME-109 |
| Target:
Buchen |
| Aircraft:
(44-8334) |
| Notes:
Crew were on their 21st to 24th Mission |
|
BORBA,
Gilbert A. |
8/8/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
St. Sylvian (Normandy) |
| Aircraft:
(43-37865) |
| Notes:
Sole survivor, this was crews 26th Mission. |
|
BOTT,
Harry F. |
3/3/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(44-8220) |
| Notes:
From Denzil Naar Crew. |
|
BOWLIN,
Clarence R. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Fire |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Escape Kit" (42-5860) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #30 |
|
BOYD,
Melville G. Jr. |
7/4/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crash Landed |
| Target:
LaPallice |
| Aircraft:
"Nevada Wildcat" (42-30051) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #20 |
|
BOYER,
Larry C. |
5/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Leipzig |
| Aircraft:
"Shining Hour" (42-107011) |
| Notes:
Flying in place of Leroy Moore. |
|
BRACKEN,
Fred K. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-31895) |
| Notes:
Crew's 4th Mission |
|
BRADLEY,
Randell L. |
4/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Sottevast |
| Aircraft:
(42-107056) |
| Notes:
Crews 12th Mission. TAPS: 11 Dec 1976 |
|
BRADSHAW,
Timothy H. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Fire |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(42-102657) |
| Notes:
|
|
BRADY,
John D. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Mlle Zig Zig" (42-30830) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #32. Wounded by FLAK prior to bailout. |
|
BRALEY,
Ronald W. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Tweedle O'Twill" (42-30070) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #16. |
|
BRANDT,
Emory L. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Bigassbird II" (42-30799) |
| Notes:
|
|
BRANNAN,
George W. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Lucky Lee" (42-31735) |
| Notes:
See Helmick Memo |
|
BREWSTER,
Norman |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-30311) |
| Notes:
|
|
BRIGGS,
George W. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31970) |
| Notes:
Died in Apr 45 in POW Camp. Two stories of how…..1. He was shot while out of barracks after curfew and died from infection. 2. Collapsed with epileptic fit during a forced march. |
|
BRITKO,
Edward |
2/20/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Posen & Stettin |
| Aircraft:
"Aint Mis Behaven" (42-37790) |
| Notes:
TAPS: Jul 1985 |
|
BROCK,
Howard J. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Fire |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Escape Kit" (42-5860) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #35. Replaced Charles Vielbig this mission. |
|
BROOKS,
Richard W. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
ME109 - Explosion |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror" (42-30723) |
| Notes:
|
|
BROOKS,
William D. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
Lost Oil Pressure |
| Target:
Stuttgart |
| Aircraft:
"Poontang" (42-30402) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #33. Pilot feared engine would seize up, Crew # tried to jump over Switzerland, but only Pilot (last person out) landed in Switzerland. |
|
BROTHERS,
William C. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Pasadena Nina" (42-3229) |
| Notes:
|
|
BROWN,
Clifford J. |
8/14/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Ludwigshafen |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck" (42-3413) |
| Notes:
It is possible some of the men on this crew were Evadees before becoming POWs. |
|
BROWN,
Douglas C. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Forever Yours" (42-30023) |
| Notes:
|
|
BROWN,
Guy L. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31970) |
| Notes:
|
|
BROWN,
John F. |
6/25/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Bar Fly" (42-30038) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #3 |
|
BROWN,
John W. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie" (42-39799) |
| Notes:
Evaded but was then captured. He later escaped and made his way back to England. |
|
BROWN,
Robert H. |
9/3/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-30089 |
| Target:
Beaumont Le Roger |
| Aircraft:
"Janie" (42-5865) |
| Notes:
|
|
BROWN,
Willis F. |
9/16/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bordeaux |
| Aircraft:
"Wild Cargo" (42-30064) |
| Notes:
See Wolff Crew Page |
|
BROWNING,
George A. |
2/21/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
Mech Prob in 3 Engines |
| Target:
Alhorn & Vorden |
| Aircraft:
(42-37796) |
| Notes:
Crew opted to crash land in Holland rather than bail out. |
|
BROWNING,
Thomas C. |
3/3/1945 |
| Rank:
CPL |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(44-8220) |
| Notes:
|
|
BRUMBEAU,
Travis L. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - EXP |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Invadin' Maiden" (42-30823) |
| Notes:
Thrown from plane when it broke in half. |
|
BUCHANAN,
James |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Fire - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-37655) |
| Notes:
|
|
BUCHER,
Junior L. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Colnrade |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Pride of the Century" (42-30170) |
| Notes:
|
|
BUCKNER,
Zeak M. Jr. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"FLAK Happy" (42-3232) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #14. |
|
BURKHART,
Andrew J. |
7/25/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
St. Lo/ Periers Rd |
| Aircraft:
"Lady Luck" (42-102416) |
| Notes:
From the S.D. Eichen Crew, replaced Edward H. Fehrenkamp on this mission. |
|
BURKHART,
Morris L. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38436) |
| Notes:
|
|
BURRUSS,
William T. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Faithful Forever" (43-38408) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 22nd Mission |
|
BURT,
Aramand C. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Spirit of '44" (42-38044) |
| Notes:
|
|
BURTCH,
John L. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31800) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts about 2 weeks. |
|
BURTON,
George W. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Colnrade |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Pride of the Century" (42-30170) |
| Notes:
|
|
BUSHMEIER,
Frank W. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/GT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Randie Lou" (42-31537) |
| Notes:
Appears to be a 'pick-up' crew. Bushmeier was normally member of John P. Gibbons Crew. |
|
BUTLER,
James M. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31970) |
| Notes:
|
|
BUTLER,
Roy |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"The WAAC Hunter" (42-3002) |
| Notes:
|
|
CAIN,
Maurice H. |
4/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Sottevast |
| Aircraft:
(42-107024) |
| Notes:
From John P. Gibbons Crew. |
|
CALHOUN,
Harry C. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Our Baby" (42-3233) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #15 |
|
CALLAHAN,
Leo T. |
2/21/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
Mech Prob in 3 Engines |
| Target:
Alhorn & Vorden |
| Aircraft:
(42-37796) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #15. Crew opted to crash land in Holland rather than bail out. Was recuperating from wounds when his original Crew went down on 8 Oct 43. |
|
CANNON,
Leo R. |
4/28/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Sottevast |
| Aircraft:
(42-107024) |
| Notes:
From Frank H. Meadows Crew which went down (all but one KIA) on 8 Oct 43 over Bremen. |
|
CAPDEVILLE,
Lawrence E. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"The WAAC Hunter" (42-3002) |
| Notes:
TAPS: 27 Feb 1979 |
|
CARDEN,
James M. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
F/O |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(44-8717) |
| Notes:
|
|
CARDON,
Harry L. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37880) |
| Notes:
|
|
CAREY,
Richard A. |
7/25/1943 |
| Rank:
CAPT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK -Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Warnemunde (Kiel) |
| Aircraft:
"Duration Plus Six (42-5862) |
| Notes:
350th Operations Officer |
|
CARLSON,
Carl R. |
6/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Grand Couronne |
| Aircraft:
"Return Ticket" (42-97065) |
| Notes:
Secondary Target |
|
CARLSON,
Paul V. |
4/22/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamm-Ruhr Valley |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie II" (42-37783) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
CARLTON,
Thomas D. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Tweedle O'Twill" (42-30070) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #16. |
|
CARPENTER,
Robert D. |
2/3/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
Ground Rocket |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-102958) |
| Notes:
|
|
CARR,
Donald |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(42-31265) |
| Notes:
Crews 7th Mission |
|
CARR,
William G. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Bigassbird II" (42-30799) |
| Notes:
|
|
CARRILLO,
William "Red" |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Big Stoop" (42-31941) |
| Notes:
Crew's 13th Mission. For additional info on Mission see "Days Not Forgotten" |
|
CARROLL,
Paul L. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-31895) |
| Notes:
Crew's 4th Mission |
|
CARY,
Sidney A. |
5/28/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
"Lucious Lucy" (42-31389) |
| Notes:
|
|
CASEBOLT,
William J. |
9/16/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bordeaux |
| Aircraft:
"Wild Cargo" (42-30064) |
| Notes:
See Wolff Crew Page |
|
CASEY,
Thomas B. Jr. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Lena" (42-3433) |
| Notes:
Crews 3rd Mission |
|
CASSELL,
Jerry R. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck II" (42-31903) |
| Notes:
|
|
CASSIMATIS,
Emanuel A. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
Lost Oil Pressure |
| Target:
Stuttgart |
| Aircraft:
"Poontang" (42-30402) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #33. Pilot feared engine would seize up, Crew # tried to jump over Switzerland, but only Pilot (last person out) landed in Switzerland. |
|
CASTLES,
David F. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
"Rosie's Riveters II" (42-31504) |
| Notes:
|
|
CAVENLY,
Paul M. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Forever Yours" (42-30023) |
| Notes:
|
|
CEBALO,
Fred E. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME-109 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"BTO of ETO" (42-102648) |
| Notes:
Fractured leg before bail out. |
|
CELLEGHIN,
Nestor A. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Fire - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(44-6089 ) "Leading Lady" |
| Notes:
Was blown out of his Turret. |
|
CHADWICK,
Joseph A. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-31987 |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38457) |
| Notes:
Piggyback Incident, see article "Breeding Dragonflies" for more info. |
|
CHAPMAN,
Norman L. |
3/8/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror III" (42-40056) |
| Notes:
Offsite Link: Fate of Katie's Boys (in German) |
|
CHAPPLE,
Richard G. |
2/3/1945 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Dixie's Delight" (44-6092) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts less than a month. |
|
CHARLTON,
William E. |
2/3/1945 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Dixie's Delight" (44-6092) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts less than a month. |
|
CHAVEZ,
Robert D. |
7/20/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Pathfinders" (42-97564) |
| Notes:
|
|
CHIESL,
Oliver M. |
7/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
LeBourget |
| Aircraft:
"Judy D." (42-30050) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #12. Chiesl was stuck in escape hatch and was literally kicked out by Forbes. |
|
CHILES,
Charles Dwight |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
"Now an' Then" (42-97806) |
| Notes:
For more information see the Crew Page |
|
CHRISTIAN,
George C. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC_FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Rubber Check" (42-39872) |
| Notes:
|
|
CIELEWICH,
Donald E. |
8/14/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Ludwigshafen |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck" (42-3413) |
| Notes:
It is possible some of the men on this crew were Evadees before becoming POWs. |
|
CIRiEGO,
Louis C. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Cargo for Margo" (43-38459) |
| Notes:
Crashed at Emden |
|
CLARK,
Alfred M. |
9/16/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bordeaux |
| Aircraft:
"Wild Cargo" (42-30064) |
| Notes:
See Wolff Crew Page |
|
CLARK,
Wilson D. |
3/8/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror III" (42-40056) |
| Notes:
Offsite Link: Fate of Katie's Boys (in German) |
|
CLAYTON,
William F. |
3/4/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Seaton's Sad Sacks" (42-38016) |
| Notes:
|
|
CLEMENT,
Lawson W. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie" (42-39799) |
| Notes:
|
|
CLEVEN,
Gale W. "Bucky" |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
CAPT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Our Baby" (42-3233) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #A3, 350th Squadron Commander. Later escaped and returned to Thorpe Abbotts in Apr 1945. |
|
CLIFFORD,
Nelson J. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Fire - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-37655) |
| Notes:
|
|
COCCIA,
James D. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"She-Has Ta" (42-107007) |
| Notes:
Flew as Co-Pilot due to Crew indoctrination. Crews 2nd or 3rd Mission |
|
COCHRAN,
John C. |
8/14/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Ludwigshafen |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck" (42-3413) |
| Notes:
It is possible some of the men on this crew were Evadees before becoming POWs. |
|
COLEY,
Edward T. |
4/22/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamm-Ruhr Valley |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie II" (42-37783) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
