Air Force Manual No. 200-25 - Korean War Project Records

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Washington, 16 January 1961

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PURPOSE: This manual contains data on each of the J87 Air Force officers and airmen mlf-"missing

in action" as a result of the Korean conflict. It is provided for use by intelligence personnel of the

United States and its allies in acquiring additional information regarding their fate. ..

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' -· Alphabetical List of Personnel Missing in Action I ' · • . •f { . .. �

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Adler, Ernest Max: ____ .. _. ________ . ________ • AJdn, Rolan){ ________ • ____________________

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Allen, Jack Victor .. _ _ .. __ .. _____________ ... ..... __ .. •

Anderson, Robert Eugene .. �-------------·---- •

Andrews, Robert Basil .. �-------------------- •

Arms, John Walter_'::":: _ ___________ . ________ _

Ashley, Gilbert Lamour, Jr.�----------------Austin, Arthur Myles� ____________________ _

Beardall, Harold M,n.". _________________ _

Bell, Donald Edwin. _______________________ _

Bell, William John.:- _______________________ _

Bergmann, Louis Henry.!"'. _ _ _ _______________ _

Biggs, Elmer Tee:_' _________________ . ______ _

Bigham, Donald G _v _________________ _______ _

Black, Wayne Forest. ______________________ _

Bolt, Donald David:� _ __________ __________ _

Botter, William Joseph�-------------------Brennan, John Charles.� ___________________ _

Burrell, Jackson Alexander_, ______________ _ __ _

Burton, Woodrow ______________ ____________ _

Bush roe, Sterling Joseph. ___________________ _

Carlisle, Osborne Tommee_.,: ________________ _

Cave, James Albert-�-_____________ _________ .

Cheiry, Clarence Martin.�-________________ _

Cogswell, Robert Whitney Y. ________________ _

Collins, Joseph Stephen.l. __________ . _______ _

Cooper, Spencer Raymond, Jr.!. _____________

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Crane, Alvin Earl, Jr _______________________ _

Crutchfield, James Frank.:� ________________ _

Culbertson, Gene Alan _ _ _ _________ _________ _

Darakis, Peter Manuel. _____ _ ______________ _

Davies, Howard Joseph_.(" _________ . ______ . __

Davis, Norman Gl,__t( _ ___ . _____________ ___ _

Davis, Ramon R _ _ _ _ . ____ . __________ . _____ _

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Denn, Willard Martin.�-_____ . ___ .. ______ _

DeRosier, Albert PauL�- __ • _____________ __

Differ, Patrick MichaeL ___________________ _ Dorsey, Joyee Merlin::( _____ ____ -----------

Dougherty, Joseph Stephen: ________________ _

Duer, Vietor LeRoy_!( __ . _____ . ___ . _ . ______ _

Duncan, James H�oid.." ____________________ _

Edens, Malcolm Brodie!'.. -----------------Evans, �mmett O'NeaL _____ ______________ _

Festini, Steve J � ___________ . ___ . __ . _____ . _ .

Fleming, James W., Jr _ _ _ _ _______________ _ _ _ _

Foster, Robert Richard_. _________________ __ _

Foulks, James Arch, Jr __ . __ . __ . _. ________ . _.

Fuehrer, Alios A._� ____ . ____ . ____ . ___ . _____ _

Gahan, John VV-"-------------------------Gallant, James A.L-------------------------Garrison, Fred Herron ______________________ _

George, Winifred R _c( ______________________ _

Gibb, Robert Duncan_'::' __________________ . __ _

Glessner, Milton F., Jr.�--------------------Golden, Newman C.-::-. ______________ . _____ _

Gross, Robert F _ . /_. ____ . _____ . _______ . __

Guilfoyle, Cornelius Patrick.�. _____________ _

Guthrie, Edward Shuldon, Jr __ '-( _____________ _

Guthrie, Marvin L. _ _ _ _ ___________________ .

Hamblin, Robert W ____ >;. ___________________ _

Hammon, Keith E. __ . _____________________ _

Harker, Charles Abbot, Jr X_. ______________ _

Harrell, Guy Buchanan, Jr.: ________________ _

Haskett, William Thomas, Jr!!.. _____________ . _

Hawkins, Luther Reid, Jr .. �----------------Hays, Melvin B _ _ .. _ .V::: ___ . __ . ___ . ______ .. _

Heer, David T _ _ _ . __ . _ '( _____ . _. ___________ _

Heise, Arthur. _ _______ � __ / _______ . _____ . __

Henry, Dewey RosenwalL ___ . __________ ... __

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Hoff, Warren Mervin.�-------------------Holcom, William Lee------------------------ · Holz, Scott Ander10n. _-- ------- - ----___ -__ _

Horner, John Joseph.�---------------_____ _

Hoult, Arthur W __ _.c: _ ____________________ _

Howell, Howard Dempsey/.:. _______________ _

Hudson, Laurence Harold�-----------------Hyatt, Don Henry, Jr __ _.Y- __________________ _

Ishida, Hidemaro Saito. L. ________________ _

Jacobs, Harrison Chue. _ _ ______ -_________ _

Jacobson, Paul Joseph __ -------------------

Jensen, Morton Henry_ --------------------Jensen, Wayne F ____ -� ___________________ _

JohlllJOn, Gerald E ___ _..:::-_______ ____________ _

JohlllJOn, Johnny M---�------------------Jones, James L _______ ,-: ___________________ _

, Jones, Oliver Eugene ___ .( ________ --_________ _

Karpowicz, Jerome ___ _ -�-______ ---_______ _

Keene, Kassel Monford _____________________ _

Keister, Harold 0 ______ / _ _ -------- _______ _

Kelleher, Robert Patrick ____________ --______ _

Kepford, Joseph Clarence.Y-: ________________ _

King, Alfred HolewelL ___ ., __________________ _

Kirk, Charles F _ _ _ _ ____ / ________________ _

Knapp, Kingdon Roger _ __ _..( ________________ _

Knueppel, Raymond John_-�-______________ _

Iroontz, Frederick RusselL I( ________________ _

Kromm, Robert MitchelL __________________ _

Kuehner, Gordon V., Jr _ _ _ I( ____ ------______ _

Laier, Robert Holmes ______________________ _

Larkin, Hugh Francis ___ -� :F---------------Layton, Laurence Coe ______________________ _

Lewis, Jaclc ___ � - r _____ � --___ --_________ -

Lewis, Wayne Edwin ______ l(' ,7- ___ __________ -.

Lewis, Wilbur Eugene ______________________ _

Logan, Samuel Porter, Jr ___ �-------------Long, Joseph Sheldon, Jr ___________________ _

vMartin, Dominique Kenneth_� ____________ _

Mast, Clifford H------------�--------------MeAdoo, Ernest Robert __ !(_ ________________ _

McAllaster, Jobp Albert, Jr _ _ ��--------------McFee, Claude Douglas _ _ _ ________________ _

McKee, Robert Edgar _____ \!(_ - ------_____ ---

McLoughlin, Robert John. � ______________ _

Miller, Henry David _____ -�----___________ _

Mitchell, Bernard ________ !( ________________ _

Mooradian, Ara _ _ _ _ _ ____ �-_-_____________ _

Moore, John George _ _ _ _ _ � ----------------Myers, Thomas E _ _ _ ______________________ _

Nelaon, Lawrence Archie __ � _______________ _

Nichols, James Lorence _____ ..: _______________ _

Nikles, Rudolf _____________ .('_ ______________ _

Nye, Glenn Carlyle ________ \( _______________ _

O'Brien, Warren Edward __ -7-____________ _

Olcott, Ray William _ _ _ _______ _____________ _

Olsen, Arthur Robert _______ � ______________ _

O'Meara, James J , Jr ______ _.( ______________ _

O'Neal, Julius Elliot _ _ _____ ,..{ ______________ _

Osborne, Jess A.., Jr _________ y-------------O'Toole, Damian F ___ ________ _____________ _

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Oyler, Ernest Renwick _ _ �-----------------Padilla, Alexander Beck_� ________________ _

Palmer, Alford Cleve_ ____ �----------------Palmiotti, Nicholas Michael_ L ______ _______ _

Parham, Charles Easton, Jr -;7 _____________ _

Peck, James Kenneth _______ _ ______________ _

Penninger, Roger William __ L' ________ _ __ _ ___ _

Peterson, Norman W -----::-_ -=-- ____________ _

Phelps, Ralph L ___________________________ _

Phillips, Duane M ______ / ________________ _

Pincus, Herbert _ _ _ _____ � ________________ _

Pope, James D ___________ --_______________ _

Porter, James H _________ � ________________ _

Poyner, Con FolY--------�- ---------------Pratt, Charles W __________________________ _

Raymond, Gerald W ______ '!': _______________ _

Rehm, Harry MarshalL--�---------------Rhinehart, Charles Walter __ 7 _________ _ ___ _

Ritter, Herbert Edward _ _ _ _________________ _

Rodney, Daryl E. ________ -'G-_____________ _

Rountree, Fred BrilllJOn _ _ _ _ _ 7 _____________ _

St. Mary, Robert R _________ v· ·-------------Schauer, Gilbert Jack _ ______ 17_-___________ _

Schmitt, Warren W ________________________ _

Schneidt, Norman William ___ J.t:. ____________ _

Schwab, Edward A----------�-------------Selman, Clifford G ___________ ":, _ _ __________ _

Shaddick, John Philip, III ____ V' ____________ _

Sheehan, Robert E ____ _____ __ - J - __ --- ---___ _

Shields, Thomas L. _________ X _____________ _

Smith, James Dela, Jr.-------��------------Southerland, John Edward______ _ _______ ___ _

Spath, Charles Ray ________________________ _

Spence, Marvin J _________ --- Y:_- -----------Starck, John Shirley _ _ _ _ _ ____ Y.:' ______ -_-___ -

Steele, Robert C ____ --- - ------�-------------Stefas, Frank. ________________ II(_ _________ . --Stevenson, Frank James _______ y( ___________ _

Sweney, Broce Andrew.-------�------------Tahsequah, Meech ________ ----�----_-_-----Thompson, Charles RusselL _ _ _ L ___________ _

Thompson, Raymond _ _ ________ !(' ______ -_ ---Tileh, Philip Wayne __________ --_ -"'- --_--____ -

Tiller, Horace N ______________ -�--_------- _

Trantham, Archie Peyton _______ \/"' _________ _

Turner, Harold Peter ___________ --____ ---_---

Van Fleet, James Alward, Jr _ _ _ _ �-________ --

Vanwey, William Horace _ _ _________________ _ Wahlgren, Edward Charles ______ -t,. ___ -_____ _

Webb, Edward Arvil------------------------Weeks, Grady Marvin __________ .;;. __ -_- ____ _

West, Carl Emmons _____ ___________________ _

Whitman, William Henry ________ v:_ _________ _

Williamson, Kenneth Eugene _____ -t: _________ _

Wormack, Thelbert B ___________ t(_ -_ --------

Worth, George Warren, Jr _______ t(_ ---------

Zeigler, Joseph Patrick ___________ ----_ ------

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Adler, Emest Max

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt; AO 2075084 Orgn & Duty. Sd Bomb Gp; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-84336A

Identifying Data: Birth Date. 8 November 1916 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue; Hair: brown; Heigkt: 5'4";

Weight: 120 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Burn scar, anterior

chest. Appendectomy scar. Partial upper and lower bridges.

Circumstances of loss:

1. Reported MIA 15 October 1951. 2. The pilot reported at 2138 hours, 14 ()c..

tober 1951, that the aircraft bad been bit southwest of Nanch'onjom. He said he was continuing on a course of 250 degrees. Friendly aircraft in the area reported a large �xplosion and fire at 2145 hours.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Daylight reconnaissance of the area was negative. .

2. 1st Lt William F. Brown, bombardier of the aircraft, was returned to friendly control on 17 October 1951. He reported that the aircraft was hit by light antiaircraft fire at an altitude of 500 feet. The right engine

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immediately caught fire. Although unable to climb, the aircraft was under control until the bailout bell rang about 2 minutes later. He was certain that he was the last one to leave the aircraft. He didn't see the other crew members leave, but they were ready and had time. He was unable to observe any parachutes because of darkness. He landed safely in enemy territory 1,000 feet from the crashed aircraft, abandoned his parachute, and hid. He heard enemy soldiers search the area, and a few minutes later, three shots and much talking. He presumed the shots were a signal that his parachute had been found since they came from where he had landed. Ten minutes later he heard three more shots and presumed another parachute had been found. He evaded and was later rescued.

Conclusion:

The _altitude of the aircraft reported by Lt Brown would seriously limit the chances of successful bailout and landing. Enemy personnel may have located other crew members.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Boston, Mass. Cities of Residence. Boston, Mass.; Dor

chester, Mass. WW II Service: European Theater. Cam

paigns: Rhineland, Po Valley, and North Apennines.

Wife. Mrs. Edith Marion Solbjor Adler. 45 Bro_nx Road, West Roxbury, Mass.

Parents. Father deceased. Mother: Mrs. Rosa A. Adler. 8 Ashland Street, Dorchester, Mass.

Civilian Schools. High School, Dorchester, Mass., 1934; Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., 1943.

Military Schools. San Antonio, Tex. (preftigbt, Oct. 43); Hicks Fld, Tex. (primary pilot, Jan. 44) ; Majors Fld, Tex. (basic pilot, Feb. 44) ; Harlingen, Tex. (gunnery, Apr. 44 ) ; Selman Fld, La. (navigation preflight, Apr. 44, and advanced navigation, Oct. 44).

Previom Occupations. Truck driver and clerk.

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Akin, Rolan M.

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt (promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 2094960 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp; Pilot Acft Type and No.: B-26; 41-39441A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 1 April 1923 Race. Caucasian Eyes: hazel; Hair: brown; Height: 5'9";

Weight: 188 lbs. Distingui3hing Marks. Appendectomy

scar.

Circumstances of Loss:

1. Reported MIA 12 September.i951. 2. Last known radio contact with aircraft

was made at 0246 hours on 12 September 1951, at point 38°30' N.-126°04' E., inbound to target area.

Subsequent Reports: 1. Chinese prisoner of war stated a light

bomber identified as a B-26 ma.de a forced landing in vicinity of Hamp'o approximately 15 kilometers north of Kumch'on about 11 September 1951. One crew member was already dead. One had a broken leg and was shot. The third, believed to be an officer, was taken prisoner by North Korean militia.

2. The only other B-26 downed in the same general area at the same approximate time has been reported on by a repatriated crewman, MSgt George Morar, who claims to be the only survivor.

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and received 11 April 1965 b y the Office of Chinese Affairs, U.S. Department of State, claimed to have information on the whereabouts of the following, named as USAF personnel still being detained: "Captain Albert P. Derosier of Air Force B-26 No. 01540348, Navigator, captured at Manchuria on 11/9/51; 1st Lt Rolan M. Akin, No. AO 2094960, mechanic engineer of B-26 captured at Antung on 12/9/51." The writers also claimed they could supply pictures and handwriting samples. The letter was addressed to: The Director of Executive Secretariat, State Department, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.; / from: 2d Floor, Rue De Antonio, Macao; v and signed: Pang Tai Yen, Liu Fei Peng. The return address was investigated and found nonexistent. Conclusion:

The validity of the letter referring to Lt Akin is very questionable and is not considered to provide substantial information. Nevertheless, it is possible that Lt Akin did survive and was subsequently captured by enemy forces.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Hewkins, Kans. Cities of Residence. Hewkins, Kans.;

Shawnee, Okla. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Marital Status. Single: Parents. Mr. L. D. Akin and Mrs. Vernie

Leoma Akin. 1031 Pottenger, Shawnee, Okla.

Civilian Schools. High School, Shawnee, Okla., 1941; Arizona State Teacher's College, Ariz., 1944; Oklahoma A & M, B.S., mechanical engineering, 1950.

Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. (pretlight, Aug. 44) ; Lancaster, Calif. (primary tlight, Nov. 44); Tucson, Ariz. (basic flight, Feb. 45); LaJunta, Calif. (advanced flight, Apr. 45) ; Minter Fld, Calif (continuation pilot training, May 45); Del Rio, Tex. (B-26 trarutition training, Sept. 45) .

Previous Occupations. Sheet metal worker, aircraft assembler.

Hobbies. Built scale-model airplanes and boats .occasionally.

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Allen, Jack Vidor

Rank & Serial No.: Capt; 16683A Orgn & Duty: 3d Bomb Gp; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26; 44-35355A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 20 May 1920 Race. Caucasian Eyes: dark brown; Hair: dark brown;

Height: 5 '6" ; Weight: 140 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Scar on right side

of forehead.


1. Reported MIA 1 July 1953. 2. On 1 July, while attacking ground tar

gets near Chinnampo, Capt Allen's plane was set on fire by enemy antiaircraft fire. After establishing contact with control, Allen turned toward Chodo Island. About 7 miles south of the island the fire appeared to grow worse and he ordered the other crew members to bail out. At 0032 hours, he reported they had cleared the plane from 3,200 feet and that he was ready to follow.

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Subsequent Reports:

About 0180, 1 July, the other crew members (Lt's Kittleson and Lebrun, and Airman Conner) were rescued from the water. They reported that after parachuting they had not seen Capt Allen, but that they had observed a burning object, which they believed to be the B-26, on the water about 15 miles west of where they had landed. · Subsequent search revealed no trace of Capt Allen.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Lennox, S.Dak. Oities of Re6idence. San Antonio, Tex. ;

Santa Ana, Calif.; San Francisco, Calif. WW II Service. European Theater. Wife & Children.. Mrs. Margaret E. Row

lands Allen (wife), Robert E. Allen (son), Leslie Margaret Allen (daughter). 715 E. Buffalo A venue, Santa Ana, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Ray W. Allen and Mrs. Petra M. Allen. 515 W. Cubbon, Santa Ana, Calif.

Civilian Schools. Santa Ana High School, Calif., 1988; Santa Ana Jr. College, Calif., 1939-42.

Military Schools. Des Moines, Iowa (Jun. 44) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight pilot, Jul. 44) ; Glendale, Ariz. (primary pilot, Nov. 44) ; Tucson, Ariz. (basic pilot, Jan. 45); Marfa, Tex. (advanced pilot, Apr. 45); Merced, Calif. (continuation training, Jun. 45); Erding Air Depot, Germany (Army Air Force personnel management, Jul. 47); Ran· dolph AFB, Tex. (central instructor's school, Jul. 49); Perrin AFB, Tex. (B-26 transition training, Sept. 52); Langley AFB, Va. (advanced flying school, Nov. 52); Stead AFB, Nev. (survival school, Jan. 53). _

Previous Occupation. Aircraft worker, instructor pilot (holds commercial pilot's license).

Languages. Reads, speaks, and comprehends French and Danish fairly well.

Hobbies. Model airplanes .

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Anderson, Robert Eugene

Ran k & Serial No.: 1st Lt; AO 1911886

Orgn & Duty:l54 Ftr-Bmr Sq ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F -84D ; 48758

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 10 November 1926

Race. Caucasian Eyes: gray; Hair: brown; Height: 5'8%.";

Weight: 159lbs. Distinguishing Ma.rks. Appendectomy

scar; llh 11 scar on left cheek, inferolateral to nose; 111 scar, midline frontal scalp.

Circumstcmces of Loss:

1. Reported MIA 21 May 1952. 2. Lt Anderson was tlying number-four po

sition on an interdiction mission, 21 MSIY 1952. During withdrawal from the target

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area, at an altitude of 50 to 100 feet, the flight leader requested Anderson's position and received acknowledgment that he was right behind him. Shortly after, there was an explosion at the rear of the ftight. The leader of another flight reported an explosion at approximately 0920. Parts of an aircraft were scattered over a wide area and there was no sign of Anderson, according to those who circled the crash area. Subsequent Reports:

A report from Far East Air Forces after "Little Switch" indicated a returnee "thought" Lt Anderson was in Camp No. 2. A second FEAF report said that this information had been obtained through British sources in Korea. However, the British Air Ministry stated later that the British sources had no information concerning Lt Anderson.

Conclusion:

The report that Lt Anderson was seen in Camp No. 2 appears to be of very doubtful validity.

Penonal History:

Birthplace. Cabot, Ark. Cities of Residence. Cabot, Ark. MaritalStatus. Single. Parents. Mr. Hugh Jack Anderson and

Mrs. Pauline Forrest Anderson. Route 1, Cabot, Ark.

Civilia.n Schools. Cabot High School, Cabot, Ark., 1946; Little Rock Jr. College, Little Rock, Ark., 1948.

Military Schools. Pilot training, single - engine, Sept. 50.

Previou.s Occupation. Electrician in Merchant Marine, 1944-46.

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Andrews, Robert Basil

Rank & Serial No.: Capt; AO 813127 Orgn & Duty: 3d Bomb Gp; Radar Observer Acft Type & No.: B-26; 44-34336A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 7 May 1921 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue; Hair: blonde; Height: 5'6" Weight: 150 lbs.

Note: ·'Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for 1st Lt Ernest Max Adler (page 1).

Penonal History:

Birthplace. Sayre, Pa. Cities of Residence. Elmira, N.Y. WW II Service. European Theater, Eng

land and France. Marital Status. Wife was Mrs. Florence

Andrews. She has remarried and is now Mrs. Percy Brown.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Percy Brown (wife, remarried), Larry A. Andrews (son). Route 1, Ithaca, N.Y.

Parents. Mr. Basil Solon Andrews and Mrs. Bertha Irene Andrews. 1154 Willow St., Horseheads, N.Y.

Civilian Schools. High School, Elmira, N.Y., 1940; Cornell University, N.Y., 1951.

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Military Schools. Selman Fld, La. (preflight, Jan. 43) ; Selman Fld, La.. (advanced navigation, Oct. 4S) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. (navigation refresher course, Jan. 45) ; Langley AFB, Va. (B-26 combat crew training, Aug. 5 1).

Previov.B Occupa.ti(m. Bookkeeper, 1942; assistant chemist, 195 1.

Languages & Special Skills. German, biochemist.

Arms, John Walter

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt (promoted to 1st Lt while MIA) ; A02225726

Orgn & Duty: 6148th Tac Con Sq; Pilot

Acft Type & No.: T -6 ; 49-3548A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 14 December 1928 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue; Hair: blonde; Height: 5'6";

Weight: 140 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 3 x 2 em. scar above

right ankle.


1. Reported MIA 5 June 1953. 2. About 0748 hours, 5 June 1953, Lt Arms

reported that his plane was receiving heavy ground fire. This was the last contact with the plane. The following reports were received from forward observers, both air and ground, in Lt Arms' area of operations: at 0750 hours, a plane crashed ; although the wings were sheared off, the fuselage appeared practically intact; at 0757 hours, a man, ap-


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parently from the crashed plane, ran into nearby bushes; at 0820 hours, a man was captured near the crash; at 0900 hours, seven enemy took a man prisoner; at 1000 hours, the pilot and observer of the crashed plane were captured.

3. There have been no further reports.

Conclusion

One of the two crew members, possibly both of them, survived the crash and was captured.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Portsmouth, Ohio. Cities of Residence. Portsmouth, Ohio.

Marital Status. Single.

Parents. Mr. George Moses Arms and Mrs. Lockie Mae Arms. 1024 Third St., Portsmouth, Ohio.

Civilian Schools. Portsmouth High School; Ohio University, 3 years, engineering, 1951.

Military Schools. Jacksonville, Fla. (aviation fundamentals and aviation ordnance, (U.S. Navy, 1946) ; Greenville AFB, Miss. (preflight pilot, Sept. 51) ; Greenville AFB, Miss. (basic pilot, Mar. 52) ; Laredo AFB, Tex. (basic pilot, single engine, Oct. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Student.

Ashley, Gilbert Lamour, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt (promoted to Capt while MIA) ; A0666215

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Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp; Aircraft Commander Acft Type & No.: B-29A; 42-65357 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 3 May 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes: gray; Hair: brown; Height: 5'

101,4"; Weight: 148 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 6" herniorrhaphy

scar, left inquinal.


1. Reported MIA 29 January 1953. 2. Lt Ashley's plane, carrying 14 crewmen,

was attacked by enemy fighters at 0021 hours, 29 January 1953, 10 to 12 miles south of Pyongyang. It caught fire, crashed, and exploded. Four parachutes were seen by another B-29. Flashlights and red flares were seen shortly thereafter.

Subsequent Reports:

Three crew members were repatriated in June and' September 1953-A/2C Gerald Abrahamson, A/2C Robert Weinbrandt, and SSgt Lee Miller. According to their reports, one other crewman, Lt Stopa, was captured and later died; also, at least three other crewmen were thought to have bailed out-Lt Shaddick, copilot; Lt Turner, pilot; and Lt Olson, radar bombardier.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Baltimore, Md. Cities of Residence. Rock Hall, Md. WW II Service. Central Europe, Air Of

fensive Europe, Normandy. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Gilbert L. Ashley, Sr. and

Mrs. Bessie Freeman Ashley; Rock Hall, Md.

Civilian Schools. Rock Hall High School ; University of Maryland, 3 years, zoology.

Military Schools. Kelly Fld, Tex. (preftight pilot, Apr. 42) ; Parks Air College, St. Louis, Mo. (primary ftight, Jul. 42) ; Enid, Okla. (basic pilot, Sept. 42) ; Lubbock, Tex. (ad

vanced twin engine, Nov. 42). Previous Occupation. Aircraft sheet metal

worker, Glenn L. Martin Co.

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Austin, Arthur Myles

Rank & Serial No.: Capt (promoted to Maj while MIA) ; AO 1289023 Orgn & Duty: 731st Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Wg; Copilot Acft Type & No.: B-26C ; 44-3597 4A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 11 September 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes: hazel; Hair: brown; Height: 6'2";

Weight: 180 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 4" scar, lower left

thigh front.


1. Reported MIA 27 April 1951. 2. Capt. Austin's plane, with four crew

men, left its base at 1904 hours, 26 April 1951, for Taegu, from which it was to begin a night intruder mission followed by a medium altitude bomb run and visual reconnaissance. Upon completing its mission, the plane was to return to Taegu. Ground control near Taegu reported that the plane contacted them at 1920 hours. This is the last known contact.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Bellingham, Wash. Cities of Residence. Beach, Wash.; River

side, Calif.

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WW II Service. Pacific, Honolulu ; European Theater, Italy.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Irma Darlene Tulle Austin (wife), Richard L. Austin and Kenneth W. Austin (sons). 4745 Luther St., Riverside, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Isaac Ely Austin and Mrs. Glenara �atha Austin. Lummi Island, Wash.

Civilian Schools. Beach Grammar School, Beach, Wash., 1928-36; Whatcom High, Bellingham, Wash., 1936-37; Bellingham High, Bellingham, Wash., 1937-40.

Military Schools. Ft. Benning, Ga. (OCS, infantry, Aug. 42) ; Maxwell Fld, Ala. (preflight, Jul. 43) ; Jackson, Tenn. (primary, Aug. 43 ) ; Newport, Ark. (basic, Nov. 43) ; Blytheville, Ark. (advanced twin engine, Jan. 44) ; Stout Fld, Ind. (glider pickup, Jul. 44); Long Beach, Calif. (general administration for rated officers, Jul. 46) ; March AFB, Calif. (Jun. 48).

Previous Occupation. Truck driver.

8eardall, Harold Martyn

Rank & Seria1 No.: Capt; AO 769375 Orgn & D uty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34221A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 16 October 1924 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown; Hair: black; H eigM:

5'8%"; Weight: 144 lbs.

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1. Reported MIA 21 May 1951. 2. About 1900 hours, 21 May 1951, the

plane's pilot, Capt Festini (Capt Beardall was an orientation pilot), requested permission to cross the bomb line, giving his position as 10 miles north of Seoul in the Imjin River area. This was the last known contact with- the plane. SSgt Robert M. Wilkins, AF 16189312, a repatriated crew member, said that the plane was forced down between 1900 and 1930 hours by automatic weapon tire and that he bailed out, landing about 30 miles northwest of the bomb line. The plane was at about 3,000 feet when hit. Wilkins believed that the only other survivor was Beardall.

Subsequent Reports:

1. The following repatriates reported seeing and in some cases speaking to Capt Beardall in or around Pyongyang during September, October, and perhaps November 1951:

a. Sgt Martin R. Watson, RA 11033539, said he saw "Hal Beardal" in September on the outskirts of Pyongyang in poor condition, under mental strain and suffering from diarrhea. He identified "Beardal" as a reservist from Orlando, Florida, and a lawyer in civilian life.

b. Capt J. S. Hearn, AO 664306, USAF, said he saw Beardall on 23 September. The Koreans were being tough on Beardall and Beardall was belligerent to them. Beardall was tried as a war criminal. When he (Hearn) was sent to Camp No. 2, Beardall remained behind at a Pyongyang police station.

c. Lt Col Thomas D. Harrison said that Beardall was with Lt George Knego, that he saw Beardall in mid-October, and that Beardall was starved for 15 days during May or

. June, but partially regained his strength. Harrison identified Beardall as having a law degree or as having studied law. In a letter

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to Beardall's parents, a copy of which was sent to the Air Force, Harrison referred to a book "The Edge of the Sword" in which Capt Ferrar-Hocksley says Beardall died while a POW.

d. Lt George J. Knego, USAF, quoted Beardall as saying he was interrogated during the summer of 1951 and the Koreans were accusing him of being a war criminal.

2. Repatriate Lt Col Donald J. Mac Lellan, AO 790369, reported that Beardall was last seen by Lt Knego and Capt Hearn around November at Pyongyang. Mac Lellan heard that Beardall was having a difficult time with interrogators.

3. Repatriate SSgt Robert M. Wilkins reported that Beardall was last seen during November 1951 (could have meant October), that Beardall was held at interrogation point when the other prisoners were moved to Camp No. 2, and that Capt Hearn and "Lt Kenogle" were supposedly the last to see him.

4. Repatriate Capt William N. Preston, 15076A, said the name of Beardall was given to him by another repatriate, Lt Col Witt, to be memorized and turned in at the POW exchange. Beardall's name came from Chinese hospital records. His name was also on a wall in the village at Camp No. 2. Beardall was understood to be under interrogation.

Conclusion:

Capt Beardall was alive and in enemy hands in late October or early November 1951. He may have died while a POW, but there is no confirmation.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Orlando, Fla. Citie8 of Residence. Orlando, Fla.; De

land, Fla. WW II Service. European Theater

(Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe), 10 months.

Marital Statm. Single (divorced). Parents. Mr. William Beardall, ex-Mayor

of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Sadie Hamer Beardall, 314 Lucerne Circle, Orlando, Fla.

Civilian School8. Sewanee Military Academy, Sewanee, Tenn. (high school) ; University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla. ; Stetson University, Deland, Fla., LL.B.

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16 January 1961 Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. (pre

flight, 1948) ; Ontario, Calif. (primary, 1948) ; Lemoore, Calif. (basic, 1944) ; La Junta, Colo. (advanced twin engine, 1944).

Previous Occupation. Vice president and attorney, Fidelity Title & Guaranty.

Nicknames. Repatriates refer to him as "Hal" or "Al."

Sports. Golf, hunting, and fishing. Miscellaneous. Uncle is retired United

States Rear Admiral John Beardall.

Bell , Donald Edwin

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt; AO 814007 Orgn & Duty: Hq 3d Bomb Gp; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26C ; 44-34358A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 5 August 1924 Race. Caucasian Eyes: hazel or green ; Hair: dark brown ;

Height: 5'9"; Weight: 156 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 4" surgical scar,

appendectomy.

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1. Reported MIA 26 January 1952. 2. Lt Bell's plane departed its base at 2308

hours, 25 January 1952, for a night intruder mission over North Korea. At 0105, 26 January 1952, the pilot reported that he was proceeding to attack three lights 5 to 10 miles north of the ftare ship with which he had been

working. The plane was not heard from again.

Person61 History: Birthplace. Yuba City, Calif. Cities of Residence. Yuba City, Calif.;

Fair Oaks, Calif.; Washington, D.C.

WW II Service. Air Offensive, Europe; Rhineland Campaign; Rome (Arno Campaign) ; Naples (Foggia Campaign) ; North France Campaign; Normandy Campaign; prisoner of war in Germany.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Kathleen K. Bell (wife), Stephen J. Bell (son). 842 Elm St., El Cerrito, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Joseph Whitely Bell (deceased) and Mrs. Bessie Howell Scott (1560 Allison St., Oakland, Calif.)

Civilian Schools. High School, Fair Oaks, Calif.; University of California, 2 years, pre

law; Golden Gate College, Calif., LL.B., 1951; George Washington University, Washington, D.C., 112 year, pre-law.

Military Schools. Monroe, La. (preflight

navigation, May 43); Coral Gables, Fla. (advanced navigation, Oct. 43) ; Ellington AFB,

Tex. (navigation refresher, Jun. 51) ; Langley AFB, Va. (combat crew training, Sept.

51). Previous Occupation. Insurance claims in

vestigator; clerk, Department of Justice, FBI.

Languages. Reads French and Latin

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Hobbies. Book collecting.

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Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt (promoted to 1st Lt while MIA); 22108A

Orgn & Duty: 17th Bomb Wg; Na.vigator

A eft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44--35407 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 2 March 1928

Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue; Hair: brown; Height: 5'

101/2"; Weight: 189 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Wears glasses.


1. Reported MIA 7 October 1952. 2. Lt Bell's aircraft, carrying a crew of

four, departed at 1425 hours, 7 October 1952, as lead plane of a formation of six B-26's on a daylight bombing mission. Just prior to bombs away the plane was struck by flak and caught fire. It dropped its bombs, called "Mayday'', and instructed the deputy lead to take over. It then veered 45 degrees left and descended into mountainous territory where it crashed and exploded in flames at about 1612 hours. The plane was observed by others of the formation during most of its descent, but for about 45 seconds it was out of sight. No parachutes were sighted in the air or on the ground.

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Conclusion:

Lt Bell could have bailed out while the plane was out of sight or survived the crash, but neither seem likely.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Washington, D.C. Cities of Residence. Norfolk, Va.; Wash

ington, D.C. Wife & Children. Mrs. Jane C. Bell

(wife), William John Bell, Jr. (son). 5412 Studely Av�nue, Norfolk, Va.

Parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bell. 5412 Studely Avenue, Norfolk, Va.

Civilian Schools. High School, Norfolk, Va., 1946.

Military Schools. U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. (electrical engineer, B.S., 1950 or 51) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (navigation, Apr. 52); Langley AFB, Va. (combat crew training, Jul. 52).

Previous Occupation. Student. Languages. Speaks, reads, and writes

Spanish poorly.