COMER,
Raymond E. Jr. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-31987 |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38457) |
| Notes:
From crew of Hong Kong Wilson, he replaced Douglas S. Eden who'd been moved to Lead Crew. Piggyback Incident, see article "Breeding Dragonflies" for more info. |
|
CONGROVE,
Arthur V. R. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"LuLu" (42-38017) |
| Notes:
Landed in Denmark due to FLAK Damage |
|
CONNAWAY,
Robert F. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Colnrade |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Pride of the Century" (42-30170) |
| Notes:
|
|
CONNELLY,
Edward F. Jr. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Lena" (42-3433) |
| Notes:
Crews 3rd Mission |
|
CONNER,
Charles E. |
3/18/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
Damage by debris from Collision |
| Target:
Munich |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow II" (42-3508) |
| Notes:
ME-109 & a FW-190 aircraft escorted them and soon gave Horn a "Thumbs Down" signal. Horn made a smooth wheels up landing in the snow near Ulm. |
|
CONSORTO,
Armando F. |
8/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Villacoublay |
| Aircraft:
"Royal Flush" (42-6087) |
| Notes:
Crews 5th Mission, but 75th Mission for "Royal Flush" |
|
COOK,
Jesse W. Jr. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-EXP |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Slightly Dangerous" (42-30374) |
| Notes:
Crews 5th Mission |
|
COOK,
Robert H. |
3/4/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Seaton's Sad Sacks" (42-38016) |
| Notes:
|
|
COOK,
William L. |
2/22/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Mismalovin" (42-30788) |
| Notes:
Crashed at Sea |
|
COON,
Frank C. |
9/3/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-30089 - Exploded |
| Target:
Kerlin-Bastard (Paris) |
| Aircraft:
"Barker's Burden" (42-30059) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #23 |
|
COONEY,
William J. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow" (42-30062) |
| Notes:
|
|
COOPER,
Arthur A. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"LuLu" (42-38017) |
| Notes:
Landed in Denmark due to FLAK Damage |
|
COPPINGER,
John J. |
4/22/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamm-Ruhr Valley |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie II" (42-37783) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
CORDRAY,
Melvin F. |
9/28/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
(44-6306) |
| Notes:
Crews 8th Mission |
|
COREA,
Charles P. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Goin Jessies" (42-31051) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 4th Mission |
|
CORLEY,
Paul E. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37880) |
| Notes:
|
|
CORNELIUS,
William F. |
4/27/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Ol' Dad" (42-3534) |
| Notes:
|
|
CORTELLETTY,
John B. |
4/27/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Ol' Dad" (42-3534) |
| Notes:
Flew in place of John Pontziouis (was drunk from all nighter and pilot refused to let him fly). |
|
COUCH,
William H. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Oh Nausea: (42-30042) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #5 |
|
COURREGES,
Roch E. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190s - Fire |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-3853) |
| Notes:
Wounded over eye during the attack. |
|
COUSINS,
Francis X. Jr. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - FW190 - Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Nelson King" (42-21306) |
| Notes:
Wounded in right thigh before bailout, beaten by Hitler youth after bailout, but was 'rescued' by German Soldier. For more information see the Crew Page |
|
COX,
George W. |
6/25/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Bar Fly" (42-30038) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #3. Died later in POW camp. |
|
CRABB,
William W. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Oh Nausea: (42-30042) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #5 |
|
CRIBBS,
Ernest |
2/20/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Posen & Stettin |
| Aircraft:
"Aint Mis Behaven" (42-37790) |
| Notes:
|
|
CRIPPEN,
Charles E. |
10/4/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed in France |
| Target:
Hanau |
| Aircraft:
"Badger's Beauty V" (42-30604) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew # 18 |
|
CRUIKSHANK,
Charles B. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
CAPT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Aw R Go" (42-30725) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #31 |
|
CRUSH,
Arthur B. Jr. |
11/5/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Going My Way" (44-6520) |
| Notes:
|
|
CRUZ,
Frank Jr. |
7/28/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Island F for Fox" (42-97555) |
| Notes:
|
|
CUCCARO,
Thomas L. |
9/3/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-30089 |
| Target:
Beaumont Le Roger |
| Aircraft:
"Torchy" (42-30035) |
| Notes:
Crews First Mission |
|
CULWELL,
Robert W. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Super Rabbit" (42-102667) |
| Notes:
|
|
CURTICE,
Harold E. |
10/4/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed in France |
| Target:
Hanau |
| Aircraft:
"Badger's Beauty V" (42-30604) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew # 18 |
|
CUSMANO,
Samuel J. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Oh Nausea: (42-30042) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #5 |
|
DABNEY,
James B. Jr. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Shackrat" (42-30087) |
| Notes:
|
|
DACE,
Fred W. |
10/7/1944 |
| Rank:
F/O |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bohlen |
| Aircraft:
"Sad Flack" (43-38531) |
| Notes:
|
|
DAILEY,
Cole M. |
4/27/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Ol' Dad" (42-3534) |
| Notes:
|
|
D'AMATO,
Michael R. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Conches |
| Aircraft:
"Sans Finis" (42-30335) |
| Notes:
"Man who came to Dinner Crew" This Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts only 12 days. |
|
DAMREL,
Eugene C. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
"Now an' Then" (42-97806) |
| Notes:
Hand was shot off in attack and crewmen patched him up and bailed him out of aircraft. For more information see Crew page. |
|
DANEHOWER,
George F. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Spirit of '44" (42-38044) |
| Notes:
|
|
DANELLA,
Frank |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
Lost Oil Pressure |
| Target:
Stuttgart |
| Aircraft:
"Poontang" (42-30402) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #33. Pilot feared engine would seize up, Crew # tried to jump over Switzerland, but only Pilot (last person out) landed in Switzerland. |
|
DANIELS,
Charles R. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
"Rosie's Riveters II" (42-31504) |
| Notes:
|
|
DAVID,
Richard L. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31970) |
| Notes:
|
|
DAVIDSON,
George W. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31800) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts about 2 weeks. |
|
DAVIDSON,
Hugh R. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
"Our Babe" (42-97154) |
| Notes:
Originally Nav on Edward F. Neu Crew, soon after arriving at the 100th he was reassigned to the 350th without a crew. At one time part of Henry F. Smith Crew on which Carleton was CP. |
|
DAVIS,
Cecil G. |
6/5/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 43-37591 |
| Target:
Boulogne/Falaise |
| Aircraft:
(42-107095) |
| Notes:
|
|
DAVIS,
Edward O. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow" (42-30062) |
| Notes:
|
|
DAVIS,
Paul T. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31970) |
| Notes:
|
|
De Los SANTOS,
Ernest |
7/10/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
LeBourget |
| Aircraft:
"Judy D." (42-30050) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #12 |
|
DEASON,
Daniel B. |
7/20/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Pathfinders" (42-97564) |
| Notes:
|
|
DEGEORGE,
Frank V. |
4/28/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Sottevast |
| Aircraft:
(42-107056) |
| Notes:
Crews 12th Mission. |
|
DELAMAR,
Jacob T. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TOG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Satcha Lass" (42-30758) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
DELGADO,
Albert G. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190s - Fire |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-3853) |
| Notes:
Wounded during attack or injured on bailout |
|
DELGADO,
Genaro |
4/7/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
ME-109 |
| Target:
Buchen |
| Aircraft:
(44-8334) |
| Notes:
Crew were on their 21st to 24th Mission |
|
DeMARCO,
Bernhard A. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
CAPT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Our Baby" (42-3233) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #15 |
|
DEMCHAK,
Nicholas |
6/25/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Angel''s Tit (42-3260) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #2 |
|
DEMONICA,
Cosimo A. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
Rocket from ME-109 |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"El P'sstofo" (42-30090) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #7 |
|
DENISCO,
Louis J. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Lucky Lee" (42-31735) |
| Notes:
|
|
DePAUW,
Norbert O. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37863) |
| Notes:
|
|
DEPEW,
Archie S. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-30311) |
| Notes:
|
|
DERBY,
Richard E. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-EXP |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Slightly Dangerous" (42-30374) |
| Notes:
Crews 5th Mission |
|
DETILLION,
Ross W. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Salvo Sal" (42-30818) |
| Notes:
|
|
DeVAULT,
Gordon E. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Ronnie R" (42-97491) |
| Notes:
|
|
DeWEERDT,
Paul E. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(44-8717) |
| Notes:
|
|
DeWOLFE,
Charles F. Jr. |
3/4/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Seaton's Sad Sacks" (42-38016) |
| Notes:
|
|
DICKERMAN,
Willis C. |
11/10/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Weisbaden |
| Aircraft:
"Sack Artist" (42-106986) |
| Notes:
Crew was on their 34th Mission. |
|
DITTBENNER,
Sylvester E. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TOG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Super Rabbit" (42-102667) |
| Notes:
From Crew of Ernest Zapf, he replaced George F. Classe on this mission. |
|
DOBBS,
George E. |
3/8/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror III" (42-40056) |
| Notes:
Offsite Link: Fate of Katie's Boys (in German) |
|
DODD,
William J. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
"Rosie's Riveters II" (42-31504) |
| Notes:
TAPS: 5 Jan 90 |
|
DOLBY,
Charles L. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Fire - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(44-6089 ) "Leading Lady" |
| Notes:
TAPS: 29 Jun 92 |
|
DOLSEN,
Francis G. |
11/5/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
Gelsenkirchen |
| Aircraft:
"Squawkin Hawk" (42-30088) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #9. Bail out was ordered and Crew # jumped, but Pilot and Co-Pilot (Flesh & Gossage) nursed aircraft back to England. |
|
DOMENIG,
Jack W. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97845) |
| Notes:
WIA. Had completed a tour on the Edward N. McKay crew and volunteered for second tour. |
|
DONNELLAN,
Francis X. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Conches |
| Aircraft:
"Sans Finis" (42-30335) |
| Notes:
"Man who came to Dinner Crew" This Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts only 12 days. |
|
DORAN,
Thomas J. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"The WAAC Hunter" (42-3002) |
| Notes:
|
|
DOROSKI,
Michael C. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-30311) |
| Notes:
|
|
DOUCETTE,
Robert J. |
11/5/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Going My Way" (44-6520) |
| Notes:
Member of John P. Ernst crew, he replaced Eugene E. Lockhart on this mission. |
|
DOUGLAS,
Roland L. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-31066 |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38124) |
| Notes:
From Gerald Brown Crew, he replaced Gordon Sinclair on this mission. |
|
DOWNS,
John W. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Our Baby" (42-3233) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #15 |
|
DRINKWATER,
Thomas O. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Goin Jessies" (42-31051) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 4th Mission |
|
DRUDGE,
Max U. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Stymie" (42-3237) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #29. Wounded in right wrist and hand by 20mm. |
|
DULANEY,
Austin M. |
1/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
|
| Aircraft:
|
| Notes:
Joined the 100th BG in Dec 43, but were transferred to the 95th BG shortly after reaching Thorpe Abbotts. |
|
DUNBAR,
Robert L. |
2/20/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Posen & Stettin |
| Aircraft:
"Aint Mis Behaven" (42-37790) |
| Notes:
TAPS: Dec 1991 |
|
DUNCAN,
Charles L. |
7/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
LeBourget |
| Aircraft:
"Judy D." (42-30050) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #12 |
|
DUNHAM,
Robert L. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC_FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Rubber Check" (42-39872) |
| Notes:
|
|
DUNN,
Carl D. |
2/3/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Dixie's Delight" (44-6092) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts less than a month. |
|
DUNWOODIE,
Frederick E. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37880) |
| Notes:
|
|
DYBLIE,
Edward B. |
2/20/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Posen & Stettin |
| Aircraft:
"Aint Mis Behaven" (42-37790) |
| Notes:
|
|
ECKMEYER,
Herman F. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TOG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Humpty Dumpty" (42-107233) |
| Notes:
Injured during bailout. From Jack L. Gay crew, he replaced Lee Brewin (who had been picked for lead crew training) on this mission. |