Bergmann, Louis Henry

Rank & Serial No.: Sgt; AF 17124468 Orgn & Duty: 93d Bomb Sq; 19th Bomb Gp; Radar Operator Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 69682A

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 1 May 1926 Race. Caucasian Eyu: blue ; Hair: blonde ; Height: 5'61;2" ;

Weight: 148 lbs. I


1. Reported MIA 12 April 1951. 2. About 1018 hours, 12 April 1951, Berg

mann's aircraft was attacked by MIG fighters just prior to its bomb run. The plane was set afire and exploded either just before or upon impact on the side of a mountain at 89°54' N.-124°88' E.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Although Communist Hungarian newspaperman Merai has stated that at least 5 men parachuted from a B-29 in the area of the crash, repatriated crew members SSgt John H. Gant and Sgt George E. Millward believe that only 8 of the 11 crewmen survived-t h e m s e 1 v e s and Sgt Bergmann. Gant's captors told him eight other bodies were found at the scene of the crash. This was before interrogation began and only 2 to 3 hours after the crash.

2. Other reports on Bergmann are as follows : He was in Sinjuju in April 1951 and shared a cell with SSgt Gant. During the same month, he was sent to Antung, Manchuria, for interrogation by Russians and Chinese. He was later taken to Pak's Palace, an interrogation center near Pyongyang, Korea, for further questioning. He was seen in the Pyongyang area at various times from September to November or December 1951, during which time he was suffering from amoebic dysentery and malnutrition. He was taken to a hospital in September for treatment and (it was rumored) given a blood transfusion by a Hungarian medical team. NOTE: This information was taken from remarks of or attributed to : SSgt John H. Gant; Sgt. George E. Millward ; Lt Col Donald J. Mac LeHan, AO 790369, 452d Wg ; SSgt Leonard L. Moree, AF 17225965 ; Capt J. S. Hearn, AO 664306 ; Sgt Marvin E. King ; Lt Col Thomas D. Harrison ; Lt George J. Knego. Sgt Millward once stated that Lt Col Harrison told him Bergmann had died at Pak's

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Palace in November or December 1961. However, · during a later interrogation concerning Harrison's statement on Bergmann's death, Millward gave different information, saying only that Harrison had heard by rumor that Bergmann had been treated and given a blood transfusion by a Hungarian medical team.

Personal History:

Birthplace. St. Paul, Minn. Cities of Residence. St. Paul, Minn. WW II Service. Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Louis J. Bergmann and Mrs.

Eva Bergmann. 1106 West 7th St., St. Paul, Minn.

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, St. Paul, Minn.

Military Schools. Radioman, school unknown.


Biggs, Elmer Tee

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt {promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 2092623

Orgn & D uty: 6147th Tac Con Gp ; Pilot

Acft Type & No.: T-6D ; 42-8625A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 10 June 1925 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'

61;2" ; Weight : 137 lbs.

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1. Reported MIA 8 January 1952. 2. Biggs' aircraft left K-6 Air Base at 1010

hours, 3 January 1952, on a tactical air reconnaissance mission. The plane was damaged by enemy fire, crashed and burned at 1250 hours. Search and rescue succeeded in rescuing the other crew member, an Army observer who had parachuted safely, but he had no information about Biggs.

SubMquent Reports:

1. 1st Lt Welden C. Britton, an Army officer ftying an L-19 aircraft, saw Biggs thrown clear of his plane and land 50 feet away. Biggs got up on his knees and fell back on his face. Shortly thereafter, two Chinese stopped nearby to look at him and then left.

2. The 6150th Tactical Control Squadron radio log for 3 January 1962 indicated that Biggs was lying beside his plane with a number of enemy standing around.

3. 1st Lt Charles H. Milam, Jr., who was ftying cover, said that a liaison plane in the area reported that Biggs was taken to the northeast, presumably Pyonggang.

4. An SCR 300 enemy radio message, intercepted by the 45th Division's communications officer at 1310 hours, 3 January 1952, disclosed that Biggs was sent to the rear.

Condusion:

Lt Biggs was captured by the enemy. He may have been injured, burned, or wounded.

Personal History: Birthplace. Louisville, Ky. Cities of Residence. Memphis, Tenn. ; Mar

ietta, Ga. ; Atlanta, Ga. WW II Service. Zone of interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Agnes Corrine Bell

Biggs (wife ) , Terry Tee Biggs ( son) , Helen Frances Biggs ( daughter) . 2122 Boulderview Drive, - S.E., Atlanta, Ga.

Parents. Mr. Buell E. Biggs and Mrs. Helen Winstead Biggs (both deceased) . Guardian : E. Hayes Redman. 247 Patterson, Memphis, Tenn.

Civilian Schools. Messick High School, Memphis., Tenn. ; Georgia Institute of Tech-

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Milita.ry Schools. Eastern Oregon College, Ore. (crew training, 1943) ; Calif. (preftight, 1944) ; Oxnard, Calif. (primary, 1944) ; Gardner Fld, Calif. (basic 1944) ; Luke Fld, Ariz. (advanced, 1944) ; Luke AFB, Ariz. (transition, Feb. 1945) ; replacement training unit, Aug. 1945.

Previoul Occupation. Student and pharmacist.

La:n!JUilges & Special. Slcill8. Writes, speaks, and understands French and Spanish (fair) ; electrical engineering ; pharmacist.

Bigham, Donald G.

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 767 469

Orgn & Duty: Hq & Hq Sq, 98th Bomb W g ; Pilot

Acft Type & No.: B-29A ; 42-93574

Identifying Dc:lta:

Birth Date. 14 September 1919 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'7" ;

Weight: 134 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 1" oblique scar,

dorsal right hand ; 2" oblique scar, right shoulder.


1. Reported MIA 9 November 1951. 2. At 0025 hours, 9 November 1951, Capt

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1. The island commander saw two unidentified motor junks near the island when the crew bailed out.

2. The plane's crew felt that, while Bigham should have landed in the water near the island's shore, he could have been either blown to the Communist mainland, 9 miles away, or more likely, picked up by the unidentified j unks.

3. Sgt Northy, the engineer, bailed out just before Bigham and landed in the water 2 miles from the island. The aircraft was circling the island at the time. Conclusion:

It is probable that Captain Bigham landed in the water some distance from the island. He may have survived and was possibly picked up by the enemy. Personal History:

Birthplace. Long Beach, Calif. Cities of Residence. Tucson, Ariz. WW II Service. European Theater, Eng

land. Wife & Children. Mrs. Vera May Bigham

(wife) , Gaile Patricia Bigham ( daughter) , Charles Lytton Bigham and Kriss C. Bigham (sons) . 4068 26th St., San Francisco, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Pius Lester Bigham ( 4331 Potrere, Richmond, Calif. ) and Mrs. May Frances Antior ( 1137 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, Calif. ) .

Civilian Schools. High School, Bakersfield, Calif.-, 1937.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. (armament, May 39) ; Scott AFB, Ill. (airplane maintenance, May 41) ; Chanute AFB, Ill. (instruments, Jul. 41 ) ; Ft. Douglas, Utah ( chemical warfare, Sept. 41 ) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight, Jul. 43) ; Tulare, Calif. (primary flight, Sept. 43) ; Merced, Calif. (basic flight, Dec. 43) ; Stockton Fld, Calif.

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(advanced flight, Feb. 44) ; Hobbs, N. Mex. (B-17 transition, Apr. 44 ) ; AAF Station 112, England (combat crew, Sept. 44) ; Orlando, Fla. (maintenance management, May 46) ; Chanute AFB, Dl. (aircraft maintenance, Jun. 47) ; Chanute AFB, Til. (weight and balance officer, Jun. 47) ; Travis AFB, Calif. ( B-36 mobile training detachment, Jul. 51) .

Previo'U8 Occupation. Student. ·

Special SkillB. Commercial pilot.

Black, Wayne ForeSt

Rank & Seriat No.: 1st Lt ; :AO .590031 Orgn & Duty: 372d Bomb Sq ; Radar Observer Acft Type & No.: B-29A ; 44-61940 Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 29 May 1927 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: brown ; Height:

5'61;2" ; Weight: 134 lbs. Circumstances of Loss:

1. Reported MIA 23 October 1951. 2. About 0945 hours, 23 October 1951, Lt

Black's plane was attacked by MIG-15's after turning from its target, N amsi Airfield. The number-two engine was hit and caught tire. When last seen, the plane was disappearing into the clouds below, but was still under control.

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Subsequent Repo�:

1. Of the crew of 18, 1 was rescued, remains of 1 were recovered from the Korean Bay, and 5 were captured and repatriated.

2. 1st Lt Fred L. Beissner, Jr., rescued copilot of the plane, reported that attempts to put out the fire were unsuccessful. The plane's commander gave the order to bail out at about 1000 hours. The altitude was about 18,000 feet. The bombardier, ftight engineer, commander, and himself were the last to jump. All four had dinghies. AJ5 he floated down, he saw three parachutes nearby. He was sure that all of the crew had bailed out successfully. There were many planes in the area. He was picked up at 1715 hours by a ship, which anchored at the spot all night. No

signals or objects were sighted.

Conclusion:

All of the crew had time to clear the aircraft. The fact that five other crewmen were captured indicates a strong possibility that others were, too. Personal History:

Birthplace. Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Cities of Residence. Milton, Tenn.

WW II Service. Zone of Interior.

Wife. Mrs. Ava Black. 116 Cedar St., Clovis, N. Mex.

Parents. Mr. James H. Black and Mrs. Eva Grooms Black. Milton, Tenn.

Civilian Schools. Lascassas High School, Lascassas, Tenn., 1945 ; Murfreesboro State

Teacher's College, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1949.

Military Schools. San Antonio, Tex. (OCS, AAF administrative OCS, Nov. 46) ; Scott AFB, Ill. (communication officer course, Feb. 48) ; Randolph Fld, Tex. (basic pilot, Oct. 48) ; Williams Fld, Ariz. ( advanced pilot, Dec. 48) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (navigation,

Oct. 50) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. (B-29 combat

crew training, Mar. 51) .

Previous Occupation. Automobile parts salesman.

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Bolt, Donald David

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ( promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 837772 Orgn & Duty: Hq Sq, 18th Ftr Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-51 ; 44-84982

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 4 April 1924 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'7" ;

Weight : 116 lbs.

Circumstances of Lou:

1. Reported MIA 2 October 1950. 2. About 0715 hours, 2 October 1950, Lt

Bolt's aircraft was hit by antiaircraft fire near a railroad tunnel 20 miles north of Pyongyang. Bolt made a forced landing in a rice field behind enemy lines at 39°08' N.-125038' E. The landing was witnessed by Capt McGee and Lt Daniel B. Leake, who were fiying in the same formation. Leake flew cover over Bolt's plane and saw him get out on the wing and wave. Leake dropped notes to Bolt and learned that he was injured but not being fired upon. Bolt was last seen just before darkness. There have been no further reports.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Philadelphia, Pa. CitieB of ReBidence. Roanoke, Va. ; Aber

deen, Md. ; Havre De Grace, Md. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Marital Status. Single.

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Parents. Mrs. Edith May Bolt and Mr. William David Bolt. Box 120-A, Joppa, Md.

Civilian School8. William Fleming High School, Roanoke, Va. ; University of Maryland, science, 8 years.

Milita.ry School8. Syracuse University, N.Y. (preflight, 1948) ; Maxwell Fld, Ala. (preflight, 1948) ; Avon Park, Fla. (primary, 1944) ; Bush Fld, Ga. (basic, 1944) ; Spence Fld. Ga. (advanced, 1944) ; Spence Fld, Ga. (fighter transition and aerial gunnery, 1944) .

Previous Occupa.tion.. Flight instructor, Brinkerhoff Flying Service, College Park, Md., 1947-48.

Special SkiUB. Draftsman (topographic maps, charts, and drawings �nd constructed photo maps) , amateur artist, amateur photographer.

Sports. Basketball, baseball, football.

8otter, William Joseph

Rank & Serial No.: TSgt ; AF 88570888 Orgn & Duty: 372d Bomb Sq ; Flight Engineer Actf Type & No.: B-29A ; 44-61940

Identifying Data: Birth Date. 27 August 1924 Ra.ce. Caucasian Eyes: hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'8" ;

Weight: 146 lbs. Note: "Circumstances of Loss,'' Subsequent

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Personal History: Birthplace. Johnstown, Pa. Cities of Residence. Johnstown, Pa. ; Daw

son (Tulsa) , Okla. WW II Sennce. European Theater, Eng

land. Wife & Children. Mrs. Wilma Jean Dugger

Botter (wife), Thomas John Botter (son) . c/o Mr. John Dugger, Route 1, Melvern, Kans.

Parents. Mr. William Thomas Botter, 667 Grove Ave., Johnstown, Pa. Mother deceased.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School, Johnstown, Pa., 1988 ; High School, Johnstown, Pa., 1942.

Military School8. Chanute AFB, Ill. (aircraft machinist, Aug'. 48) ; Topeka AFB, Kans. ( Technical School, airplane power plant mechanic, May 49) ; Chanute AFB, Dl. (flight engineer, ground phase, Feb. 50) .

Previous Occupa.tion.. Aircraft mechanic, holds commercial pilot's license No. 693262.

Languages & Special Skill8. Speaks, reads, and writes French fairly well ; reads music and plays drums.

Brennan, John Charles

Rank & Serial No.: A/SC ; AF 11227081 Orgn & Duty: 17th Bomb W g ; Gunner A eft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-84699A

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Identifying Data: Birth Date. 25 February 1933 Race... Caucasian Eyes : blue; Hair: brown; Height : 5'9";

Weight: 135 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Appendectomy

scar, 6 em.; circular scar under chin, 2 em.

Circumstances of Loss: 1. Reported MIA 14 November 1952. 2. About 0032 hours, 14 November 1952,

Brennan's plane disappeared from radar control. Planes diverted to the area of last contact observed ground fires covering an area of 100 to 200 feet, but the fires were not definitely determined to be from a plane crash.

Subsequent Reports: 1st Lt Andrew M. Schmidt, repatriated

pilot of the plane, reported : 1. His plane was hit aft at 13,000 feet by

enemy fire. The plane's controls were destroyed and it went into a steep glide. He ordered bailout at about 0027 hours. A/3C Brennan, seated on his right, assisted in releasing the canopy. When it popped, he (Schmidt) was partially pulled out of the

cockpit into the slipstream. He was held there momentarily by his parachute, which was caught. When it freed itself, he was sucked over the top of the plane. He landed safely and was captured 3 days later. He last observed Brennan starting a normal bailout over the right side of the plane.

2. He felt that the three other crewmen (A/3C Brennan, 1st Lt Ralph A. Neis, and

1st Lt Edward Guthrie) were still alive because after landing he saw pieces of escape and evasion equipment similar to their own. Also, he found the enemy had information about him that could be obtained only from one of the crewmen. The interrogators corrected him occasionally on his personal background and knew that he had attended a university and had been a marine in the last war. In addition, after emptying his escape kit, they returned the plastic bag and told him he could use it to keep the picture of his wife in, which was exactly what he had told the crew he intended to do in · such circumstances. He was told by an interrogator at one point that

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3. On one occasion, an interrogator left his interrogation kit in his cell. He searched it and found handwriting of other POW's, including, he was certain, that of A/3C Brennan.

Conclusion: Lt Schmidt's report indicates a good �

sibility that at least one other crew member, A/3C Brennan, was in enemy hands. The evidence cannot be taken as conclusive proof, however, since it is possible the enemy could have obtained their information by other means.

Personal History: Birthplace. Boston, Mass. Cities of Residence. Groveton, N.H. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Patrick M. Brennan (Box

453, Groveton, N.H. ) and Mrs. May Merritt ( Lot 45, Town Farm Road, Bryantville, Mass.) .

Civilian Schools. High School, Groveton, N.H., 1951.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. ( turret system mechanic, Jan. 52 ) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. (flax gunner, Feb. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Truck driver.

Burrell, Jackson Alexander

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 2081396 Orgn & Duty: 13th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26; 44-35760A

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Identifying Data: Birth Date. 8 September 1925 Raee. Caucasian. Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'61,1" ;

weight : 129 lbe. Distinguishing Marks. Appendectomy

scar.

Circumstances of t.osa: ... 1. Reported MIA 5 June 1952.

2. At 2825 hours, 5 June 1952, a distress call was received by another plane that Capt Burrell's plane was on fire and the crew was bailing out 15 miles south of the big island off the northwest coast of Korea. The plane that received the call proceeded at once to the scene but found no trace of the crew. Air rescue units searched with negative results.

Conclusion: Capt Burrell probably bailed out success

fully and landed in the water. This being the ease, he could have been either picked up by enemy forces at sea or drowned.

Personal History: Birthplace. Sharptop, Cherokee County,

Ga. Cities of Residence. Marble Hill, Ga. :

Gainesville, Ga. WW II Service. Zone of interior. Marital Status. Single. Parents. M"r. Harvey Runyan Burrell and

Mrs. Mattie Stancil Burrell. Box 121, Tate, Ga.

Civilian Schools. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga., B.S., textile engineering, 1946-49.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. (preflight, Sept. 44) ; San Marcus Army Air Fld, San Marcus, Tex. (advanced navigation, Jan. 45 ) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (Air Force Navigation School, Central Instructors School , May 51) ; Langley AFB, Va. (combat crew training, Nov. 51) .

Previous Occupation,. Textile engineer in training, 1949-51.

Languages. Reads, writes, and speaks French poorly.

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Burton, Woodrow

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 2101608 Orgn 1o Duty: 40th Ftr-Intcp Sq, 85th Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-51 (number unknown)

Identifying Data: Birth D ate. 11 September 1918 Raee. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: blonde ; Height: 5'10" ;

weight: 193 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 2 October 1950. 2. On 2 October 1950, Lt Burton was flying

in a flight of four F-51's assigned targets around Pyongyang. Fifteen miles northeast of Pyongyang, at 800 feet, Burton called to say that his plane had been hit by enemy ground fire. He took his plane to l,OOO feet and bailed out successfully. He landed in enemy territory 4 miles east-northeast of Pyongyang (39°04' N.-125°50' E.) at 1620 hours. He was immediately surrounded by· several civilians. The remaining three planes in the fiight circled the area for 10 minutes and Burton waved to indicate he was all right.

Conclusion:

Lt Burton was subsequently captured by enemy forces.

Personal History: Birthplace. Moberly, Mo. Cities of Residence. Bloomington, Ill. ;

.Quincy, Ill. ; Jacksonville, Ill.

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WW II Service. Pacific Thea�r. 10 months.

Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Joseph Elihu Burton (de

ceased, 20 Feb. 51 ) and Mrs. Grace Mable Webster Burton (411¥2 York St., Quincy, Ill.) .

Civilian Schools. Quincy Senior High School, Ill. ; Wadlow Flying School, Godfrey, Ill.

Military Schools. San Antonio, Tex. (preflight pilot, 1954) ; Chickasha, Okla. ( primary pilot, 1945) ; Perrin Fld, Tex. (basic pilot, 1945) ; Enid, Okla. (advanced pilot, 1945) .

PreviO'U8 Occupation. Chief pilot, Contract Flight School ; sales representative, wholesale paper products.

Special Skill8. Commercial pilot license, flight instructor's rating on single and multiple engines.

Hobbies. Football, basketball, swimming, baseball ; aircraft engine and fabric work.

Bushroe, Sterling Joseph

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1911963 Orgn & Duty: 35th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 8th Ftr-Bmr Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F -SOC ; 49-852A

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Birth Date. 2 November 1926 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'7" ;

Weight: 138 lbs. Distinguishing . Marks : Appendectomy

scar ; 11/2" scar inside middle of right upper arm.


1. Reported MIA 11 September 1951. 2. On 11 September 1951, while flying in

a flight of four aircraft on rail out targets near Myogo, the flight was attacked by MIG's at 1750 hours. After the attack, two members of the flight saw an open parachute (altitude 6,000 to 8,000 feet) and the leader saw Lt Bushroe's aircraft crash. Bushroe was last seen in his parachute at 1800 hours, approximately 39°07' N.-125°53' E. A search was made by the remaining three aircraft and the search was continued at 1600 the next day ; however, no trace of the aircraft, Lt Bushroe, or his parachute was sighted.

Conclusion:

Lt Bushroe successfully bailed out of his plane and was captured by enemy forces.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Erie, Mich. Cities of Residence. Fort Wayne, Ind. ;

Erie, Mich. ; Toledo, Ohio. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Gabriel Anthony Bushroe

and Mrs. Laurene Harriet Bushroe. 1 116 West Erie Road, Erie, Mich.

Civiliam Schools. Grammar School, Fort Wayne, Ind. ; High School, Toledo, Ohio.

Military Schools. Randolph Fld, Tex. (basic pilot, Jul. 50) ; Williams AFB, Ariz. ( advanced pilot, Dec. 50) ; Nellis AFB, Nev. (Combat crew training, jet, Mar. 50) .

PreviO'U8 Occupation. Materials inspector. Hobbies. Flying, model plane building. Miscellaneous. Has 5 sisters and 3

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Carlisle, Osbome ·Tommee

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 426554 Orgn & Duty: 844th Bomb Sq, 98th Bomb Wg ; Aircraft Commander Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-9808

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 27 February 1917 Race. Caucasian Eyes: gray ; Hair: brown, Height: 5'11 " ;

Weight: 157 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Vertical appendec

tomy scar ; numerous well-pigmented moles.


1. Reported MIA 28 February 1952. 2. At 1612 hours, 28 February 1952, Capt

Carlisle's plane departed on a bombing mission. The number-two engine was smoking heavily at take-off. Five minutes after coast-in, number-two began vibrating. Excessive vibration continued and one engine burst into flames. The order was given to bail out at 14,000 feet. The plane crashed 15 miles southwest of Kansong, North Korea, at 2042 hours.

Subsequent Reports:

All crew members were accounted for except Capt Carlisle, A/2C Willard M. Denn,

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and 2nd Lt Lawrence A. Nelson. Seven of them evaded and were recovered by friendly forces. One was killed by enemy forces while attempting to return to friendly control. The remains of another were recovered near the scene of the crash.

Conclusion: All crew members seem to have had time

to bail out before the crash. It is conceivable, however, that Capt Carlisle may not have successfully cleared the aircraft, since he was the aircraft commander and therefore the last to bail out.

Personal History Birthplace. Onalaska, Tex. Cities of Residence. Livingston, Tex. ;

Austin, Tex. ; Pasadena, Tex. ; El Monte, Calif.

WW II Service. Zone of interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Patricia Dooley

Carlisle (wife) ; Karen Tommee Carlisle, Sandra Lee Carlisle, and Lisa Danielle Carlisle (daughters) . General Delivery, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Parents. Mr. Arthur F. Carlisle ( 1 803 Forest Trail, Austin, Tex. ) and Mrs. Mary Alice Carlisle (deceased) .

Civilian Schools. Livingston High School, Livingston, Tex., 1935 ; University of Houston, Houston, Tex., 4th months, 1985 ; Sam Houston Student Training Corps, Hunterville, Tex., 41;2 months, 193Et ; Steven F. Austin Student Training Corps, Nacoqdoches, Tex., 181/2 months, 1940.

Military Schools. Ontario, Calif. (elementary flying, Apr. 41 } ; Moffett Fld, Calif. (basic flying, Jul. 41 ) ; Luke Fld, Ariz. (ad

vanced flying, Sept. 41 ) ; Luke Fld, Ariz. (flying instructor's course, Oct. 41) ; Williams. Fld, Ariz. (B-17 transition training, Feb. 45) ; Lowry Fld, Colo. (B-29 transition training, Apr. 45) .

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Cave, James Albert

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ( promoted to A/1C while MIA) ; AF 13411410 Orgn & Duty: 13th Bomb . Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-35760A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 22 December 1931 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: blonde ; Height: 5'9" :

Weight: 150 lbs. Note: "Circumstances of Loss" and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Capt J. A. Burrell (page 16) .

Penonal History:

Birthplace. Stanley, Va. Citiea of Residence. Stanley, Va. Wife & Children.. Mrs. Charlotte M. Stone

berger Cave (wife) , James Albert Cave, Jr. (son) . 2d &: Clinton, Delaware City, Del.

Parenti. Mr. Fred W. Cave (Route 1 Stanley, Va.) , Mother deceased.

Civilia.n Schoolts. High School, Stanley, Va., 1949.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. (turret system mechanic, Oct. 51 ) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. ( aircraft gunnery, Nov. 51) .

Prwious Occupation. Hardrock mining, 2 years.

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Cheny, Clarence Martin

Rank & Serial No.: SSgt ; AF 19201402 Orgn & Duty: 325th Bomb Sq, 92d Bomb Gp ; Right Scanner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62084

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 3 March 1925 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'101A," ;

Weight: 168 lbs.


1. Report MIA 9 September 1950. 2. SSgt Cherry's plane was hit by flak at

1127 hours while over 39°25" N.-125°44" E. making a bomb run. Five parachutes were sighted-four landing in the wreckage area, one approximately 500 yards away, over the crest of a hill.

Subsequent Reports:

A graves registration unit of the 24th Infantry Division investigated the scene of the crash and determined that two of the crew had been taken to a nearby hospital. One ( Capt Zane H. Hoit) was dead on arrival, the other was heard to use the name of "Jerry'' or "Cherry." This crew member was later removed to an unknown destination by North Koreans.

Condusion:

There is a good chance SSgt Cherry was the crewman removed from the hospital.

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Personal History:

Birthplace. Comanche, Mont. Citie8 of Residence. Salem, Oreg. WW II Service. Paeiftc Theater, 8 months. Marital Sta.tus. . Wife was Mrs. Beverly

Fay Cherry. She has remarried and is now Mrs. Beverly Feltis. .

Wife & Children. Mrs. Beverly Fay Cherry (wife, remarried) , Gregory C. Cherry (son ) .

6508 Fry St., Bell Gardens, Calif. Parents. Mr. Harold A. Cherry and Mrs.

Minnie Cherry. Box 510, Route 5, Salem, Oreg.

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, Salem, Oreg.

Military Schools. Lowry Fld, Colo., remote control turret mechanic gunner, Jul. 44.

Previous Occupation.. Sawmill machine operator, 1945-49.

Cogswell, Robert Whitney

Rank & Serial No.: Capt (promoted to Maj while MIA) ; 11889A Orgn & Duty: Hq & Hq Sq, 807th Bomb W g ; Pilot A eft Type & No.: B-29A ; 44-61940

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 18 August 1917 Race. Caucasian

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81,-1" ; Weight:166 lbs.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss,'' "Subsequent

Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt W. F. Black (page 18) .

Persona1 History:

Birthplace. Pittsburgh, Pa. Cities of Ruidence. Pittsburgh, Pa. ;

Bridgeport, Conn. WW II SenJice. European Theater. Wife. Mrs. Dorothy Gene Vellbrecht Cogs

well. 1128 Portland, Pittsburgh, Pa. Parents. Mr. Wesley Herbert Cogswell and

Mrs. Emma Alberta Cogswell. 184 Morrison Drive, Mount Lebanon, Pa.

Civilian Schools. Eigewood High School, Pa., 1935 ; University of Pittsburgh, 3 years, 1985-39.

Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. (preftight, 1942) ; Cal Aero, Calif. (primary, 1942) ; Polaris Flight Academy, Calif. (basic training, 1942) ; Victorville, Calif. (advanced training, 1942) ; Hobbs, N. Mex. ( B-17 transition, 1943) ; Tyndal) AFB, Fla. (air tactical school, 1950) .

Previous Occupation. Bookkeeper and clerk, 1935-41 ; District Representative General Electric, 1945-47.

Collins, Joseph Stephen

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 807154 Orgn & Duty: 90th Bomb Sq ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26C ; 44-34342A

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1. Reported MIA 2 September 1951. 2. Capt Collins' plane was initially on a

night intruder mission. However, upon reaching a point west of Seoul at 0101 hours, 2 September 1951, it was diverted to visual reconnaissance. This was the last known contact.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Foreign Broadcast Information Service report, 1 November 1951, refers to a Capt Robert Collins, an American pilot captured 15 September 1951. There is no record of a Capt Robert Collins being shot down.

2. One of the three crew members, Lt. Perry A. Dawson, is known to have survived the accident. He was captured and subsequently died in a prison camp.

Conclusion:

Since one member of the crew survived the accident, it is possible that Capt Collins did, too. Personal History:

Birthplace. Somerville, Mass. Cities of Residence. Somerville, Mass. ;

Columbus, Ga. ; Miami, Fla. WW II Service. Air Offensive Europe,

Normandy. Marital Status. Single. Parent8. Mr. Joseph J. Collins ( deceased )

and Mrs. Marion Glyn Ryan Collins. 3305 Northwest 14th St., Miami, Fla.

Civilian Schools. High School, Columbus, Ga. ; University of Miami, B.B.A., economics, 1948 ; University of Miami School of Law, LL.B., 1950.

Military Schools. Selman Fld, La. ( navigation, preflight, Mar. 43) ; Selman Fld, La.

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( navigation, advanced, Jul. 43) ; Miami, Fla. ( navigation training, Sept. 48) ; San Antonio Air Corps Center, Tex. (preflight, Apr. 45) ; Brady, Tex. (primary pilot, Jun. 45) ; Perrin Fld, Tex. (basic pilot, Aug. 45) .

Previous Occupation. President and gen· eral manager of a printing company, attorney at law.

Hobbies. Photography, rifle and pistol shooting.

Cooper, Spencer Raymond, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C (promoted to A/lC while MIA) ; AF 21900368 Orgn & Duty: 90th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34601 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 15 June 1931 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'10" ;

Weight: 172 lbs.

Circumstances of loss 1. Reported MIA 7 April 1952. 2. Airman Cooper's plane departed its base

at 2300 hours, 6 April 1952, on a night mission on targets of opportunity in the area south-

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east of Yongyu. The plane was near the Yonpyon Islands at 2858 hours, 6 April 1952, when last contacted. On 7 April 1952 another aircraft reported seeing ftares in the same general area and took several photographs with negative results.

Subsequent Reports:

Maj Dudley Sleeper, AO 724957, has reported as follows : Sometime between 8 and 11 April 1952, he received information from Lt Robert Olson that a radio intercept reported by a radio operator of the 90th Bomb Wing indicated that the name of A/2C Cooper was heard in a propaganda broadcast ( date unknown, probably between 8 and 11 April 1 952 ) . He (Maj Sleeper) believed the intercept to have come from the Sappo area in Korea. (Airman Cooper's plane was strafing in this area. ) He also believed that the monitoring stations in Korea and FEAF did not pick up this intercept.

Conclusion:

The information pertaining to reports of A/2C Cooper being a POW is probably true.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Albany, N.Y. Cities of Residence. Albany, N.Y. Marital Statm. Si:ngle. Parents. · Mr. Spencer Raymond Cooper,

Sr. and Mrs. Helene Catherine Kindt Cooper. 1 045 Lancaster Avenue, Syracuse, N.Y.

Civilian Schools. High School, Albany, N.Y., 1949 ; New York Maritime, N.Y., 1950.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. ( turret system mechanic, Jul. 51) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. (:f!�xible gunnery, 1951) .

Previotl8 Occupation. Student. Mi8ceUo/Mous. Member of the New York

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Coulter, John Robert

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1909268 Orgn & Duty: Sd Bomb Gp, 78lst Bomb Sq ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-35941

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 14 June 1925. Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: blonde ; Height: 5'91,1" ;

Weight: 158 lbs. Di8tingui8hing Mark8. 4" sear, left fore

arm.


1. Reported MIA 1 December 1960. 2. Lt Coulter's plane departed its base at

2231 hours, SO November 1950, for a mission on targets of · opportunity within a 25-mile radius of 40°5' N.-125 °20' E. At about 0100, 1 December 1950, while in the vicinity of Seoul, he contacted control and was not heard from again.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Uniontown, Pa. Cities of Residence. Uniontown, Pa. ;

Lemont Furnace, Pa.

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Eastern Mandates ; Western Pacific Campaign.

Marital Status. Single Parents. Mr. Ottley Russel Coulter and

Mrs. Ethel Grace Coulter. Rural Delivery 1, Lemont Furnace, Pa.

Civilian Schools. North Union High School, Uniontown, Pa., 1943.

Military Schools. Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. (cadet training, Apr. 44) ; Tyndall Fld, Fla. (gunnery, Jun. 44) ; Perrin AFB, Tex. (basic pilot, Jan. 49) ; Vance AFB, Okla. (advanced pilot, Sept. 49) .

Previous Occupation. Truck driver. Special Skills. Private pilot.

·Crane, Alvin Earl, Jr.

lank & Serial No.: 1st Lt; AO 1903066 Orgn & Duty: 6148 Tac Con Sq, 6147 Tac Con

Gp Pilot Acft Type & No.: T -6 ; 44-82533

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 24 November 1928 Race. Caucasian Eyes: hazel; Hair: brown; Height:

5'llt,.!" ; Weight : 161 1bs.

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Distinguishing Mark8. 2" semilunar scar on chin.


1. Reported MIA 18 September 1951. 2. Lt Crane's plane was one of a ftight of

four on a tactical control reconnaissance mission in an area northwest of Vijongbu. The last radio contact with Crane's plane was made at 1800 hours, 18 September 1951. It was last seen in the air at 1880 hours.

Subsequent Reports:

Capt John W. Gerwig and 1st Lt George L. Coyle, ftying in the same tlight as Lt Crane, saw hitn parachuting to earth after learning his plane had been downed (cause unknown) . In a rescue effort, Crane was "capped," but the rescue could not be completed. The remains of Sgt Gordon J. Zorn, Crane's observer, were recovered from the plane's wreckage on 20 December 1951.

Conclusion:

It is very probable that Lt Crane was captured by enemy forces.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Peace, Okla. Cities of Residence. Peace, Okla. ; Wood-

land, Calif. . Wife & Children. Mrs. Ruth Angela Pool

Crane (wife, remarried) , Stephen A. Crane (son) . 442 26th Ave., San Francisco, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Alvin Earl Crane, Sr. and Mrs. LOis Irene Crane. 1121 Ludwig Ave., Santa Rosa, Calif.

Civilian Schools. Tule Lake High School, Woodland, Calif., 1946.

Military Schools. Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. (pilot training, 12 mos., ending Jun. 48) ; Tyndall AFB, Fla. (controller training, Oct. 49) .



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Rank & Serial No.: Maj (promoted to LtCol while MIA) ; AO 736188 Orgn & Duty: 85th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 8th Ftr-Bmr Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-80 ; 49-3600

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 18 February 1923. Race. Caucasian. Eyes : brown ; Hair : dark brown ; Height :

5'6Jh'" ; Weight : 172 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 1lh" scar, right

temporal region ; 1" surgical scar, right forearm.