|
EDGE,
Oscar L. |
7/20/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Pathfinders" (42-97564) |
| Notes:
|
|
EDWARDS,
William D. |
10/4/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed in France |
| Target:
Hanau |
| Aircraft:
"Badger's Beauty V" (42-30604) |
| Notes:
|
|
EGAN,
John C. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
MAJ |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Mlle Zig Zig" (42-30830) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, 418th CO. |
|
EGAN,
Thomas M. |
2/20/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Posen & Stettin |
| Aircraft:
"Aint Mis Behaven" (42-37790) |
| Notes:
|
|
EGGLESTON,
Arthur H. |
9/16/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bordeaux |
| Aircraft:
"Wild Cargo" (42-30064) |
| Notes:
See Wolff Crew Page |
|
EGSIEKER,
Albert L. |
3/3/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(44-8220) |
| Notes:
|
|
EHLEN,
John J. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Picadilly Lily" (42-5864) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #22 |
|
EISENBERG,
Herbert J. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37880) |
| Notes:
|
|
ELKIN,
Orville E. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 43-38457 |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"The Little Skipper" (42-31987) |
| Notes:
Piggyback Incident, see article "Breeding Dragonflies" for more info. |
|
ELLIOTT,
Charles R. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Lucky Lee" (42-31735) |
| Notes:
|
|
ELLIS,
Rex M. |
3/8/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror III" (42-40056) |
| Notes:
Offsite Link: Fate of Katie's Boys (in German) |
|
ELLIS,
Russell F. |
7/28/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Island F for Fox" (42-97555) |
| Notes:
|
|
ENGLERT,
Paul L. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
Lost Oil Pressure |
| Target:
Stuttgart |
| Aircraft:
"Poontang" (42-30402) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #30, replaced Robert E. Dibble (WIA 26 Jul 43). Pilot feared engine would seize, Crew tried to jump over Switzerland, but only Pilot (last person out) landed there. |
|
ERB,
Frederick H. |
4/27/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Ol' Dad" (42-3534) |
| Notes:
Slightly injured. |
|
ERNST,
John P. |
2/3/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
Ground Rocket |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(44-8679) |
| Notes:
Injured leg on bailout, it was later amputated by Germans and Ernst was later exchanged. TAPS: 1993 |
|
ESCHBACH,
John K. |
8/5/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Fire |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-37839) |
| Notes:
|
|
EVANS,
Jack T. |
5/19/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Ditched at Sea |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97607) |
| Notes:
Crews 21st Mission. Aircraft ditched near Glacno Island and crew succesfully paddled ashore on dinghys. Entire crew was taken prisoner the following morning. |
|
EVANS,
James B. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Oh Nausea: (42-30042) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #5 |
|
EVANS,
Melvin H. |
5/29/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Leipzig |
| Aircraft:
"Shining Hour" (42-107011) |
| Notes:
|
|
EVENSON,
Roy A. |
9/3/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-30089 |
| Target:
Beaumont Le Roger |
| Aircraft:
"Janie" (42-5865) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #21 |
|
EVERHART,
Harry D. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-38076) |
| Notes:
Sole survivor, crew stayed with aircraft until it crashed, Everhart was thrown some distance from the aircraft which was burning when he came to. |
|
FARLOW,
Harold |
11/5/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Going My Way" (44-6520) |
| Notes:
|
|
FARNUM,
Bernard L. |
7/20/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Pathfinders" (42-97564) |
| Notes:
|
|
FAWCETT,
John E. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Tweedle O'Twill" (42-30070) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #16. |
|
FELDKAMP,
Harry G. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"She-Has Ta" (42-107007) |
| Notes:
Crews 2nd or 4rd Mission |
|
FELLMETH,
Eugene M. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Humpty Dumpty" (42-107233) |
| Notes:
For more details see Crew page. |
|
FERROGGIARO,
Jerome |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Our Baby" (42-3233) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #13. Replaced Leon A. Castro who had been sent back to U.S. for Aviation Cadet Training |
|
FIELD,
Lloyd E. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"The WAAC Hunter" (42-3002) |
| Notes:
TAPS: 24 Jan 1982 |
|
FIENUP,
Victor E. |
9/3/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-30089 |
| Target:
Beaumont Le Roger |
| Aircraft:
"Janie" (42-5865) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #21 |
|
FIFE,
Robert E. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-107211) |
| Notes:
Only survivor, records indicate that all or most of the crew parachuted safely, but were killed by German Civilians on the ground. |
|
FINCHER,
Albert B. Jr. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck II" (42-31903) |
| Notes:
|
|
FINK,
Leland C. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Half and Half" (42-38197) |
| Notes:
|
|
FISCHER,
Pete J. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(44-8717) |
| Notes:
TAPS: 1961 |
|
FITZGERALD,
Maurice J. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
MAJ |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
COM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97845) |
| Notes:
350th CO, flying as Command Pilot |
|
FITZPATRICK,
Albert F. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie" (42-39799) |
| Notes:
|
|
FITZROY,
William T. "Buzz" |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Randie Lou" (42-31537) |
| Notes:
His 35th Mission. Appears to be a 'pick-up' crew. Fitzroy originally was CP on the Randall T. Chadwick Crew. |
|
FLETCHER,
Donald H. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
Lost Oil Pressure |
| Target:
Stuttgart |
| Aircraft:
"Poontang" (42-30402) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #33. Pilot feared engine would seize up, Crew # tried to jump over Switzerland, but only Pilot (last person out) landed in Switzerland. |
|
FLETCHER,
William H. |
2/21/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
Mech Prob in 3 Engines |
| Target:
Alhorn & Vorden |
| Aircraft:
(42-37796) |
| Notes:
Crew opted to crash land in Holland rather than bail out. |
|
FLOOD,
Elmer F. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Super Rabbit" (42-102667) |
| Notes:
See also Mrs. Marie Flood Letter. |
|
FLORIDA,
Lola D. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie" (42-39799) |
| Notes:
From C.I. Montgomery Crew, replaced Lawrence M. Pratt |
|
FLOUNDERS,
Thomas E. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"FLAK Happy" (42-3232) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #14. Escaped from Camp 54, but was recaptured shortly afterward. |
|
FOLDY,
Frank J. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31800) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts about 2 weeks. |
|
FOOTE,
Joseph W. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Fire - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-37655) |
| Notes:
Abused by German Civilians |
|
FORBES,
William H. |
7/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
LeBourget |
| Aircraft:
"Judy D." (42-30050) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #12 |
|
FORD,
George W. |
11/26/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Fire |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
(42-31215) |
| Notes:
This was about his 14th Mission, it is thought he was giving the new crew a check ride on this mission. |
|
FOSDICK,
Robert L. |
5/19/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Ditched at Sea |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97607) |
| Notes:
Crews 21st Mission. Aircraft ditched near Glacno Island and crew succesfully paddled ashore on dinghys. Entire crew was taken prisoner the following morning. |
|
FRANCISCO,
James D. |
9/28/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
(44-6306) |
| Notes:
Replaced John H. Bundner on this mission. |
|
FRANK,
Gene F. |
7/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
LeBourget |
| Aircraft:
"Judy D." (42-30050) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #12 |
|
FRANKENBURG,
Arthur E. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Fire - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-37655) |
| Notes:
Abused by German Civilians |
|
FREITAS,
Albert M. |
4/28/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Sottevast |
| Aircraft:
(42-107024) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #15. Was recuperating from wounds when his original Crew went down on 8 Oct 43. One of the last Original 100th to become a casualty. |
|
FULKERSON,
Robert D. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"She-Has Ta" (42-107007) |
| Notes:
His 4th Mission |
|
FULLER,
Magee C. |
7/20/1944 |
| Rank:
LT CO |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Pathfinders" (42-97564) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #7. Came overseas with the 349th, became Operations Officer of 349th and later promoted to 418th Commanding Officer. |
|
FULTON,
James D. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Colnrade |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Pride of the Century" (42-30170) |
| Notes:
|
|
FULTON,
Robyn P. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Lucky Lee" (42-31735) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #23. |
|
FUNKHAUSER,
John L. |
8/14/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Ludwigshafen |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck" (42-3413) |
| Notes:
It is possible some of the men on this crew were Evadees before becoming POWs. |
|
FUSCO,
Anthony J. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Conches |
| Aircraft:
"Sans Finis" (42-30335) |
| Notes:
"Man who came to Dinner Crew" This Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts only 12 days. |
|
FUSSELL,
Hogan |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Half and Half" (42-38197) |
| Notes:
|
|
GAIDE,
Melvin E. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
Lost Oil Pressure |
| Target:
Stuttgart |
| Aircraft:
"Poontang" (42-30402) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #33. Pilot feared engine would seize up, Crew # tried to jump over Switzerland, but only Pilot (last person out) landed in Switzerland. |
|
GANGWER,
Roland D. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
PVT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Mlle Zig Zig" (42-30830) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #29. Replaced Harry Crosby on this mission. |
|
GARDNER,
George D. |
7/25/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
St. Lo/ Periers Rd |
| Aircraft:
"Lady Luck" (42-102416) |
| Notes:
Crews 35th Mission. TAPS: 10 Dec 1984 |
|
GARRISON,
Donald B. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Aw R Go" (42-30725) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #31. Blown out of aircraft. |
|
GARVEY,
Raymond W. |
1/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
|
| Aircraft:
|
| Notes:
Joined the 100th BG in Dec 43, but was transferred to the 95th BG shortly after reaching Thorpe Abbotts. |
|
GASPAR,
August H. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Aw R Go" (42-30725) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #31 |
|
GAUNCE,
John L. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Regal Eagle" (42-97829) |
| Notes:
|
|
GAYE,
Perry S. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Humpty Dumpty" (42-107233) |
| Notes:
For more details see Crew page. |
|
GEARY,
James R. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
CAPT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97845) |
| Notes:
Had completed a tour with the 390th BG and then assigned to 100th BG |
|
GEIGER,
Hugh S. Jr. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Lena" (42-3433) |
| Notes:
Crews 3rd Mission |
|
GEISLER,
Murray |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Rubber Check" (42-39872) |
| Notes:
New York, NY |
|
GENOVESE,
Lorenzon |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Power House" (42-31534) |
| Notes:
Crews 26th Mission, 8 (or 9) were to Berlin and considered the most flown by any crew to "Big B" |
|
GIAQUINTO,
Pietro J. |
2/21/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
Mech Prob in 3 Engines |
| Target:
Alhorn and Vorden |
| Aircraft:
(42-37796) |
| Notes:
Crew opted to crash land in Holland rather than bail out. |
|
GIBBON,
Austin P. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Humpty Dumpty" (42-107233) |
| Notes:
For more details see Crew page. |
|
GIBSON,
James D. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Oh Nausea: (42-30042) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #5 |
|
GILES,
John S. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37863) |
| Notes:
|
|
GLADE,
Carl F. Jr. |
5/8/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
Oxygen out - ME-109 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Savage" (42-31710) |
| Notes:
|
|
GLASMEIER,
Carl G. |
11/26/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Fire |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
(42-31215) |
| Notes:
Crews 1st Mission |
|
GOFF,
Richard L. |
8/5/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Fire |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-37839) |
| Notes:
|
|
GOLDENBERG,
Sidney A. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31970) |
| Notes:
|
|
GOLDSTEIN,
Sol |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Sweater Girl" (42-30047) |
| Notes:
|
|
GONZALES,
Edward R. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow" (42-30062) |
| Notes:
|
|
GONZALES,
Omar |
11/5/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
Gelsenkirchen |
| Aircraft:
"Squawkin Hawk" (42-30088) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #A1 (Group Navigator). Bail out was ordered and Crew # jumped, but Pilot and Co-Pilot (Flesh & Gossage) nursed aircraft back to England. |
|
GOODWIN,
Norman C. |
6/25/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349th |
Position:
BG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Bar Fly" (42-30038) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #3 |
|
GORDON,
Forrest |
11/5/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Going My Way" (44-6520) |
| Notes:
|
|
GORDON,
Francis S. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 - Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Skyway Chariot" (43-37521) |
| Notes:
|
|
GOSS,
Jack M. |
7/4/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crash Landed |
| Target:
LaPallice |
| Aircraft:
"Nevada Wildcat" (42-30051) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #20 |
|
GOSSAGE,
John G. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"LuLu" (42-38017) |
| Notes:
Landed in Denmark due to FLAK Damage |
|
GRAFF,
Roy D. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
Rocket from ME-109 |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"El P'sstofo" (42-30090) |
| Notes:
Part of a Provisional Group, he replaced George W. Easterwed who'd been grounded in Jul 43. |
|
GRAHAM,
Colbert W. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Big Stoop" (42-31941) |
| Notes:
Replaced Jack E. Marshall on this Mission. For additional information see "Days Not Forgotten" |
|
GRAHAM,
Glenn E. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Aw R Go" (42-30725) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #31 |
|
GRANACK,
Franklin A. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC_FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Rubber Check" (42-39872) |
| Notes:
|
|
GRASER,
William E. |
3/18/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
Damage by debris from Collision |
| Target:
Munich |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow II" (42-3508) |
| Notes:
ME-109 & a FW-190 aircraft escorted them and soon gave Horn a "Thumbs Down" signal. Horn made a smooth wheels up landing in the snow near Ulm. |
|
GRASSILLI,
Joseph J. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97095) |
| Notes:
Replaced Stanley Gorski on this mission. Lund was regular Nav on the Harold Tiahrt Crew. |
|
GREEN,
Stanley B. |
6/25/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
South of France |
| Aircraft:
(42-97859) |
| Notes:
Aircraft belonged to the 390th BG |
|
GREENBERG,
Herbert R. |
5/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
"Lucious Lucy" (42-31389) |
| Notes:
|
|
GREENLEAF,
Robert L. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Lucky Lee" (42-31735) |
| Notes:
|
|
GREENWALD,
Julius |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Regal Eagle" (42-97829) |
| Notes:
|
|
GREGG,
James W. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"LuLu" (42-38017) |
| Notes:
Landed in Denmark due to FLAK Damage |
|
GREINER,
William L. Jr. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"She-Has Ta" (42-107007) |
| Notes:
Flying as Pilot for Crew indoctrination. |
|
GRENIER,
Walter J. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Conches |
| Aircraft:
"Sans Finis" (42-30335) |
| Notes:
"Man who came to Dinner" This Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts only 12 days. |
|
GRIEGO,
Joseph M. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Sweet Nancy II" (43 38861) |
| Notes:
|
|
GRIFFIN,
Charles J. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
Lost Oil Pressure |
| Target:
Stuttgart |
| Aircraft:
"Poontang" (42-30402) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #33. Pilot feared engine would seize up, Crew # tried to jump over Switzerland, but only Pilot (last person out) landed in Switzerland. |
|
GRIGG,
Albert W. |
10/7/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bohlen |
| Aircraft:
"Sad Flack" (43-38531) |
| Notes:
Bailed out at about 500ft, attempted to notify crew to bailout, but those in Radio room did not hear the order. |
|
GRISSOM,
Charles C. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Tweedle O'Twill" (42-30070) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #16. |
|
GROSS,
John D. |
4/10/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 |
| Target:
Burg-Bei-Madgeburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38963) |
| Notes:
From J.J. Dodrill Crew, replaced Kenneth Pfeiffer on this mission. |
|
GROSSKOPF,
James L. |
12/11/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Emden |
| Aircraft:
"Sugar Foot" (42-37715) |
| Notes:
Poloskey, MI |
|
GRUM,
Rudolph |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Stymie" (42-3237) |
| Notes:
Replaced David Solomon when he moved to Crew #32. |
|
GUIDA,
Ralph W. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Power House" (42-31534) |
| Notes:
Crews 26th Mission, 8 (or 9) were to Berlin and considered the most flown by any crew to "Big B" |
|
GUNNAR,
Nelson O. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-30311) |
| Notes:
|
|
GUTHRIE,
Don |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190/Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Murderer's Row (42-39817) |
| Notes:
|
|
HAFER,
Joseph E. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
M/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Mlle Zig Zig" (42-30830) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #A5. Replaced Saul Levitt who'd been injured in a jeep/truck accident and on recovery was assigned to Yank Magazine. |
|
HAFKO,
Harry |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Pasadena Nina" (42-3229) |
| Notes:
|
|
HALE,
Kenneth V. |
4/27/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Ol' Dad" (42-3534) |
| Notes:
East Bethany, NY |
|
HALL,
Edward E. |
4/7/1945 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME-109 |
| Target:
Buchen |
| Aircraft:
(44-8334) |
| Notes:
Crew were on their 21st to 24th Mission |
|
HALL,
Shelly M. Jr. |
5/19/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Ditched at Sea |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97607) |
| Notes:
Crews 21st Mission. Aircraft ditched near Glacno Island and crew succesfully paddled ashore on dinghys. Entire crew was taken prisoner the following morning. |
|
HALUNKA,
Walter |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Fire |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Escape Kit" (42-5860) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #30 |
|
HAMALAK,
Nick E. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Bigassbird II" (42-30799) |
| Notes:
|
|
HAMANN,
Herbert |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Sweet Nancy II" (43 38861) |
| Notes:
|
|
HAMILTON,
Howard B. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Mlle Zig Zig" (42-30830) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #32. Lead Pilot |
|
HAMILTON,
Hugh |
4/27/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Ol' Dad" (42-3534) |
| Notes:
Flying as TG with Lead Crew |
|
HANLEY,
William S. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Cargo for Margo" (43-38459) |
| Notes:
Crashed at Emden |
|
HANOVER,
Bernhard L. |
7/10/1943 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
LeBourget |
| Aircraft:
"Judy D." (42-30050) |
| Notes:
Orginal 100th, Crew #12. First man in 100th to be awarded a Purple Heart, however the first to win the award would have been on one of the 349th Crews that went down on 25 Jun 43. |
|
HANSON,
Palmar J. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Bigassbird II" (42-30799) |
| Notes:
|
|
HARNESS,
Milton E. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
ME109 - Explosion |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror" (42-30723) |
| Notes:
|
|
HARPER,
Francis C. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Our Baby" (42-3233) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #15 |
|
HARRE,
Carl H. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-38043) |
| Notes:
|
|
HARRELL,
Edward T. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Rubber Check" (42-39872) |
| Notes:
Monticello, FL |
|
HARRIS,
Arthur J. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
1LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97845) |
| Notes:
Flying as TG with Lead Crew. As Pilot of his own crew he'd interned in Sweden in 20 Feb 1944 with his crew. He returned to the 100th and returned to flight operations. |
|
HARRISON,
W.J. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"The WAAC Hunter" (42-3002) |
| Notes:
|
|
HART,
John P. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
(42-30840) |
| Notes:
Crews 3rd Mission |
|
HARTMAN,
Floyd E. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Randie Lou" (42-31537) |
| Notes:
Appears to be a 'pick-up' crew. Hartman was normally member of Martin Tashjian Crew. |
|
HARVEY,
Elmore W. |
8/5/1944 |
| Rank:
F/O |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Fire |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-37839) |
| Notes:
|
|
HAUSAM,
Robert A. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(44-8717) |
| Notes:
|
|
HEH,
Richard J. |
5/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Liege |
| Aircraft:
"Katie" (42-39983) |
| Notes:
Blown from aircraft |
|
HEIBER,
Henry "Hank" |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Explosion |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
(42-97127) |
| Notes:
Oakdale, CA |
|
HEILBUTH,
Norman D. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Sweet Nancy II" (43 38861) |
| Notes:
|
|
HEINRICH,
Orin H. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Bigassbird II" (42-30799) |
| Notes:
|
|
HELLMANN,
Jerome A. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(42-31265) |
| Notes:
Crews 7th Mission |
|
HELSTROM,
Harold B. |
10/4/1943 |
| Rank:
CAPT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed in France |
| Target:
Hanau |
| Aircraft:
"Badger's Beauty V" (42-30604) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew # 18 |
|
HENDRICKSON,
Lowell R. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38436) |
| Notes:
|
|
HERBERT,
Andrew M. Jr. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Grumblin Gremlin"(43-38215) |
| Notes:
Togglier on this mission. Crew was on 14th Mission, for more information see the Crew Page |
|
HERTZ,
Marcus M. |
7/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Island F for Fox" (42-97555) |
| Notes:
|
|
HIGGINBOTHAM,
William O. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - EXP |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Invadin' Maiden" (42-30823) |
| Notes:
|
|
HILEY,
Douglas L. |
5/19/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Ditched at Sea |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97607) |
| Notes:
Crews 21st Mission. Aircraft ditched near Glacno Island and crew succesfully paddled ashore on dinghys. Entire crew was taken prisoner the following morning. |
|
HILL,
Leon E. |
3/8/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror III" (42-40056) |
| Notes:
Offsite Link: Fate of Katie's Boys (in German) |
|
HOERR,
John L. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Mlle Zig Zig" (42-30830) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #32. Wounded by FLAK prior to bailout. |
|
HOFFMAN,
Edward J. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"War Eagle" (42-30154) |
| Notes:
Had been a member of the quartermaster unit, but insisted on volunteering as a gunner. He replaced John P. Wargo on this mission. |
|
HOGAN,
Peter A. |
3/4/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Seaton's Sad Sacks" (42-38016) |
| Notes:
|
|
HOGGE,
Heber Jr. |
9/3/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK- Collision - Explosion |
| Target:
Beaumont Le Roger |
| Aircraft:
"Sunny" (42-30089) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #26. Collided with 42-30059 |
|
HOGSETT,
Vernon N. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
(42-30840) |
| Notes:
Crews 3rd Mission |
|
HOLLADAY,
Hugh E. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(42-102695) |
| Notes:
Crews 4th Mission. For more information see Holladay Crew page |
|
HOLLENBECK,
Ronald W. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"FLAK Happy" (42-3232) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #14. |
|
HOLMES,
Arnold I. |
7/25/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
ST. Lo/Periers Rd |
| Aircraft:
"Lady Luck" (42-102416) |
| Notes:
Evaded a few days until Allied Forces reached him. Joined a tank crew & fought until WIA. Medical personnel at aid station found S/Sgt Kolar was AAF and placed him in the hospital. |
|
HOLP,
Joseph F. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow" (42-30062) |
| Notes:
|
|
HOPKINS,
Oren E. |
11/5/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Going My Way" (44-6520) |
| Notes:
|
|
HORN,
Robert J. |
3/18/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
Damage by debris from Collision |
| Target:
Munich |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow II" (42-3508) |
| Notes:
ME-109 & a FW-190 aircraft escorted them and soon gave Horn a "Thumbs Down" signal. Horn made a smooth wheels up landing in the snow near Ulm. |
|
HORNE,
Ralph D. Jr. |
5/19/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Ditched at Sea |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97607) |
| Notes:
Crews 21st Mission. Aircraft ditched near Glacno Island and crew succesfully paddled ashore on dinghys. Entire crew was taken prisoner the following morning. |
|
HOVDE,
Edward H. |
9/3/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK- Collision - Explosion |
| Target:
Beaumont Le Roger |
| Aircraft:
"Sunny" (42-30089) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #26. Collided with 42-30059, Wounded in left leg which was later amputated at the hip. |
|
HOWARD,
William E. |
4/7/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
ME-109 |
| Target:
Buchen |
| Aircraft:
(44-8334) |
| Notes:
His 25th Mission |
|
HRUSKOCY,
Joe F. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Oh Nausea: (42-30042) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #5 |
|
HUBBARD,
William C. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Phartzac (42-30358) |
| Notes:
|
|
HUFFER,
Donald W. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - FW190 - Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Nelson King" (42-21306) |
| Notes:
Wounded by FLAK and injured in hand. For more information see the Crew Page |
|
HUFFORD,
Reed A. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Picadilly Lily" (42-5864) |
| Notes:
Replaced Cleveland D. Jarvis who had gone AWOL and when released had been transferred to armament in Jul 43. |
|
HUMMEL,
Thomas D. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-30311) |
| Notes:
|
|
HUMPHREY,