1. Reported MIA 23 July 1952. 2. Major Crutchfield was 1lying toward

Wonsan when his plane was hit by 1lak and set afire. He bailed out at 0910 hours, 23 July 1952, in the area 39°5' N.-127°29' E.,

- and was seen walking away after landing. Enemy ground fire prevented helicopter rescue attempts.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Capt Zach W. Dean, AO 732184, believed Maj Crutchfield was a.t POW Camp _ No. 2

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during the summer of 1952. He heard a rumor that a POW, while in solitary confinement, was passed a note signed by Maj Crutchfield or referring to him.

2. Lt James L. Stanley, AO 591426, stated that during his confinement as a POW in a Korean house at Camp No. 2 Annex about 15 Septem� 1952, a North Korean soldier home on leave showed him a driver's license and a pilot's instrument card that belonged to a Maj James Crutchfield. The Korean soldier, through signs, told him that Crutchfield had been shot down and that he had taken the cards from him. The Office of Special Investigations reported later that the driver's license was from Missouri.

Conclusion:

Maj Crutchfield successfully bailed ont of his aircraft and was captured by the enemy.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Graceville, Fla. Cities of Residence. Graceville, Fla. ;

Brunswick, Fla. ; Bay Harbor, Fla. WW II Service. Asiatic-Pacific Theater,

Kiska and Attu Campaigns. Wife & Children. Mrs. Maree Stanley

Crutchfield (wife) , Lynette Crutchfield (daughter) , Kerry Crutchfield (son) . Box 1286, Modesto, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Isaac Crutchfield and Mrs. Dixie Katrina Crutchfield. R.F.D. 1, Box 408, Graceville, Fla.

Civilian Schools. Graceville High School, Graceville, Fla.

Military Schools. Mira Loma Flight Academy, Calif. (primary flight, Aug. 41 ) ; Gardner Fld, Calif. (basic, Oct. 41) ; Luke Fld, Ariz. (advanced, Jan. 43) ; Williams Fld, Ariz. (special jet fighter training, 1947) ; Air Tactical School (regular course, 1949) ; Tyndall AFB, Fla. (aircraft course, 1960) .

Previous Occupation. Pulp and paper mill employee.

Nicknames. Crutch and Jimmy.

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Culbertson, Gene Alan

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 718487 Orgn & Duty: 37th Bomb Sq, 17 Bomb W g ; Navigator-Bombardier Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34570

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 28 October 1920 Race. Caucasian Eyes: hazel ; Hair: black ; Height: 6' ;


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1. Reported MIA 23 February 1953. 2. Last sighted attacking a train at 0235,

23 February 1953, by Capt Kenneth 0. Johnson, AO 2095421, who was flying nearby in a Newport 52 ( a flare aircraft) . Strange flares of unknown origin were seen in the distance. No further radio contact or aircraft sightings. No flak report. No unusual ex

plosions. No signs of crash. Location of sighting was near the coast.

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Subsequ.nt Reports:

CAFIN 63879 dated 15 September 1963, from FEAF states that Capt Gene A. Culbertson's name appears on the NielsonHenderson list (a list of USAF personnel known to be in Kaesong awaiting repatriation ; compiled by FEAF in September 1953) . FEAF also states, however, that this may be in error or mistaken identity for a Lt Ralph E. Culbertson, U.S. Army, who was returned to military control.

Conclusion: It is possible that the plane ditched or that

the crew bailed out over water near the coast. The report that Capt Culbertson was at Kaesong awaiting repatriation is of questionable validity.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Minneapolis, Minn. Cities of Reaidence : Akron, Ohio ; Mt.

Clemens, Mich. ; Alexandria, Va. WW II Service. Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Wife & Children. Mrs. Doris Aline Parnell

Culbertson (wife) ; Susan A. Culbertson and Sheila A. Culbertson (daughters) ; Michael A. Culbertson (son) . Box 361, Hamlet, N.C.

Parents. Mr. Harold Griffith Culbertson and Mrs. Anne Laurette Culbertson. 901 8th St., Apt A-1, Alexandria, Va.

Civilian Schools. High School, Akron, Ohio, 1938 ; University of Akron, Ohio, business administration, 1 year, 1940.

Military Schools. Maxwell AFB, Ala. (preflight pilot, Jun. 43) ; Camden, S.C. (primary pilot, Aug. 43) ; Selman Fld, La. (preflight navigation, Sept. 43) ; Buckingham, Fla. (flexible gunnery, Nov. 43) ; Selman Fld, La. (advanced navigation, Apr. 44) .


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Darakis, Peter Manuel

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt ; AO 2224197 Orgn & Duty: 6148th Tac Con Sq, 6147th Tac Con Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: T-6 ; 49-3576A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 28 June 1928 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: brown ; Height:

5'8%" ; 151 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Fractured left

wrist.

Circumstances of lois:

1. Reported MIA 10 March 1958. 2. At 0645 hours, 10 March 1953, Pfc

Charles E. Burkey, US 5522677, saw Lt Darakis' plane going down behind a ridge. He saw no chutes, but heard an explosion. Other outpost observers observed white smoke. All other T-6 aircraft reported in by radio except Acme-1 ( Darakis' call sign) . There have been no further reports.

Conclusion:

It is doubtful if either Lt Darakis or his observer cleared the aircraft prior to the crash.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Amherst, Ohio Cities of Residence. Amherst, Ohio ; Bowl

ing Green, Ohio. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. John Darakis and Mrs.

Phyllis Dorothy Darakis. Route 1, Leavitt Road, Amherst, Ohio.

Civilian Schools. High School, Amherst,

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Ohio, 1946 ; Bowling Green State University, Ohio, 1947-49.

Military Schools. Vance AFB, Okla., basic and advanced pilot, Jun. 62.

Previcrus Occupatio7l. Carpenter.

Davies, Howard Joseph

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1 909468 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26C ; 44-34542A

Ide-ntifying Data:

Birth Date. 6 February 1923 Race. Caucasian Eyes : gray ; Hair: blonde ; Height: 5'7" ;

Weight: 138 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 6 March 1952. 2. Lt Davies' plane departed its base 5

March 1952, under call sign "Pentail 09" on a night interdiction mission. Davies was advised by "Pentail 01" of a target (a locomotive) at 2152 hours. This call was acknowledged but later efforts to contact Davies failed. There have been no further reports.

Personal History:

Birthplace: Charleston, W. Va. Cities of Residence. Charleston, W., Va.

Brownsmont, W. Va. Wife. Mrs. Janet B. Schlick Davies Wills

( remarried) . 12131h East Tenth St., Davenport, Iowa.

Parents : Mr. Howard James Davies ( 1305 Lewis St., South Charleston, W. Va.) and Mrs. Anne N. McClung Davies ( deceased) .

Civilian Schools. High School, Charles-

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Milita.rr School8. Connally AFB (basic pilot, Jun. 49) ; Barksdale AFB, La. (pilot training, Sept. 49) ; Vance AFB, Okla. (Dec. 49) ; Ft. Benning, Ga. ( Special War School, Sept. 51) .

Pre1Jiow Occupation. Seaman (Texas Co., Port Arthur, Tex.) .

Davis, Norman Glen

Rank & S.rial No.: SSgt ; AF 15209199 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Gunner Acft Type I No.: B-26 ; 41-39441A

ldentifyin1 Data:

Birth Date. 5 May 28 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'8lh" ;

Weight: 156 lbs.

Circumstanas of Loss:

1. Reparted MIA 12 September 1951. 2. Last known radio contact -with aircraft

was made at 0246 hours on 12 September 1951, at point 38°30' N.-126°04' E., inbound to target area.

Subsequem' Reports:

1. A Clinese POW stated that a light bomber iimtified as a B-26 made a forced

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landing in the vicinity of Hamp'o approximately 15 kilometers north of Kumch'on about 11 September 1951. One crew member was already dead. One had a broken leg and was shot. The third, believed to be an officer, was taken prisoner by North Korean militia.

2. The only other B-26 downed in the same general area at the same approximate time has been reported on by a repatriated crew member, MSgt George Morar, who claims to be the only survivor.

Conclusion:

It is possible that the Chinese POW's statement is correct and that SSgt Davis' plane is the one of which he speaks ; however, there is no substantiating evidence.

Personal History: Birthplace. Sullivan, Ind.

Cities of Residence. Hymena, Ind.


Parents. Mrs. Bessie Jane Followell (Box 61, Hymena, Ind. ) , mother. Father's name unknown.

Civilian School8. Grammar School and High School ( 1 year) , Hymena, Ind.

Military School8. Denver, Colo., bomb and gunsight mechanic, 1949.

Previous Occupation. Optical worker.

Davis, Ramon R.

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt (promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 767144

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Orgn & Duty: 12th Ftr Sq, 18th Ftr-Bmr Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F -51 ; 45-11606

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 12 October 1924 Race. Caucasian Eyu : brown ; Ha,ir: brown_; Height:

5'11" ; Weight: 172 lbs. Distingt.l.i8hing Merks. Appendectomy

scar.


1. Reported MIA 5 October 1950. 2. Lt Davis was on a reconnaissance mis

sion when hit by flak over Sunchon, North Korea, at 0940 hours, 5 October 1950. He was forced to land on a sand bar in the Taedong River, 39°11' N.-125°58' E. His wingman, 1st Lt Daniel James, Jr., AO 809244, observed him climb out of the aircraft, apparently uninjured, and walk off � ward the hills east of the river. There have been no further reports.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Ames, Iowa. Cities of Residence. Ames, Iowa. WW II Service. Northern France, Rhine

land, Ardennes. Wife. Mrs. Tommie Marie Davis, 3405

Duval St., Austin, Tex. Perents. Mr. Harry Kimble Davis and

Mrs. Coral Roberts Davis, 413 Tenth St., Ames, Iowa.

Civilia.n Schools. High School, Ames, Iowa ; Iowa State College, Iowa, 2¥2 months, forestry.

Milita,ry Schools. . Beloit, Wis. (aircrew training, May 43) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight pilot, Jul. 43) ; Hemet, Calif. ( primary pilot, Sept. 43) ; Merced, Calif. (basic pilot, Nov. 43) ; Luke Fld, Ariz. (advanced pilot, Feb. 44) ; Suffolk County, AAF, N.J. ( instructor gunnery school, Sept. 45) .

Previous Occupation. Unskilled laborer, lumber company ; student.

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Denn, Willard Martin

Rank & Serio! No.: A/2C (promoted to A/lC while MIA) ; AF 16329167 Orgn & Duty: 344th Bomb Sq, 9th Bomb W g ; Radio Operator A eft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-9803 Identifying Dota:

Birth Date. 27 September 1932 Race. Caucasian EyeB: blue ; Hair: brown ; Heigkt : 5'6" ;

Weight: 131 lbs. -

Distinguishing Marks. �ppendeetomy scar (MacBurney incision) . Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Capt Osborne Tommee Carlisle (page 19) .

Personal History: Birthplace.. Mapleton, Minn. Cities of ReBidence. Mapleton, Minn. ;

Mankato, Minn. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Gregory Denn and Mrs.

Ester Lena Denn. 210% North Front St., Mankato, Minn.

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School ( 1 year) , Mankato, Minn.

'Military Schools. Keesler AFB, Miss.

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Previous Occupation. Laborer.

DeRosier, Albert Paul

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt (promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 1540348 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 41-39441A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 21 December 1921 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair : brown ; Height: 5'91,4" ;

Weight: 207 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 4-em. scar, right

rectus ; appendectomy.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports,'' and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Rolan M. Akin ( page 2 ) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Lawrence, Mass. Cities of Residence. Worcester, Mass. ;

Weymouth, Mass. WW II Service. European Theater. Wife & Children. Mrs. Doris Virginia

Burden DeRosier (wife ) , Alan Terrance DeRosier and Mark DeRosier ( sons ) . 5049 Haskell Ave., Encine, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Bert R. Sawyer (deceased) and Mrs. Marie A. Sawyer. 6001 White Oak, Encine, Calif.

Civilian Schools. High School of Commerce, Worcester, Mass., college prep, 1941 ; Wentworth Institute, Boston, Mass., aero-

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nautical engineering, 1941-42 ; Clark University, Worcester, Mass., psychology, 3 years, 1946-48.

Military Schools. Tyndall Fld, Fla. (aerial gunnery, 1942) ; Lowry Fld, Colo. (armament, 1948) ; Santa Ana, Calif. ( preftight navigation, 1948) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. (advanced navigation, 1944) ; Langley Fld, Va. (radar, 1944) .

PreviO'U8 Occupation. Student and automobile salesman.

Differ, Patrick Michael

Rank & Serial No.: MSgt ; AF 18021811 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Flight Engineer A eft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62011A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 11 November 1919 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: brown ; Height�

5'11 " ; Weight: 201 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 80 December 1952. 2. MSgt Differ's plane was attacked by

enemy fighters near Taesong-Dong. It bombed the target and turned southward on a heading of about 160 degrees, still under enemy attack. At 2142 hours, a radio report stated "crew bailing out." A Marine pilot, Capt Oliver R. Davis, following the

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B-29, beard the bailout order and about 2 minutes later saw the aircraft crash about 25 miles north of Pyongyang. He did not see any parachutes although he remained in the area for 20 minutes. Search and rescue efforts located wreckage, presumably that of the B-29.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Five of the twelve crew members survived and were repatriated. One of them, Donald G. Swalls, stated that he was taken to a compound in the village of Osul and there met 1st Lt Paul I. Wilcox, radar observer in his crew, who told him that one of the Chinese officers said they bad found three bodies in the front of the B-29 and one in the rear, but that the bodies were burned beyond recognition and no identification could be found. No information was received from Lt Wilcox to verify this.

2. 1st Lt Harold Caplan, a repatriated crew member, indicated that as he bailed out he observed Sgt Differ at the engineer's panel, apparently uninjured and making no attempt to abandon the B-29.

Conclusion:

MSgt Differ may have decided to stay with the aircraft until it was too late for successful bailout. The facts at hand do not, however, rule out the possibility that he jumped successfully and was later captured.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Kirkintilloch, Scotland. Cities of Residence. Baltimore, Md. WW II Service. European Theater, Eng

land. Wife & Children: Mrs. <rl!nevieve Mary

Differ (wife) , Nancy Josephine Differ (daughter) , William Michael Differ (son ) . 1508 Elmtree St., Baltimore, Md.

Parents. Mr. William M. Differ and Mrs. Elisabeth Differ. 130 Cliffside Drive, Amarillo, Tex.

Civilian School8. Grammar School, Dunlo, Pa., 1933 ; High School, Sidmon, Pa., 1937.

Military Schools. Casey Jones School of Aeronautics, Newark, N.J. ( mechanic, 1941 ) ; Harlingen, Tex. (gunnery, 1943 ) .

Previous Occupation. Student and farmer.

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Dorsey, Joyce Merlin

Rank & Serial No.: SSgt (promoted to TSgt while MIA) ; AF 17167105

Orgn & Duty: 13th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Radar Operator

A eft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34237

Identifying Data: Birth Date. 16 July 1925 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'8" ;

Weight : 156 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Scar on left knee.

Circumstances of 1oss: 1. Reported MIA 3 October 1950. 2. Sgt Dorsey's plane took off at 2200

hours, 3 October 1950. Target was main lines of communication between Haeju, 38°3' N.-125°12' E., and Pyongyang, 39° N.-125 0 12' E. On outward leg, it contacted controller at Taegu. No further contact. Search aircraft sighted wreckage of B-26 1 mile north of Hwang-Ju, 38°40' N.-125°42' E. Aerial photos identified it as Dorsey's plane. Other crew members were 1st Lt Lucius P. Walton, AO 1909430, and let Lt Allen L. Hallum, AO 664766 (not on list of accoun� ing) .

Subsequent Reports: 1. Army reported that three American air

men were executed 31 October 1950 near Kum-Song-Ni. Report unconfirmed and rated F-6.

2. "Little Switch" information associated a Marvin Dorsey ( included on list of names supplied by Marvin W. Green) with SSgt


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Dorsey. There was, however, a "Big Switch" returnee named Marvin E. Dorsey, RA 14334277.

Conclusion: It is possible that the report of execution

of three American airmen may be associated with the crew of the missing aircraft. It is probable that the information obtained in Little Switch applied to Marvin E. Dorsey and not SSgt Joyce M. Dorsey.

Personal History: Birthplace. Ashland, Kan. Cities of Residence. Clifton, Kan. WW II Service. European Theater, Eng

land. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Reverend Henry L. Dorsey and

Mrs. Lulu Edna Dorsey, Minneola, Kan. Civilian Schools. Grammar School, Saw

yer, Kan., 1939 ; High School, Clifton, Kan., 1943 ; Sparten School of Aeronautics, Okla., 1947.

Military Schools. Lowry Fld, Colo. (armament, Jun. 44) ; Las Vegas, Nev. (flexible gunnery, Aug. 44) ; Johnson AFB, Japan (mechanic, 1949) .

Previous Occupation. Student. Specicl SkiUs. Holds Civil Aeronautics

Administration license.

Dougherty, Joseph gephen

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Rank & Serial No.: SSgt ; AF 13041845 Orgn & Duty: 37oth Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Radio Operator Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-70151

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 12 January 1922

Race. Caucasian

Eyes: blue � Hair: black ; Height : 5'9" ; Weight: 147 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. Partial upper denture ; appendectomy scar.


1. Reported MIA 23 October 1951. 2. SSgt Dougherty's plane, accompanied

by two others, departed Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, for a mission over Namsi Airfield. North Korea, on 23 October 1951. About 0945 hours, while on target approach, the plane was attacked by MIG 15's which damaged the wings and set the number-three engine on fire. It then headed for islands near Chinhampo and the Inchon area. At 0947 hours the bailout order was given. The plane was last seen at 0955, south of Napchongjong.

Subsequent Reports:

The following crew members were rescued from the water : Capt Ted W. Smith, navigator, AO 2094056 ; Capt Emil B. A. Goldbeck, bombardier, AO 2001994 ; A/2C Stainbrook, gunner ; A/1C William A. Cross, central fire control, AF 6950944. Another crewman, Lt Vretis, was seen in the water but could not be recovered. He was believed dead. The reports of those rescu� indicate that Capt. Smith saw SSgt Dougherty bail out, but that Dougherty was not seen thereafter.

Personal Hlstary:

Birthplace. Erie, Pa .

Cities of Residence. Erie, Pa. ; Zanesville, Ohio. ,

WW II Service. European Theater. Wife & Children. Mrs. Marjorie Ruth

Dougherty (wife) ; Sharon Denise, Mary

Christine, and Sheila Maureen (daughters) ; Joseph S. Dougherty, Jr. ( son) . c/o Harry Evans, 1522 Maple Ave., Zanesville, Ohio.

Parents. Deceased. Uncle : Mr. Joseph J. Dougherty. 821 Crescent Ave., Ellwood City, Pa.

Civilian Schools. High School, Erie, Pa., . 1939.

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nery, Oct. 42. Previous OcCILpation. Office manager and

salesman.

Duer, Vidor LeRoy

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 753626 ( 19095121)

Orgn & Duty: 35th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 8th Ftr-Bmr Wg ; Pilot

Acft Type & No.: F-SOC ; 49-594

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 16 June 1918

Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : light brown ; Height:

5'8" ; Weight: 154 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 30 April 1952.

2. Capt Duer, flying number-four position on a "rail out" mission, 30 April 1952, had difficulty with tip tank feeding and jettisoned tanks. Three minutes off target, Capt Duer reported that his radio compass was erratic and he had lost the flight. At 1150 hours, he reported fire in cockpit and that he was bailing out. Wreckage of the plane was later located at 37°35' N.-126°15' E. There was no sign of pilot, parachute, or emergency equipment. Wreckage was on a . mud fiat off the Korean coast.

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Penonal History:

Birthpla.ce. Sylvia, Kan.

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Cities of Residence : Sylvia, Kan. ; Seattle, Wash. ; Stafford, Kan. ; Littleton, Colo.

WW II Service. Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Wife & Children: Mrs.. Thelma Helna

(Hohuer) Duer (wife) and Lyle V. Duer (son) . 1004 Cleverdale Drive, Hutchinson, Kan.

Parents. Mr. Alva Mayne Duer (deceased) and Mrs. Sophia E. Darkee t>uer Harrell (remarried) , Stafford, Kan. Step. father : Mr. Charles E. Harrell.

Civilian Schools. High School, Stafford, Kan., 1937 ; University of Washington, Wash., 1943.

Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. ( preflight, Feb. 43 ) ; Blythe, Calif. (primary, Apr. 43) ; Lancaster, Calif. (basic, Jun. 48) ; Williams Fld, Ariz. (advanced pilot, Aug. 43) ; Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nev. (fighterbomber course, Feb. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Draftsman, indus-trial engineer.

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Duncan, James Harold

Rank & Serial No.: SSgt ; AF 14101683

Orgn & Duty: 325th Bomb Sq, 92d Bomb Gp ; Tail Gunner

A eft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62084

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 27 January 1920 Race. Caucasian Eyes : gray ; Hair: black ; Height: 5'10lh" ;

Weight: 179 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Two scars on left

jaw ; flak wounds, right ankle.


1. Reported MIA 9 September 1950. 2. Aircraft hit by flak at 1127 hours while

over 39°25' N.-125°44' E., making a bomb run. Five parachutes sighted prior to crash--4 landing in wreckage area, 1 about 500 yards away, over the crest of a hill.

Conclusion:

SSgt Duncan may have successfully bailed out and been captured.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Hendersonville, N.C. Cities of Residence. Hendersonville, N.C. ;

Etowah, N.C. ; Spokane, Wash. WW II Serviee. European Theater, Air

Offensive Europe, Normandy ; POW from 8 Jun. 44 to 29 Apr. 45.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Sue H. Duncan (wife) , 435 Southwest 64th Court, Miami, Fla. ; Robert H. Duncan (son) ; Jacqueline Sue Duncan (daughter) ; and Mary Cecelia Duncan (daughter) , Etowah, N.C.

Parents. Mr. James L. Duncan and Mrs. Sue J. Duncan. Route 5, Hendersonville, N.C.

Civ1.1.ian Schools. Grammar School (1933) and High School ( 1937) , Hendersonville, N.C.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. (preflight pilot, May 43) ; Arcadia, Fla. (primary pilot, Jul. 43) ; Bainbridge, Ga. (basic pilot, Sept. 43) ; Albany, Ga. (advanced pilot, Dec. 43) .

Previous Occupation. Carpenter and housing contractor.

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Edens, Malcolm Brodie

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 789892 Orgn & Duty: 502d Tac Con Gp, 18th Ftr-Bmr Wg ; (attached to 6132 AC&W Sq) ; Forward Controller

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 17 January 1919 Race. Caucasian Eyes : green ; Hair: black ; Height: 5'61,-1" ;

Weight: 166 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 28 November 1950. 2. Capt Edens was on temporary duty with

a tactical air control group operating in North Korea. On 26 November 1950, the group, including about 200 ROK troops, was attacked by enemy troops near a dry creek bed west of Lin San. Edens' position was overrun.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Lt Col Gerald Brown, USAF, 9625A, a repatriate, stated that immediately after his capture on 30 November 1950 he met Capt Edens in a group of houses near Takchon and was quartered with him for 2 days in a corn crib. · According to Brown, Edens was captured on 30 November 1950 but had been in hiding since 26 November. His hands and


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feet were frozen but no medical care was furnished. He had been without food or water since 26 November and was required to walk about 15 miles in cold and snow with frozen feet and hands. Brown also said that WO Smith, Infantry, told him that Edens had died in February 1951 near Kunry, Korea, from gangrene and malnutrition.

2. Capt William C. Me Taggart, Jr., USAF, AO 2065317, 98th Bomb Gp, advised that he had been told by a Lt J. Breton, U.S. Army, that Edens had died from exposure on 22 December 1950.

8. LtCol Robert N. Abbott, 0 1285869, USAF, a repatriate, stated that he saw Edens in the vicinity of Kachon near Kunry. He had a severe case of frost bite in both feet and could not walk.

4. Maj Roy M. Gamling, USA, said that he last saw Edens on 10 or 11 December 1950. At that time Edens was in excrucia� ing pain ; his feet were almost completely numb and there were red streaks up his legs to his knees. Gamling did not believe Edens could live much longer and there were rumors later that he had died.

Conclusion:

Capt Edens probably died while a captive.

Personal History:

BirthplMe. Pickens, S.C. Cities of Residence. Pickens, S.C. ; Miami,

Fla. WW II Service. Central Europe and

Ardennes Campaign. Wife & Children. Mrs. Flennie Louise

Dawkens Edens (wife ) , Flennie Inez Edens (daughter) . 337 Magnolia St., Sumter, S.C.

Parents. Mr. William E. Edens and Mrs. Inez McClahan Edens. Route 1, Pickens, S.C.

Civilian Schools. Pickens High School, S.C. ; Clemson College, S.C ., B.S., dairy engineering ; Presbyterian College, 1 year.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. (preflight pilot, Nov. 41) ; Derr Fld, Fla. (primary pilot, Jan. 42) ; Bush Fld, Ga. (basic pilot, May 42) ; Spence Fld, Ga. (advanced pilot, May 42) ; Bryan, Tex. (Dec. 43) ; Napier Fld, Ala. (single engine transition,

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May 44) ; Greenwood, Miss. (pursuit transition, 1945) .

Previous Occupation. Laboratory technician, Southern Dairies, Miami, Fla.

Languages & Special S1cill8. Translates French and Latin ; chemistry.

Evans, Emmett O'Neal

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 2060489 Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq ; Radar Observer

Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62073

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 10 September 1924 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5 '11" ;

Weight: 185 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 8 November 1952. 2. The plane's target was the Military Staff

School, Yong Pung Ni, North Korea. Last radio contact was at 0040 hours, 8 November 1952, when the plane reported inbound to target.

Subsequent Reports:

1. 1st Lt Charles M. Hill, Jr., A/lC Franklin H. Hall, and A/lC Clyde E. Schluter, repatriated crew members, reported that enemy fire caused explosive decompression in the B-29. The plane immediately nosed down and went into a spin. Due to the plane's action, they were rendered unconscious for a time. When they regained consciousness,


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they were descending in their parachutes. Lt Hill landed near Chinnampo ; A/lC Hall, northeast of Channampo ; and A/1C Schluter, near Sariwon. They did not see the plane crash, nor could they determine the specific location of the crash. They did not see any parachutes and had no knowledge of any other crew member having escaped from the plane. Lt Hill was told by both North Korean and Chinese Communists, who claimed to have examined the wreckage, that he and two others were the only survivors.

2. A Combined Command for Reconnaissance Activities in Korea report, tentatively associated with the missing B-29, indicates that a U.N. bomber was shot down at 2300 hours on 6 November 1952. Eleven crewmen were killed outright and one was captured by Pungoi-Mhon policemen. On 7 November, the prisoner was taken to the Chaeryon Police Station and held there for 2 days. He was then sent to Do Province Police Station. The plane wreckage was collected by civilians and sent to the Pyongyang area on 8 November.

Conclusion:

The fact that the B-29 was subjected to explosive decompression and went into a spin may have prevented successful bailout by crewmen other than Hill, Hall, and Schluter, who were thrown clear. The Reconnaissance Activities report indicates a slight possibility that one other crew member survived and was captured.

Penonal History:

Birthplace. Fort Payne, Ala. Cities of Residence. Fort Payne, Ala. WW II Service. Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Wife & Children. Mrs. Evelyn Greta

Evans (wife ) , Vickie Evans (daughter) . 104 19th St., S.E., Fort Payne, Ala.

Parents. Mr. Wyatt Rutherford Evans ( 915 Florence, Aiken, S.C. ) and Mrs. Jennie Evans (207 Godfrey Ave., Fort Payne, Ala.) .

Civilian Schools. DeKalb High School, Fort Payne, Ala. ; University of Alabama, - 1 year, aeronautical engineering, 1943 ; University of Alabama, B.S., electrical engineering, 1948.

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Military Schools. Legrade, Ore. (cadet training, Aug. 43) ; Houston, Tex. (preflight navigation, Dec. 43 ) ; Laredo, Tex. (aerial gunnery, Jan. 44) ; San Marcos, Tex. (advanced navigation, Jan. 44) ; Langley AFB, Ya. (radar observation, Dec. 44) ; Mather AFB, Calif. (radar refresher, Jan. 52) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. (combat crew training, Mar. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Electrical engineer. Languages. Speaks and writes French

poorly. Hobbies. Hunting and fishing.

festini, Steve J.

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; 13030A Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34221A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 6 July 1920 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 6'1J,.j " ;

Weight : 197 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Scars on middle

finger, right hand, and above left eyebrow.


1. Reported MIA 21 May 1951. 2. On 21 May 1951, at about 1900 hours,

Capt Festini requested permission to cross the bomb line, giving his position as 10 miles north of Seoul in the Imjin River area. This was the last known contact.

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Subsequent Reports:

SSgt Robert Wilkins, AF 16189812, a repatriated crew member, said the plane was forced down between 1900 and 1930 hours by automatic weapon fire and that he bailed out, landing about SO miles northwest of the bomb line. The plane was at about 3,000 feet when hit. Wilkins believed the only other survivor was an orientation pilot, Capt Beardall. In a letter to his mother, Wilkins wrote, "I was only slightly wounded and bailed out at extremely low altitude. Just as I cleared the aircraft it exploded. My pilot and navigator were both killed."

Conclusion:

In spite of SSgt Wilkin's reports, it is possible that Capt Festini cleared the aircraft and landed safely.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Cleveland, Ohio Cities of Residence. Cleveland, Ohio ; Eu

clid, Ohio. WW II Service. Pacific (Hollandia, Neth

erlands East Indies ; Philippines. Wife & Children. Mrs. Elizabeth Mary

Festini (wife) , Steve Joseph Festini, Jr. (son) , Joana Elizabeth Festini ( daughter) . 7053 Oakwood .Drive, Perma Heights, Ohio.

Parents. Mr. John Blase Festini and Mrs. Josephine Festini. 14110 Westrepp Ave., Cleveland 10, Ohio.

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, Cleveland, Ohio, 1926-38 ; Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, 1938-42.

Military Schools. San Antonio, Tex. (preflight flight training, Aug. 42) ; Pine Bluff, Ark. (primary pilot, Oct. 42) ; Randolph Fld, Tex. (basic pilot, Dec. 42) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. (advanced pilot, Feb. 43 ) ; Greenville, S.C. (B-25 training, Jun. 43 ) ; Biggs AFB, Tex. ( personnel management, Aug. 47) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. ( air installation officer course, Mar. 48) ; Tyndall AFB, Fla. ( Air Tactical School, Dec. 48) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. (photo and radar interpretation, Feb. 49) .

Previous Occupation. Machinist. Languages. Fluent in all phases of French

and Croatian ; poor in all phases of Spanish.

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Fleming, James W., Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 780156 Orgn & Duty: 34oth Bomb Sq, 307 Bomb W g ; Bombardier Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-68073

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 10 June 1924. Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'8" ;

Weight : 130 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Appendectomy

scar ; lh" scar, middle forehead ; 1 " scar, lateral distal left lower leg. Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt. Emmett O'Neal Evans (page 35) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Ramsaytown, Pa. Cities of Residence. Ramsaytown, Pa. ;

St. Mary's, Pa. ; St. Louis, Mo. WW II Service. European Theater. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. James W. Fleming, Sr., and

Mrs. Dora Katherine Fleming. 361 Kaul Ave., St. Mary's, Pa.

Civilian Schools. St. Mary's Public High, St. Mary's, Pa., 1942 ; St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo., accounting, 1946.

Military Schools. Oshkosh, Wis. (cadet training, Aug. 43) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (bombardier preflight, Dec. 43) ; Las Vegas, Nev. ( aerial gunnery, Jan. 44) ; Kirtland Fld, N. Mex. ( advanced bombardier, Jun. 44) .

Previous Occupation. Public accountant. Hobbies. Hunting and photography.


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Foster, Robert Richard

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 550110 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Aircraft Commander Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62011A Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 29 April 1919 Ra.ce. Caucasian Eyes: green ; Hair: light ; Height: 5'10¥2" ;

Weight: 185 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 30 December 1952. 2. Aircraft was attacked by enemy fighters

near Taesong-Dong. It bombed the target and turned southward on a heading of about 160 degrees, still under enemy attack. At 2142 hours, a radio report stated "crew bailing out." · A Marine pilot, Capt Oliver R. Davis, following the B-29, heard the bailout order and about 2 minutes later saw the aircraft crash about 25 miles north of Pyongyang. He did not see any parachutes although he remained in the area for 20 minutes. Search and rescue efforts located wreckage, presumably that of the B-29.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Five of the twelve crew members survived and were repatriated. One of them,

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Donald G. Swails, stated that he was taken to a compound in the village of Osul and there met 1st Lt Paul I. Wilcox, radar observer in his crew, who told him that one of the Chinese officers said they had found three bodies in the front of the B-29 and one in the rear, but that the bodies were burned beyond recognition and no identification could be found. No information was received from Lt Wilcox to verify this.

2. 1st Lt Otho A. Orr, a repatriated crew member, reported that he last saw Lt Foster at the controls of the aircraft at an altitude of 6,000 feet, uninjured and wearing a parachute.

Conclusion:

Lt Foster may have decided to stay with the aircraft and attempt to land in friendly territory due to injured on board. It is also possible that he bailed out and was captured.

Personal History:

Birthpwce. Bangor, Me. Cities of Residence. Belfast, Me. ; South

Gate Calif. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Viola Isadora

Foster ( wife) , Ramona Rae Foster, Roberta Mae Foster, Rebecca Fae Foster, and Ravonda Dae Foster ( daughters ) ; Robert ·

Richard Foster, Jr. (son) . 6033 Shirley A venue, Carmichael, C alif.

Parents. Mr. Charles M. Foster and Mrs. Lena M. Foster (parents by adoption) .

Civilian Schools. Crosby High School, Belfast, Me., 1937.

Military Schools. Aero University, Ine., Chicago, Ill. (Jul. 41 ) ; Las Vegas, Nev. (gunnery school, 1942) ; pilot training, 1943 ; B-17 transition, 1943 ; B-24 instructor school, 1944 ; B--29 transition, 1945.

Previous Occupation. Butcher. Special Skills. Flight engineer. MiscelULneous. Highest enlisted rank was

TSgt (serial No. AF 1 1016509) .

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foulks, James Arch, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 2086021 Orgn & Duty: 372d Bomb Sq ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-29A ; 44-61940

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 3 March 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; B eight : 5'61h " ;


scar.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for 1st Lt Wayne Forest Black ( page 13) .

Penonal History:

Birthplace. Union City, Tenn. Cities of ReBidence : Union City, Tenn. ; Mi

lan, Tenn. ; Fulton, Ky. WW II Service. Zone of interior. Wife & Children: Mrs. Alma Foulks Crigh

ten (wife, remarried) , James Arch Foulks, III ( son ) . Route 1, Box 518A, Clarksdale, Miss.

Parents : Mr. James Arch Foulks, Sr. ( deceased ) and Mrs. Fannie B. (Wilson) Foulks. Route 3, Union City, Tenn.