William S. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190/Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Murderer's Row (42-39817) |
| Notes:
Flying in place of Sgt. Richard Hull. |
|
HUNT,
Carlee G. |
5/19/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Ditched at Sea |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97607) |
| Notes:
Crews 21st Mission. Aircraft ditched near Glacno Island and crew succesfully paddled ashore on dinghys. Entire crew was taken prisoner the following morning. |
|
HUNTER,
Ivan F. |
11/10/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Weisbaden |
| Aircraft:
"Sack Artist" (42-106986) |
| Notes:
Crew was on their 34th Mission. For Additional information see Ivan F. Hunter Webpage. |
|
HUNTER,
James R. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Explosion |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
(42-97127) |
| Notes:
|
|
HUNTER,
John P. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Super Rabbit" (42-102667) |
| Notes:
Shot in groin, with bullet lodging in left hip, by German Soldier after his parachute landing and was then beaten with rifle butts by two other soldiers. For more info see "Captured Airmen". |
|
HUNTER,
Paul E. |
6/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Grand Couronne |
| Aircraft:
"Return Ticket" (42-97065) |
| Notes:
Secondary Target |
|
HURST,
Kenneth W. |
5/8/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
Oxygen out - ME-109 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Savage" (42-31710) |
| Notes:
|
|
HUTCHESON,
Jerome H. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-38043) |
| Notes:
|
|
HUTCHINGS,
Durward E. |
3/8/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror III" (42-40056) |
| Notes:
Offsite Link: Fate of Katie's Boys (in German) |
|
INTOCCIA,
Victor P. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Salvo Sal" (42-30818) |
| Notes:
|
|
ISOLA,
Lawrence E. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-31895) |
| Notes:
Crew's 4th Mission |
|
JACOBSON,
Arthur I. |
2/3/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
Ground Rocket |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(44-8679) |
| Notes:
TAPS: 1981 |
|
JAMES,
Dan Q. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
ME109 - Explosion |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror" (42-30723) |
| Notes:
|
|
JAMES,
Harvey F. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Lena" (42-3433) |
| Notes:
Crews 3rd Mission |
|
JAMES,
John L. Jr. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Salvo Sal" (42-30818) |
| Notes:
Had a damage chute and descended rapidly, he broke his his leg on landing when he went through roof of a house. |
|
JAMISON,
Eugene E. |
11/5/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Going My Way" (44-6520) |
| Notes:
|
|
JANDERUP,
Harold F. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie" (42-39799) |
| Notes:
From Henry M. Henington Crew |
|
JANOS,
George A. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
Lost Oil Pressure |
| Target:
Stuttgart |
| Aircraft:
"Poontang" (42-30402) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #33. Pilot feared engine would seize up, Crew # tried to jump over Switzerland, but only Pilot (last person out) landed in Switzerland. |
|
JEDRYCK,
John J. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Explosion |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
(42-97127) |
| Notes:
Hudson Falls, NY |
|
JESPERSEN,
Henry Neil |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Times A Wastin'" (42-102528) |
| Notes:
Crew's 18th Mission |
|
JOHNSON,
James M. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Aw R Go" (42-30725) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #31. Wounded before bailout and was blown out of aircraft. |
|
JOHNSON,
Oscar K. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Faithful Forever" (43-38408) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 22nd Mission |
|
JONES,
Douglas R. |
4/7/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
ME-109 |
| Target:
Buchen |
| Aircraft:
(44-8334) |
| Notes:
Crew were on their 21st to 24th Mission |
|
JONES,
John M. |
4/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Sottevast |
| Aircraft:
(42-107056) |
| Notes:
Crews 12th Mission. Flew as Navigator on this mission and broke his leg on landing. TAPS: 23 Dec 1985 |
|
JONES,
Kermit E. |
4/3/1945 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Kiel |
| Aircraft:
(43-38992) |
| Notes:
Oshkosh, WI |
|
JORGENSEN,
Walter F. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-38047) |
| Notes:
|
|
JOSEPH,
Burton M. |
3/15/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
"My Achin' Back" (42-39934) |
| Notes:
Burned on face and wounded by shrapnel. See Joseph Letter for more details. |
|
JUDD,
Joseph A. |
3/4/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Seaton's Sad Sacks" (42-38016) |
| Notes:
|
|
KAISER,
John E. |
3/31/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Zeitz |
| Aircraft:
(44-6470) |
| Notes:
Sole survivor of this crew. |
|
KALBERLOH,
Ralph J. |
2/3/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Dixie's Delight" (44-6092) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts less than a month. |
|
KANE,
Kenneth F. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Humpty Dumpty" (42-107233) |
| Notes:
For more details see Crew page. |
|
KARAMOL,
Edward C. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Shackrat" (42-30087) |
| Notes:
|
|
KAUFMAN,
Edmund J. |
7/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Island F for Fox" (42-97555) |
| Notes:
From the R. A. Wegrzyneck Crew. |
|
KAWIECKI,
Joseph F. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Rubber Check" (42-39872) |
| Notes:
Fort Wayne, IN |
|
KEEGAN,
John J. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"The WAAC Hunter" (42-3002) |
| Notes:
TAPS: 11 Aug 1964 |
|
KEHM,
Donald K. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Spirit of '44" (42-38044) |
| Notes:
|
|
KEIRN,
Richard P. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-38043) |
| Notes:
His 14th Mission. He later served in Vietnam and spent 7 years as a POW in that war. For more info see this external link (http://www.pownetwork.org/bios/k/k046.htm). |
|
KEIRSEY,
Glen H. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"FLAK Happy" (42-3232) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #14. Escaped from Camp 54 and made his way back to England. |
|
KEKER,
Martin S. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Satcha Lass" (42-30758) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission. TAPS: 21 Nov 1989 |
|
KENNEDY,
William L. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
COL |
Squadron:
STAFF |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Oh Nausea: (42-30042) |
| Notes:
Armorer and Gunnery expert flying as observer before his return to the U.S. |
|
KENNEY,
William E. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(42-97834) |
| Notes:
Suffered serious wounds to lungs. |
|
KENTES,
Thomas C. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Fire |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(42-102657) |
| Notes:
|
|
KEON,
Gordon F. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie" (42-39799) |
| Notes:
FLAK wound in arm. |
|
KERWIN,
Richard L. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Ronnie R" (42-97491) |
| Notes:
|
|
KIDNER,
John P. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Explosion |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
(42-97127) |
| Notes:
West Union, WV |
|
KINCANNON,
Francis C. |
7/20/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Pathfinders" (42-97564) |
| Notes:
|
|
KINDER,
Alexander W, |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
"Rosie's Riveters II" (42-31504) |
| Notes:
Ambridge, PA |
|
KING,
Rollie C. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 - Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Skyway Chariot" (43-37521) |
| Notes:
|
|
KIRKPATRICK,
Thaddeus L. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
(42-30840) |
| Notes:
Crews 3rd Mission |
|
KLARE,
George R. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-31895) |
| Notes:
Crew's 4th Mission |
|
KLEPP,
Herbert G. |
8/14/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Ludwigshafen |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck" (42-3413) |
| Notes:
It is possible some of the men on this crew were Evadees before becoming POWs. |
|
KLUTTZ,
John C. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Fire |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(42-102657) |
| Notes:
|
|
KNOLLE,
George F. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Stymie" (42-3237) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #29 |
|
KOECHEL,
Russel A. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Faithful Forever" (43-38408) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 22nd Mission |
|
KONOPACK,
Edward J. |
8/5/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Fire |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-37839) |
| Notes:
|
|
KOSTOULAKOS,
George |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Times A Wastin'" (42-102528) |
| Notes:
Crew's 18th Mission |
|
KOULOUTPANIS,
George J. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Cargo for Margo" (43-38459) |
| Notes:
Crashed at Emden |
|
KOZIK,
Bernard F. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(44-8717) |
| Notes:
TAPS: 1961 |
|
KUSSMANN,
Edward M. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"The WAAC Hunter" (42-3002) |
| Notes:
|
|
LABRECQUE,
Arthur J. |
3/4/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Seaton's Sad Sacks" (42-38016) |
| Notes:
|
|
LACY,
Lucius G. |
5/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
"Lucious Lucy" (42-31389) |
| Notes:
|
|
LAIRD,
Desmond E. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(42-31265) |
| Notes:
Crews 7th Mission |
|
LAMBIOTTE,
Richard M. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Bigassbird II" (42-30799) |
| Notes:
|
|
LANDINO,
Robert B. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Sweet Nancy II" (43 38861) |
| Notes:
|
|
LANE,
Gordon M. |
7/25/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
St. Lo/ Periers Rd |
| Aircraft:
"Lady Luck" (42-102416) |
| Notes:
Crews 35th Mission |
|
LATIMORE,
Howard T. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Lucky Lee" (42-31735) |
| Notes:
Louisville, KY |
|
LAUTENSCHLAGER,
John |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Half and Half" (42-38197) |
| Notes:
German interrogators first thought Lautenschlager was a 'plant' since he spoke perfect German. |
|
LAVER,
Frank C. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Colnrade |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Pride of the Century" (42-30170) |
| Notes:
|
|
LAW,
James P. |
12/30/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ludwigshafen |
| Aircraft:
"Heaven Can Wait" (42-5997) |
| Notes:
|
|
LAWRENCE,
Fair C. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME-109-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Kind A Ruff" (42-38011) |
| Notes:
Broke leg during bailout |
|
LEACH,
Howard R. |
2/3/1945 |
| Rank:
F/0 |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Dixie's Delight" (44-6092) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts less than a month. |
|
LEE,
James H. |
4/27/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Ol' Dad" (42-3534) |
| Notes:
|
|
LEECH,
Donald E. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-EXP |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Slightly Dangerous" (42-30374) |
| Notes:
Crews 5th Mission |
|
LEECH,
Howard J. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Regal Eagle" (42-97829) |
| Notes:
|
|
LEEK,
William G. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 43-38457 |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"The Little Skipper" (42-31987) |
| Notes:
Piggyback Incident, see article "Breeding Dragonflies" for more info. |
|
LEGG,
John E. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Times A Wastin'" (42-102528) |
| Notes:
Crew's 18th Mission |
|
LEPPER,
Robert D. |
7/25/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK -Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Warnemunde (Kiel) |
| Aircraft:
"Duration Plus Six (42-5862) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #17 |
|
LESTICO,
Raymond C. |
4/27/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Ol' Dad" (42-3534) |
| Notes:
Replaced Harry Tennenbaum ('Micky Operators were not allowed to fly on short missions). |
|
LETOURNEAU,
Alfred L. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Cargo for Margo" (43-38459) |
| Notes:
Crashed at Emden |
|
LEUTHOLD,
Andrew G. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37863) |
| Notes:
|
|
LEVINE,
Bernard B. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Satcha Lass" (42-30758) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
LIBBERT,
William C. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-38059) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 25th Mission |
|
LICHTENSTEiN,
William A. |
6/25/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
South of France |
| Aircraft:
(42-97859) |
| Notes:
Aircraft belonged to the 390th BG |
|
LIEN,
Gordon C. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Goin Jessies" (42-31051) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 4th Mission |
|
LIENEMANN,
Donald H. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
"Now an' Then" (42-97806) |
| Notes:
For more information see the Crew Page |
|
LINDBOM,
Glenn G. |
3/8/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror III" (42-40056) |
| Notes:
Offsite Link: Fate of Katie's Boys (in German) |
|
LINES,
Vern R. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31970) |
| Notes:
|
|
LINGENFELTER,
Royal W. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Spirit of '44" (42-38044) |
| Notes:
Kansas City, KS |
|
LIPPS,
Robert P. |
7/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Island F for Fox" (42-97555) |
| Notes:
From the C. M. Rumley Crew. |
|
LIRETTE,
Murray J. |
5/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Liege |
| Aircraft:
"Katie" (42-39983) |
| Notes:
Blown from aircraft. Apparently injured when blown from aircraft or when he hit the ground as he was committed to the hospital on 13 May 1944 |
|
LITTLE,
John C. Jr. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38436) |
| Notes:
|
|
LOCKARD,
Victor V. |