Civilian Schools. Union City High School, Union City, Tenn., 1939.

Military Schools. San Antonio, Tex. {preflight, Jun. 44) ; Spikeston, Mo. (primary pilot, Sept. 44) ; Independence, Mo. ( basic pilot, Dec. 44 ) ; Waco, Tex. (advanced train-

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Previous Occupation. Telephone repairman, Apr. 41 to Feb. 42.

Fuehrer, Alios A.

Rank & Serial No.: Sgt ; AF 13223572 Orgn & Duty: 372d Bomb Sq ; ECM Operator Acft Type & No.: B-29A ; 44-61940

Identifying Data: Birth Date. 8 September 1927 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 6' ;

Weight : 160 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Tattoo "Tiger" on

right arm ; scar on right calf.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for 1st Lt Wayne Forest Black (page 13) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Cheshire, Conn. Cities of Residence. Cheshire, Conn. ; Gar

rett Hill, Pa. ; Wayne, Pa. ; Rosemont, Pa. Wife. Mrs. Nancy L. Fuehrer. 3936

Dennison Ave., Drexel Hill, Pa.

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Parents. Mr. Albert Fuehrer and Mrs. Elizabeth Fuehrer. Box 66, Sproule Road, Rosemont, Pa.

Civilian Schools. Wayne High School, Pa., 1946.

Military Schools. operator-me-chanic course (2'l5.6l

Previous Ocm

Miscellaneous. 22 April 1946 to 18 August 1952.

Gahan, John W.

Rank & Serial No.: Sgt ; AF 15880313 Orgn & Duty: 502d Tac Con Gp (attached to 2d Infantry Division) ; Tactical Air Control Party

Identifying Data: _

Birth Date. 28 April 1928 Race. Caucasian

Eyes : blue ; Hair: sandy ; Height: 5'10" ;

Weight : 133 Ibs.


1. Reported MIA 30 November 1950. 2. Sgt Gahan was a member of a tactical

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air control party on temporary duty with the 2d Infantry Division, operating in a forward area near Kumiri. About 30 November 1950, enemy forces overran his unit. He was last seen leaving the area on foot.

Subsequent Reports:

1. "Guban, John Willian, RA 15330313, Corporal" appeared on an unofficial POW list and was tentatively identified as Sgt Gahan due to the similarity of name and serial number.

2. On 1 December 1950, after fighting for 3 days against the Chinese at the Chosen Reservoir, the 31st and 32d Regiments, 7th Division, attempted to retreat southward to meet the 1st Marine Division. Pfc Embry V. Cox, Company K, 31st Infantry, stated that he witnessed the shooting of four Air Force ground liaison men (names unknown) by the Chinese. Sgt Gahan and three other Air Force members of tactical air control parties were tentatively identified with this report since they had not been seen or heard of since the retreat from the Chosen Reservoir.

Conclusion:

The name that appeared on the unofficial POW list may actually have referred to Sgt Gahan. It is also possible that Sgt Gahan was among the four Air Force personnel reportedly shot by the enemy.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Indianapolis, Ind. Cities of Residence. Indianapolis, Ind. ;

Louisville, Ky. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Joseph H. Gahan, 763 Elli

son,- Muskegon, Mich. Mother deceased. Grandmother : Mrs. Pearl S. Honaker.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School ( 1943) and High School ( 1944-45) , LOuisville, Ky.

Previous Occupation. Dairy employee .

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Gallant, James A.

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ; AF 15295558 Orgn & Duty: 87lst Gp, 807th Bomb W g ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 42-94045

Identifying Data: Birth Date. 10 October 1981 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 6' ;

Weight: 153 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 28 October 1951. 2. Airman Gallant's plane, with a crew of

18, departed 23 October 1951 on a bombing mission over N amsi Air Field. Mission was accomplished. Formation was then attacked by enemy fighters. Explosion observed just behind number-three engine of aircraft. Aircraft was last seen under control but losing altitude.

Subsequent Reports: Airman Gallant's plane was found in mud

flat on 29 October 1951. The remains of three crew members were recovered. None were identified as Airman Gallant.

Conclusion:

There was sufficient time between the emergency and the crash for the crew members to abandon the B-29. Therefore, it is possible that the Communists have knowledge of Airman Gallant's fate.

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Personal History: Birthplo.ce. Wil]iamstown, Ohio. Citie8 of Ruidence. Williamstown, Ohio. Marit4l StatUB. Single. Parents. Mrs. Kathryn Elizabeth Gallant

Claphan (remarried) and Mr. Robert Claphan ( step-father) . Route 1, Williamstown, Ohio. Father : Mr. Harold Allen Gallant.

Civilian Sckool. High School, Dola, Ohio. MilitaT'JI SckoolB. Lowry AFB, Colo. (pri

mary weapons, Aug. 60) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. (tlexible gunnery, Jan. 51) .


Garrison, Fred Herron

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 791811 Orgn & Duty: 87oth Bomb Sq ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-:62078

Identifying Data: Birth Date. 22 July 1917 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: black ; Height: 6'1" ;

Weight : 195 lbs. -

Distinguishing Marks: Scars on right thigh.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for 1st Lt Emmett O'Neal Evans ( page 35) .

Penonal History: Birthplace. Chilton, Ky. Cities of Residence. St. Joseph, Mo. ; Leb

anon, Ky. WW II Service. European-African-Mid-

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dle Eastern Campaign, Naples-Foggia, Tunisia, Sicily.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Virginia Wilkinson Garrison (wife) and daughter (name unknown) . Route 2, Troup, Tex.

Parents. Mr. Austin J. Garrison and Mrs. Minnie H. Garrison. Shuck Ave., Lebanon, Ky.

Civilian Schools. High School, Lebanon, Ky., 1935 ; University of Kentucky, 6 weeks, 1939 ; Western Kentucky State Teacher's College, B.S., 1939.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. (pretlight, May 42) ; Turner Fld, Ga. (navigation, Sept. 42) ; Nashville, Tenn. (advanced ferrying ground training, Jan. 44) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (navigation refresher, Jan. 52) .

Previous Occupation. School teacher.

Nickname. Tex.

George, Winifred R.

Rank & Serial No.: TSgt ; AF 14140942 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-35758

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 9 August 1921

Race. Caucasian

Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'7%" ; Weight : 146 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 28 December 1950. 2. On 28 December 1950, TSgt George's

plane performed a night intruder mission

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over northern Korea. No report received from the aircraft subsequent to checking in with air controller.

Subsequent Reports: Propaganda broadcast, Peking, Wednes

day, 31 October 1951, 1610, mentioned Lt Robert A. German (a crew member) as having died of wounds following a bombing raid on a prison camp. German's death at hospital, Camp No. 1, Chong Song, was later confirmed by repatriates. There have been no further reports regarding either the plane or its crew.

Personal History: Birthplace. Blakely, Ga. Cities of Residence. Blakely, Ga. ; Col-

quitt, Ga. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Lonnie Calvin George and

Mrs. Niza Lee Sheffield George. Route 1, Colquitt, Ga.

Civilian School. High School, Miller County, Ga., 2 years.

Military School. Tyndall Fld, Fla., gunnery, Feb. 45.

Previous Occupation. F a r m tractor driver.

.Gibb, Robert Duncan

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; 13053A Orgn & Duty: 8th Ftr-Bomb Sq, 49th Ftr-Bomb Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F -84 ; 51-654A


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16 January 1961 Identifying Data:

Birth. Date. 16 February 1922 Ra.ce. Caueasian Eyu: green ; Ha.ir: brown ; Height: 6'6 " ;

Weight: 160 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 16 December 1961. 2. Capt Gibb piloted an F-84 which, with

three other fighters, participated in an interdiction mission in the Yang-Bok area on 12 December 1951. In making a pass on a target, Capt Gibb failed to drop his bombs, and the ftight made a second pass. Although four aircraft were seen to depart the target area, it was later learned that the fourth F -84 was from another ftight and Capt Gibb had not been seen to leave the target area. Attempts to contact Capt Gibb by radio 6 minutes after leaving the target were unavailing. Because of damage to another aircraft, aerial search of the area could not be made.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Detroit, Mich. Cities of Residence : Detroit, Mich. ; Lans

ing, Mich. ; Oak Park, Mich. ; Ann Arbor, Mich. ; Royal Oak, Mich.

WW II Service. Asiatic-Pacific Theater, New Guiana and N. Solomons.

Wife & Children: Mrs. Susanne Post Gibb ( wife) ; Sarah Lizabeth and Pollyanna Gibb ( daughters) ; Peter L. Gibb ( son) . 31 Elmwood Road, Wellesley, Mass.

Parents : Mr. James Aitken Gibb (316 N. Grand, Lansing, Mich. ) and Mrs. Priscilla Evans Gibb (deceased) .

Civilian Schools. Eastern High School, Lansing, Mich., 1940 ; Michigan State College, ·Lansing, Mich., 1 year, 1941 ; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., 2 years, 1947.

Military Schools. Kelly Fld. Tex. ( preftight pilot, May 42) ; Corsicana, Tex. (primary pilot, Jun. 42) ; Perrin Fld, Tex. (basic pilot, Aug. 42) ; Foster Fld, Tex. ( advanced pilot, Oct. 42) ; Bryan, Tex. (instrument pilot instructor's course, Mar. 45) ; Suffolk AAF, N.Y. (instructor's school, Aug. 45) ; Keesler AFB, Miss. ( chemical course, Aug. 46) .

Previous Occupation. Utility man with

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Special Skill.a. Private and commercial pilot's licenses, excellent swimmer.

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Glessner, Milton F., Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: LtCol (promoted to Col

while MIA) ; 3876A Orgn & Duty: Hq & Hq Sq, 18th Ftr-Bomb W g ;

Pilot Acft Type & No.: F--51 ; 45-11427

Identifying Daten Birth Da.te. 4 July 1914 R�e. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Ha.ir: brown ; Height: 6'61;2" ;

Weight : 145 lbs. Distinguishing Mark8. Fixed u p p e r

bridge.


1. Reported MIA 2 February 1951. 2. Col Glessner was on · a reconnaissance

mission between Singue and Suan. On return, he radioed that he was having difficulty in maintaining ftight. He j ettisoned the canopy at 800 feet and crashed landed at 1705 hours in a rice paddy east southeast of Suan. No parachute was observed. The F-51 made


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a "belly-in" landing, skidded for about 50 yards, and crashed into an embankment. At that time an object, believed to be Col Glessner, was thrown clear and landed in the snow approximately 100 feet away. Lt Cameron made several passes over the wreckage site and observed the object, but saw no sign of life.

Subsequent Reports:

On 3 February 1951, Maj William E. Bryan made an aerial search of the crash site. He observed the wreckage for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, but did not see an object resembling a body in the snow. Also observed were numerous tracks around the wreckage. He was fired upon in the immediate area from enemy gun positions.

Conclusion:

It is very probable that Lt Col Glessner was badly injured or did not survive the crash.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Madena, Pa. Cities of Residence. Madena, Pa. ; Phila

delphia, Pa. ; Bossier City, La. WW II Service. Rhineland Campaign,

Central Europe Campaign, North France Campaign, Ardennes Campaign.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Mary Grubb Glessner (wife) , Cary Elizabeth Glessner (daughter) , Clay M. Glessner (son) . 1900 Keystone Dr., Albany, Ga.

Parenu. Mr. Milton F. Glessner, Sr., and Mrs. Effie Bartle Glessner, Crestmont Farms, Torresdale, Philadelphia, Pa.

Civilian Schools. Coateville High School, Coateville, Pa., 1931 ; Mercersburg Academy, Pa., -1932 ; Hav.erford College, Haverford, Pa., A.B., 1936.

Military Schools. Lakeland, Fla. (primary pilot, May 41 ) ; Gunter Fld, Ala. (basic pilot, Jul. 41) ; Craig Fld, Ala. (advanced piiot, Sept. 41 ) ; Maxwell AFB, Ala. (air command and staff school, Jun. 49) .

Languages & Special Slcills. · Speaks French poorly, holds commercial pilot's license.

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Golden, Newman C.

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt ; AO 904440 Orgn & Duty: 59th Ftr-Intcp Sq ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-51 ; 44--74971A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 12 October 1919 Race. Negro Eyes: brown ; Hair: black ; Height : 5'9" ;

Weight: 180 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 17 October 1951. 2. At 1210 hours, 17 October 1951, while

in the target area, Choso-Ny, North Korea, Lt Golden radioed to other aircraft in the formation that he was on fire, heading south, and preparing to bail out. Heavy smoke prevented pilots of accompanying aircraft from observing actions. Ten minutes later, the burning wreckage of his aircraft was located 5 to 6 miles southwest of 'Choso-Ri. Search revealed no sign of Lt Golden.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Cincinnati, Ohio. Cities of Residence. Cincinnati, Ohio ;

Richmond, Calif. WW II Service. European Theater. Was

POW in Germany ; shot down Mar. 45, liberated Apr. 45.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Christine Odessa Craig Golden (wife) , Robert N. Golden (son) , Marilyn Naomi Golden (daughter) . 1020 62nd St., Oakland, Calif.


1 6 January 1 961 Parents. Mr. James· Adam Golden and

Mrs. Selika Golden (both deceased) . Civilian Sclwols. North College Hill High

School, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1935. Military Schools. Tuskegee, Ala. (pre

flight, primary, basic, and advanced pilot, Aug. 43 to Dec. 43 ) ; Malterboro, S.C. (RTU training, Dec. 44) .

Previou8 Occupaticm. Waiter, baker's helper.

Miscel14-neous. Brother : Leonard Earl Golden, 2038 3d Ave., West College Hill, Ohio.

Gross, Robert F. -

Rank & Serial No.: TSgt ; AF 14226221 Orgn & Duty: 21st Troop Carrier Sq; Radio

Operator Mechanic Acft Type & No.: C-47 ; 44-77261

lden1ifying Data: Birth Date. 29 November 1927 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5 '814" ;

Weight : 166 lbs.

Circumstances of Loss: 1. Reported MIA 30 April 1961. 2. Sgt Gross' plane was on a leaflet-drop

mission on targets of opportunity in a broad area behind enemy lines. The plane departed at 0936 hours. At 1300 hours, a distress call

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AFM 200-25 was heard from an unidentified aircraft, presumed to be the C-47, estimated to be about 60 miles south of Wonsan. Efforts to establish radio contact were unsuccessful. Aerial search was unavailing. Note : The terrain over which this mission was conducted is very mountainous and rugged. However, the weather was ideal for flying.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Greensboro, Ala. Cities of ReBidence. Greensboro, Ala. ;

Montgomery, Ala. Wife & Child:ren.. Mrs. Mamie J. Gross

(wife) , Robert Gross (son) . General Delivery, Sawyerville, Ala.

Parents. Mr. Robert Que Davis Gross and Mrs. Eva Bernice Green Gross. Gallion, Ala.

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, Greensboro, Ala., ending 1946 ; Lanier High School ( radio technician course) , Montgomery, Ala., 1942.

Military Schools. Scott Fld. Ill., radio mechanic school, Feb. 47.

Previous Occupaticm. Student.

Guilfoyle, Cornelius Patrick

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt (promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 739549 Orgn & Duty: 904th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34601A

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 26 March 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes: hazel ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'9" ;

Weight: 169 lbs.

Circumstances of Lou: / 1. Reported MIA 7 April 1952. 2. Lt Guilfoyle's plane departed at 2300

hours, 6 April 1952, on a night mission on targets of opportunity in the area southeast of Tongyu. It was on the inbound leg near the Yongton Islands at 2353 hours, 6 April 1952, when last contacted. Search revealed no trace of plane or crew.

Subsequent Reports:

Maj Dudley Sleeper, AO 724957, reported be was told by Lt Robert Olson sometime between 8 April and 11 April 1952 that a radio operator of the 90th Bomb Wing heard the name of Lt Guilfoyle mentioned in a propaganda broadcast, date of broadcast unknown ; probably between 8-11 April 1952. Maj Sleeper believed that the intercept of the propaganda broadcast came from the area strafed by Lt Guilfoyle and that FEAF did not pick up the intercept.

Conclusion:

The information pertinent to reports of Lt Guilfoyle being a POW is probably true.

Personal History: Birthplo,ce. Chicago, Ill. Cities of Residence. Chicago, Ill. WW II Service. Rome-Arno Campaign,

Normandy Campaign, Air Offensive Europe, Air Combat Balkans, North France Campaign.

Marital Status: Single. Parents : Mr. Michael Francis Guilfoyle

and Mrs. Anna Marie O'Grady Guilfoyle. 1925 S. Hamlin St., Chicago, Ill.

Civilian Schools. St. Ignatius Academy, Chicago, Ill., 1948 ; DePaul University, Chicago, Ill., B.S., LL.B., 1951.

Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight pilot, Jun. 42) ; Fort Stockton, Calif. (primary pilot, Aug. 42) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight bombardier, Dec. 42 ) ; Victorville, Calif. (advanced bombardier, Mar. 43) ; San

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Marcos, Calif. (advanced navigation, Aug. 43) .

Previous Occupation. General office clerk. Nickname. Son.

Guthrie, Edward Shuldon, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt (promoted to 1st Lt while MIA) ; 22193A Orgn & Duty: 95th Bomb Sq, 17th Bomb W g ; Navigator Acft Type & N,.: B-26 ; 44-34699A

Identifying Data: Birth Date. 20 November 1926 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: bro·wn ; Height : 5'6'-h" ;

Weight: 140 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Circular birth

mark, lower back.

Circumstances of Loss: 1. Reported MIA 14 November 1952. 2. About 0032 hours, 14 November 1952,

Lt Guthrie's plane disappeared from radar control. Planes diverted to the area of last contact observed ground fires covering an area of 100 to 200 feet, but the fires were not definitely determined to be from a plane crash.

Subsequent Reports: 1st Lt Andrew M. Schmidt, repatriated

pilot of the plane, reported : 1. His plane was hit aft at 13,000 feet by

enemy fire. The plane's controls were destroyed and it went into a steep glide. He ordered bailout at about 0027 hours. A/SC

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2. He felt that the three other crewmen (A/SC Brennan. 1st Lt Ralph A. Neis, and 1st Lt Edward Guthrie) were still alive because after landing he saw pieces of escape and evasion equipment similar to their own. Also, he found the enemy had information about him that could be obtained only from one of the crewmen. The interrogators corrected him occasionally on his personal background and knew that he had attended a university and had been a marine in the last war. In addition, after emptying his escape kit, they returned the plastic bag and told him he could use it to keep the picture of his wife in, which was exactly what he had told the crew he intended to

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stances. He was told by an interrogator at one point that it would be useless for him to lie or resist because they had the other crewmen.

Conclusion:

There is a good possibility that Lt Guthrie bailed out successfully and was captured by the enemy.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Asheville, N.C. . Cities of Residence. Asheville, N.C. ;

Arden, N.C. ; Houston, Tex. · Wife & Children. Anne Patricia Guthrie

(wife) , 143-22 Beech Ave., Flushing, Long Island, N.Y., and Edward Shuldon Guthrie III (deceased son) .

Parents. Mr. Edward Shuldon Guthrie, Sr., and Mrs. Mary Louise Guthrie. 198 Kimberly Ave., Asheville, N.C.

Civilian School. High School, Arden, N.C. Military Schools. U.S. Naval Academy,

May 51 ; navigation, Apr. 52 ; Langley AFB, Va., B-26 combat crew, Aug. 52.


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Guthrie, Marvin L

Rank & Serial No.: SSgt ; AF 6888838 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, Sd Bomb Gp; Gunner A eft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44--35758

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 25 January 1927

Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 6'5" ;

Weight : 143 lbs. Distinguishing M ark8. Partial lower

denture.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports" are the same as those given for TSgt Winifred R. George (page 42) . Personal History:

Birthplace. Elkmont, Ala .

Cities of Residence. Elkmont, Ala. ; Decatur, Ala. ; Ozone, Fla.

WW II Service. Greenland, England. Wife. Mrs. Haz�l X. Guthrie. Box 415,

Ozone, Fla. Parents. Parents deceased. Guardian

( half-brother) : Mr. Martin F. Hammer, 1007 Brown St., Akron, Ohio. Another halfbrother, Mr. George C. Hammer, lives at 233 S.W. 146th St., Seattle, Wash.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School, Arley, Ala., 1932 ; High School, Birmingham, Ala., 2 years, 1935.


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Military Schools. Las Vegas, Nev., gunnery, Mar. 42.

Previous Occupation. Laborer. Miscellaneous. In service since 1936.

Hamblin, Robert W.

Rank & Serial No.: TSgt ; AF 12127986 Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Flight Engineer Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-70151

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 31 March 1923 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: brown ; Height:

5'10;l" Weight: 180 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Mole on left thigh,

l-inch diameter.

Circumstances of Loss: 1. Reported MIA 23 October 1951. 2. TSgt Hamblin's plane, accompanied by

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two others, left Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, for a mission over Namsi Airfield, North Korea, on 23 October 1951. About 0945 hours, while on target approach, the plane was attacked by MIG-15's which damaged the wings and set the number-three engine on fire. It then headed for the islands near Chinhampo and the Inchon area. At 0947 hours, the bailout order was given. The plane was last seen at 0955 hours, south of Napchongjong.

Subsequent Reports:

The following crew members were rescued from the water : Capt Ted W. Smith navigator, AO 2094056 ; Capt Emil B. A. Goldbeck, bombardier, AO 2001994 ; Aj2c Stainbrook, gunner ; A/lc William A. Cross, central fire control, AF 6950944. Another crewman, Lt Vretis, was seen in•the water but could not be recovered. He was believed dead.

Conclusion:

Although TSgt Hamblin was not seen by those rescued, it is possible that he survived.

Personal History:

Birthplace. New York, N.Y. Cities of Residence. New York, N.Y. ;

Richmond Hill, N.Y. WW II Service. Brazil, Dec. 42 to Dec. 44.

Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Harry Warren Hamblin

(deceased) and Mrs. Blanche W. Hamblin. 8415 1 14th St., Richmond Hill, N.Y.

Civilian Schools. Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill, N.Y., 1942 ; Manhattan High School of Aviation Trades, N.Y., 1942.

Military Schoolll. Chanute Fld, Til. (aircraft metal worker, Dec. 42) ; Chanute Fld, Ill. (ground phase, Jun. 50) .



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Hammon, Keith E.

Rank & Serial No.: TSgt AF 15230651 Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq ; Flight Engineer Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62073

Identifying Data:

Birtk Date. 22 January 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: blonde ; Heigkt : 5'7¥2" ;

Weigkt: 205 lbs.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports,'' and "Conclusion" are the same as given for 1st Lt Emmett O'Neal Evans ( page 35) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Roseland, Fla. Cities of Residence. Roseland, Fla. ; Rock

ville, Ind. ; Ft. Walton, Fla. WW II Service. Asiatic-Pacific Theater,

U.S. Navy. Wife & Children. Mrs. Bobby Lea Ham

mon ( wife) , Wanda Lynn Poole ( stepdaughter) , Norman Edward Hammon ( son ) . c/o W. V. Hart, Route 5, Tylertown, Miss.

Parents. Mrs. Minnie Hammon Parker ( remarried) and Mr. Hiram Parker ( stepfather) . Route 2, Rockville, Ind.

Civilian Schools. High School, Marshall, Ind., 1940.

Military Sekools. Chanute AFB, Ill. (air-

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plane power plant mechanic, Oct. 50) ; Chanute AFB, Ill. (ftight engineer technician, Dec. 51) ; Camp Carson, Colo. ( SAC Survival School, Apr. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Truck driver, electrician.

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Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt ; AO 2224102 Orgn & Duty: 311th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 56th Ftr-Bmr Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-84 ; 51-19416

Identifying Data:

Birtk Date. 1 September 1930

Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: brown ; Heigkt: 5'10" ;

Weigkt: 166 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 1" scar, right fore

head above eye ; 2" horizontal scar on left thigh.

Circumstances of Loss: 1 . Reported MIA 3 May 1953. 2. Lt Harker's plane departed Taegu Air

Base, Korea, at 2021 hours, 3 May 1953, on night intruder mission on supply route between Sinanju and Wansi-Dong. Continuous radio and radar contact was maintained until 2115 hours. The plane disappeared from radar scope as it approached Sinanju. There was no indication that Harker was experiencing difficulty. No further word from or sightings of his aircraft.


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4iubsequent Reports:

2d Lt Stuart R. Friedlander, AO 2224476, who was flying about 10 minutes behind Harker, reported that there was no evidence of a crash in the area. The weather was marginal and most of the flight had to be conducted on instruments.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Bayonne, N.J. Cities of Residence. Bayonne, N.J. ; Cran·

ford, N.J. ; St. Petersburg, Fla. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Charles Abbot Harker, Sr.

( 6418 Hyde Grove Road, Jacksonville, Fla. ) and Mrs. Anna Estelle Morris (218 Arbor Street, Cranford, N.J. ) .

Civilian Schools. High School, Cranford, N.J., 1948 ; St. Petersburg J.r. College, Fla., 1 year, 1949 ; Union Jr. College, N.J., 1 year, 1950.

Military Schools. Basic and advanced pilot, Jun. 52 ( School unknown) ; Luke AFB, Ariz. (F -84 combat training, Oct. 52) .


Horrell, Guy Buchanon, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 391377 · Orgn & Duty: 452d Bomb W g ; Pilot

Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34666A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 3 February 1919 Race. Caucasian

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Eyes: brown ; Hair: black ; Height : 5' 9Jh" ; Weight: 157 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 25 November 1951. 2. Capt Harrell's plane, with three crew

men, departed Pusan Air Base, Korea, at 0229 hours, 25 November 1951, on a night interdiction mission over North Korea. At 0507 hours a crewman reported mission completed and outbound from target. Apparently no difficulty was experienced by the aircraft. Several minutes later a voice, believed to be that of Capt Harrell, was heard giving bail· out orders. No further contact was made with the aircraft.

Subsequent Reports:

On 5 December 1951 the 9th ROK Division reported that crew members, believed to be personr.el of the Harrell crew, had bailed out inside enemy lines, about 5 miles northeast of Ch'Orwong. Search of the area revealed no sign of the missing aircraft or crew.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Yazoo City, Miss. Cities of Residence. Yazoo City, Miss. ;

Ocala, Fla. WW II Service. Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Wife & Children. Mrs. Virginia Swayze

Harrell (wife) , Guy Buchanan Harrell, III (son) , Patti Swayze Harrell (daughter) . 316 E. Beach St, Long Beach, Miss.

Parents. Mr. Guy Buchanan Harrell ( deceased) and . Mrs. Mamie Cooper Harrell. Yazoo City, Miss.

Civilian Schools. High School, Yazoo City, Miss., 1935 ; Mississippi State College, Miss., B.S., civil engineering, 1939.

Military Schools. Oxnard, Calif. (primary training, Jan. 43) ; Gardner Fld, Calif. (basic pilot, Mar. 43) ; Stockton Fld, Calif. (advanced pilot, May 43) ; Mather Fld, Calif. ( B-25 transition, Jun. 43) ; Luke Fld, Ariz. (gunnery, Jul. 43) ;

Previous Occupation. Civil Engineer, U.S. Geological Survey, Ocala, Fla.

Special Skill. Holds commercial pilot's license 30953.

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Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 790664 Orgn & Duty: 67th Ftr-Bmr Sq ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-51D ; 44-74401

Identifying Data: Birth Date. 11 September 1916 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'

10112" ; Weight : 163 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Herniorrhaphy

scar, left side.

Circumstances of loss: 1. Reported MIA 14 April 1951. 2. Capt Haskett was participating in an

armed reconnaissance mission in Northern Korea. Napalm was dropped on the road between Sinmak and Hwangju at 1220 hours, 14 April 1951, and small arms fire was received with no apparent damage. Near Sansan-Ny, a stream of coolant was noticed coming from the engine of Haskett's plane by wing man Maj Mac Gregor. At 1315 hours, Haskett released his canopy and 2 minutes later made a successful bailout. He was observed on the ground a few minutes later apparently in good condition. No other people were seen in the area. Haskett was lost sight of a few minutes later, but two red flares were fired from wooded area in

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which he landed. He could not be relocated by air search.

Subsequent Reports:

LtCol Donald J. Mac Lellan, AO 790369, 729th Sq, 452d Bomb W g, reported that he saw the type aircraft and name, rank and serial number of Haskett written on a log in a bunker 4 or 5 miles east of Sinmak. The notation was dated 29 April 1951. Mac Lellan talked to a Chinese doctor who said that he had treated one F -51 pilot whose name he could not remember. Guards indicated they had escorted subject a few days previously over the same route. They later denied all knowledge of him.

Conclusion: Capt Haskett bailed out successfully and

attempted to evade.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Norfolk, Va. Cities of Residence. Norfolk, Va. ; Blacks

burg, Va. WW II Service. Egypt-Libya Campaign,

Tunisia Campaign, Sicily Campaign, NaplesFoggia Campaign.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Catherine Jones Haskett (wife) ; William T. Haskett III and Robert L. Haskett (sons) . 1212 Little Bay Ave., Norfolk, Va.

Parents. Mr. William Thomas Haskett, (deceased) and Mrs. Emma Mary Wallace Haskett. 142 Ocean Ave., Norfolk 3, Va.

Civilian Schools. Maury High School, Norfolk, Va. ; Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Va., 21f2 years.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. (preflight, Dec. 41) ; Helena, Ark. (primary flight, Feb. 42) ; Greenville, Miss. (basic flight, Apr. 42) ; Spence Fld, Ga. (advanced flight, Jul. 42) ; Pinellas AAF, Fla. (fixed gunnery school, 1945) ; Scott Fld, Ill. (Communications officer course, 1947) ; March AFB, Calif. ( 1948) .

Previous Occupation. Telephone installer and repairman, C & P Telephone Company.

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Hawkins, luther Reid, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 812589 Orgn & Duty: 90th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb W g ; Pilot A eft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34325A

'dentlfylng Data:

Birth Date. 29 October 1923 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'10" ;

Weight: 170 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. Traumatic scar, back.


· 1. Reported MIA 24 May 1952. 2. Capt Hawkins' plane disappeared on 28

May 1952, during night intruder mission in North Korea.. Last radio contact made at 2034 hours when aircraft inbound to target. Large reddish explosion seen by another aircraft in vicinity. Search made with negative results.

Subsequent Reports:

1. 1st Lt Charles J. Smith, AO 1165675, the plane's radar observer, advised upon repatriation that he saw Hawkins bail out

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and that later interrogaters told him that

he was killed attempting to escape capture. Smith also said he heard shots shortly after landing and believes it wu a gunfight � tween Hawkins and North Koreans.

2. 1st Lt James T. Witt, AO 2075579, the plane's navigator, stated upon repatriation that he last heard Hawkina when he gave bailout order. He added that Hawkins had a strong determination not to be taken captive but to fight his way out regardless of odds.

3. All survivors stated that the bailout order followed an explosion in bomb bay of aircraft and subsequent loss of control. No airto-air or ground-to-air fire was seen prior to explosion. Explosion was attributed by two survivors to sabotage.

Conclusion:

In all probability Capt Hawkins accomplished successful bailout and landed alive in enemy territory. It is quite possible that he was shot while attempting to evade captors.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Keysville, Va. Cities of ResiMnce. Keysville, Va. ;

Alamogordo, N. Mex. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Mina Ruth Ford

Hawkins (wife) ; Susan Reida Ford and Mina Johanna (daughters) . Fabens, Tex.

Parents. Mr. Luther Reid Hawkins, Sr., and Mrs. Marion Passmore Hawkins. Box 83, Keysville, Va.

Civilian Schools. Randolph Henry High School, Charlotte Court House, Va. ; Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Va., 1 year ; University of Maryland, military science, aeronautical engineering, 1951.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. (preftight, Mar. 43) ; Decatur, Ala. (primary flight, May 43) ; Greenwood, Miss. (basic flight, Jul. 43) ; Columbus, Miss. (advanced Oct. 43) ; Del Rio, Tex. (B-26 transition, Dee. 43) .


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Hays, Melvin B.

Rank & Serial No.: A/3C ; AF 39192109 Orgn & Duty: 371st Bomb Gp, 307 Bomb Wg ; Central Fire Control Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 42-94045

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 18 August 1920 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: blonde ; Height: 5'6" ;

Weight: 130 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Tattoo "Melvie"

on right forearm ; tattoo "Nellie" on left forearm ; upper and lower dentures.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as given for A/2C James A. Gallant ( page 41) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Britton, S. Dak. Cities of Residence. Britton, S. Dak. ;

Seattle, Wash. ; Merced, Calif. WW II Service. European Theater, Eng

land. Wife & Children. Mrs. Nellie Emma Hays

(wife) , Melvin H. Hays ( son) . Box 612, Elkton, Oreg.

Parents. Mr. Joseph Henry Hays ano Mrs. Pansy Hays. Box 612, Elkton, Oreg.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School, Britton, S. Dak., 1934.

Military Schools. Laredo, Tex. (flexible gunnery, 1942) ; Lowry Fld, Colo. ( aircraft

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Previous Occupation. Galvanizer. Nickna,me. Melvie.

Heer, DaYid T.

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt ; AO 2223002 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62011A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 18 February 1929 Race. Caucasian Eyes: hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height:

5'10¥2 " ; Weight: 150 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Right chest wall

deformity, anterior ; 1" scar, ulnar surface, left wrist.


1. Reported MIA 30 December 1952. 2. Aircraft was attacked by enemy fighters

near Taesong-Dong. It bombed the target and turned southward on a heading of about 160 degrees, still under enemy attack. At 2142 hours, a radio report stated "crew bailing out." A Marine pilot, Capt Oliver R. Davis, following the B-29, heard the bailout order and about 2 minutes later saw the aircraft crash about 25 miles north of Pyongyang. He did not see any parachutes


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although he remained in the area for 20 minutes. Search and rescue efforts located wreckage, presumably that of the B-29.

Subsequent Reports: 1. Five of the twelve crew members sur

vived and were repatriated. One of them, Donald G. Swails, stated that he was taken to a compound in the village of Osul and there met 1st Lt Paul I. Wilcox, radar observer in his crew, who told him that one of the Chinese officers said they had found three bodies in the front of the B-29 and one in the rear, but that the bodies were burned beyond � ognition and no identification could be found. No information was received from Lt Wilcox to verify this.

2. 1st Lt Harold Caplan, a repatriated crew member, indicated that as he bailed out he observed Lt Heer at the navigator's table apparently uninjured and making no attempt to abandon the B-29.

Conclusion: Lt Heer may have decided to stay with the

aircraft until it was too late for successful oailout. The facts at hand do not, however, rule out the possibility that he jumped successfully and was later captured.

Personal History: Birthplace. Louisville, Ky.

Cities of Residence. Louisville, Ky. Wife. Mrs. Joyce Terry Heer. 937 Hess

Lane, Apt. 4, Louisville, Ky.

Parents. Mr. Raymond R. Heer and Mrs. Ellen B. Heer. 239 South Western Parkway, Louisville, Ky.

Civilian Schools. High School, Louisville, Ky., 1947 ; University of Louisville, 2¥2 years, business administration, 1950.

Military Schools. Randolph AFB Tex. (pilot, May 51) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (navigation, Feb. 52) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. (B-29 combat crew, Jul. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Student. Nickname. Dave.

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Heise, Arthur

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 750985 (AF 15017871 ) Orgn & Outy: 372d Bomb Sq, 307st Bomb W g ; Aircraft Commander A eft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-61802

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 7 January 1918 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'9" ;

Weight: 183 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Upper right and

left bridge fixed ; lower bridge fixed ; 3" curved surgical scar, right medial knee ; 1" linear scar, thenar webb.


1. Reported MIA 10 January 1953. 2. Capt Heise's plane departed base at 1554

hours, 10 January 1953, for a bombing mission on Anju Marshalling Yards. Immediately prior to bombs away (2038 hours) aircraft was hit by fire from enemy aircraft. Immediately following bombs away and while still under attack aircraft started losing altitude. "Mayday" call received from aircraft at 2048 hours. At 2053 hours commander reported "Hit Bad, have wounded men, will try to get to K-13." At 2106 hours commander reported "We are bailing out, num-

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ber-three engine on fire." Aircraft reported to have hit ground and exploded. No parachutes observed due to limited visibility. All search efforts reported negative results with the exception of flares and fires sighted by B-26 the night the aircraft crashed.

Subsequent Reports: 1. The entire crew complement with the

exception of Heise was repatriated in Operation Big Switch.

2. 1st Lt George F. Barmes, AO 590629, student radar observer, and 1st Lt Albert L. Seavers, AO 751937, navigator, upon repatriation stated that Maj David F. Mac Ghee, fellow prisoner, had asked a Chinese interrogator about subject's status. Interrogator advised that Heise was dead and that his body had been found in the aircraft wreckage.

3. 1st Lt Frederick W. Forsythe, Jr., AO 1853858, radar observer, stated subject was still in the aircraft when he bailed out.

4. All survivors advised that they never saw nor heard of subject after they bailed out of their disabled aircraft. .

5. According to 1st Lt Samuel E. Massenberg, AO 1911861, pilot, subject stayed with the aircraft in attempt to reach K-13 Air Base, believing that the injured crewman, A/1C Robert K. Starkson, AF 19370256, gunner, could not withstand bailout. Massenberg believes subject stayed with aircraft too long and went down with it.

6. M/Sgt Richard M. Kaufman, AF 33511162, flight engineer, stated that he recalls seeing three parachutes opening after he cleared the aircraft, which would include subject.

Conclusion: It is possible that Capt Heise may have

stayed with the aircraft too long and that the information reported by Maj David F. Mac Ghee is correct.

Personal History: Birthpla.ce. Cleveland, Ohio. Cities of Residence. Parma, Ohio ; Great

Bend, Kans. ; Alberta, Kans. WW II Service. China - Burma - India

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Wife & Children. Mrs. Jeanette Delaine Heise Earl (remarried) ; Richard A. Heise and Robert A. Heise (sons) . 517 Linder Street, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Parents. Mr. Fred Heise and Mrs. Ida Heise. 6396 Manchester Road, Parma 23, Ohio.

Civilian Schools. High School, Parma, Ohio, 1936.

Military Schools. Chanute Fld, III. (Air Corps Technical School, airplane mechanic course, Oct. 41) ; Chanute Fld, Ill. (Air Corps Technical School, power plant course, Apr. 42) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight, Jan. 43) ; Glendale, Ariz. (primary, Mar. 43) ; Taft, Calif. (basic, May 43) ; Marfa, Tex. (advanced, Jul. 43) ; Roswell, N. Mex. (transition, 4-engine, Oct. 43) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. (combat crew, Jul. 51 ) .

Previous Occupation. Carpenter.

Languages. Speaks, reads, and writes German poorly.

Hobby. Pianist in night club band.

Henry, Dewey Rosenwall

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 927982 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Navigator A eft Type & No.: B-29A ; 42-65357 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 13 June 1921 Race. Caucasian

Eyes: gray ; Hair: blonde ; Height : 5'614" ; Weight : 150 lbs.


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':ircumstances of Loss:

1. Reported MIA 29 January 1953. 2. B-29 attacked by enemy fighters 0021

hours, 29 January 1953, 10 to 12 miles south of Pyongyang. At 0026 a "mayday" call was heard. The B-29 caught fire and exploded upon ground impact. By the light of the explosion four parachutes seen by a gunner in another B-29. Flashlights and red flares were seen in vicinity shortly thereafter.

Subsequent Reports:

Three members of Lt Ashley's crew, A/2C Gerald Abrahamson, A/2C Robert Weinbrandt and SSgt Lee Miller were repatriated in June and September 1953. They advised that one additional crewman, Lt Stopa, was in Communist captivity and later died. They could furnish no information as to the status of subject or other crew members because they never saw them after bailout. SSgt Miller stated that Lt Shaddick, co-pilot, was the first one out of the aircraft. According to Airman Abrahamson, Lt Stopa told him that Turner ( pilot) was not in his position md had bailed out when he ( Stopa) left the

aircraft. Further Abrahamson advised that Lt Olson, radar bombardier, bailed out before he did and that he ( Abrahamson) knew of seven crew members who left the aircraft.

Conclusion:

There is a possibility that subject survived the aircraft accident in enemy territory. This is substantiated by statements of repatriated crew members which indicate that there was sufficient time to evacuate the aircraft subsequent to the emergency and that at �east 7 of the 14 crew members are known to have parachuted.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Sharpeburg, Ga. Cities of Residence. Athens, Ga. ; Warick,

Ga. ; Chambles, Ga. ; Atlanta, Ga. Wife & Children. Mrs. Ellen Miller

Henry (wife) , Cheri Ann Henry (daughter) , 868 Dellwood Place, Decatur, Ga.

Parents. Mr. Zebedee Foreman Henry and Mrs. Sally A. Henry ( both deceased) .

Civilian Schools. High School, Warick, �a. ; University of Georgia, B.S., analytical

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chemistry and agronomy ; post-graduate in chemistry and botany.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. (preflight bombardier, Apr. 44) ; Harlingen, Tex. (B-24, aerial gunnery, Jun. 44) ; Childress, Tex. (advanced bombardier and directional navigation, Nov. 44) ; Selman Fld, La. ( advanced navigation, May 45) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( B-29 combat crew, Jun. 52) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (aircraft observer navigator, refresher, Mar. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Analytical chemist, U.S. Public Health Service, Chambles, Ga.

Hoff, Warren Mervin

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 2084887 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Shoran Operator Acft Type & No.: B-2&-C ; 44-34542A

Identifying Data:

Birth date. 20 November 1925 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: brown ; Height :

5'714," ; Weight: 153 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 2" irregular lac

eration scar over right inferior gluteal area.


1. Reported MIA 6 M�rch 1952. 2. Departed base 5 March 1952 under call

sign "Pentail 09" on a night interdiction mission. Advised by Pentail 02 at 2152 hours of a live locomotive. Acknowledged incorr£-Ctly by "Pentail 09." Pentail 02 tried to contact to correct acknowledgement. No an-

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Personal History:

Birthplace. Portland, Oreg.

Cities of Residence. Portland, Oreg. WW II Service. Zone of Interior.


Parents. Mr. Henry Richard Hoff and Mrs. Medora Rice Hoff. Route 1, Box 180, Portland 66, Oreg.

Civilian Schools. High School, Portland, Oreg., 1943 ; Portland University, Portland, Oreg., Sept. 46-Jun. 48, chemistry and engi- _.

neering, no degree.

Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight navigation, 1944) ; Selman Fld, La. (advanced navigation, 1945) ; Omaha, Nebr. (Jun. 50) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (navigation refresher, Apr. 51 ) .

Previous Occupation. Shipfitter (shipbuilding) .

Holcom, Wil l iam Lee

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 933358 Orgn & Duty: 13th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34698A

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Birth Date. 18 October 1925 Race. Caucasian

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Eyes : blue ; B air: black ; Height: 6' ; Weight : 159 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. 3" scar right forearm, under surface ; 1 " scar, upper lip.


1. Reported MIA 8 August 1952. 2. Aircraft departed Kungan Air Base,

Korea, at 2015 hours, 7 August 1952, on a night intruder mission over North Korea. About 2180, the crew transmitted that the plane was "hit bad." Within seconds the words "jump, jump, j ump" were heard. Exact position of the plane was unknown. Altitude was believed to be 1,000 feet. Air search was unsuccessful.

Conclusion:

The aircraft was hit and apparently severely damaged, thus necessitating an immediate bailout at low altitude. The bailout was transmitted on VHF since it was heard by other aircraft. The crew probably didn't receive the bailout order.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Hickerson, Kans. Cities of Residence. Hutchinson, Kans. ;

Cedar Rapids, Iowa ; Des Moines, Iowa. WW II Service. Asiati�Pacific Theater,

Eastern Mandates, Air Offensive Japan. Wife & Children. Mrs. Margaret P. Daly

Holcom (wife ) , Brian Lee Holcom (son) . 633 12th Street, West, Des Moines, Iowa.

Parents. Father deceased. Mother : Mrs. Lulu Rariden Holcom. 1608 East 4th Street, Hutchinson, Kans.

Civilian School8. Reno Community High School, Kansas, 1943.

Military School8. Iowa State Teachers College, Iowa (pre-preflight, Jun. 44) ; Santa Ana, Calif. ( preflight navigation, Sept. 44) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. (advanced navigation, Jan. 45) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. ( refresher, navigation, Jan. 52) ; Langley AFB, Va. (combat crew, Apr. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Salesman and pharmacist.


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Holz, Scott Anderson

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1910608 Orgn & Duty: 90th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34601A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 23 April 1928 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 6' ;

Veight: 179 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 3-cm. scar, right

flexor elbow.


1. Reported MIA 7 April 1952. 2. B-26 departed base at 2300 hours, 6

April 1952, on a night mission on targets of opportunity in the area southeast of Y ongyu. Aircraft was on the inbound leg in the vicinity of Yonpyon at 2353 hours, 6 April 1952, when last contact was made. Aircraft disappeared w bile working prebriefed target area.

Subsequent Reports:

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mation relative to Capt Joseph S. Long, Jr. Undated statement from Maj Sleeper revealed the following :

1. Sometime between 8-11 April Maj Sleeper received information from Lt Robert Olson that a radio intercept reported by a radio operator of the 90th Bomb Wing, was to the effect that the name of Lt Holz was heard in a propaganda broadcast ( date unknown ; probably between 8 April and 11 April 1952) .

2. Maj Sleeper believed the intercept to have come from the Sappo area in Korea. Aircraft on which Lt Holz was navigator was strafing in this area.

3. Maj Sleeper further stated that the monitoring stations in Korea or FEAF did not pick up this intercept and that he had followed the developments pretty closely until his retu':'ll to the Zl. Conclusion:

The information pertaining to reports of Lt Holz being a POW is probably true. He was probably captured about 7 April 1952.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Cincinnati, Ohio. Cities of Residence. Cincinnati, Ohio. WW II Service. U.S. Navy V-5 Program,

Great Lakes, Ill., 24 May 45 to 12 Aug. 46. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Robert Holz and Mrs. Lola

Jayne Holz. 3026 Criest Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Civilian Schools. High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1 945 ; University of Pennsylvania, enginering, 1 year, 1946 ; Ohio State University, accounting, 2 years, 1949.

Military Schools. Lackland AFB, Tex. ( USAF Officer's Candidate School, Aug. 50) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (navigation, Nov. 51 ) .

Previous Occupation. Accountant.

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Homer, John Joseph

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt ; AO 1911849 Orgn & Duty: 371 st Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb Wg ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 42-94045

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 29 March 1924 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5 '9 " ;

Weight : 173 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 23 October 1951. 2 . B-29 departed base 23 October 1951, on

a bombing mission over Namsi Air Field, North Korea. Mission was accolllplished and tight formation was attacked by enemy fighters. Explosion observed just behind number-three engine. Combat conditions precluded close observation ; however, when aircraft was last seen, it appeared under control but losing altitude.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Subject aircraft, which carried crew of 13, crashed on mud flat and was found on 29 October 1951. The remains of three crew members were recovered.

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aircraft, stated that he was advised that there were two bodies under the tail of the crashed aircraft. One was unrecognizable and the other in good condition, except for three holes in the head. Bodies identified by contents of pockets--dog tags, etc. Kurtz surmised the one person shot after parachuting safely and then placed near aircraft by North Korean troops.

8. None of recovered bodies identified as Lt Horner. No further information available as to his disposition or status.

Conclusion:

It appears that there was sufficient time between the emergency and the crash of the aircraft in Communist territory for the crew members to abandon the B-29. Therefore, it is possible that the Communists have knowledge of Lt Horner's fate.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Swedesboro, N.J. Cities of Residence. Camden, N.J. ;

Swedesboro, N.J. WW II Service. Zone of Interior ; U.S.

Navy, Jan. 43 to Dec. 45. Marital Status. Divorced. Ex-wife : Mrs.

Norinne V. Horner. 489 Adeline, Detroit, Mich.

Parents. Mr. Warren S. Horner (Veterans' Hospital, Lyons, N.J. ) and Mrs. Eva R. Horner. 416 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, N.J.

Civilian Schools. High School, Camden, N.J., 1942 ; Lawrence Institute of Technology, Mich., lh year, 1942.

Military S c h o o l s. Jacksonville, Fla. ( Class-A, mechanic, NaVY, Aug. 43) ; Chicago, Ill. ( Class-B, advanced engineering, NaVY, Nov. 45) ; Memphis, Tenn. ( instructor school, Navy, Oct. 46 and Jul. 49) ; Vance AFB, Okla. (basic and advanced pilot, Dec. 50) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. (pilot, Jun. 51 ) .

Previous Occupation. Electric welder. Languages. Latin and Spanish in high

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Rank & Serial No.: SSgt ; AF 6953553 Orgn & Duty: 325th Bomb Sq, 92d Bomb Gp ; Left Scanner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62084

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 24 September 1921 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair: light brown ; Height:

5'101/2" ; Weight 1 54 1bs. Distinguishing Marks. Two hernia scars

/ on lower abdomen ; explosive bullet, lower right leg ; bullet scar near elbow, right arm ; tattoo, arms, bilateral.


1. Reported MIA 9 September 1950. 2. Aircraft hit by flak at 1 127 hours while

over 39°25" N.-125°44" E. making bomb run. Parachute sighted prior to crash. Five parachutes sighted-four landing in wreckage area, one approximately 500 yards away, over the crest of a hill. Conclusion:

The possibility exists that SSgt Hoult successfully bailed out and was subsequently captured.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Pocatello, Idaho. Cities of Residence. Los Angeles, Calif. ;

Lamoille, Nev. ; Boise, Idaho ; Weed, Calif. WW II Service. Southwest Pacific. Wife & Children. Mrs. Mildred Flayvilla

Hoult (wife) ; Roy William Hoult and Arthur Eugene Hoult ( sons ) . 913 S. Pine, Chelsea, 'kla.

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Parents. Mr. Farold Christensen ( stepfather) and Mrs. Edna J. Christensen. Box 937, Weed, Calif.

Civilian Schools. Hawthorne High School, Los Angeles, Calif., 1939.

Military Schools. Chanute AFB, lll., USAF Technical School, flight engineer, Jul. 49.

Previous Occupation. Construction worker and truck driver.

Languages. Speaks Spanish and Hawaiian fairly well.

Hobby. Hunting .

. Howell, Howard Dempsey

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; 15402A Orgn & Duty: 6174th Tac Recon ; Pilot Co 1 -? � Acft Type & No.: T -6 ; 44-81770

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 22 Apri1 1919 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair: light brown ; Height:

5'10" ; Weight : 1 76 1bs.


1. Reported MIA 12 July 1951. 2. On 12 July 1951, aircraft left K-6 at

0757 hours for reconnaissance mission with Capt Howell as pilot and Sgt 1st Class Rex N. Miles, ER 39421329, U.S. Army, as observer. Scheduled to land at 1200 hours, aircraft was not ascertained as lost until 1500 hours. Air search instituted. Last known contact was at 1030 hours at which time the

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pilot informed controller Lt Clinton W . Effinger, 1 8679A, that he would make normal reconnaissance. Wreckage of believed missing aircraft was found at approximately 17 45 hours. The aircraft was demolished and b u r n e d, making positive identification difficult.

Subsequent Reports:

Private Bok Woo Lee, a prisoner from 14th Reg, 27 Div, II Corps, NKA, stated that about 11 July 1951 heard from other soldiers that two American p ilots had bailed out of darnaged aircraft and been captured approximately 2 kilometers north of Kachilbong, North Korea, which is the general vicinity of the assigned reconnaissance area.

Conclusion:

The information obtained from the enemy POW appears to be hearsay and is not conclusive. If the report is correct it is possible that Capt Howell was captured by enemy forces.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Prairie Grove, Ark. Cities of Residence. Tulsa, Okla. ; St

Louis, Mo. ; Choteau, Okla. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mr�. Lavella R. Howell

(wife) , Herman Allen Howell (adopted son ) , Hamila Anice Howell ( daughter) . 1 501 Sycamore, McAllan, Tex.

Parents. Mr. James Wiley Howell ( deceased ) ; Mrs. Cora Balle Howell (314 East 4th Street, Tulsa, Okla. ) .

Civilian Schools. Tulsa Central High School, Tulsa, Okla., 1938.

Military Schools. Bryan, Tex. ( pre-cadet, Tex�� A&M, May 43) ; Garner Fld, Tex. (primary pilot, Nov. 43) ; Waco, Tex. (basic pilot, Jan. 44) ; Moore Fld, Tex. (advanced pilot, Mar. 44) ; Matagorda Peninsula, Tex. (fired aerial gunnery, Nov. 44) ; Smyrna, Tenn. ( B-24 transition, Aug. 45) ; Keesler Fld, Miss. ( personnel management indoctrination course, Oct. 46) ; Keesler Fld, Miss. (garrison school, ATC, Mar. 47 ) ; Tyndall Fld, Fla. ( air tactical school, Dec. 47) .

Previous Occupation. Construction carpenter.

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Hudson, Laurence Harold

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt ; AO 2092806 Orgn & Duty: 371st Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Radar Operator Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 42-94045

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 20 November 1921 Race. Caucasian. Eyes: hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'

101;2 " ; Weight : 160 lbs. Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for 2d Lt Horner (page 59) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Brooklyn, N.Y. Cities of Residence. New York, N.Y. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife. Mrs. Gloria Marie Hudson. 977

Bruce Ave., Clearwater Beach, Fla. Parents. Mr. William N. Hudson and

Mrs. Alice Hudson. Hotel Schuyler, 57 West 45th Street, New York 36, N.Y.

Civilian Schools. Public School No. 170, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1935 ; Brooklyn Technical High School, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1939 ; Pace Institute, New York, N.Y., 1948.

Military Schools. Amarillo, Tex. (airplane mechanic, Mar. 43) ; Boeing Aircraft, Wash, (airplane mechanic, :May 43 ) ; Montana State College ( cadet' training detachment, Jan. 44) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight navigation, Mar. 44) ; Kingman, Ariz. (aerial gunnery, May 44) ; Kirtland Fld, N. Mex. (advanced bombardier, Dec. 44) ; Boca

Raton, Fla. ( radar ; Mar. 43) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. ( radar observer, refresher, Mar.


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Previous Occupation. AssistAnt sugar ex-

port manager. Special Skills. Illustrator.

HyaH, Don Henry, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 694199 'rgn & Duty: 325th Bomb Sq, 92d Bomb Gp ; � dadar Observer

Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62084

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 26 March 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair : brown ; Height: 5'6" ;

Weight : 130 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Scars on right .

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over 39°25" N.-125°44" E. making bomb run. Parachutes sighted prior to crash. Five parachutes sighted-four landing in wreckage area, one approximately 500 yards away, over the crest of a hill.

Subsequent Reports:

1. A Korean deserter, Ra Chung Song, claimed to have heard seven men were captured in a B-29 crash seven kilometers east of Sukchow during September 1950.

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2. After scanning names on POW lists, Capt Zach W. Dean, AO 732184, stAted that Capt Hyatt was among a group of pilots interred at POW Camp 2, Section 1, during the last few days of January 1952 before being taken to an unknown place. He identified Lt John Streit and Lt Don Morgan ( repatriated afterwards at Big Switch) as being among the group. Both officers disclaimed knowledge of Capt Hyatt.

Conclusion:

Based on the statements of Capt Zach Dean there is some possibility that Capt Hyatt was in enemy hands in early 1952. The fact that both Lt Streit and Lt Morgan denied seeing Hyatt indicates that Capt Dean may have been in error.

Personal H istory:

BirthJ)lace. Murphy, N.C. Cities of Residence. Asheville, N.C. ;

Wake Forest, N.C. WW II Service. Panama ; European The

ater, England, Air Offensive Europe. Wife & Children. Mrs. Marvelina J.

Hyatt Cushing (wife, remarried) , Donna Ann Hyatt (daughter) . 8177 Palm Drive, Fairchild, Wash.

Parents. Mr. Don Townes Hyatt ( deceased ) and Mrs. Roberta B. Hyatt. Box 7151, Asheville, N.C.

Civilian Schools. Apex High School, Apex, N.C., 1940 ; Wake Forest College, Wake Forest, N.C., 1948.

Military Schools. Albrook Fld, C.Z. ( Caribbean Technical School, communications, Apr. 42) ; Kelly Fld, Tex. ( preflight, Jul. 42) ; Bonham, Tex. (primary pilot, Aug. 42) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. (preflight navigation, Nov. 42) ; Hondo, Tex. (advanced navigation, Apr. 43) ; Feltwell, England ( Pathfinder School, radar-navigator-bombardier training, Oct. 43 ) ; Alconbury, England ( Pathfinder School, navigation-bombardier training, Nov. 44) ; Boca Raton, Fla. ( Pathfinder School, Aug. 45 ) .

Previous Occupation. Farmer, student. Languages. Reads and writes French

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 19 August 1932 Race. Mongolian ( Japanese) Eyes : brown ; Hair: black ; Height : 5'

21f2" ; Weight: 125 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 2-cm. linear scar,

left wrist ; scar on forehead.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt. Henry ( page 55 ) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. San Francisco, Calif. Cities of Residence. San Francisco, Calif. ;

Japan, 1937-38 ; Richmond, Calif. Marital Status. Single.

Parents. Archbishop Nitten Ishida ( Nichiren . Buddhist) and Mrs. Chiyoko Ishida (Church of America) . 2016 Pine Street, San Francisco, Calif.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School, Richmond, Calif. ; High School, San Francisco, Calif. ; San Francisco City College, 1 year.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. ( turret system mechanic, Sept. 51 ) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. ( flexible gunnery, Nov. 51 ) .


Languages. Speaks, reads, and writes Japanese.

Miscellaneous. Has six brothers and sisters.

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Jacobs, Harrison Chase

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt ; AO 1909723 Orgn & Duty: 25th Ftr-Intcp Sq, 51st Ftr-Intcp Wg ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-80 ; 49-645

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 15 July 1928 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: reddish brown ; Height :

5'111!2 " ; Weight: 175 1bs.


1. Reported MIA 27 December 1950. 2. On 27 December 1950, shortly after 1 500

hours, Lt Jacobs was a member of a fourman flight attacking Kwaksan (39°41' N.-125005' E.) . Just as he started run he was attacked from behind. Flight broke and Lt Jacobs hit the deck and was heard to say he was over water. He was told to take a heading of 170 degrees. He stated one aileron and part of his wing was gone. Shortly thereafter he radioed he was on fire and he repeated "bailing out" several times. Estimated bailout was 20 miles south of Kwaksan. Search was negative.

Conclusion:

Lt Jacobs was probably lost temporarily over water. It is possible that Lt Jacobs never gained sufficient altitude for bailout since the aircraft had received damage on both his left control surfaces. The remainder of his flight failed to locate any trace of aircraft or pilot.


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'ersonal History:

Birthplace. Nutley, N.J. Cities of Residence. Ovid, N.Y. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. West C. Jacobs ( address

unknown) and Mrs. Ester Dunwoody Jacobs. 109 Parker Street, Ithion, N.Y.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School, Montclair, N.J. ; Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Va., 1946.

Military Schools. Perrin AFB, Tex. (cadet, Jun. 49) ; Williams AFB, Ariz. (pilot, Sept. 49) .

Previous Occupation. Student. Languages. High School Spanish.

Jacobson, Paul Joseph

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt ; AO 2224046 Orgn & Duty: 335th Ftr-Intcp Sq, 4th FtrIntcp Gp ; Pilot A eft Type & No.: F -86 ; 51-12938

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 30 April 1929 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'9" ;

Weight : 144 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Enlarged joint,

right index finger.


1. Reported MIA 12 February 1953. 2. Lt Jacobson took off as part of four

aircraft formation at 1405 hours, 12 Febru-

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ary 1953, to escort RF-80. Flight attacked by MIG aircraft over Sinuiju. Last heard Lt Jacobson when he stated that another flight member "was covered." His aircraft last seen at 36,000 feet. Air search of area revealed no sign of lost aircraft either north or south of the Yalu.

Subsequent Reports:

Wang Ing Rwa, age 20, Chinese, enemy prisoner of war, stated that a UN plane had been shot down in North Korea at 1000 hours, 16 February 1953. The pilot was taken to Antung City, Manchuria ; placed in the market place ; and observed by hundreds of Chinese. Chinese stripped pilot of clothes and gave him a Chinese uniform. The pilot was 22 years old, a little fat and short. This report was associated with Lt Jacobson because he was the only UN pilot downed in the Sinuiju area within 60 days of the date given by the source cited above. FEAF stated only other conceivable association would be with 2d Lt Edward Izbicky, AO 2223853, MIA in 1953. Lt Izbicky was repatriated in "Big Switch" and stated this report did not fit him in any particular. He also disclaimed knowledge of the incident. Nothing in his files indicates he was taken to Manchuria. At time of capture Lt Izbicky was 26 years old, 5'11", and weighed 1 85 pounds. Records at FEAF indicate Lt Jacobson was 24 years old, was 5'9" and weighed 155. This and all other information that could be gained was felt to completely eliminate Lt Izbicky.

Conclusion:

Lt Jacobson had sufficient altitude to make a successful bailout. He may have landed north of the Yalu. Aircraft in formation with him were searching for missing aircraft from too high an altitude (20,000 to 38,000 feet) to observe any bailout or aircraft crash.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Williams, Iowa. Cities of Residence. Elmore, Minn. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Hiram Edward Jacobson

and Mrs. Marjorie K. Jacobson, Elmore, Minn.

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Civilian Schools. Consolidated High School, Huxley, Iowa, 1947 ; Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa, 2 years, 1949.

Military Schools. Spence Fld, Moultrie, Ga. ( basic pilot, Dec. 51) ; Williams AFB, Chandler, Ariz. ( advanced pilot, Jun. 52) ; Nellis AFB, Nev. (fighter-bomber course, Sept. 52 ) .


Jensen, Monon Henry

Rank & Serial No.: TSgt ; AF 27358781

Orgn & Duty: 345th Bomb Sq, 98th Bomb W g ; ECM Operator

Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-86392

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 30 April 1930 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: blonde ; Height : 6'1;2" ;

Weight : 175 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 19 November 1952. 2. At 0131 hours aircraft was on a bomb

ing mission over Songhon. On return was hit by fighters. Aircraft went down approximately 8 miles north of Chodo Island after fire and order to bailout.

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Subsequent Reports:

1. Maj Sawyer, aircraft commander, landed safely on friendly island. He stated that he ordered the crew to follow normal bailout procedure and was satisfied that he was the last man to leave the aircraft. Lt Alan Winchester was picked up in the water off Chodo on the 19th. Maj Sawyer saw aircraft hit the water approximately 1;2 mile north of Chodo.

2. Neither of these crewmen had further information on the rest of their crew. The body of 1st Lt Beverly A. Swengle, AO 1865329, was picked up in the water off the coast of Chodo. The body of 2d Lt Myron F. Sestak was recovered on the North Korean mainland shot through the head. Search aircraft sighted parachutes inland from Chodo Island. Small arms fire was encountered in the area by searchers.

Conclusion:

It is possible that TSgt Jensen landed safely in enemy territory and was subsequently captured. It is also possible that he may have hit in the water and failed to survive.

Personal History:

Birthplace. St. Paul, Minn. Cities of Residence. St. Paul, Minn. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Jons M. Jensen and Mrs.

Lillian Vivian Jensen. 593 Laurel Avenue, Apt 2A, St. Paul, Minn.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School, St. Paul, Minn., 1 944 ; Wilson High School, St. Paul, Minn., 1948 ; Northwestern Vocational School, St. Paul, Minn.

Military Schools. U.S. Armed Forces Institute, Japan (fundamentals of typewriting, Jan. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Electrical assembler.

Special Skills. Ham radio operator. Nickname. Mort.


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Jensen, Wayne F.

Rank & Serial No.: SSgt ; AF 19405070 Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq ; Tail Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62073

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 30 December 1931 Race. Caucasian Eyes : green ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'6" ;

Weight : 150 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Wears partial den

tures.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Evans ( page 35) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Plentywood, Mont. Cities of Residence. Plentywood, Mont. ;

Longview, Wash. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Nels Peter Jensen, Route 2,

Plentywood, Mont. Mother deceased. Civilian Schools. Plentywood High School,

Mont., 1949. Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. (tur

ret systems mechanic, Sept. 51, and flexible gunnery, Nov. 5 1 ) .

Previous Occupation. Plywood mill worker. Hobby. Photography.

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Johnson, Gerald E.

Rank & Serial No.: .A/3C ; AF 13337205 Orgn & Duty: 371st Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 42-94045

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 17 March 1933 Race. Caucasian Eyes: Green ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'

6th" ; Weight : 127 lbs.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for 2d Lt Horner ( page 59) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Youngstown, Ohio. Cities of Residence. Youngstown, Ohio ;

Arcadia, Pa. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Charles L. Johnson and Mrs.

Virginia Johnson. Box 14, Arcadia, Pa. Civilian Schools. Grammar School,

Youngstown, Ohio, 1946 ; High School, Arcadia, Pa., 1 950.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo., primary weapons, Nov. 50.

Miscellaneous. Senior Patrol Leader in Boy Scouts.

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Rank & Serial No.: TSgt ; AF 18012759 Orgn & Duty: 371st Bomb Gp, 307th Bomb W g ; Flight Engineer Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 42-94045

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Weight: 145 Jbs. Distinguishing Marks. Tattoo of rose,

right forearm ; tatoo of girl, left fore:1rm. Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for 2d Lt Horner (page 59) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Norse, Tex. Cities of Residence. Norse, Tex. ; San An

gelo, Tex. ; Brady, Tex. WW II Service. E uropean Theater, North

Africa, Trinidad. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Will L. Johnson and Mrs.

Matilda Johnson. 831 East 80th St., San Angelo, Tex.

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, Milburn, Tex., 1 935.

Military Schools. Missouri Aviation In-

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stitute (engine mchanic, Mar. 42) ; Chanute AFB, Ill. (flight engineer, ground phase, Feb. 51 ) ; Camp Carson, Colo. (SAC Survival School, Jul 51) .

Previous Occupation. Carpenter a n d riveter.

Nickname. Johnnie.

Jones, James L.

Rank & Serial No.: A/lC ; AF 16226038 Orgn & Duty: 371st Bomb Sq, 307 Bomb W g ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-86268

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 7 July 1929 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair : brown ; Height: 5'9 " ;

Weight : 138 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 7 April 1951. 2. B-29 was participating in a bombing

mission over Korea on 7 April 1951. At approximately 1040, it was attacked by enemy fighters. As a result of this attack the B-29 lost two engines and complete communication. Fire developed in one of the engines


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'lnd the rear bomb bay, necessitating immediate bailout of the crew at 39°05' N.-125° 0 1 ' E. Fighters and air-sea rescue participated in search and picked up one survivor.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Undated statement from 2d Lt Charles E. Shallenberger, AO 2069399, bombardier on B-29 No. 44-86268 and survivor of the incident, revealed the following information. Aircraft was under fighter attack just prior to bombs away and was hit in number-three engine and tail. Tail gunner was hit in the face and right arm. Aircraft continued in formation and dropped bombs on lead shit> but rear bomb bay failed to release. Rear bombs were salvoed and doors closed. Aircraft then dropped slightly behind formation with number-three engine feathered and number-two engine smoking. Aircraft commander called formation leader and told him his aircraft was falling behind and at this time the leader decreased speed. . Another attack by MIG's followed and all radio communication went out. Number-two engine was feathered and aircraft started to lose altitude. An aircraft from the formation was designated by formation leader to escort crippled B-29, and every attempt was made to make Taegu. Fire then started in rear bomb bay and number-two engine. Fire could not be put out. The alert for bailout was given and was acknowledged in both front and rear compartments. The aircraft was headed toward a rescue vessel known to be in the vicinity. As aircraft headed out over water the pilot began to lose control. The nose wheel was extended and Lt Shallenberger bailed out at 10,000 feet. He was followed by one other and shortly after two others. The aircraft then exploded and rolled over. Shallenberger observed three chutes opening and descending between two and three miles west of him. Shallenberger hit the water about two miles from shore and was picked up by a rescue aircraft.

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TSgt John J. Sweeney, AF 11042459, a member of another crew within the same formation which was escorting B-29 No. 44-86269, observed the following. Engines number two and three were feathered and the aircraft sustained serious hits in the wing and tail section. Gas was seen spraying out of a hole in the left wing. Sixty miles southeast of Weju the nose gear was lowered and three parachutes were seen to leave the aircraft. Approximately ten seconds after the third parachute was seen to leave the aircraft, the aircraft blew up and went down into the Yellow Sea. Sgt Sweeney's aircraft notified airsea rescue and remained in the area until rescue arrived. Air rescue arrived and dropped a life boat.

3. A repatriated South African Air Force pilot, 2d Lt Gasson, reported that he thought he saw subject while a prisoner. Report has never been confirmed by other repatriates or by any other source.

Conclusion:

The fact that rescue was in the area and picked up Lt Shallenberger and could find no other survivors is evidence that a search of the area had been made. The fact that the aircraft exploded within seconds after the bailout order was given indicated that possibly all the crewmembers did not bail out or survive.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Takamah, Nebr. Cities of Residence. Takamah, Nebr. ;

Blair, Nebr. ; Kearney, Nebr. Marital Statm. Single. Parents. Mr. Orville P. Jones, c/o Hugh

Moore, 604 East State, Blair, Nebr. Mother deceased.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School ( 1944) and High School ( 1 year) , W. Kearney, Nebr. ; Boys Training School, Kearney, Nebr., 1943-45.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo., primary weapons course, 1950.