10/7/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bohlen |
| Aircraft:
"Sad Flack" (43-38531) |
| Notes:
|
|
LOHOF,
Robert H. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31970) |
| Notes:
|
|
LOMANNO,
Roy F. |
10/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Happy-Go-Lucky" (43-37882) |
| Notes:
Sole survivor, crew was on its 3rd or 4th Mission. Lamanno was flying as Waist Gunner |
|
LOMBARDI,
Anthony P. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME-109 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"BTO of ETO" (42-102648) |
| Notes:
Trapped in tail when it broke in half at radio room, aircraft broke again at tail wheel and he rode the tail down partway before succesfully bailing out. |
|
LONG,
Richard D. |
4/10/1945 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 |
| Target:
Burg-Bei-Madgeburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38963) |
| Notes:
|
|
LONGHI,
Harrison L. |
3/15/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
"My Achin' Back" (42-39934) |
| Notes:
Wounded in leg by shrapnel. |
|
LORCH,
Kenneth R. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Alice From Dallas" (42-5867) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #11. Evaded capture for 8 months before being captured. |
|
LOWTHER,
Edward D. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Regal Eagle" (42-97829) |
| Notes:
From the J. M. Shelly Crew, replaced Carloe E. McCutcheon on this mission. |
|
LUCAS,
William C. |
6/25/1943 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Bar Fly" (42-30038) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #3 |
|
LUND,
Wilburt D. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97095) |
| Notes:
|
|
LUNDQUIST,
John F. |
11/10/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Weisbaden |
| Aircraft:
"Sack Artist" (42-106986) |
| Notes:
Crew was on their 34th Mission. |
|
LUNSFORD,
Samuel C. Jr. |
4/7/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TOG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME-109 |
| Target:
Buchen |
| Aircraft:
(44-8334) |
| Notes:
Crew were on their 21st to 24th Mission |
|
LUX,
James J. |
11/5/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
Gelsenkirchen |
| Aircraft:
"Squawkin Hawk" (42-30088) |
| Notes:
Bail out was ordered and Crew jumped, but Pilot and Co-Pilot (Flesh & Gossage) nursed aircraft back to England. |
|
MacALLISTER,
Allen J. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Regal Eagle" (42-97829) |
| Notes:
|
|
MACCARTER,
Winton L. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
Rocket from ME-109 |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"El P'sstofo" (42-30090) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #7 |
|
MADRID,
Frank |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"She-Has Ta" (42-107007) |
| Notes:
|
|
MAGARGEE,
James D. |
8/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Villacoublay |
| Aircraft:
"Royal Flush" (42-6087) |
| Notes:
Crews 5th Mission, but 75th Mission for "Royal Flush" |
|
MAHONEY,
Bart E. Jr. |
3/18/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
Damage by debris from Collision |
| Target:
Munich |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow II" (42-3508) |
| Notes:
ME-109 & a FW-190 aircraft escorted them and soon gave Horn a "Thumbs Down" signal. Horn made a smooth wheels up landing in the snow near Ulm. |
|
MALANEY,
Arthur J. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Super Rabbit" (42-102667) |
| Notes:
|
|
MALCUIT,
Leonard D. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-38059) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 25th Mission |
|
MALONE,
Loydell |
3/4/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Seaton's Sad Sacks" (42-38016) |
| Notes:
|
|
MALOOLY,
Francis J. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
CAPT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Power House" (42-31534) |
| Notes:
Crews 26th Mission, 8 (or 9) were to Berlin and considered the most flown by any crew to "Big B" |
|
MANGUM,
Theodore E. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Ronnie R" (42-97491) |
| Notes:
|
|
MANLEY,
Raymond J. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
Rocket from ME-109 |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"El P'sstofo" (42-30090) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #7 |
|
MANNIELLO,
John B. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(42-97834) |
| Notes:
Suffered head injuries. |
|
MARASCO,
James |
11/5/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
Gelsenkirchen |
| Aircraft:
"Squawkin Hawk" (42-30088) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #9. Bail out was ordered and Crew # jumped, but Pilot and Co-Pilot (Flesh & Gossage) nursed aircraft back to England. |
|
MARCELL,
Robert P. |
5/8/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
Oxygen out - ME-109 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Savage" (42-31710) |
| Notes:
|
|
MARENGO,
Charles E. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"War Eagle" (42-30154) |
| Notes:
|
|
MARKUSSEN,
Orlin H. |
2/20/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Posen & Stettin |
| Aircraft:
"Aint Mis Behaven" (42-37790) |
| Notes:
|
|
MARLETTE,
Henry B. |
11/5/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Going My Way" (44-6520) |
| Notes:
|
|
MARSHO,
Robert E. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"She-Has Ta" (42-107007) |
| Notes:
|
|
MASON,
Floyd H. |
7/28/1944 |
| Rank:
CAPT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
COM P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Island F for Fox" (42-97555) |
| Notes:
349th Operations Officer. Most of his original crew completed their tours in Jun 44, it is very likely he was on his 2nd tour. |
|
MASON,
Raigh |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Faithful Forever" (43-38408) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 22nd Mission |
|
MATHOSIAN,
Archie |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 - Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Skyway Chariot" (43-37521) |
| Notes:
|
|
MATTHEWS,
Glynn |
5/8/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
Oxygen out - ME-109 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Savage" (42-31710) |
| Notes:
|
|
MAUVAIS,
Charles H. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Power House" (42-31534) |
| Notes:
Wounded in left ankle. Crews 26th Mission, 8 (or 9) were to Berlin and considered the most flown by any crew to "Big B" |
|
MAZZACANE,
Robert W. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
"Rosie's Riveters II" (42-31504) |
| Notes:
|
|
McAULIFFE,
John W. |
6/5/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 43-37591 |
| Target:
Boulogne/Falaise |
| Aircraft:
(42-107095) |
| Notes:
|
|
McCLURE,
Ross O. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
F/O |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Explosion |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
(42-97127) |
| Notes:
|
|
McCUSKER,
James A. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Mlle Zig Zig" (42-30830) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #32. |
|
McDONALD,
J. V. Jr. |
10/7/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bohlen |
| Aircraft:
"Sad Flack" (43-38531) |
| Notes:
|
|
McDONALD,
William H. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Salvo Sal" (42-30818) |
| Notes:
Evaded capture and contacted Netherland's underground. He and McGlinchey were on the established escape route to Spain, both were captured after 4 months at the Border Post in the Pyrenees. |
|
McDONELL,
Lawrence K. |
9/16/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bordeaux |
| Aircraft:
"Wild Cargo" (42-30064) |
| Notes:
See Wolff Crew Page |
|
McDONOUGH,
John F. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Pasadena Nina" (42-3229) |
| Notes:
|
|
McDOWELL,
John M. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
|
| Notes:
From Jack L. Gay Crew. |
|
McELRATH,
James A. |
12/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
(44-8514) |
| Notes:
Pilot gave bailout order but regained control of a/c. Gunners in rear of aircraft did not hear bail out order. They all returned to Thorpe Abbotts. |
|
McELROY,
Nathan E. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME-109 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"BTO of ETO" (42-102648) |
| Notes:
BT door fell off and he was able to get back in aircraft. When fighters attacked he was able to get in chute and bail out safely. |
|
McELROY,
Virgil C. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37880) |
| Notes:
|
|
MCEUEN,
Ross |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-EXP |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Slightly Dangerous" (42-30374) |
| Notes:
Crews 5th Mission |
|
McGINNIS,
John F. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37880) |
| Notes:
|
|
McGLINCHLEY,
Frank P. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Salvo Sal" (42-30818) |
| Notes:
Evaded capture & contacted Netherland's underground. He and McDonald were on the escape route to Spain, both were captured after 4 months at the Border Post in the Pyrenees. |
|
McGRATH,
John M. |
5/19/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Ditched at Sea |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97607) |
| Notes:
Crews 21st Mission. Aircraft ditched near Glacno Island and crew succesfully paddled ashore on dinghys. Entire crew was taken prisoner the following morning. |
|
McGUFFEE,
Estill V. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Spirit of '44" (42-38044) |
| Notes:
|
|
MCGUIRE,
Joseph E. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Tweedle O'Twill" (42-30070) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #16. |
|
McINTOSH,
Felix W. |
4/22/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamm-Ruhr Valley |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie II" (42-37783) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
McKAY,
Daniel B. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Fire |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Escape Kit" (42-5860) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #28. Replaced Paul Englert on this mission. He was badly burned during the mission. |
|
McKEEVER,
John J. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(42-31265) |
| Notes:
Crews 7th Mission |
|
McMULLEN,
Marion J. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(42-31265) |
| Notes:
Crews 7th Mission |
|
McMULLIN,
George W. |
4/22/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamm-Ruhr Valley |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie II" (42-37783) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
McNEILL,
Bertrand D. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"LuLu" (42-38017) |
| Notes:
Original 100th ground echelon (Comm Section), volunteered for aerial gunnery, Landed in Denmark due to FLAK Damage |
|
McPHEE,
Ross E. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Satcha Lass" (42-30758) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
MEACHAM,
John C. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-38047) |
| Notes:
|
|
MEEHAN,
Richard H. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38436) |
| Notes:
|
|
MEEKER,
Donald J. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-30311) |
| Notes:
Chicago, IL |
|
MESTON,
Donald G. |
11/10/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Weisbaden |
| Aircraft:
"Sack Artist" (42-106986) |
| Notes:
Crew was on their 34th Mission. |
|
MEYER,
Wallace J. |
4/22/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TOG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamm-Ruhr Valley |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie II" (42-37783) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
MICHAUD,
Joseph E. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(42-102695) |
| Notes:
Crews 4th Mission. For more information see Holladay Crew page |
|
MILAM,
Earl C. |
7/25/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
St. Lo/ Periers Rd |
| Aircraft:
"Lady Luck" (42-102416) |
| Notes:
Crews 35th Mission |
|
MILLER,
Robert L. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"War Eagle" (42-30154) |
| Notes:
|
|
MILLER,
Willard H. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Power House" (42-31534) |
| Notes:
Crews 26th Mission, 8 (or 9) were to Berlin and considered the most flown by any crew to "Big B" |
|
MINERICH,
John S. Jr. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Forever Yours" (42-30023) |
| Notes:
Crashed Landed Amelsbehren |
|
MINTZ,
Rush S. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"FLAK Happy" (42-3232) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #14. Escaped from Camp 54, but was recaptured shorltly afterward. |
|
MITCHELL,
Raymond J. |
5/28/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
"Lucious Lucy" (42-31389) |
| Notes:
|
|
MOEN,
Lenard E. |
8/14/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Ludwigshafen |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck" (42-3413) |
| Notes:
It is possible some of the men on this crew were Evadees before becoming POWs. |
|
MONTE,
George P. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Humpty Dumpty" (42-107233) |
| Notes:
For more details see Crew page. |
|
MOORE,
Bealer W. |
8/5/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Fire |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-37839) |
| Notes:
|
|
MOORE,
Everett J. |
7/4/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crash Landed |
| Target:
LaPallice |
| Aircraft:
"Nevada Wildcat" (42-30051) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #20 |
|
MOORE,
Fred B. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Lena" (42-3433) |
| Notes:
Crews 3rd Mission |
|
MOORE,
Harvey A. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31800) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts about 2 weeks. |
|
MOORE,
Jack C. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Explosion |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
(42-97127) |
| Notes:
He was near the front escape hatch when the aircraft exploded and was blown out. Suffered a broken leg, whether in the explosion or upon hitting the ground is undetermined. |
|
MOORE,
Jack W. |
11/10/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Weisbaden |
| Aircraft:
"Sack Artist" (42-106986) |
| Notes:
Crew was on their 34th Mission. |
|
MOORE,
Warren G. |
6/25/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
South of France |