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Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1911207 Orgn & Duty: 12th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 18th Ftr-Bmr Wg ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F -51 D ; 13256A

Identifying Data:


Race. Caucasian

Eyes : hazel ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'6Ji2 " ; Weight : 135 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. 1" laceration scar, frontal hairline.


1. Reported MIA 22 October 1951.

2. Subject departed base as number-three man in a flight of four aircraft on an armed reconnaissance mission in the vicinity of Taedong Gang, North Korea ( 38°42' N.-1250 15' E . ) . During strafing attacks near Taedong Gang, subject's aircraft was hit. Shortly after, he reported that his engine was failing and he would have to bail out. He was seen to leave the aircraft and was followed down by the flight leader. His parachute was not observed to open. The aircraft was found burning on a hillside. No sign of life was seen .

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Subsequent Reports:

1. On 28 October 1951, 1st Lt Ralph P. Clark, 21540A, stated that after subject informed him that his engine was failing, the aircraft rolled to the right, throwing flame and smoke from the exhaust ports. Subject bailed out when the nose of the aircraft was straight down. 1st Lt Clark followed subject down and his chute was not observed to open. Clark then circled the area and flew up and down the little valley, in which subj ect appeared to hit, and observed nothing except the burning plane.

2. 1st Lt Robert A. Morrison, number-four man in the flight, advised substantially the same as Clark. Other flight member could supply no information.

Conclusion:

Lt Jones, though bailing out of the aircraft, did not clear the aircraft. The altitude of the aircraft ( nose down) during bailout in all probability resulted in Lt Jones being hit by the aircraft. This resulted in injury and consequently his failure to pull the ripcord.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Duncombe, Iowa Cities of Residence. Cheyenne, Wyo. ;

Longnest, Colo. L Of"'l b '1\.0...l\ 1 C 0 Wife & Children. Mrs. Joyce Darlene Jones

Lehey ( remarried wife) ; Jo Dee Jones ( daughter) . 125 S. Jefferson, Apt. 5, Loveland, Colo.

Parents. Mr. Percy Edgar Jones ( 1 1 12 Fifth Avenue, Longnest, Colo. ) and Mrs. Ruth M. Jones ( deceased) .

Civilian Schools. High School, Longnest, Colo., 1943.

Military Schools. Perrin AFB, Tex. (basic pilot, Mar. 50) ; Las Vegas, Nev. (advanced pilot, Aug. 50) ; Nellis AFB, Nev. (fighter gunnery, May 51 ) .

Previous Occupation. U.S. Martime Service, desk officer and navigator, 1946-48.


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Rank & Serial No.: A/lC ; AF 16395206 Orgn & Duty: 17th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-35882

!ntifying Data:

Birth DG.te. 28 August 1931 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'91f2" ;

Weight: 140 lbs.

Circumstances of Loss :

1. Reported MIA 17 May 1953. 2. B-26, while attacking trucks, hit by flak.

Called for bailout after turning south. Time : approximately 2247 hours, 17 May 1953.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Bombardier, Lt Clifford G. Selman, was heard to say "I'm leaving." A/lC Karpowicz

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then reported "I've got my chest pack on and am leaving." When the navigator heard this he went out over the wing. Pilot again called on the intercom to see if everyone had left and when receiving no reply bailed out. The pilot and the navigator saw each other's chutes but saw no others. The navigator and pilot were rescued at 1120 hours, 18 May 1953.

2. Ground search of crash area was not possible due to presence of enemy ground forces in area of pickup. Air search was conducted with negative results.

3. On 19 May 1953, a garbled radio transmission was heard on "D" channel believed to be from a URC-4 radio. Subsequent air search of the area ended with negative results. It was known that Airman Karpowicz had a URC-4 radio in his possession at time of bailont.

Conclusion:

Evidence indicates that A/lC Karpowicz bailed out of the aircraft. There is nothing to indicate whether bailout was successful or not. The garbled radio transmission may have originated with Karpowicz.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Milwaukee, Wis. Cities of Residence. Crivitz, Wis. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mrs. Pauline Karpowicz (guard

ian aunt) , Crivitz, Wis. Parents deceased. Civilian Schools. High School, Crivitz,

Wis., 1950. Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Col. (tur

ret system mechanic, Aug. 52) ; Langley AFB, Va. ( turret system mechanic, Nov. 52) .

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Rank & Serial No.: Maj ; AO 420472 Orgn & Duty: 345th Bomb Sq, 98th Bomb Wg ; Pilot

Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-86392

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 30 November 1918 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'11" ;

Weight : 170 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 4 em. irregular

rounded scar, medial aspect, right knee.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for TSgt Morton Henry Jensen (page 65) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Washington County, Ga. Cities of Residence. Seal Beach, Calif. ; De

catur, Ga. ; Atlanta, Ga. ; Athens, Ga. WW II Service. European Theater. Wife and Children. Mrs. Ferol Lorraine

Keene (wife) ; Elaine C. A. Keene and Barbara L. Keene ( daughters) ; Kenneth E. Keene ( son ) . 212 2d St., Seal Beach, Calif. Stepson : Shelton S. Olson. 345 Ocean Ave., LaHabra, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Charlie Alford Keene ( 1044 Birch Street, S .W., Atlanta, Ga. ) and Mrs Annie Hudson Wood Keene Edwards. Step-

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father : Mr. Carlton D. Edwards. Tucker, Ga.

Civilian Schools. Technological High School, Atlanta, Ga., 1937 ; University of Georgia Evening College, Atlanta, Ga., 1940 ; University of California, Berkeley, Calif., 1946 ; Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, Calif., 1 947.

Military Schools. Ricks Fld, Tex. ( primary, Feb. 4 1 ) ; Randolph Fld, Tex. (basic, Apr. 4 1 ) ; Barksdale Fld, Tex. (advanced, Jul. 41 ) ; Randolph Fld, Tex. ( B-29 crew training, Aug. 52 ) ; Advanced Flying School.

Previous Occupation. Journeyman electrician, manufacturer's representative, sales manager.

Miscellaneous. Was awarded Soviet Decoration "Order of the Red Star," 12 March 1947.

Keister, Harold 0.

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 785071 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 4 1-39442A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 12 March 1920 Race. Caucasian Eyes : gray ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'9% " ;

Weight: 176 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Fracture, left meta

ternal ; two 1 " scars, bi-lateral, scrotum.


1. Reported MIA 30 August 1951. 2. Aircraft departed base 29 August 1951,

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ght mission in the area of North Korea, �oounded on the east by 38°20' N.-126°23' E. and on the west by 380°30' N.-125°451/2 ' E. About 0226, 30 August, two of the aircraft reported that they were returning to base. Subject aircraft reported some ammunition left and would remain in the area. At about 0256 hours he reported that he was in the vicinity of 38°30' N.-126°04' E. and was outbound from target area. No further contact was made.

Subsequent Reports:

Search missions reported three parachute� were sp�tted in the vicinity of 370°55' N.-126000' E. Aerial search of the area was negative.

Conclusion:

Evidence indicates that there is a possibility that Lt Keister and other crew members bailed out.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Romney, W. Va. Cities of Residence. South Charleston, . Va.

( WW I I Service. Mediterranean Theater, Italy.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Alpha Lee Wooton Keister (wife) , Marlene Keister ( daughter) , John H. Keister (son) . 7200 Lynnwood Avenue, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Parents. Mr. Arlie W. Keister and Mrs. Goldie N. Swisher. Romney, W. Va.

Civilian Schools. Romney High School, Romney, W. Va., 1938 ; Morris Harvey College, Charleston, W. Va., 31f2 years, 1949.

Military Schools. Citizens Military Training Camp ( Sgt, 1937 and 1939) ; Nashville, Tenn. ( Cadet Training Detachment, Sept. 43 ) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight, Dec. 43) ; Kingman, Ariz. ( flexible gunnery, Mar. 44) ; Kirtland Fld, N. Mex. (advanced bombardier, Aug. 44 ) .

Previous Occupation. Chemical lab assistant, organic chemicals.

Hobby. Photography. Miscellaneous. U.S. Navy Reserve from 21

September 1939 to 6 February 1941. No active duty. Was married in Grayson, Kan

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Kelleher, Robert Patrick

Rank & Serial No.: A/lC ; AF 1 1205730 Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq ; Radio Operator Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62073

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 12 July 1930 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'10" ;

Weight: 171 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 10-cm. horizontal

linear scar, right knee. Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Evans (page 35) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Hartford, Conn.

Cities of Residence. Hartford, Conn.


Parents. Father and mother deceased. John Alexander Rea (guardian uncle) and Sheelagh Rea ( guardian aunt) , 12 Baltic Street, Hartford, Conn.

Civilian Schools. High School, Hartford, Conn., 1949 ; Marianna polis Prep School, Hartford, Conn., 1950.

Military Schools. Keesler AFB, Miss. (radio operator, Nov. 5 1 ) ; Camp Carson, Colo. ( SAC Survival School, Apr. 52) .


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Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 818388 Orgn & Duty: 8th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 49th Ftr-Bmr Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-SOC ; 49-461

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 19 April 1919 Ra,ce. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'10" ;

Weight: 161 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Pigmented nacvue,

left inguinal area thigh, 1 em. in diameter.


1. Reported MIA 7 October 1950. 2. At 0730, 7 October 1950, subject was

flying number-three position in a flight of four F -SO's on a tactical mission in the area of Pyongyang, Korea, when they reported hydraulic difficulty and that he was returning to the base. The number....four man was instructed to accompany subject after making one more pass on target (38°37' N.-125° 45' E.) . During the time the pass was being made subject is believed to have crashed. An aircraft was observed burning on the ground and a parachutist was seen to land nearby. He immediately disappeared from the sight of the aerial observers. Fighter cover and helicopter rescue attempts met with negative results.

Subsequent Reports: 1. Maj Benjamin King, 957 4A, flying lead

ship in formation of four F-80's in which subject was number 3, stated on 2 November

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that shortly after making the first pass on a small railroad siding, Kepford advised by radio that "My aileron boost is out ; I won't be much good to you ; I might as well return to base." King then told Kepford to

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to base and take number 4, Lt Beebe, with him. Lt Beebe however had not fired his rockets and permission was granted for him to make a pass and get rid of them. Kepford advised King he would orbit and wait for Beebe. About 2 minutes later, King continued, he saw a large explosion and fire about 5 miles south of 38°37' N.-125°45' E. The flight proceeded to the area at which time King saw a parachute. King circled the parachute and watched the pilot land about 100 yards east of the crash. King circled the area for about 20 minutes and called the controller •

for rescue help. King did not see Kepford after the parachute hit the ground.

2. On 5 November 1950, 1st Lt James W. Smith, AO 940771, number-two man in flight, stated that after making a pass at the target so number 4, Lt Beebe, could explode his rockets and ammunition, he noticed a large fire a few miles south: He also saw a parachute floating down nearby. When the parachute reached the ground the flight made a low pass over it but the harness was empty. Smith heard no calls from Kepford pertaining to difficulty other than hydraulic trouble or that he was bailing out. Smith was of the opinion that the crashed aircraft belonged to Kepford.

3. On 5 November 1950, 1st Lt Robert H. Beebe, AO 1909681, stated that while flying south along the road between Pyongyang and Sariwon, Capt. Kepford advised the flight leader that he had hydraulic trouble and would be unable to make any passes on enemy targets. Beebe was instructed to return to base with Kepford after making one pass to expend his rockets and ammunition. Upon completing one pass he attempted to contact Kepford so he could j oin formation with him. At this time Beebe saw his aircraft burning on the ground and an empty parachute near the aircraft. The area was circled for a few minutes while emergency messages were broadcast.


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Capt Kepford successfully bailed out of his aircraft and was alive when he landed.

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Monroe, Iowa. Cities of Residence. Monroe, Iowa ; Des

Moines, Iowa. WW II Service. Air combat Balkans, North

Apeninnes, Po Valley, Central Europe, Rhineland.

Wife. Mrs. Dixie Jeanne Kepford. 824 East 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa.

Parents. Mrs. Marie Nancy Kepford Worth, . 1727 East 24th Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Father deceased.

Civilian Schools. East High School, Des • Moines, Iowa.

Military Schools. Decatur, Ala. ( primary and cadet, 1943) ; Courtland, Ala. ( basic pilot, 1943) ; Craig Fld, Ala. (advanced pilot, 1943) ; Craig Fld, Ala. ( flying instructor, 1944) ; Laredo Advanced Flying School, Tex. (officer interim training, 1 948) .

Previous Occupation. Dental technician, . elson Dental Lab, Des Moines, Iowa ; gro

cery clerk, Des Moines, Iowa. Special Skills. Dental technician. Sports. Football, baseball, bowling.

King, Alfred Holewell

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1 912154 Orgn & Duty: 37th Bomb Sq, 1 7th Bomb W g ·

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Identifying Data: Birth Date. 6 November 1926 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'71;1 " ;

Weight : 145 lbs. Distinguishing Mark8. Appendectomy

scar ; 2-cm. scar, left leg ; 12-cm. right rectus scar ; 15-cm. traumatic scar, right tibis region ; 1" traumatic scar, right cheek.

Circumstances of Loss: 1. Reported MIA - 23 February 1953. 2. Last sighted at 0235 hour�, 23 February

1953, attacking train. Was flying at approximately 150 feet. Sighting was by Newport 52, a flare and BDA aircraft (Capt Kenneth 0. Johnson, AO 2095421, pilot) . Strange flares of unknown origin in distance. No further radio contact. No further aircraft sightings. No flak report. No unusual explosion::�. No signs of crash. Location of sighting is near coast.

Conclusion: It is possible that the aircraft ditched or

the crew bailed out over water near the coast.

Personal History: Birthplace. Warrenton, Va. Cities of Residence. Warrenton, Va. ;

Washington, D.C. ; Alexandria, Va. WW II Service. Pacific. Wife & Children. Mrs. Betty Lee King

(wife) ; Alfred H. King, Jr., and Clyde M. King ( sons ) . c/o Mrs. Inez King, 204 N. Royal St., Alexandria, V a.

Patrents. Mr. George W. King, Sr., and Mrs. Inez Lee King. 204 N. Royal St., Alexandria, Va.

Civilian Schools. High School, Washington, D.C., 1940 ; Ash bury Flying School, Alexandria, Va., 1948.

Military Schools. Reese AFB, Tex. ( pilot, Feb. 5 1 ) ; RAFB, Tex. (combat crew training, B-29, Feb. 52. ) ; PAFB, Tex. ( B-29 transition, May 52) ; Stead AFB, Nev. (survival, Aug. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Mail carrier, manager and operator of approved GI flying school.

Special Skills. Commercial pilot ( license 554163) .

Hobby. Model aircraft building.

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Kirk, Charles F.

Rank & Serial No.: lst Lt ; AO 20797 48 Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62073

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 19 May 1918 Race. Caucasian Eyes : green ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'9%," ;

Weight : 164 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. 8-cm. scar anterior surface left thigh.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Evans (page 35) .

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Sioux City, Iowa. Cities of Residence. Sioux City, Iowa ;

Glendale, Calif. ; Burbank, Calif. WW II Service. Zone of Interior.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Marguerite Finis Kirk (wife) ; Andria Michele Kirk and Jo Anna Kirk (daughters) . 518':;2 Glenrock, Los Angeles, Calif.

Parents. Mrs. Virginia Graham Kirk, 946 N. Niagara Street, Burbank, Calif. Father deceased.

Civilian Schools. High School, Sioux City, Iowa, 1936 ; Glendale College, Glendale, Calif., 2 years, business administration, 1951.

Military Schools. San Antonio, Tex. (preflight, Apr. 44) ; Ceuro, Tex. (primary, Jul. 44 ) ; Waco, Tex. (basic, Sept. 44) ; Pampa,

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Tex. (advanced, Dec. 44 ) ; Kaaf, Ariz. (aerial gunnery, Nov. 44) ; Dodge City, Kan. (B-26 transition, Apr. 45) ; Liberal, Kan. (B-24 transition, Oct. 45) ; Hondo, Tex. (aerial navigation, Mar. 45) .

Previous Occupation. Insurance salesman.

Knapp, Kingdon Roger

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 885977 Orgn & Duty: 3d Bomb W g ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-33277

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 5 December 1916 Race. Caucasian Eyes : gray ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'5" ;

Weight : 136 lbs.

Circumstances of toss:

1. Reported MIA 7 June 1951. 2. Subject was one of three crew members.

Aircraft departed base on 7 June 1951, for a road inJrdiction mission. The plane was last contacted at 2355 as it was leaving the target area, a highway between Pyongyang and Sariwon. When the aircraft failed to return to base, an aerial search was initiated with negative results.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Chicago, Ill.

Cities of Residence. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. ; Jackson Heights, N.Y. ; Sacramento, Calif.

WW II Service. Darlington, Durham, England ; European-African-Middle Eastern Theater, 3 years, RCAF ; Air Offensive Europe ; Rhineland.


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Wife & Children. Mrs. Catherine Marjorie .t'ybus Knapp (wife) , Catherine Stephanie Knapp (daughter) . 3243 85th Street, Jackson Heights, N.Y.

Parents. Deceased. Civilian Schools. Mt. Vernon High School,

Mt. Vernon, N.Y., 1934 ; College Prep, Mt. Herman Prep School, Mt. Herman, Mass. 1936 ; St. Johns University, Brooklyn, N.Y., business, 1938.

Military Schools. Godrich, Ontario, Canada, ( RCAF, elementary flying, Dec. 41 ) ; Brantford, Ontario, Canada (service flying, Apr. 42) ; Lecontield, England (advanced ftying, Jul. 42) ; Cottesmore, England (operations training unit, Oct. 42) ; Croft, England (conversion, Jul. 43 ) ; Memphis (qualified

class pilot, A TC, Sept. 45 ) . Prevwus Occupation. Building contractor,

accountant-auditor. Special Skills. Speaks, writes, and trans

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Orgn & Duty: 730th Bomb Sq, 452d Bomb W g ; Navigator-Bombardier

Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34706

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 21 March 1921 Race. Caucasian

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Eyes: hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height: 6' ; Weight: 160 lbs .

Distinguishing Marks. 7" scar, right forearm ; 1" scar, right forehead.


1. Reported MIA 22 April 1951. 2. B-26 departed Niho Air Base, Japan,

on a tactical bombing mission on the marshalling yards at Paup, North Korea, on 22 April 1951. After the initial attack, aircraft reported a direct hit by enemy ftak. The plane was observed at 8,000 feet with the left engine on tire. Bombs were salvoed and one parachute was seen descending. When last seen the aircraft was at about 1,500 feet, heading toward friendly territory. Aerial observation failed to reveal signs of life near the downed parachute. Low-level search failed to locate downed aircraft or crew.

Subsequent Reports:

1. The pilot, 1st Lt John D. Bryant, AO 2094452, and the gunner, SSgt Kenneth J. Vanderford, AF 39273077, two of the three crew members on this crew, survived and were returned to military control in Operation Big Switch.

2. Immediately following repatriation, SSgt Vanderford reported that he had last seen subject before bailout and had subsequently heard subject had been shot on caPture by a Korean, but he believed subject had struck the tail assembly of their aircraft while parachuting and had been killed instantly.

3. On 2 September 1953, Lt Bryant stated that he had last seen subject in a parachute . One Chinese source told him that the Koreans had killed subject and another said he was captured by the Chinese.

Conclusion:

Capt Knueppel was last seen in a parachute by his pilot, Lt Bryant. Crew members had ample time to bail out since aircraft was observed to be under control to at least 1,500 . feet.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Mountain Lake, Minn. Cities of Residence. Mountain Lake,

Minn. ; Hampton, Iowa ; North Hollywood,

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WW II Service. China Campaign, China Offensive.

Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Diedrich J. Knueppel and

Mrs. Edna Louise Rogge Knueppel. Box 8, Hampton, Iowa.

Civilian Schools. Warrensburg High School, Mo., 3 years ; graduated Ft. Dodge High School, Iowa, 1938.

Military Schools. Lubbock, Tex. (prepreflight, Apr. 43) ; San Antonio, Tex. (preflight, Aug. 43) ; Chickasha, Okla. (primary, washed-out, Aug. 43) ; Hondo, Tex. ( advanced navigation, Jan. 44) ; Roswell, N. Mex. (precision bombing, Apr. 44 ) .

Previous Occupation. Welder ; assembly and service apprentice, Lockh�d Aircraft Corp.

Special Skills. Holds private pilot's license 758934.

Koontz, Frederick Russell

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1909920 (AF 15271056 Orgn & Duty: 90th Bomb Sq ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26C ; 44-34342A

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Birth Date. 21 March 1928

Race. Caucasian

Eyes : brown ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'11%" ; Weight : 144 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. 1" scar, forehead.


1 . Reported MIA 2 September 1951.

2. B-26 was initially on a night intruder mission ; however, upon reaching a point west of Seoul at 0101 hours, 2 September 1951, was diverted to visual reconnaissance. This was the last known contact with the aircraft. An extensive air search was conducted when the aircraft became overdue with negative results.

Subsequent Reports:

One member of the crew of three, Lt Perry A. Dawson, was captured and later died while a POW.

Conclusion:

One member of the crew bailed out successfully and was subsequently captured. This indicates a possibility that Lt Koontz may also have been captured.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Akron, Ohio.

Cities of Residence. Akron, Ohio ; San Francisco, Calif.

Wife. Mrs. Nellie Elizabeth Koontz . . 370 Funston Avenue, San Francisco, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Russell T. Koontz and Mrs. Marie H. Koontz. 370 Funston A venue, San Francisco, Calif.

Civilian Schools. High School, Copley, Ohio, 1946.

Military Schools. Randolph AFB, Tex. (cadet, Sept. 49) ; Las Vegas, Nev. (pilot, Mar. 50) .

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Krumm, Robert Mitchell


Orgn & Duty: 371st Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Aircraft Commander

A eft Type & No.: B-29 ; 42-94045

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 30 March 1918 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'10" ;

!eight : 182 lbs. Distingui,shing M a r k s. Appendectomy

scar.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for 2d Lt Horner (page 59) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Atkins, Iowa. Cities o.f Residence. Dearborn, Mich. ; Van

Horne, Iowa. WW II Service. European Theater ; Air

Offensive Europe, England ; Normandy, B-17 pilot ; interned in Sweden, 1944.

Wife. Mrs. Aline M. Krumm. 125 4th Avenue, S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Parents. Mr. Jake Henry Krumm and Mrs. Grace E. Krumm. Van Horne, Iowa.

Civilian Schools. High School, Van Horne, Iowa, 1935 ; Penn State, Harrisburg, Pa., extension course, % year, 1942 ; Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Okla., 1947.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. (preflight pilot, Oct. 42) ; Decatur, Ala. (primary, Feb. 43) ; Walnut Ridge, Ark. ( basic, Apr.

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43) ; Seymour, Ind. (advanced, May 43) ; Lockbourne, La. (4-engine, B-17, Jul. 43) .

Previowl Occupation. Carpenter, crop duster.

Languages & Special Skills. Speaks Swedish poorly ; photography.

Kuehner, Gordon V ., Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 832161 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-35758

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 14 July 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes : green ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'10" ;

Weight : 140 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 2" surgical scar,

oblique right mastoid area ; multiple burn scars on trunk and right shoulder.


1. Reported MIA 28 December 1950. 2. On the evening of 27 December 1950,

this aircraft flew a night intruder mission over northern Korea. No report was received from the aircraft after checking in with the air controller.

Subsequent Reports:

Propaganda broadcast, New China News Agency, Peking, on 31 October 1951, mentioned Lt Robert A. Gehman, navigator of subject aircraft, as having died of wounds following a bombing raid of a prison camp.

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Gehman's death, 13 October 1951, a t Hospital, Camp No. 1, Chongsong, was later confirmed by repatriates' statements.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Cities of Residence. West Hartford,

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ronto, Canada. / WW II Service. Asiatic-Pacific Theater, � Air Offensive Japan. Missing in action in II 0 Russia May 45-Aug 45. Interned as a re-sult of combat mission against Japan.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Hazel Elizabeth Kuehner ( wife) and Richard Stanton Kuehner (son) . 69 Douglas Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Parents. Mr. Gordon V. Kuehner, Sr. ( deceased) and Mrs. Beatrice W. Kuehner Dewing. Stepfather : Mr. Edwin S. Dewing, 749 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, Conn.

Civilian Schools. Holderness High School, Plymouth, N.H., 1940 ; University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., 3 years, pre-law ; University of Toronto, Canada, 1 year, 1948.

Military Schools. Toledo, Ohio ( pre-preflight, Jun. 43) ; Maxwell Fld, Ala. ( preflight, Oct. 43) ; Orangeburg, S.C. ( primary, Jan. 44) ; Shaw Fld, S.C. ( basic, Mar. 44) ; Moody Fld, Ga. (advanced, May 44) ; Dodge City, Kan. ( B-26 transition, Jul. 44) ; Anchorage, Alaska (instrument training, Feb. 45 ) ; Fairfield Suisun, Calif. ( statistical control officer, May 49) .

Previous Occupation. Field service representative for Traveler's Insurance Company.

Languages. Speaks, reads, and writes German poorly.

Hobbies. Criminology, fingerprinting, ballistics.

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Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; 18039A Orgn & Duty: 336th Ftr-Intcp Sq ; 4th FtrIntcp W g ; Pilot Acft Type & No. : F-86 ; 49-1298

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 2 May 1927 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'8¥2 " ;

Weight: 160 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 1" scar on fore

head ; 2 scars on right hand.


1 . Reported MIA 1 9 June 1951. 2. Subject was a member of a flight which

departed Suwon Air Base, Korea, on 19 June 1951, to participate in a fighter sweep mission in the Sinuiju area. About 10 miles south of Sinuiju, enemy planes were engaged and subject's plane was seriously damaged. When last seen at about 1 140 hours he was


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Subsequent Reports:

1. An unofficial enemy propaganda broadcast, 1 August 1951, from Peking Radio, China, was intercepted and indicated that subject had been taken captive. No confirmation of this report through official channels has ever been received.

2. According to· the Commander, 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing, three fires, in the vicinity where subject's aircraft was last seen, were reported by search aircraft at about 1602 hours, 19 June 1951. Fires were reported to be burning aircraft, but the type was undetermined. F -86 claim for the day was four MIG-15's damaged.

Conclusion:

Lt Laier was probably successful in surviving the crash of his aircraft and was subsequently captured. The unofficial broadcast from Radio Peking was probably true.

Personal History

Birthplace. Kearney, Nebr. Cities of Residence. Kearney, Nebr. ; Daw

son, Nebr. ; Inglewood, Calif. ; Rapid City, S. Dak. ; Lincoln, Nebr. ; Brookings, S. Dak. ; Cozad, Nebr. ; Galveston, Tex. ; Corsica, S. Dak.

Wife. Mrs. Nancy Ann Laier. Parents. Mr. Paul Albert Laier and Mrs.

Bernice Ellen Walker Laier. Civilian Sch<>ols. High School, Cozad,

Nebr. ; University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebr., 4 months, engineering ; South Dakota State, Brookings, S. Dak., 2 months.

Military Schools. Randolph AFB, Tex. (basic pilot, Mar.-Aug. 48) ; Williams AFB, Chandler, Ariz. (advanced pilot, Feb. 49) .

Previous Occupation. Retail clerk, salesman, flight instructor (civilian) .

Special SkiUs. Sings baritone, plays trumpet and steel guitar.

Nickname. Bob. Miscellaneous. Y 3/C, USNR, Jul. 45 to

Aug. 46, clerical duties.

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Larkin, Hugh Francis

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 437976 (AF 12031782) Orgn & Duty: Hq 136th Ftr-Bmr W g ; Pilot A eft Type & No.: F -84 ; 49-2415

Identifying Data:


Race. Caucasian

Eyes : blue ; Hair: red ; Height : 5'6%," ; Weight : 158 Jbs.

Distinguishing Marks. 3" scar on right groin.


1. Reported MIA 5 December 1951.

2. Subject, flying number-two position in a flight of three aircraft, departed Taegu Air Base, Korea, on 5 December 1951, for a rail out mission. The flight made a successful bomb run and while withdrawing from the target, 2 MIG-15 type aircraft attacked them. Subject's aircraft went into a spin and at about 5,000 feet ; he bailed out. His chute was seen to open by 1st Lt Bruce D. McMahan, OA 832641, his flight leader, but McMahan did not observe his descent. Later search missions failed to reveal a chute or dinghy.

Conclusion:

Capt Larkin bailed out successfully ; however, he probably landed in the water. This being the case, he may have been picked up by an enemy vessel or may not have survived the water landing.

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Personal History:

Birthplace. New York, N.Y. Cities of Residence. New York, N.Y. ; San

Antonio, Tex. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Sylvia Evelyn

Larkin (wife) , Thomas J. Larkin (son) , Sylvia "Theresa Larkin ( daughter) . 1 102 Highland Boulevard, San Antonio, Tex.

Parents. Mr. George A. Larkin, 5047 211th Street, Bayside, Long Island, N.Y. ; mother deceased.

Civilian Schools. Evander Childs High School, New York, N.Y., 1937 ; Fordham University, New York, B.S., accounting, 1941.

Military Schools. Parks Air College, East St. Louis, Ill. ( primary pilot, Sept. 41) ; Randolph Fld, Tex. (basic pilot, Dec. 4 1 ) ; Foster Fld, Tex. (advanced pilot, Mar. 42) .

Previous Occupation. Sales manager, accountant.

Hobby. Photography.

Layton, Laurence Coe

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1 910250 Orgn & Duty: 335th Ftr-Intcp Sq, 4th FtrIntcp Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F -86A ; 49-1258

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 27 September 1928 Race. Caucasian

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1 . Reported MIA 2 September 1951. 2. Subject flying number-two position in a

flight of two F -86's departed Kimpo Air Base, Korea, at 1148 hours, 2 September 1951, for a fighter sweep mission in the area of Sinanju. At about 1215 hours, six MIG-15's encountered. One MIG shot down. At 1250, six more MIG's were encountered and subject was shot down. Subject bailed out at 5,000 feet and landed 6 miles off mouth of Chongchon-Gang River at 1255. Air-sea rescue searched with negative results.

Subsequent Reports:

1. On 15 October 1951 Maj Winton W. Marshall, USAF, advised that he was a leader of a flight of two fighter aircraft in the same area where subject was shot down. He added that during a battle with several flights of MIG-15's he heard subject say that he was hit and not able to make it home. Marshall proceeded to the area calling area &ea rescue, and arrived at the scene just as subject's aircraft hit the water. Marshall did not see subject bail out but heard his flight leader, Lt Gibson, say that he had.

2. On 4 December 1951, 1st Lt Ralph D. Gibson, 17284A, subject's flight leader, stated that when subject had been hit he advised he would try to make the water and bail out. Gibson then followed subject out to sea where he observed him bail out from about 3,500 to 5,000 feet, 6 miles off the coast in the mouth of the Chongchon-Gang River opposite Sinanju. Gibson made one circle and observed subject's chute j ust prior to its hitting the water.

3. An intelligence report indicated that a large Communist power boat came out of the Chongchon-Gang River mouth area, displaying UN recognition panels for protection and picked up Lt Layton and his aircraft. Subsequent inquiry regarding the validity of above report revealed that the information may have been in error since purported source of the information had no record of


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�ubject being picked up by a Communist power boat.

Conclusion:

It is apparent that Lt Layton successfully bailed and landed in the water off enemy controlled territory. It is also possible that he may have been captured by the Communists.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Lewes, Del. Cities of Residence. Lewes, Del. ; Potts

town, Pa. ; Charlottesville, Va. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Halsted Patterson Layton and

Mrs. Jennie Harvie J. Layton. 302 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, Del.

Civilian Schools. Graduated from High School, Pottstown, Pa. ; University of Vir· ginia, 11h years, arts and sciences.

Military Schools. Goodfellow AFB, Tex. (basic pilot, Oct. 49) ; Williams AFB, Ariz. (advanced, May 50) .

Previous Occupation. Member of surveying team with Soil Conservation Service.

Languages. Reads, writes, speaks and understands Spanish fairly well.

Lewis, Jack

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; 12658A �rgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; NavIgator 'eft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34221A

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Identifying Data:

Birth Da,te. 16 November 1919 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'9" ;

Weight : 175 lbs. ·


1. Reported MIA 21 May 1951. 2. On 21 May 1961, aircraft checked in

about 1900 hours. Capt Festini requested permission to cross the bomb line, giving his present position as 10 miles North of Seoul in the lmjin River Area. This was last known contact with aircraft.

Subsequent Reports:

SSgt Robert M. Wilkins, AF 16189312, a crew member later repatriated, said the plane was forced down between 1900 and 1930 hours by automatic weapon fire and that he bailed r.�ut, landing about 30 miles northwest of the bomb line. Aircraft was at about 3,000 feet when hit. Sgt Wilkins believed the only other survivor was an orientation pilot, Capt Beardall. Wilkins wrote in a letter to his mother, "I was only slightly wounded and bailed out at extremely low altitude. Just as I cleared the aircraft it exploded. My pilot and navigator were both killed."

Conclusion:

It is possible that Sgt Wilkins' statement is correct, particularly if the aircraft did explode immediately after he had jumped. It is also possible, to a lesser degree, that both Capt Festini and Capt Lewis could have cleared the aircraft and landed safely.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Denver, Colo. Cities of Residence. Arvada, Colo. ; Wheat

Ridge, Colo. ; Denver, Colo. WW II Service. European Theater,

Africa, Corsica, Sicily, N aples-Foggia, RomeArno.

Wife. Mrs. Jeanette Edith Lewis. 1915 Sherman, Apt 14, Denver, Colo.

Parents. Mr. Jack Lewis and Mrs. Helen Kautter Lewis (mother deceased) . Stepmother : Mrs. Beatrice Lewis, 42 Lincoln Street, Denver, Colo.

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Civilian Schools. Arvada High School, Denver, Colo., 1937 ; Denver University, Denver, Colo., A.B., archaeology, 1941.

Military Schools. Tulsa, Okla. (primary flight, May 42) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. (preflight navigation, Jul. 42) ; Hondo, Tex. (advanced navigation, Dec. 42) ; Carlsbad, N. Mex. (bombardier, Jan. 43) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. (navigation instructor course, Feb. 45) ; Wilmington, Del. (Loran training, May 45) .


Lewis, Wayne Edwin

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C (promoted to A/1C while MIA) ; AF 17306085 Orgn & Duty: 4525th Bomb W g ; Gunner A cft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-3441 7B

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 13 February 1931 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'7";

Weight : 201 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Appendectomy

scar.


1. Reported MIA 22 March 1 952. 2. Aircraft was performing a single air

craft reconnaissance mission on 21 March 1952. At 2020 hours the aircraft had made a routine check with control, reporting "inbound to target." Contact with the aircraft was made at 2105 by the navigator of another

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aircraft. Pilot of subject's aircraft stated at that time that weather was bad at assigned area of reconnaissance and that he was performing reconnaissance in another. area. Nothing further was heard from aircraft and search efforts met with negative results.

Subsequent Reports:

1. On 25 March 1952, 2d Lt Burr V. Miller Jr., A02222299, stated that he had radio contact with the missing aircraft at 2105, 21 March 1952, and asked him how the weather was. Subject's aircraft replied, "I've just broken out into the clear on the upper half of green seven," with the added comment, "good hunting" and signed off.

2. A captured North Korean farmer stated that he had heard that a UN plane, believed to be a twin engine bomber, crashed in the Sinyon-Ni area on or about 28 March 1952. He also heard that four men had bailed out of the plane but one was believed to have been killed because his parachute failed to open. Later that day he observed three Caucasians in tan uniforms being marched past his home in Sinyon-Ni under escort of four armed guards. Hq FEAF associated the foregoing with the missing B-26 and crew.

3 . According to a British source evaluation B-6, Airman Wayne Lewis was seen in Branch 3, Camp No. 2 in April of 1953.

4. 1st Lt Charles M. Hill, AO 1848018, advised shortly after being repatriated in operation Big Switch, that a Capt Milton Spencer, 315 TCW, told him that instant B-26 crashed into a mountain. TSgt James H. Edwards, AF 14328337, and 1st Lt Norman E. Burdette, AO 2221717, Big Switch repatriates, advised

they also heard that instant B-26 flew into a mountain.

Conclusion:

No definite conclusion can be reached because of the absence of authentic information. Basis for the report that subject crashed into a mountain is unknown. The report by the Korean farmer may be true though he gave an incorrect date of the sighting. The possibility also exists that the British report was in error since an Airman David Lewis was repatriated in "Big Switch."


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Personal History:

Birthplace. Wewoka, Okla. Cities of Residence. Wewoka, Okla. ;

Patoka, Ill. ; Vandalia, Ill. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Tom Cole Lewis and Mrs.

Jessie Faye Lewis. Box 3, Shobonier, Ill. Civilian Schools. Grammar School, We

woka, Okla., 1945 ; High School, Vandalia, Ill., 1949 ; Harding College, Searcy, Ark., 1 1j2 years, 1951.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. ( turret system mechanic, Jun. 5 1 ) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. (aircraft gunnery, Jul. 51) .


lewis, Wilbur Eugene

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 772859 Orgn & Duty: 30th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Bombardier Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-61967 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 19 April 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes: hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'7" ;

Weight: 153 lbs.

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Distinguishing Marks. Appendectomy scar, 10 em. ; scar right lower quadrant.

Circumstances of Loss: v" 1. Reported MIA 11 June 1952. 2. Aircraft last seen 10 June 1952, at 1341

hours near bombs away (39°41' N.-126°04' E.) . Last positive radio transmission made on VHF at control point 38°15' N.-124°51' E. There were no distress signals or further transmissions of any sort. No further sightings of the aircraft were made and when reported overdue at 0315 hours ( local time) 11 June 1952, a search of the area was instituted with negative results.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Rossville, Ill. Cities of Residence. Rossville, Ill. ; Kan

kakee, Ill. WW II Service. Rome, Arno ; North Ap

ennines ; Southern France. Wife & Children. Mrs. Maryellen Lewis

(wife) ; Wilbur Gregory Lewis and Brian Eugene Lewis (sons) . Rossville, Ill.

Parents. Mr. Wilbur Lester Lewis (deceased) and Mrs. Marie Lewis. 8th Street, Rossville, Ill.

Civilian Schools. High School, Rossville, Ill., 1940 ; Gallagher Business School, Kankakee, Ill., 2 years, accounting, 1948.

Military Schools. Gettysburg, Pa. ( CTD, Jun. 43) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight bombardier, Oct. 43) ; Las Vegas, Nev. (flexible gunnery, Nov. 43) ; Carlsbad, N. Mex. (advanced bombardier, Apr. 44) ; Midland, Tex. (bombardier refresher, Jun. 45) ; Midland, Tex. (bombardier instructor, Jun. 45) ; Mather AFB, Calif. ( bombardier refresher, Jun. 51 ) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( B-29 combat crew, Nov. 51 ) .

Previous Occupation. Aircraft supervisor, subassembly planes.

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Logan, Samuel Porter, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ( promoted to Maj while MIA ) ; 1 1 287 A Orgn & Duty: 325th Bomb Sq, 92d Bomb Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62084

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 27 August 1920 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: black ; Height: 6'2" ;

Weight: 190 lbs.


1 . Reported MIA 9 September 19GO. 2. Aircraft hit by flak at 1 127 hours while

over 39°25" N.-125°44" E. making bomb run. Parachutes sighted pr.ior to crash. Five parachutes sighted-four landing in wreckage area, one approximately 500 yards away, over the crest of a hill.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Dispatch 40, November 23, from Vice Consul Donald S. MacDonald in Seoul stated the following names were scratched on the wall of one cell of the jail in the Pyongyang Courthouse : Torn Odenbaugh, USMC, and Sam Logan, Capt, USAF. For Odenbaugh the scratching showed shot down 30 September and the scratching made 6 October. For Logan it showed shot down 9 September and the notation made 27 September.

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2. In "Times Herald" a picture appeared ( credited to the official Soviet News Picture Agency) identified as "Sam Lodgin", a pilot of a B-29 shot down over North Korea. Communists declared him taken prisoner. When compared with pictures of Capt Logan ( taken with rest of crew back at their base )

there is no doubt that the Communist's picture of Sam Lodgin is Capt Samuel Logan.

3. A Korean deserter, Pot Ra Chung Song ( Rifleman III Corps, 1 5th Div, 3d Reg, 3d Batt, 9th Company, 2d Platoon ) , reported B-29 aircraft shot down in September 1950 seven kilometers'

east of Sukchon. He heard from a trooper that five men were killed in crash and seven captured.

Conclusion:

It appears conclusive that Capt Logan successfully bailed out and was captured by enemy forces probably near the scene of the crash.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Nashville, Tenn. Cities of Residence. Nashville, Tenn. ;

Birmingham, Ala. ; Moreland, Ky. WW II Service. England, North Africa,

Sicily, Italy. Wife & ChildTen. Mrs. Helen Virginia

Hull Logan ( wife) ; Charles David Logan and Thomas M. Logan (sons ) . 217 Graylynn Drive, Nashville, Tenn.

Parents. Samuel Porter Logan ( 5033 Wren Way, Dallas 9, Tex. ) and Mrs. Ethel Carter Logan. 103 Lauderdale Road, Nashville 5, Tenn.

Civilian Schools. Ross Grammar School, Nashville, Tenn. ; Highland Grammar School, Nashville, Tenn. ; Houstonville Junior High School, · Nashville, Tenn. ; East Nashville High School, Nashville, Tenn. ; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., mechanical engineer.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. (preflight, 194 1 ) ; Fred Harmon Training Center, Gruce Fld, Tex. ( p rimary flying, 194 1 ) ; Randolph Fld, Tex. ( basic flying, 1 942 ) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. ( advanced flying, 1942 ) .

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Long, Joseph Sheldon, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: Capt (promoted to Maj while MIA) ; AO 724957 )rgn & Duty: Hq 3d Bomb Gp ; Pilot

Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 34-34601 A Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 30 March 1921 Race. Caucasian Eyes : gray ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'10" ;

Weight: 153 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 2 1/2 " scar on right

thumb ; 21f2 " scar on left knee.

Circumstances of loss: L Reported MIA 7 April 1952. 2. B-26 departed base at 2300 hours, 6

April 1952, on a night mission on targets of opportunity in the area southeast of Yongyu. Aircraft was on the inbound leg in the vicinity of Yonpyon Islands at 2353 hours, 6 April 1952, when last contact was made. Aircraft disappeared while working pre-briefed target area. Search was hindered by fog.

Subsequent Reports: 1. By letter 17 January 1953, Mrs. Long,

wife of Capt Long, informed USAF that an enemy propaganda broadcast allegedly heard by Air Force personnel in Korea mentioned .. hat Capt Long was a prisoner of war.

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FEAF's monitoring facilities have no record of the broadcast. However, a Capt Anderson ( 3rd Bomb Wg) states that he heard a tape recording allegedly made by Capt Long when he listened to a short wave radio broadcast. Capt. Anderson is certain that Capt Long's name was mentioned, but does not recall hearing the names of other crew members. In a statement dated 24 March 1953, Capt Anderson said : He was stationed in Korea from September 1951 to August 1952. During this period he met and knew Capt Long. In April 1952, Capt Long was reported missing. Quite frequently he ( Capt Anderson) monitored Radio Peiping during the noon hours and at night since Radio Peiping often mentioned the names of flyers listed as missing. About 3 weeks after Capt Long had gone down, his name, Capt Long, was mentioned on a broadcast during the noon hour. Not much was said, just that he was alive and a prisoner. No mention was made as to where he was being held or whether other members of his crew were alive.

2. On 24 March 1 953 Maj Dudley Sleeper, AO 72495, was interrogated with reference to his knowledge of the circumstances surrounding a letter he wrote to Mrs. Long. Statement from Maj Sleeper revealed the following information : Maj Sleeper was on duty in Korea at the time Capt Long reported rmssmg. He had known Capt Long since boyhood days. On 7 April he received information to the effect that the aircraft that Capt Long was piloting had not returned and he made a personal visit to Capt Long's base to obtain all information possible. Sometime between 8-1 1 April 1952, Maj Sleeper received information from Lt Robert Olson that a radio intercept, reported by a radio operator of the 90th Bomb W g was to the effect that this radio operator heard the voice of Capt Long during a propaganda broadcase ( d ate unknown, probably between 8-11 April 1 952) . This radio operator recognized Capt Long because of the peculiar accent and monotone that Capt Long had in his speech. The radio operator added that the names of all the crew members were given with the exception of Lt Gilbert Schauer, navigator of the B-26. Maj Sleeper believed the intercept

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to have come from the Sappo area in Korea. Capt Long and crew were on a strafing mission in this area.

3. Undated statement from Capt George W. Satterfield, Jr., AO 673812, who was interrogated 24 March 1953, concerning radio broadcast, revealed the following. He was assigned to the 3d Bomb Wg. Within his organization he maintained a "listening watch" for all enemy propaganda broadcasts. All intercepts were logged. Prior to his departure he turned this log over to the relieving officer ( Capt Oliphant) . Capt Satterfield did not recall all of the circumstances surrounding the intercept pertaining to Capt Long. He had a hazy recollection, that at the time Capt Long was reported missing, there was some mention that an intercept was heard concerning Capt Long. He added that the message may have been picked up on one of the early morning propaganda broadcasts from Pieping. However, it was quite possible that the broadcast may have emanated from the Sappo area since a prison camp was located in the area.

Conclusion:

The information pertaining to reports of Capt Long being a POW is probably true.

Personal History: -

Birthplace. Riverside, Calif. Cities of Residence. Riverside, Calif. ;

Claremont, Calif. ; Redlands, Calif. WW II Service. Zone of interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Constance B. Pond

Long ( wife ) ; Linda Louise, Joseph Sheldon III, and Celia Constance (children) . 4591 Cover Street, Riverside, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Joseph Sheldon Long and Mrs. Elizabeth Grace Long. 3720 Castle Reagh, Riverside, Calif.

Civilian Schools. Graduated Riverside Polytechnic High School, Riverside, Calif. ; Riverside Jr. College, Riverside, Calif. (Associate of Arts) , 1941 ; Pomona College, Claremont, Calif. (government economics, 1 year) .

Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight, Oct. 4 1 ) ; Oxnard, Calif. (primary fligbt, Dec. 4 1 ) ; Minter Fld, Calif. (basic flight, Feb. 42) ; Stockton Fld, Calif. (ad-

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vanced flight, Apr. 42) ; Mather Fld, Calif. (advanced flight, May 42) .

Previous Occupation. Salesman, clothing and auto tires ; real property appraiser.

Martin, Dominique Kenneth

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Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1909619 Orgn & Duty: 7th Ftr Sq, 49th Ftr Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-84E ; 50-11 62A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 27 June 1927 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : brown ; Height :

5 '6 1!2 " ; Weight : 154 lbs.


1 . Reported MIA 5 May 1952. 2. Mission : Attack on rail line south of

Huichon. While making his pass on the target, Lt Martin's aircraft was hit by enemy ground fire and crashed in the target area. Number three man of the flight observed an explosion, assumed to be the subject aircraft, and saw a chute blossom. He followed the chute in its descent and observed its occupant land, fold up his chute and then disappear into the nearby foliage at 1340 hours. Aerial protective cover over the area of his disappearance was furnished but no further trace of him could be found.

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"<trsonal History:

Birthplace. Van Buren, Maine. Cities of Residence. Van Buren, Maine ;

Hartford, Conn. Wife & Children. Rosemarie Ann Martin

(wife) , Reyne Marie Martin ( daughter) , Dominique Kenneth Martin, Jr. ( son ) . 436 32d Street, N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Parents. Mr. Joseph M. Martin and Mrs. Sarah Goguen Martin. 19 Poplar Street, Van Buren, Maine.

Civilian Schools. Graduate of Van Buren High School, Maine.

Military Schools. Goodfellow AFB, Tex. (basic pilot, 1949) ; Las Vegas AFB, Nev. ( advanced pilot, 1949 ) ; Air Command and Staff School, Air University ( squadron officer course, 1951 ) .

Previous Occupation. Typewriter assembler, Royal Typewriter Company.

Languages. Speaks, reads, writes fair French ( Parisian dialect) .

Miscellaneous. Formerly went by name of Joseph Kenneth Martin.

Mast, Cl ifford H .

Ran k & Serial No.: SSgt ; AF 19417343 Orgn & Duty: 91st Strat Recon Sq ; Gunner A eft Type & No.: RB-29A ; 44-61727

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 25 April 1927 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Height: 5'11 " ; Weight : 202

lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Scars : 4" x 1/2",

right calf ; 3", left leg.

Circumstances of Loss: � 1. Reported MIA 4 July 1952. 2. B-29 departed Yokota Air Base, Japan,

at 1858 hours, 3 July 1952, on a night reconnaissance mission. B-29 was last contacted at 1903 hours, approximately 30 miles from the coast of Japan. Search failed to uncover any trace of the B-29.

Subsequent R eports:

1. Of the crew of thirteen, eleven were repatriatf'li during "Big Switch" and one other crew member was known to have been killed by enemy action prior to the crash of the B-29.

2. Statements of repatriated crew members reveal that the B-29 reached the Sinanju area at approximately 2330 hours and encountered sporadic ground fire directed from the bridge complex area. Shortly thereafter it was attacked by M I G-15 aircraft and severely damaged. At approximately 2343 hours, while at an altitude of 19,000 feet, the crew abandoned the aircraft which crashed some 20 miles southwest of Sinanju.

3. Repatriate statements further reveal that Lt Francis A. Strieby, the copilot, was the last crew member to observe Sgt Mast. Lt Strieby states that he attempted to push Mast out the nose hatch. Mast resisted and took a swing at the copilot who left him standing beside the aircraft commander's seat. The copilot then started across the hatch toward the radio operator's position and encountered fire coming through the forward bulkhead door. This was the last he remembers prior to regaining consciousness in his parachute at an altitude of 1,000 feet.

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heard from subsequent to the time of bailout. 5. Sgt William Koski, a repatriated crew

member, states that on about 5 November 1952 a high ranking Chinese official called out the name of Mast and asked him "where Mast was at." Later Sgt Koski questioned his interrogator about Mast. The interrogator acted excited and told Koski to never mind about Mast.

6. Msikhua News Agency publication, the "Daily News Release," dated 7 September 1953, gives a Communist account of their release of this B-29 crew. All crew members are listed except Mast and the crew member killed prior to the crash of the aircraft.

Conclusion:

The aircraft was under control and there was sufficient time for Mast to bail out. ( This is evidenced by the fact that 1 1 members of this crew of 13 were repatriated. One member was dead prior to bailout. ) Mast, in all probability was panicky. However, it is doubtful that Mast would remain aboard a burning aircraft after observing the crew bail out. Assuming Mast bailed out, he bailed out last and consequently landed a considerable distance from the other members of his crew, which in all probability resulted in his not being associated with the crew after capture.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Spokane, Wash. Cities of Residence. Spokane, Wash. WW II Service. USNR V -6 Program. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Washington A. Mast ( 1905

N. Howard St, Spokane, Wash.) and Mrs. Ida Mary Mast ( 528 West Cleveland Ave, Spokane, Wash.) .

Civilian Schools. North Central High School, Spokane, Wash. ; Whitworth College, Spokane, Wash., 8 months.

Military Schools. Norman, Okla. (Naval school, name unknown, 1945) ; Purcell, Okla. (gunnery, Navy, 1 945) ; Great Lakes, Ill. ( storekeeper school, Navy, 1945) ; Basic Sur

vival School, USAF, Feb. 42) .

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Previous Occupation. Truck driver, salesman, engineer's helper.

McAdoo, Ernest Robert

Rank & Serial No.: Sgt ( promoted to SSgt while MIA) ; AF 13337425 Orgn & Duty: 37lst Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 42-94045

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 27 July 1 932 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'61/2" ;

Weight : 1 53 lbs.

Note: "Circumstances of Lois," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for 2d Lt Horner ( page 59) .

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Josephine, Pa. Cities of Residence. Black Lick, Pa. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. William Emerson McAdoo

and Mrs. Anna Marie McAdoo. Box 61, Black Lick, Pa.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School, Black Lick, Pa., 1947 ; High School, Blairsville, Pa., 3 years, 1 950.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo., primary weapons, Dec. 50.



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McAIIaster, John Albert, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ( promoted to Capt while MIA} ; AO 757831 Orgn & Duty: 13th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Wing ;

Navigator

Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34300A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 13 February 1 922 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'10" ;

Weight : 187 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 7.5 em. scar, right

hernia.


1. Reported MIA 4 April 1952. 2. Aircraft departed base at 0105, 4 April

1952, for a night intruder sortie on NK supply routes between Simakju and the Yalu River. Because of weather the aircraft was diverted to supply route extending from Haeju (38°02' N.-125°38' E . ) west to Ongjin and north to Changyon. At 0416 hours the aircraft called control for a position fix. Nothing more was heard from the aircraft. Search efforts were negative.

Subsequent Reports:

1. 6004th Air Intelligence SE:rvice Squadron (AISS) , Det 2, report 352-5-52, dated 17 May 1952, reflects that G-2, ROKA, reported that a UN B-26 type aircraft crashed

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i n the vicinity of Sajik-Tong, NK. The aircraft was completely destroyed and disposition of the crew is unknown. ( Date of information 4 April 1952. ) The same report also indicated that an aircraft crashed in the vicinity of the Sanghak Es Station, NK. Date of information 5 April 1952.

2. 6004th AISS, Det 2 report, 26 May 1 952, reflects that a twin engined UN bomber crashed at Hangpo-Dong, Korea, at dawn on 4 April 1952. Two NK policemen of the Ochon Police Station, NK, were guarding the plane so that no one could approach it. The source observed an American corpse dressed in an OD jacket but without any pants on, lying 30 meters north of where the plane crashed. On 23 April 1952 the source was mobilized to help in moving the parts of this aircraft to a warehouse located near the Ochon !.'olice Station. No other bodies were seen by the source.

3. Shortly after being repatriated in Operation Big Switch, 1st Lt Robert J. O'Shea, AO 48902, advised that, although he is not sure of the exact date, he observed a B-26 shot down north of Pyongyang. According to O'Shea the plane went straight in and apparently no one bailed out. He was told by NKA soldiers that the pilot was Van Fleet. (Van Fleet was the pilot of the aircraft on which Lt McAllaster was navigator. )

Conclusion:

There is no evidence to confirm or deny the possibility that Lt McAllaster may have survived and been captured.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Portland, Oreg. City of Residence. Portland, Oreg. W W II Service. European Theater, Air

Offensive Europe, N o r m a n d y, Western E urope.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Eleanor Ruth McAllaster Williams ( remarried wife ) , Paul Douglas McAllaster ( son) , Colleen Sue McAllaster ( daughter) . 2705 S.E. Pine Street, Portland, Oreg.

Parents. Mr. John Albert McAllaster, Sr., and Mrs. Pearl Walker McAllaster. 4420 N.E. Alberta Street, Portland, Oreg.

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Civilian Schools. High School, Portland, Oreg., 1939.

Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. ( preflight navigation, Jan. 43 ) ; Mather Fld, Calif. ( advanced navigation, Oct. 43 ) ; Selman Fld, La. (navigation, Dec. 44 ) .

Previous Occupation. Warehouseman, furniture repairman.

Mcfee, Claude Douglas

Rank & Serial No.: SSgt ; AF 1 9245294 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34222A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 21 April 1928 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height : 6'1" ;

Weight : 1 80 lbs. Distinguishing M a r k s. Appendectomy

scar, well healed ; scar on top left foot.


1. Reported MIA 6 December 1950. 2. Aircraft was on a night intruder mission

over Korea and upon returning from mission became lost. Gas supply ran out and bailout order was given. Bailout time was placed at 2242 hours, 6 D ecember 1950, at 35°15' N.-131033' E.

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Subsequent Reports:

Statement of Capt Jack Lewis, 13 December 1950, a member of this crew who successfully bailed out and returned to military control revealed the following information. Weather was such that navigation was difficult and aircraft became lost. Contact was made with ground controller and a two-station fix indicated that aircraft was approximately 35 miles from control station on a heading of 200°. Pilot informed control station that aircraft was running out of gas and crew would probably have to bail out. The left engine cut out and was feathered, the gunner was alerted and told to be sure to have his "Mae West" and dinghy on as bailout would probably be before aircraft reached land. The right engine was beginning to cut when the crew spotted the lights from two boats on the water below. Three or four flares were fired to attract attention and then the tail gunner was told to bail out in that vicinity. He acknowledged and went out through the bomb bay. Capt Lewis bailed out over the top and just before he left the wing he saw Maj Tahsequah, the pilot, getting out of his seat to bail out. Capt Lewis further stated that Maj Tahsequah should have had no trouble whatsoever as the left prop was already feathered and the aircraft was at 4,000 feet. Capt Lewis was spotted by a PBY at 1600 hours 8 December 1950, and dropped a five-man life boat-subsequently a B-17 dropped a rescue boat which Capt Lewis got into. The boat was damaged and the engine wouldn't start so Capt Lewis drifted until 10 December 1950, at which time the boat came ashore 10 miles west of Miho, Japan.

Conclusion:

A member of this crew did successfully bail out and returned to military control. Sgt McFee had ample time to bail out since the altitude, 4000 feet, was sufficient and the emergency was such that the aircraft could be controlled. The boats which were sighted could have been enemy fighting boats and Sgt McFee may have been picked up and turned over to the enemy.


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'•rsonal History:

Birthplace. Houston, Tex. Cities of Residence. Houston, Tex. ; Tuc

son, Ariz. ; Lordsburg, N. Mex. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Claude Jones McFee and

Mrs. Bessie Virginia McFee. 4526 East Burns Street, Tucson, Ariz.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School, Houston, Tex., 1941 ; Lamar High School, Houston, Tex., 1943 ; Lordsburg High School, Lordsburg, N. Mex., 1943-44 ; Tucson Senior High School, Tucson, Ariz., 1944-45.

Military Schools. Keesler AFB, Miss. (airplane propeller engine mechanic, Mar. 47 ; A-26 specialist course, 1947) ; DavisMonthan AFB, Ariz. (military justice training, Mar. 49) .

Previous Occupation. General clerk, Greyhound Bus Lines.

Hobby. Music, plays clarinet.

McKee, Robert Edgar

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt (promoted to Capt while MJ A) ; AO 2089113 Org n & Duty: 6147th Tac Con Sq ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: T -6 ; number unknown

Identifying Data:

Birt h Da te. 14 November 1921 P.11re. Cau casian

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Eyes : blue ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'10t,1" ;

Weight : 170 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. Scars from boils on back.


1. Reported MIA 18 October 1950. 2. Lt McKee was the pilot and an Army

Capt Thomas William DeCoste, 0128194, the observer of a T-6 aircraft which at 0820 hours, 18 October 1950, departed Seoul Air Base to perform a tactical air control mission over enemy territory. Estimated time of return was 1 120 hours. These officers were not seen or heard from after take-off.

Subsequent Reports:

Eighth U.S. Army, Korea, War Crimes Section, Case File 93, Korean War Crimes, on file, Staff Judge Advocate Branch, General Headquarters, states : "On 18 October 1950, Kim Shin Min, a South Korean who had been forced to work for the North Korean forces, observed an American plane crash near Moon Son Ree Mountain near Pyongyang. Later he saw two soldiers parachuting to the ground. Arriving at the scene he learned that the two soldiers were Air Force officers, a Capt and a 1st Lt. Kim heard a North Korean officer, not identified, say that the U.S. soldiers had pistols ; therefore, they must be killed. Kim Shin Min stated that be saw the North Korean officer shoot the two airmen." Lt McKee and Capt DeCoste were associated with the report.

Conclusion:

Report referenced above may be true, and the individuals mentioned may possibly be identified with Lt McKee and crew.

P ersonal History:

Birthplace. East Walpole, Mass. Cities of Residence. East Walpole, Mass. ;

Greensboro, N.C. ; Carlisle, Pa.

WW II Service. Okinawa.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Lois A. McKee Corcoran ( remarried wife) and Donna Elise McKee ( daughter ) . 6 Pickett Lane, Win

tonbury Hills, East Walpole, Mass. Parents. Mr. Frederick A. McKee (de-

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ceased ) and Mrs. Dorothy Amy McKee. 214 Washington Street, East Walpole, Mass.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School, East Walpole, Mass., 1935 ; Walpole High School, 1939 ; Northeastern University, Boston, Mass., 3 years, electrical engineering, 1943.

Military Schools. Maxwell Field, Ala. ( preflight, Sept. 44) ; Buckingham Field, Fla. (gunnery, Dec. 44) ; Selman Fld, Fla. (advanced navigation, Jun. 45) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. (basic pilot, Jun. 49) ; Barksdale AFB, (advanced flying, Sept. 49 ) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. (basic pilot training, instructor's course, Nov. 49) .

Previous Occupation. Junior engineer and student.

Languages. Translates French passably.

Mcloughlin, Robert John

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ; AF 12335474 Orgn & Duty: 345th Bomb Sq, 98th Bomb Wg ; Tail Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-86392

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 3 October 1 931 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: red ; Height : 5'10" ;

Weight : 138 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Upper partial

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Note: "Circumsta nces of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the. same as those given for TSgt Morton Henry Jensen (page 65) .

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Queens, N.Y. Cities of Residence. Elmhurst, Long

Island, N.Y. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Thomas P. McLoughlin, Sr.,

and Mrs. Aurea Margaret McLoughlin. 8836 43d Ave., Elmhurst, L.l., N.Y.

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, New York, N.Y., 1949 ; St. Catherine's College, Siena, N.Y., 1 % years, 1951.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. (turret systems mechanic, Aug. 5 1 ) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. (flexible gunnery, Oct. 51 ) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( B-29 combat crew, Jan. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Steel yard worker.

Mil ler, Henry David

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1 852083 Orgn & Duty: 90th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34514A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 28 March 1921 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : brown ; Height : 6'%." ;

Weight: 202 lbs.


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·rcumstances of Loss:

1. Reported MIA 8 December 1951. 2. On 8 December 1951, about 1626 hours,

was hit by enemy ftak. Pilot gave orders to bail out. At time of jump estimated altitude was 2,000 feet. Smoke obscured pilot's vision and he could not ascertain whether Lt Miller j umped or not. He saw only one chute on way down. Place of bailout was in the general vicinity of Chorwon.

Subsequent Report:

Pilot and gunner were repatriated but neither had any information on Lt Miller. When interrogated concerning mission and survival maps in his possession, Lt Steiner, the pilot, said that only the other officer knew but was killed by enemy fire. Chinese propaganda reports indicated they believed the pilot's story.

Conclusion:

The circumstances of loss indicate that there is a possibility that Lt Miller may not have cleared the aircraft before it crashed.

Hsonal History:

Birthplace. Mound City, Mo. Cities of Residence. Monterey Park,

Calif. ; Lynn, Mass. ; Mound City, Mo. WW II Service. Eastern Mandates, Air

Offensive Japan.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Frances Pauline Keays Miller (wife) and Henry David Miller, Jr. ( son) . Box 242, Rowley, Mass.

Parents. Mr. Henry K. Miller and Mrs. Mary Miller. Bolckow, Mo.

Civilian Schools. Mound City High School, Mound City, Mo., 1939.

Military Schools. New England Aircraft School, Boston, Mass. (airplane mechanic, Dec. 41) ; Cedar City, Utah (B-24 engineer, Sept. 42) ; Santa Ana AAB, Calif. (pre-preflight, Dec. 43) ; Las Vegas, Nev. (aerial gunnery, Aug. 44) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (navigation, Dec. 44) ; Boca Raton, Fla. ( radar navigation, bomb, Feb. 45) ; Keio University, Japan (radio mechanic, Aug. 48) .

Previous Occupation. Truck driver, carpenter.

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Mitchell, Bernard

Rank & Serial No.: Sgt (promoted to SSgt while MIA) ; AF 31378025 Orgn & Duty: 13th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34351A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 11 June 25

Race. Caucasian

Eyes : gray ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'7" ; Weight: 126 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 14 January 1951. 2. Departed Iwakuni Air Base, Japan, on

14 January 1951, for a night intruder and armed reconnaissance mission in North Korea. While making a low reconnaissance pass over Pyongyang, the aircraft was damaged by enemy small arms fire, and the gunner, Sgt Mitchell, called over the intercom that the aircraft was burning. The pilot acknowledged the call and asked whether Sgt Mitchell desired to bail out. Sgt Mitchell made no reply to this request nor did he acknowledge intercom continuous report of action taken by the pilot and navigator during the emergency. Upon reaching a point near the west coast of northern Korea, the B-26 suddenly went out of control at an altitude

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of 1 ,000 feet and both the pilot and navigator successfully bailed out. · Capt Thomas, the navigator, was returned to military control but was unable to furnish any additional information on the fate of the other crew members.

Conclusion:

Since Sergeant Mitchell reported the fire it appears he had sufficient time to abandon the aircraft and in all likelihood did so immediately following his report.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Boston, Mass. Cities of Residence. Boston, Mass. ; New

London, Conn. ; Dorchester, Mass. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Elizabeth Anne

Mitchell (wife) and James E. Mitchell ( son ) . 38 Hawthorne Drive, New London, Conn.

Parents. Mr. Clifford T. Trash ( stepfather) and Mrs. Elizabeth Lillian Trash. 308 Connecticut Avenue, New London, Conn.

Civilian Schools. High School, New London, Conn. ; University of Cincinnati, 1 year. _ Military Schools. Langley AFB, combat crew training, gunner, Aug. 50.

P r e v i o u s Occupation. Automobile mechanic.

Mooradian, Ara

Rank & Serial No.: 1 st Lt (promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 9320 1 1 ( AF 39695967) Orgn & Duty: 372d Bomb Sq ; Bombardier A eft Type & No.: B-29A ; 44-61940

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 11 November 1 924 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : brown ; Height : 6'%'' ;

Weight : 159 lbs. Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Black ( page 1 3 ) .

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Fresno, Calif. Cities of Residence. Fresno, Calif. WW II Service. Eastern Mandates, Air

Defensive Japan. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Nish Toros Mooradian and

Mrs. Annie Mooradian. Route 3, Box 346, Fresno, Calif

Civilian Schools. High School, Sanger, Calif., 1943 ; Fresno State College, Fresno, Calif., industrial education.

Military Schools. Sioux Falls, S. Dak. ( radio school, 1943) ; Sioux City, Iowa ( cadet training detachment, aircrew, 1944 ) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (bombardier preflight, 1944) ; Victorville, Calif. (advanced bombardier, dead-reckoning navigation, 1944 ) .

Previous Occupation. Student. Languages. Speaks Armenian.

Moore, John George

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 886005 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 41-39442A

Identifying Data:

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Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'714" ; Weight : 164 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks: Skull fracture ; full upper denture ; 10 x 8 ern. scar, right leg ; 10 x 1 0 ern. scar on left hip, posterior ; burn scar, right forearm ; surgical scar, dorsum right hand.



in a flight of three aircraft for a low-level night mission in the area of North Korea bounded on the east by 38°20' N.-126°23' E. and on the west by 38°30' N.-125°45 112 ' E . About 0226, 3 0 August, two of the aircraft reported that they were returning to base. Subject aircraft reported some ammunition left and would remain in the area. At about 0256 hours, reported that it was in the vicinity of 38°38' N.-126°04' E. and outbound from target area. No further contact was made.

Subsequent Reports:

Search missions reported three parachutes were spotted in the vicinity of 37°55' N.-126000' E. Aerial search of the area was negative.

Conclusion:

Evidence indicates that there is a possibility that Capt Moore and other crew members bailed out.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Missoula, Mont. City of Residence. Portland, Oreg. WW II Service. Bismarck Archipelago,

New Guinea, Iuzca, S. Philippines, China, Western Pacific.

Marital Status. Single. Parents. Father deceased. Mother : Mrs.

Jane Ellen Moore King. 4808 Southeast 72d Ave., Portland, Oreg.

Civilian Schools. High School, Missoula, Mont., 1932.

Military Schools. Belville, Ontario ( initial training school, Dec. 4 1 ) ; Portage la Prairie, Canada (elementary flying, Feb. 42) ; Yorktown, Canada (pilot training, Jul. 42) ; Charlottetown, Prince Edward I. (navigation,

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Nov. 42) ; Greenwood, Nova Scotia ( operational training, Jan. 43) .

Previous Occupation. Logging contractor. Languages. Speaks, writes, and translates

Spanish passably.

Myers, Thomas E.

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ( promoted to Maj while MIA) ; 15136A Orgn & Duty: 16th Ftr-Intcp Sq, 51st Ftr-Intcp Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-80C ; 49-702

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 7 July 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: brown ; Height :

5'7lf2 " ; Weight : 150 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 2 October 1950. 2. Capt Myers was a member of a flight

of three F -80 aircraft participating in a combat mission over Singosan. While in the target area the aircraft was damaged by antiaircraft tire. Members of the flight observed Capt Myers tire his rockets, release his canopy, make a 270 degree turn to the right and bail out at an altitude of 1,200 to 1,500 feet. He landed in a small wooded area, 38°50' N.-327025' E., approximately 5 miles southeast of Singosan. His plane crashed and burned 1,4 mile from where he landed. The flight members made passes over the area until shortage of fuel forced them to return to base. When last seen, Capt Myers was still hanging

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limp from his parachute harness which had become entangled in a tree. Four hours later the flight members returned to the area but found no trace of Capt. Myers or his chute.