| Aircraft:
(42-97859) |
| Notes:
Aircraft belonged to the 390th BG |
|
MOORE,
William F. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Stymie" (42-3237) |
| Notes:
|
|
MORAN,
Frank J. Jr. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck II" (42-31903) |
| Notes:
|
|
MORELAND,
William E. |
6/5/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 43-37591 |
| Target:
Boulogne/Falaise |
| Aircraft:
(42-107095) |
| Notes:
|
|
MORGAN,
Edwin I. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - FW190 - Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Nelson King" (42-21306) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #23. For more information on his last mission see the Siewert Crew Page |
|
MORIN,
John F. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Cargo for Margo" (43-38459) |
| Notes:
Crashed at Emden |
|
MORRALE,
Nick C. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(42-102695) |
| Notes:
Crews 4th Mission. For more information see Holladay Crew page |
|
MORRIS,
Paul H. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31800) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts about 2 weeks. |
|
MOULDER,
Harry L. Jr. |
10/7/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bohlen |
| Aircraft:
"Sad Flack" (43-38531) |
| Notes:
|
|
MUELLER,
Charles R. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Explosion |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
(42-97127) |
| Notes:
|
|
MUELLER,
Kenneth H. |
3/18/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
Damage by debris from Collision |
| Target:
Munich |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow II" (42-3508) |
| Notes:
Crash Landed at ULM |
|
MUFFLEY,
Ray U. |
3/3/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(44-8220) |
| Notes:
From J. A. Carroll Crew. |
|
MULLENIX,
Thomas H. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190/Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Murderer's Row (42-39817) |
| Notes:
|
|
MUNGER,
Rirchard R. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME109 - Explosion |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror" (42-30723) |
| Notes:
|
|
MUNN,
James S. |
1/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
|
| Target:
|
| Aircraft:
|
| Notes:
Joined the 100th BG in Dec 43, but were transferred to the 95th BG shortly after reaching Thorpe Abbotts. |
|
MURPHY,
Frank D. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
CAPT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - EXP |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Aw R Go" (42-30725) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #31 |
|
MURPHY,
James H. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-31066 |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38124) |
| Notes:
|
|
MURPHY,
Leo O. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Collided with 42-38124 |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Fools Rush In" (42-31066) |
| Notes:
|
|
MURPHY,
Thomas E. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - EXP |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Invadin' Maiden" (42-30823) |
| Notes:
Wounded by 20mm before bail out. |
|
NALL,
Glover |
6/5/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 43-37591 |
| Target:
Boulogne/Falaise |
| Aircraft:
(42-107095) |
| Notes:
From John A. Harrison crew, he replaced George B. Donahue on this mission. |
|
NASH,
Douglas H. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Humpty Dumpty" (42-107233) |
| Notes:
For more details see Crew page. |
|
NAWOJ,
Emil M. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Cargo for Margo" (43-38459) |
| Notes:
Crashed at Emden |
|
NELSON,
Fred J. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Satcha Lass" (42-30758) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
NELSON,
John F. |
6/25/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
South of France |
| Aircraft:
(42-97859) |
| Notes:
Aircraft belonged to the 390th BG. Nelson was assigned to the 390th BG and was probably a last minute replacement for this one mission. |
|
NEU,
Edward F. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
"Our Babe" (42-97154) |
| Notes:
Originally assigned to the 418th as Pilot, unsure why he was flying as Co-pilot on this mission with the 350th. |
|
NEUHAUS,
Edward G. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 43-38457 |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"The Little Skipper" (42-31987) |
| Notes:
Piggyback Incident, see article "Breeding Dragonflies" for more info. |
|
NEWELL,
William A. |
3/18/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
Damage by debris from Collision |
| Target:
Munich |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow II" (42-3508) |
| Notes:
ME-109 & a FW-190 aircraft escorted them and soon gave Horn a "Thumbs Down" signal. Horn made a smooth wheels up landing in the snow near Ulm. |
|
NICHOLS,
Walter |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"War Eagle" (42-30154) |
| Notes:
|
|
NOBLE,
James B. |
7/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Island F for Fox" (42-97555) |
| Notes:
|
|
NOCCHIERO,
Anthony |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Regal Eagle" (42-97829) |
| Notes:
|
|
NOWAKOWSKI,
Stanley |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
(42-30840) |
| Notes:
Crews 3rd Mission |
|
OFIESH,
George N. |
3/4/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Seaton's Sad Sacks" (42-38016) |
| Notes:
|
|
OLDHAM,
Waldo J. |
2/3/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Dixie's Delight" (44-6092) |
| Notes:
San Diego, CA |
|
OLIVER,
Edmund A. |
7/10/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
LeBourget |
| Aircraft:
"Judy D." (42-30050) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #10 |
|
OLSEN,
Herbert D. |
11/30/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38211) |
| Notes:
|
|
OLSON,
Irvin W. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-31895) |
| Notes:
Crew's 4th Mission |
|
ONG,
Phil W. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Tweedle O'Twill" (42-30070) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #16. Suffered a fractured vertebrae |
|
OSS,
Louis H. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - EXP |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Invadin' Maiden" (42-30823) |
| Notes:
Climbed out of the nose of the plane after the aircraft broke in half |
|
PACE,
Thomas C. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Grumblin Gremlin"(43-38215) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 14th Mission, for more information see the Crew Page |
|
PACIOTTI,
John Q. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"FLAK Happy" (42-3232) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #14. Escaped from Camp 54, but was recaptured shorltly afterward. |
|
PADLO,
Chester J. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - FW190 - Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Nelson King" (42-21306) |
| Notes:
For more information see the Crew Page |
|
PAINTER,
Bernard L. |
3/21/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 |
| Target:
Plauen |
| Aircraft:
(44-8613) |
| Notes:
Sole survivor of this crew. Crew's 14th or 15th Mission. |
|
PALTRINERI,
Louis |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97845) |
| Notes:
WIA. Had completed a tour on the Edward N. McKay crew and volunteered for second tour. |
|
PARDEE,
Nelson A. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Power House" (42-31534) |
| Notes:
Crews 26th Mission, 8 (or 9) were to Berlin and considered the most flown by any crew to "Big B" |
|
PARKHURST,
Wayne H. |
5/8/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
Oxygen out - ME-109 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Savage" (42-31710) |
| Notes:
|
|
PARSONS,
Maynard T. |
7/25/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK -Crashed at Sea |
| Target:
Warnemunde (Kiel) |
| Aircraft:
"Duration Plus Six (42-5862) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #17 |
|
PARSONS,
Orval L. |
9/15/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Paris |
| Aircraft:
(42-3452) |
| Notes:
Wounded in leg before bailout, remainder of Crew evaded capture. |
|
PATE,
Blon H. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Satcha Lass" (42-30758) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
PATTERSON,
Leslie R. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow" (42-30062) |
| Notes:
|
|
PATTERSON,
Robert B. |
4/10/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
RAD |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 |
| Target:
Burg-Bei-Madgeburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38963) |
| Notes:
|
|
PAULSEN,
Walter |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-EXP |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Picklepuss (42-30063) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #36 |
|
PAYNE,
Dort B. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97845) |
| Notes:
TAPS: 4 Mar 1992 |
|
PEACE,
Jim |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Bigassbird II" (42-30799) |
| Notes:
|
|
PEARSON,
Delbert S. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97095) |
| Notes:
|
|
PEARSON,
Robert C. |
7/4/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crash Landed |
| Target:
LaPallice |
| Aircraft:
"Nevada Wildcat" (42-30051) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #20. Former RCAF Pilot |
|
PEEL,
Robert K. |
3/15/1944 |
| Rank:
CAPT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
"My Achin' Back" (42-39934) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #A4 |
|
PELA,
Albert S. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
LWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37863) |
| Notes:
|
|
PERINSKY,
Joseph Jr. |
5/19/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Ditched at Sea |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97607) |
| Notes:
Crews 21st Mission. Aircraft ditched near Glacno Island and crew succesfully paddled ashore on dinghys. Entire crew was taken prisoner the following morning. |
|
PERRY,
Arthur J. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Power House" (42-31534) |
| Notes:
Wounded in leg which later had to be amputated. Crews 26th Mission, 8 (or 9) were to Berlin and considered the most flown by any crew to "Big B". |
|
PETERS,
John H. |
12/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
(44-8514) |
| Notes:
Originally from Ricker crew, replaced Tony Congilio this mission. Pilot gave bailout order but regained control of a/c. Gunners did not hear bail out order & returned to Thorpe Abbotts. |
|
PETERSON,
Floyd C. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Picadilly Lily" (42-5864) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #22 |
|
PETRDIL,
Frank C. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Regal Eagle" (42-97829) |
| Notes:
|
|
PETROHELOS,
George J. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Mlle Zig Zig" (42-30830) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #32. TAPS 28 Apr 1991 |
|
PFEFFER,
Howard J. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37880) |
| Notes:
|
|
PHILLIPPE,
Hilbert W. |
10/4/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed in France |
| Target:
Hanau |
| Aircraft:
"Badger's Beauty V" (42-30604) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew # 18. Evaded for some time, but was finally captured by Germans. |
|
PHILLIPS,
Carl H. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Conches |
| Aircraft:
"Sans Finis" (42-30335) |
| Notes:
"Man who came to Dinner Crew" This Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts only 12 days. |
|
PICKETT,
Walter M. |
5/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Leipzig |
| Aircraft:
"Shining Hour" (42-107011) |
| Notes:
|
|
PINNER,
Van D. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Ronnie R" (42-97491) |
| Notes:
|
|
PLANT,
David H. |
9/6/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Conches |
| Aircraft:
"Sans Finis" (42-30335) |
| Notes:
"Man who came to Dinner Crew" This Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts only 12 days. |
|
PODBIELSKI,
Frank J. |
6/25/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Bar Fly" (42-30038) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #3 |
|
POKLEMBA,
William A. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
ME-109 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"BTO of ETO" (42-102648) |
| Notes:
Fractured leg |
|
POLANICK,
Michael G. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"LuLu" (42-38017) |
| Notes:
Landed in Denmark due to FLAK Damage |
|
POPIELARSKI,
Henry T. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"War Eagle" (42-30154) |
| Notes:
|
|
POTTS,
Howard E. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(42-102695) |
| Notes:
Crews 4th Mission. For more information see Holladay Crew page |
|
POWELL,
James W. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31800) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts about 2 weeks. |
|
PRATER,
George H. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Fire - Explosion |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(44-6089 ) "Leading Lady" |
| Notes:
|
|
PREHER,
Henry C. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Super Rabbit" (42-102667) |
| Notes:
|
|
PRIBISH,
Fred |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Salvo Sal" (42-30818) |
| Notes:
Wounded prior to bail out. |
|
PRIESTER,
Russell A. |
3/18/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
Damage by debris from Collision |
| Target:
Munich |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow II" (42-3508) |
| Notes:
ME-109 & a FW-190 aircraft escorted them and soon gave Horn a "Thumbs Down" signal. Horn made a smooth wheels up landing in the snow near Ulm. |
|
PROULX,
Wayne S. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - FW190 - Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Nelson King" (42-21306) |
| Notes:
For more information see the Crew Page |
|
PRY,
Sam |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-38059) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 25th Mission |
|
PURCELL,
Albert N. |
7/4/1943 |
| Rank:
S/GT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crash Landed |
| Target:
LaPallice |
| Aircraft:
"Nevada Wildcat" (42-30051) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #20. TAPS: 15 Oct 1993 |
|
PURDY,
Ross F. |
2/3/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Dixie's Delight" (44-6092) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts less than a month. |
|
PUTNAM,
Gerald R. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31970) |
| Notes:
Was serving as Command Pilot |
|
QUEALE,
William H. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow" (42-30062) |
| Notes:
|
|
RACZYNSKI,
Casimar A. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"Stymie" (42-3237) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #29 |
|
RADKE,
Edmund J. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Super Rabbit" (42-102667) |
| Notes:
|
|
RADTKE,
Dean M. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Ronnie R" (42-97491) |
| Notes:
Radtke had been badly wounded (face, head, neck and leg) on the 30 Dec 43 Mission to Ludwigshaven. The co-pilot was killed and Radtke got the a/c home for which he received DFC. |
|
RAINS,
Farmer E. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(42-31265) |
| Notes:
Crews 7th Mission |
|
RAKOSNIK,
James J. Jr. |
8/5/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Fire |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-37839) |
| Notes:
|
|
RAMER,
Cordy A. Jr. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck II" (42-31903) |
| Notes:
|
|
RAMSEY,
Tom E. |
2/3/1945 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Dixie's Delight" (44-6092) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts less than a month. |
|
RAY,
Jean E. |
9/3/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-30089 |
| Target:
Beaumont Le Roger |
| Aircraft:
"Torchy" (42-30035) |
| Notes:
Crews First Mission |
|
RAY,
Robert |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Ronnie R" (42-97491) |
| Notes:
TAPS: Jun 1989 |
|
RAY,
Willis H. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow" (42-30062) |
| Notes:
|
|
RAYNOR,
James L. |
11/10/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Weisbaden |
| Aircraft:
"Sack Artist" (42-106986) |
| Notes:
Crew was on their 34th Mission. |
|
READ,
Foy E. |
11/5/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Thionville |
| Aircraft:
"Going My Way" (44-6520) |
| Notes:
|
|
REICHEL,
Donald H. |
3/18/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
ME262 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Sweet Nancy II" (43 38861) |
| Notes:
|
|
REICHL,
Otto |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - FLAK - Fire |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-38043) |
| Notes:
|
|
REID,
George A. |
2/21/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
Mech Prob in 3 Engines |
| Target:
Alhorn & Vorden |
| Aircraft:
(42-37796) |
| Notes:
Crew opted to crash land in Holland rather than bail out. |
|
REILLY,
Robert M |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Ronnie R" (42-97491) |
| Notes:
|
|
REIMHERR,
Emile A. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"FLAK Happy" (42-3232) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #14. Escaped from Camp 54, but was recaptured shorltly afterward. |
|
RENE,
Ernest J. |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97095) |
| Notes:
|
|
REYNOLDS,
Burl L. |
6/24/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Grand Couronne |
| Aircraft:
"Return Ticket" (42-97065) |
| Notes:
Secondary Target. WIA |
|
REYNOLDS,
Robert Q. "Parrish" |
7/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350th |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
LeBourget |
| Aircraft:
"Judy D." (42-30050) |
| Notes:
Shortly after becoming a POW he escaped and returned to England with the help of the French Underground. |
|
RICHARD,
Joseph A. |
4/28/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Sottevast |
| Aircraft:
(42-107024) |
| Notes:
|
|
RICHARSON,
Earl L. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-38059) |
| Notes:
Replaced D. Berthlof who was sick with sinus infection. |
|
RIGGLE,
Donald E. |
5/8/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
Oxygen out - ME-109 |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"The Savage" (42-31710) |
| Notes:
|
|
RIMMEL,
Gerald A. |
3/3/1945 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(44-8220) |
| Notes:
|
|
RINKER,
Bruce T. |
7/4/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crash Landed |
| Target:
LaPallice |
| Aircraft:
"Nevada Wildcat" (42-30051) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #20 |
|
RITTER,
Earl W. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Colnrade |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Pride of the Century" (42-30170) |
| Notes:
|
|
ROBB,
David V. Jr. |
2/21/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
Mech Prob in 3 Engines |
| Target:
Alhorn & Vorden |
| Aircraft:
(42-37796) |
| Notes:
Crew opted to crash land in Holland rather than bail out. |
|
ROBERSON,
June E. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-38059) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 25th Mission |
|
ROBINS,
Jack M. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
Fire |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-31800) |
| Notes:
Crew had been at Thorpe Abbotts about 2 weeks. |
|
ROBINSON,
Gerald O. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Picadilly Lily" (42-5864) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #22 |
|
RODGERS,
Lloyd H. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC_FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Rubber Check" (42-39872) |
| Notes:
|
|
RODKEY,
Weston H. |
4/22/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamm-Ruhr Valley |
| Aircraft:
"Dobie II" (42-37783) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
|
ROGERS,
Jack C. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
Rocket from ME-109 |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"El P'sstofo" (42-30090) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #7 |
|
ROGERS,
Lawrence M. |
10/7/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Crash Landed |
| Target:
Bohlen |
| Aircraft:
"Sad Flack" (43-38531) |
| Notes:
|
|
ROHASEK,
Donald M. |
6/5/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 43-37591 |
| Target:
Boulogne/Falaise |
| Aircraft:
(42-107095) |
| Notes:
|
|
ROJOHN,
Glenn H. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 43-38457 |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"The Little Skipper" (42-31987) |
| Notes:
Piggyback Incident, see article "Breeding Dragonflies" for more info. |
|
ROLLE,
Richard K. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FW-190s - Fire |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-3853) |
| Notes:
Wounded during attack or injured on bailout |
|
ROLNICK,
David |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Explosion |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Half and Half" (42-38197) |
| Notes:
|
|
ROPER,
Richard M |
2/21/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
Mech Prob in 3 Engines |
| Target:
Alhorn & Vorden |
| Aircraft:
(42-37796) |
| Notes:
Crew opted to crash land in Holland rather than bail out. |
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ROPSON,
Cyrenne L. |
8/14/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Ludwigshafen |
| Aircraft:
"Hard Luck" (42-3413) |
| Notes:
It is possible some of the men on this crew were Evadees before becoming POWs. |
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ROSENBERG,
Robert M. |
9/3/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
Collided with 42-30089 - Exploded |
| Target:
Kerlin-Bastard (Paris) |
| Aircraft:
"Barker's Burden" (42-30059) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #23 |
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ROSOLINO,
Joseph |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Super Rabbit" (42-102667) |
| Notes:
His 31st Mission |
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ROSS,
Leo D. "Buck" |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Faithful Forever" (43-38408) |
| Notes:
Crew was on 22nd Mission |
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ROSS,
Otis J. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
(42-31895) |
| Notes:
Crew's 4th Mission |
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ROSSMAN,
Raymond E. |
5/28/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
"Lucious Lucy" (42-31389) |
| Notes:
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ROTZ,
Michail |
5/28/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Magdeburg |
| Aircraft:
"Lucious Lucy" (42-31389) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #22. He'd been injured in a Truck/Jeep accident so he wasn't with his original crew when it went down on 8 Oct 43 over Bremen. |
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ROUSE,
William A. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"FLAK Happy" (42-3232) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #14. Escaped from Camp 54, but was picked up 6 months later (27 Feb 1944) and sent to Germany. He escaped again in April 1945. |
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ROWLEY,
Robert B. |
9/11/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Ruhland |
| Aircraft:
(43-37863) |
| Notes:
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RUDA,
Anthony E. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Colnrade |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Pride of the Century" (42-30170) |
| Notes:
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RUGGLES,
Donald G. |
8/17/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Regensburg |
| Aircraft:
"Tweedle O'Twill" (42-30070) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #16. |
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RULONG,
Harry E. |
6/24/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Grand Couronne |
| Aircraft:
"Return Ticket" (42-97065) |
| Notes:
Secondary Target |
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RUNNELS,
Dudley C. Jr. |
11/30/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
(43-38211) |
| Notes:
|
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RUSTEN,
Marvin P. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
(42-31265) |
| Notes:
Crews 7th Mission |
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RUTHERFORD,
Earl B. |
2/10/1944 |
| Rank:
SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Brunswick |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow" (42-30062) |
| Notes:
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RUTLEDGE,
Lonnie B. |
7/4/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crash Landed |
| Target:
LaPallice |
| Aircraft:
"Nevada Wildcat" (42-30051) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #20 |
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SAABYE,
Victor T. |
3/18/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
RWG |
POW |
| Cause:
Damage by debris from Collision |
| Target:
Munich |
| Aircraft:
"Bastard's Bungalow II" (42-3508) |
| Notes:
ME-109 & a FW-190 aircraft escorted them and soon gave Horn a "Thumbs Down" signal. Horn made a smooth wheels up landing in the snow near Ulm. |
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SACKRIDER,
Donald B. |
3/3/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
WG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"LuLu" (42-38017) |
| Notes:
Landed in Denmark due to FLAK Damage. Was age 39 |
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SANDY,
Robert W. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
Rocket from ME-109 |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"El P'sstofo" (42-30090) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #7 |
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SANSEVERO,
Nunziato |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
T/SGT |
Squadron:
350TH |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
(42-97095) |
| Notes:
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SARABUN,
Charles C. |
10/8/1943 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK-Explosion |
| Target:
Bremen |
| Aircraft:
"Picadilly Lily" (42-5864) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #22 |
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SAULS,
Frank S. |
12/31/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
TG |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK - Collided with 42-38124 |
| Target:
Hamburg |
| Aircraft:
"Fools Rush In" (42-31066) |
| Notes:
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SAVELL,
Louis P. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC-Crashed at Colnrade |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Pride of the Century" (42-30170) |
| Notes:
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SAVINO,
Joseph |
5/24/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BOM |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Times A Wastin'" (42-102528) |
| Notes:
Crew's 18th Mission |
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SAWICKI,
Alexander F. |
10/10/1943 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
349TH |
Position:
BTG |
POW |
| Cause:
Rocket from ME-109 |
| Target:
Munster |
| Aircraft:
"El P'sstofo" (42-30090) |
| Notes:
Original 100th, Crew #7. Broke his ankle on landing |
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SCARLETT,
Gordon C. |
2/4/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
TTE |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Frankfurt |
| Aircraft:
"Satcha Lass" (42-30758) |
| Notes:
Crews 9th Mission |
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SCHARF,
Milton |
3/8/1944 |
| Rank:
S/SGT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
ROG |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Holy Terror III" (42-40056) |
| Notes:
Offsite Link: Fate of Katie's Boys (in German) |
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SCHMUCK,
Theodore R. |
5/12/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
CP |
POW |
| Cause:
FLAK |
| Target:
Brux |
| Aircraft:
"Rosie's Riveters II" (42-31504) |
| Notes:
Atlanta, GA |
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SCHOMP,
Robert J. |
7/29/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
351ST |
Position:
P |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC - Explosion |
| Target:
Merseburg |
| Aircraft:
"Super Rabbit" (42-102667) |
| Notes:
|
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SCHREMSER,
Robert P. |
3/6/1944 |
| Rank:
LT |
Squadron:
418TH |
Position:
NAV |
POW |
| Cause:
EAC |
| Target:
Berlin |
| Aircraft:
"Terry and the Pirates" (42-97482) |
| Notes:
Wounded in face and arm by fragments from 20mm shell. |
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