Subsequent Reports:

Army Corporal Lester S. Walls, repatriated during "Operation Big Switch," reported that, during the spring of 1952, a truck of prisoners passed through his camp. He asked one man his name and was told it was Maj Myers. This report was associated with the subject officer.

Conclusion:

The initial observations of other members of the flight indicate that Capt Myers may have been inj ured during bailout or landing. The fact that later observation revealed no trace of Capt Myers is not conclusive evidence that he was alive since enemy forces could have removed the body and the chute. It is also possible that he was alive and managed to free himself from the tree and arrive safely on the ground. The report of a Maj Myers corning through a POW camp during Big Switch is possibly true but not of a conclusive nature. At the time of loss, Myers was a captain not a major.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Omaha, Tex. Cities of Residence. Omaha, Tex. ; Tyler,

Tex. ; Corpus Christi, Tex. ; Potosi, Mo. WW II Service. European Theater ( Nor

mandy-Northern France ) , Air Offensive Europe-Rhineland, Ardennes-Central Europe) .

Wife & Children. Mrs. Marietta I . Groves Myers (wife) , Mary Gail Myers ( daughter) . 3658 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis 8, Mo.

Parents. Mr. Newton Thomas Myers ( deceased) and Mrs. Nora Francis Ellis Wells. 2325 Higgan St., Corpus Christi, Tex.

Civilian Schools. Graduated High School, Tyler, Tex., 1939.

Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight, May 43) ; King City, Calif. (primary flight, Aug. 43) ; Lancaster, Calif. (basic flight, Nov. 43) ; Williams Fld, Ariz. ( advanced flight training, Jan. 44) ; Ontario, Calif. ( specialized training, P-38, May 44) ;

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Boca Raton, Fla. ( squadron commander course, May 44) ; San Antonio, Tex. (officer's administration, Jul. 46) ; Tyndall AFB, Fla. ( Air Tactical School, Apr. 49) .

Previous Occupation. Salesman, labor foreman.

Languages & Special Skills. Translates Latin poorly, gun collector and repairman.

Nelson, Lawrence Archie

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt ; AO 2221692

Orgn & Duty: 344th Bomb Sq, 98th Bomb Wg ; Pilot

Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-9803

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 27 September 1926 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: brown ; Height :

6'l1/2" ; Weight : 1 66 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Appendectomy

scar.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Capt Carlisle (page 19 ) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Stillwater, Minn. Cities of Residence. Stillwater, Minn. Wife & Children. Mrs. Lucia Nelson

(wife) , Ruth Ann Nelson (daughter) , Patricia Marie Nelson ( daughter) . 80 Davis St., New Bedford, Mass.

Parents. Mr. Archie William Nelson and Mrs. Ruth Agnes Nelson. Route 4, Stillwater, Minn.

Civilian Schools. High School, Stillwater, Minn., 1944.


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Military School8. Camp Gordon, Ga. (ra\.lio operator, Mar. 49) ; Vance AFB, Okla. (basic and advanced pilot, Mar. 51) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( B-29 combat crew, Sept. 51) .

PrevioU8 Occupation. Farmer, milkman.

Special Skill8. Holds private pilot's license 1070587.

Nichols, James Lorence

Rank & Serial No.:. A/2C ; AF 17326268 "lrgn & Duty: 345th Bomb Sq, 58th Bomb W g ; _,entral Fire Control Engineer A eft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-86392

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 8 July 1932. Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'3%,'' ;

Weight : 107 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 3 em. vertical scar,

left arm.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for TSgt Morton Henry Jensen (page 65) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Pershing, Iowa. Cities of Residence. Knoxville, Iowa. Marital StatU8. Single. Parents. Mr. William Nichols and Mrs.

Martha Della Nichols. 821 Robinson Street, Knoxville, Iowa.

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, Knoxville, Iowa, 1949.

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Military School8. Lowry AFB, Colo. (turret system mechanic, Oct. 51) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. (flexible gunnery, Jan. 52) ; Camp Carson, Colo. (SAC Survival School, Apr. 52) .

PrevioU8 Occupation. Linotype operator.

Nikles, Rudolf

Rank & Serial No.: A/1C ; AF 12383404 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Left Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62011A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 25 December 1932 Race. Caucasian Eyes: hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'5lh" ;


scar.


1. Reported MIA 30 December 1952. 2. B-29 was attacked by enemy fighters

near Taesong-Dong. It bombed the target and turned southward on a heading of about 160 degrees, still under enemy attack. At 2142, the final radio report stated "crew bailing out." A Marine pilot, Capt Oliver R. Davis, following the B-29 heard the bailout order and two minutes later observed the aircraft crash about 25 miles north of Pyong-

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yang. H e did not observe any parachutes although he remained in the area for 20 minutes. Search and rescue efforts located wreckage, presumably that of the B-29.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Five of the twelve crew members survived and were repatriated during "Big Switch." One of them, Donald G. Swails, stated that he was taken to a compound in the village of Obul and there met 1st Lt Paul I . Wilcox, radar observer in his crew, who told him that one of the Chinese officers said they had found three bodies in the front of the B-29 and one in the rear, but that the bodies were burned beyond recognition and no identification could be found. No information was received from Lt Wilcox to verify this.

2. Repatriate crew member A/2C Leland H. Van Slyke indicated Airman Nikles last seen in the aircraft j ust prior to bailout.

Conclusion:

Airman Nikles may have decided to stay with the aircraft until it was too late for successful bailout. The facts at hand do not, however, rule out the possibility that he jumped successfully and was later captured.

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Oberadling, Hungary Cities of Residence. Oberadling, Hungary ;

New York, N.Y. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Norman Nikles, 414 East 52d

St., New York, N.Y. Mother deceased. Civilian Schools. Grammar School, Ger

many, 1947 ; High School, Troy, N.Y., 1951. Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. (arm

ament school, turret system mechanic Jan. 52) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. ( armament school, flexible gunnery, Mar. 52) .


Languages. Speaks, reads, and writes fluent German.

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Nye, Glenn Carlyle

Rank & Serial No.: Col ; 1758A Orgn & Duty: 17th Bomb W g ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-35407 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 25 January 1912 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'914" ;

Weight : 181 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Ruddy complex

ion ; 6" hernia scar on right and left sides.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt William John Bell ( page 10) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Wintersville, N.C. Cities of Residence. Grassy Creek, N.C. ;

Raleigh, N.C. ; Bluefield, W. Va. WW II Service. European Theater. Wife & Children. Mrs. Marie J. Nye

(wife) , Virginia Caseandra Nye ( daughter) , Glenn C. Nye ( son) . Woodner Hotel, 3634 16th St. NW., Washington, D. C.


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Parents. Mr. Frenande G. Nye (deceased) .nd Mrs. Bessie M. Nye. 912 North Lafay

ette St., Shelby, N.C.

Civilian Schools. High School, West Jefferson, N.C., 192�29 ; North Carolina State College, Raleigh, N.C., B.S., mechanical and aeronautical engineering, 1929-33.

Military Schools. Randolph Fld, Tex. (primary pilot, Oct. 33) ; Randolph Fld, Tex. (basic pilot, Mar. 34) ; Kelly Fld, Tex. (advanced pilot, Jan. 34) ; Orlando, Fla. ( airborne radar familiarization, Feb. 45) ; Naval War College (command course, Dec. 45) ; Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. (joint _operations, Jan. 47) ; Industrial College of Armed Forces.

Previous Occupation. Student. Miscellaneous. Specialized in B-26 night

bombing during WW II.

O'Brien, Warren Edward .. ,.-.. -..

Rank & Serial No.: Capt, AO 827259 Orgn & Duty: Attached to 9th Ftr-Bmr Sq from 23d Ftr-Bmr Sq ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-84 ; 51-687A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 7 July 1921 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'6" ;

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Distinguishing Marks. Appendectomy ( 1938 ) ; healed McBurney scar ; birthmark, right shoulder ; irregular scar, tip of 5th finger left hand ; 1" scar over nose ; hemangiema, right shoulder ; 4" right in-guinal scar, well-healed.


1. Reported MIA 9 September 1952. · 2. Capt. O'Brien was tlying number-four

position in a tlight of four returning from target when attacked by MIG's at 1205 hours on 9 September 1952. Evasive maneuvers prevented close observation of his attempt to eject. His canopy was observed to jettison. Last known transmission was at 1205 hours, telling number-three man to "pull it tighter Tommy." Flights immediately following in the same area saw an F -84 crash in area where Capt. O'Brien was hit and also saw a parach t.Ite go to earth. Man in the chute waved to them and was seen to land on the ground. Details of parachute landing or surrounding ground activity were not observed . No search attempted immediately after crash.

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Personal History:

Birthplace. Camden, N.J. Cities of Residence. Camden, N.J. ; Audu

bon, N.J. WW II Service. Asia-Pacific Theater.

Campaigns : New Guinea, Philippines, Luzon, Ryukyus, West Pacific, China, and Air Offensive Japan.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Margaret Mary O'Brien ( wife) , Shelia Mary O'Brien ( daughter) , Bonnie Mary O'Brien ( daughter) . 5721 Southwest 27th Street, Miami, Fla.

Parents. Mr. Daniel Ambros O'Brien and Mrs. Amy Mary O'Brien. 233 Lecato Avenue, Audubon, N.J.

Civilian Schools. High School, Audubon, N.J. ; Camden County Vocational School, 2 years, sheet metal ; University of Maryland, military science, 1951-52 ; Buffalo University ( CDT) , 1945.


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Military Schools. Buffalo, N.Y. ( C TD, preflight, 1943 ) ; Maxwell Fld, Ala. ( preflight, Aug. 43) ; Arcadia Fld, Fla. ( primary, Dec. 43) ; Gunter Fld, Ala. (basic, Dec. 43 ) ; Craig Fld, Ala. ( advanced, Mar. 44) ; Air Force Flying School ( primary, basic, and advanced flying, 1944) ; Tyndall AFB, Fla. ( instructor pilot school, 1951 ) .

Previous Occupation. Sheet metal worker with New York Shipyard Co.

Sports. Coached football ; played basketball, tennis, and golf.

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Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1909367 Orgn & Duty: 3d Bomb Gp ; Pilot A eft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34336A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 25 May 1925 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5 '

10%," ; Weight : 145 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 2" scar, left hand,

anterior.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports,'' and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Adler (page 1 ) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Albany, N.Y. Cities of Residence. Albany, N .Y. ; Waco,

Tex. ; Enid, Okla. WW II Service. Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Wife & Children. Mrs. Ruby Elizabeth

Paul Hennington Olcott ( wife) ; Eric Rex 01-

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cott and Ray Paul Olcott (sons ) . Box 205, Bridgeport, Tex.

Parents. Mr. Ray H. Olcott ( deceased ) and Mrs. Augusta Louise Olcott. 16 Bonheim St., Albany, N.Y.

Civilian Schools. Christian Brothers Academy ( ROTC ) , Albany, N.Y., 1943 ; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N .Y., 1948.

Military Schools. Enid, Okla., U.S. Navy Radio Gunnery School, Jan. 46.


Olsen, Arthur Robert

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 2069417 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Radar Bombardier A eft Type & No.: B-29A ; 42-65357 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 19 September 1919 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'10" ;

Weight: 180 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Traumatic scar,

right wrist, old, firm, well-healed.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Henry (page 55) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Moline, Ill. Cities of Residence. Moline, Ill. ; Chicago,

Ill. ; Blytheville, Ark. WW II Service. Zone of Interior.


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Wife & Children. Mrs. Mary Jo Olsen � wife) and Arthur Gregory Olsen (son ) . 8015 South Morgan Street, Chicago, Ill.

Parents. Mr. Christ Jeno Olsen and Mrs. Catherine Madsen Olsen. 8015 South Morgan Street, Chicago, Ill.

Civilian. Schools. Calumet High School, Chicago, Ill. Graduated 1938.

Military Schools. Camp Grant, Ill. (veterinary, meat inspection, Mar. 42) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. (preflight bomb training, Apr. 44) ; San Angelo, TeT.. ( advanced bombardier, Sept. 44) ; Air Force Tactical School, Langley Fld, Va. (radar-observer-bombardier, Apr. 45) ; Mather AFB, Calif. (radar bombardment, -Mar. 52) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( B-29 combat crew, Jun. 52.) .

Previous Occupation. Manager, Blytheville Propane Co., 1949-51 ; wholesale meat salesman, 1938-42.

O'Meara, James J., Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ; AF 16354305 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Instructor-ECM Operator Acft Type & No.: B-29A ; 42-65357 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 31 December 1929

Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: black ; Height : 5'83,4" ;

Weight: 162 lbs.

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Distinguishing Marks. Tattoo (dagger and "Death before Dishonor") , right upper arm, 6 x 3 cm.


Personal History:

Birthplace. Detroit, Mich. Cities of Residence. Detroit, Mich. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. James J. O'Meara, Sr., and

Mrs. Nora Ella O'Meara. 19348 Irvington St. Detroit 3, Mich.

Civilian. Schools. High school graduate. Military Schools. Keesler AFB, Miss., ra

dio operator, 29330. Previous Occupation. Student.

O' Neal, Julius El liot

Rank & Serial No.: LtCol ; 4792A Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Senior Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-70151

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 28 March 1919 Race. Caucasian

Eyes : gray ; Hair : black ; Height : 5'91!2" ; Weight : 1 92 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. Broke fibula, left ankle, 1951.

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1. Reported MIA 23 October 1951. 2. Aircraft, accompanied by two others, de

parted from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, for a mission over N amsi Airfield, North Korea. At about 0945, 23 October 1951, on target approach, the aircraft was attacked by MIG-15 fighters which damaged the wings and set number-three engine on fire� The aircraft then headed for islands near Chinnampo and the Inchon area. At about 0947 the bailout order was given. Aircraft last seen at 0955 hours, 23 October 1951, south of Napchongjong.

Subsequent Reports:

The following crew members were rescued from the water : Capt Ted W. Smith, navigator, AO 2094056 ; Capt Emil B. A. Goldbeck, bombardier, AO 2001994 ; A/2C Stainbrook, gunner ; A/1C William A. Cress, central fire control, AF 6950944. Another Crewman, Lt Vretis, was seen in the water but could not be recovered. He was believed dead. All of those rescued saw Lt Col O'Neal's parachute in the air and saw him land in the water. Three survivors stated O'Neal used a red parachute.

Conclusion:

Since crew members were definite in identifying Lt Col O'Neal's parachute as being in the air, it is possible he may have survh1ed and later been captured.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Fairfax, S.C. Cities of Residence. Fairfax, S.C. ;

Charleston, S.C. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Dorothy T. O'Neal

( wife) ; Pamela Sarah O'Neal, Barbara Anne O'Neal, and Deborah Jean O'Neal ( daughters ) . Box 66, Fairfax, S.C.

Parents. Mrs. Suzie B. O'Neal. Box 66, Fairfax, S.C. , Civilian Schools. High School, Fairfax,

S.C., 1936 ; The Citadel, Charleston, S.C., 1940.

Military Schools. Parks Air College, E. St. Louis, Ill. ( primary flying, Nov. 40) ; Gunter

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Fld, Ala. (basic flying, basic flight training, Feb. 4 1 ) ; Barksdale Fld, La. (advanced twin engine flight training, Apr. 43) ; Lockbourne Fld, Ohio, (4-engine instruction, Aprr 43) ; AAF Instrument School, Bryan, Tex. · ( instrument pilot training, Jul. 44) ; Roswell, N. Mex. (B-29 instructor course, Mar. 45) ; Air Command and Staff School, Maxwell AFB, Ala. ( regular course, Dec. 49) ; Langley AFB, Va. ( mobile training unit, Jet B-45, Jun. 50) .

Previous Occupation. Student and Clerk. Languages. Translates French, reads and

writes Spanish fairly well.

Osborne, J ess A., Jr.

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Rank & Serial No.: A/3C ; AF 13351603 Orgn & Duty: 371st Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 42-94045

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 27 September 1931 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : blonde ; Height : 5'

1 1%." ; Weight : 1 85 lbs.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Horner ( page 59) .


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'ersonal History:

Birthplace. Dante, Va. Cities of Residence. Castlewood, Va. ; Leb

anon,_ Va. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Jess Alan Osborne, Sr., and

Mrs. Gilie Mae Hall Osborne. Route 3, Castlewood, Va.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School ( 1944)

and High School ( 1948) , Castlewood, Va. Military School8. Lowry AFB, Colo. (re

ciprocating mechanic, Jun 51) ; SAC Survival School (Jul. 51 ) .

Previous Occupation. Auto service man.

O'Toole, Damian F.

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ; AF 1 5462253 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Tail Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62011A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 22 February 1931 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'

11¥2" ; Weight : 1 53 lbs. Distinguishing il!arks. Birthmark, upper

abdomen.


1. Reported MIA 30 December 1952. 2. The B-29 was attacked by enemy fight

ers near Taesong-Dong. It bombed the tar·et and turned southward on a heading of

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about 160 degrees, still under enemy attack. At 2142, the final radio report stated "crew bailing out." A Marine pilot, Capt Oliver R. Davis, following the B-29, heard the bailout order and about 2 minutes later saw the aircraft crash about 25 miles north of Pyongyang. He did not see any parachutes although he remained in the area for 20 minutes. Search and rescue efforts located wreckage, presumably that of the B-29.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Five of the twelve crew members survived and were repatriated during "Big Switch." One of them, Donald C. Swails, stated that he was taken to a compound in the village of Obul and there met 1st Lt Paul I. Wilcox, radar observer in his crew, who told him that one of the Chinese officers said they had found three bodies in the front of the B-29 and one in the rear, but that the bodies were burned beyond recognition and no identification could be found. No information was received from Lt Wilcox to verify this.

2. Statement, 2 February 1954, by 1st Lt

Paul I. Wilcox ( captured near Chon-Chou) , states : "On the morning of 31 December 1952, about 12 hours after our B-29 had been shot down, two unidentified Chinese soldiers came to the Chinese military camp where I was being held prisoner. I would estimate this camp to be within 15 miles of the wreckage of our aircraft. These soldiers had in their possession many items of personal flying gear said to belong to A/3C Damian F. O'Toole, our left gunner. The items included an opened parachute with harness, a "'Mae West," a pair

of winter flying boots with the toe of the right

shoe torn open, an URC-4 emergency radio

and vest with both units of the radio smashed beyond repair, dog tags belonging to O'Toole on a chain, a wallet containing O'Toole's AGO card, a Saint Christopher "Be My Guide"

card, a few pictures and one American dollar

bill, a first aid kit, and a blood chit. My

captors asked me if I knew this man and then

told me he was dead. I told them I knew O'Toole but they refused to tell me how he had died. They kept all of the gear and I have learned nothing new relative to his fate

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since then. I don't know of anyone else who could possibly supply further information about O'Toole's fate."

Conclusion:

There appears to be little doubt that the enemy had either captured O'Toole or had found his body. The latter is considered the most probable.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Lancaster, Ohio. Cities of Residence. Lancaster, Ohio. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Lee Elpha O'Toole and Mrs.

Marie Adele O'Toole. 524 West Shelling Street, Lancaster, Ohio.

Civilian Schools. Graduate High School, Lancaster, Ohio ; University of Dayton, 1 year.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo., turret system mechanic, Mar. 62.

Previous Occupation. Construction worker ( line or rodman surveyor, carpenter, brick tender, exterior painter) .

Special Skills. Plays piano and reads music.

Hobbies. Develops film, builds model planes and ships.

Oyler, Ernest Renwick

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Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; AO 744548 Orgn & Duty: 325th Bomb Sq, 92d Bomb Gp ; Bombardier Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62084

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 7 December 1920 Race. Caucasian Eyes: hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'10" ;

Weight: 160 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Fracture, pelvis,

right, 1934.


1. Reported MIA 9 September 1950. 2. Aircraft hit by flak at 1 127 hours, over

39° 25' N.-125°44' E. making bomb run. Parachutes sighted prior to crash. Five parachutes sighted-four landing in wreckage area, one approximately 500 yards away, over the crest of a hill.

Conclusion:

There is insufficient evidence on which to base any firm conclusions. The possibility exists that Capt Oyler may have successfully bailed out and was subsequently captured.

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Toronto, Kan. Cities of Residence. Hutchinson, Kan. WW 11 Service. European Theater (Air

Offensive Europe, Normandy, France) . Wife & Children. Mrs. Cecile Grace Oyler

( wife) and Jack Renwick Oyler (son ) . 617 Avenue "A", Jackson, Mich.

Parents. Mr. Charles R. Oyler and Mrs. Ella Lucille Oyler. 1211 North Hendrick, Hutchinson, Kan.

Civilian Schools. Hutchinson High School ( 1938) and Hutchinson Jr. College ( 1939) , Hutchinson, Kan.

Military Schools. Holabird Quartermaster School, Baltimore, Md. (motor transport, 1941) ; Merced AB, Calif. (aircraft mechanic crew chief, 1942) ; Kirtland Fld, N. Mex. ( primary pilot, 1942) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (preflight, bombardier phase training, Jul. 43 ) ; Dyersberg AAB, Tenn. (advanced bombardier, bombardier phase training, Sept. 43 ) ; England (advanced radar school, navigation training, Aug. 44) ; Rapid City AAB, S. Dak. (instructor bombardier school, Jun. 46) ; Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. (Adjutant General Departmental School, recruiting, Nov. 45) .

Previous Occupation. Tool dresser.


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Padilla, Alexander Beck

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt (promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 556092 Orgn & Duty: 12th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 18th Ftr-Bmr Gp. Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-51 ; 44-74107

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 21 January 1923 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: black ; Height : 5'

6%" ; Weight : 170 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 9 October 1950. 2. At 1645, 9 October 1950, Lt Padilla was

forced down at 38°22' N.-125°45' E. The crash was observed by flight leader William D. Bridges, 1st Lt, USAF, and 1st Lt Robert R. Blank, USAF. Lt Padilla walked away from his plane and sat down. His left arm appeared injured or broken bacause he held it. Lt Padilla waved to circling aircraft. Lt Padilla's actions appeared erratic to Lt Blank, who circled after Lt Bridges flew to Kimpo for helicopter. F4U's, cooperated in maintaining surveillance, buzzing the area. Lt Padilla sat down holding his arm and stayed in a ditch until 1745. At this time Lt Blank noticed dust kick up in front of Padilla

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F4U's were ca.lled oif by Lt Blank, who t.hen returned to base.

Conclusion: Lt Padilla did survive the airplane crash.

Personal History: Birthplace. Tucson, Ariz. Citiea of Residence. Selma, Ala. ; Nogales,

Ariz. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Evangeline G. Urrutia

Padilla (wife) and Frances Diane Padilla (daughter) . 623 South 4th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz.

Parent&. Mr. Felix 0. Padilla and Mrs. Emma B. Shields. 443 East Delano, Tucson, Ariz.

Civilian Schools. Plum Street Grade School and Nogales High School, Nogales, Ariz.

Milito.ry Schools. Lafayette School of Aeronautics ( primary flying, 1943 ) ; Greenwood Fld, Miss. (basic, 1943) ; Craig Fld, Ala. (advanced, 1943 ) .

Previous Occupation. Student, grocery clerk, postal telegraph messenger, shoe salesman.

Languages & Special Skills. Speaks Spanish fluently and reads and writes it well ; high school dramatics.

Sports. Handball, swimming. Miscellaneous. Made frequent visits to

Mexico.

Palmer, Alford Cleve

and one enemy soldier sneaking to within an Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt (promoted to 1st Lt estimated 25 yards of Padilla, up a ravine. while MIA) ; AO 2223160 ) Lt Padilla stood up, raised his arms to sur- Orgn & Duty: 7th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 49th Ftr-Bmr ,.�"'lder position and stumbled down the path Gp ; Pilot , JUt 75 yards into the village. At this time Acft Type & No.: F -84E ; 49-2386A

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 25 April 1930 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : black ; Height : 5'9" ;

Weight : 155 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Fractured left arm,

1943.


1. Reported MIA 5 September 1952. 2. Subject departed base in number-two

position in a flight of four F -84 type aircraft on an interdiction mission in the Kunuri area. Aircraft in position number one, upon completion of first bomb run, noted an aircraft breaking up and falling toward the ground. Radio check revealed that subject did not reply. No ejection attempt or parachute descent was noticed, the aircraft disappearing into the smoke over the target. A search of the area was not attempted due to the location of the crash.

Subsequent Reports:

1. On 5 September 1952, LtCol Hubert W. Gainer, USAF, group leader of mission on which subject was reported missing, advised that about 1 minute after he dropped his bombs, when he was at 7,000-8,000 feet, about 2 miles from the target, he noticed what appeared to be wing tip tanks falling. They appeared to be at about 5,000-6,000 feet. The flight leader's attempts to locate subject by radio were negative.

2. On 6 September 1952, Capt Hewell S. Allison, flight leader of subject's flight, advised that upon arrival at the target, he noted that the area was obscured by smoke and that Marine aircraft were attacking. At 1227 his flight started to attack. As Capt Allison completed the first pass, he saw two Meteor aircraft to the left and instructed the flight to recover straight ahead. The Meteors had evidently started their run above and to the left of them. Allison started a climbing orbit and noticed an F -84 apparently falling uncontrollable towards the ground. Pieces were flying from the aircraft and he could see no parachute or evidence of bailout before it entered the smoke over the target where it became obscured. Allison circled the target for

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about 5 minutes and could see no evidence of a parachute.

3. On 6 September 1952, 1st Lt William G. Fuller, USAF, advised that he was flying number-four position in the flight with subject and after orbiting to await the departure of the Marines, they had started their runs. Fuller rolled onto the run from 11,000 feet and almost immediately heard someone call <;>ut that the Meteors were coming across our run ·from the left. Fuller saw two Meteors coming in and one was firing 50 calibers or rockets and it looked as if subject was in the path of the missiles. It then appeared that subjeCt would pass under the Meteors. Fuller after watching another Meteor almost collide with the number-three man, noticed no more Meteors and completed his bomb run. As he pulled off the target the leader reported a ship going in. Fuller circled and watched for a parachute but saw none.

4. On 17 June 1953, Hqs FEAF advised that the Director of Intelligence of that Headquarters had information indicating that subject was alive in POW camp. This information was never authenticated and FEAF indicated that report may have been premature.

Conclusion:

There is a reasonable possibility that subject aircraft was hit by other friendly aircraft and that Lt Palmer was unable to bail out prior to crash. The FEAF report concerning Lt Palmer's possible presence in a POW camp appears to be of very doubtful validity.

Personal History:

Birthplace. McAlester, Okla. Cities of Residence. McAlester, Okla. Wife & Children. Mrs. Frances Jo Young

Palmer (wife) and Valerie Elaine Palmer ( daughter) . 713 E. Delaware Street, McAlester, Okla.

Parents. Mr. Benjamin Cleve Palmer (deceased) and Mrs. Mildred Enez Palmer. Apt. 13, 920 North Gary, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School ( 1944) and High School ( 1948) , McAlester, Okla. ; Eastern Oklahoma A&M College, Okla., 1950.


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Military School&. Greenville AFB, Miss. ;preflight and basic flying, Sept. 51) ; Wil

liams AFB, Ariz. ( advanced pilot, Mar. 52) ; Luke AFB, Ariz. (combat crew, fighterbomber escort, Jun. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Civil engineer's helper.

Miscellaneous. USNR V-6 Program, Jun. 48 to Dec. 50.

Palmiotti, Nicholas Michael

Rank & Serial No.: Sgt ; AF 12313035

Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb W g ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 41-39442A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 12 March 1930 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: brown ; Height: 6' ;

Weight : 151 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Tattoo, left arm.



in a flight of three aircraft for a low-level night mission in the area of North Korea bounded on the east by 38°20' N.-126°23 ' E. and on the west by 38°30' N.-125°45%' E. About 0226, 30 August, two of the aircraft

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reported that they were returning to base. Subject reported some ammunition left and would remain in the area. At about 0256 hours he reported that be was in the vicinity of 38°30' N.-126°04' E. and was outbound from target area. No further contact was made.

Subsequent Reports:

Search missions reported three parachutes were spotted in the vicinity of 37°55' N.-126000' E. Aerial search was negative.

Conclusion:

There is a possibility that Sgt Palmiotti and other crew members bailed out.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Hoboken, N.J. Cities of Residence. Union City, N.J. Marital Status. Single. Pare-r,ts. Mr. Michael Palmiotti and Mrs.

Edna Palmiotti, 426 5th Street, Union City, N.J.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School ( 1 944) and High School (2 years) . Union City, N.J.

Previous Occupation. Jewelry polisher. Languages. Speaks Italian.

Parham, Charles Easton, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ; AF 14103757 Orgn & Duty: 452d Bomb W g ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34666A

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 17 June 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'

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1. Reported MIA 25 November 1951. 2. Aircraft departed Pusan Air Base, Ko

rea, at 0229 hours, 25 November 1951, for night interdiction mission over North Korea. At 0507, crew reported mission completed and outbound from target. Apparently no difficulty experienced by aircraft. Several minutes later a voice, believed to be that of Capt Harrell, was heard giving bailout orders. No further contact made.

Subsequent Reports:

A report was received on 5 December 1951 from 9th ROK Division that crew members, believed to be personnel of the Harrell crew, had bailed out inside enemy lines, about 5 miles northwest of Ch'Chwong. Search of the area was negative.

Personal History:

BirthpU:tce. Oxford, N.C. Cities of Residence. Oxford, N.C. WW II Service. Puerto Rico. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Charles E. Parham, Sr. (c/o

Whiteney Restaurant, Hillsboro St., Oxford, N.C.) and Mrs. Carlyn Harris Parham ( 405 Broad Street, Oxford, N.C. ) .

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, Oxford, N.C., 1940.

Previous Occupation. Civil Service messenger ( CPC 3 ) , 1942 ; carpenter ; truck driver.

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Peck, James Kenneth

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 741690 Orgn & Duty: 345th Bomb Sq, 98th Bomb W g ; Bombardier Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-86392

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 27 December 1921 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : blonde ; Height : 5'

1 1 1/2 " ; Weight : 152 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Scar, right hip,

well-healed.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for TSgt Morton Henry Jensen (page 65) . Personal History:

Birthplace. Colorado Springs, Colo. Cities of Residence. Arvada, Colo. ; Pros

pect Valley, Colo. ; Stratton, Colo. ; Colorado Springs, Colo.

WW II Service. Southwest Pacific Theater. Wife & Children. Mrs. Barbara Ann Peck

( wife) , James Kenneth Peck, Jr. ( son ) , Robert Eugene Peck (son ) , Virginia Caryl Peck (daughter) . Route 2, Box 156, Arvada, Colo.


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Parents. Mr. Horner Newton Peck (Route 1, Box 149, Arvada, Colo.) and Mrs. Hazel Blewett Peck (deceased ) .

Civilian Schools. Arvada High School, Arvada, Colo., 1 940 ; Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa, 1 941.

Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. (preftight, Aug. 42) ; Dos Palos, Calif. (primary, Sept. 42 ) ; Santa Ana, Calif. (preftight bombardier, Dee. 42) ; Roswell, N. Mex. ( advanced bombardier, Mar. 43 ) ; Carlsbad, N. Mex. ( navigation, May 43) ; Midland, Tex. (bombardier instructor, Feb. 45) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( B-29 combat crew, Mar. 52) ; Camp Carson, Colo. ( SAC Survival School, Apr. 52) ; Connally AFB, Tex. (bombardier refresher, Jun. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Dairy farmer.

Penninger, Roger William

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt (promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AD 778935 Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-70151

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 20 July 1924 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : brown ; Height :

5'10" ; Weight : 160 !bs. Distinguishing Marks. Two circular scars

1 " in diameter on left buttock.

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1. Reported MIA 23 October 1951. 2. The aircraft, accompanied by two

others, departed Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, for a mission over Narnsi Airfield, North Korea. At 0945, 23 October 1951, on target approach, the aircraft was attacked by MIG-15 fighters which damaged the wings and set the number-three engine on fire. The aircraft then headed for islands near Ohinnampo and the Inchon area.

Subsequent Reports:

The following crew members were rescued from the water : Capt Ted W. Smith, navigator, AO 2094056 ; Capt Emil B. A. Goldbeck, gunner ; A/2C Stainbrook, gunner ; A/1C William A. C ress, central fire control, AF 6950944. Another crew member, Lt Vretis, was seen in the water but could not be recovered. He was believed dead. Reports from those rescued indicated that SSgt Joseph S . Dougherty was seen bailing out and LtCol Julius Elliot O'Neal was seen descending in his parachute. Other parachutes were seen in the air, but could not be identified.

Conclusion:

There is some question as to exactly how many crewmen actually got out of the aircraft. Subject therefore may have successfully bailed out and was not identified or observed.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Chicago, Ill. Cities of Residence. Chicago, Ill. ; Elkhart,

Ind. ; Elsinore, Calif. WW II Service. North Apennines Cam

paign, Po Valley Campaign, Rhineland Campaign, Central Europe Campaign.

Wife. Mrs. Phyllis A. Penninger, Post Office Box 398, Elsinore, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Frank Clay Penninger (Rural Route 2, Elkhart, Ind.) and Mrs. Helen Marie Sachtleben Penninger Dunlap ( 1709 W. 66th St., Chicago, Ill . ) .

Civilian Schools. Harper High School, Chicago, Ill.

Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. ( preftight, Nov. 43) ; Tulare, Calif. ( primary ftight, Jan. 44) ; Merced, Calif. (basic ftight) ;

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Marfa, Tex. (advanced flight) ; Hobbs, N. Mex. ( 4-E transition, B-17 ) ; MacDill AFB. Fla. (transition training, Feb. 51 ) .

Previous Occupation. Punch-press operator, spot welder ; ranch foreman ( walnuts, watermelon, potatoes) .

Peterson, Norman W.

Rank & Serial No.: A/3C ; AF 1731294 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Engineer Acft Type & No.: B-26C ; 44-34542A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 19 October 1929 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'7%" ;

Weight: 177 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Wears partial up

per bridge.


1. Reported MIA 6 March 1952. 2. Departed base 5 March 1952, under call

sign "Pentail 09" on a night interdiction mission. Advised by "Pentail 02" at 2152 of a live locomotive. "Pentail 09" acknowledged incorrectly. "Pentail 02" tried to contact to correct acknowledgment. No answer received. No further contact. Subsequent air search for missing plane made with negative results.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Waseca, Minn. Cities of Residence. Waseca, Minn.

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Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Oscar Ephram Peterson

(219 Ninth Ave., Southeast, Waseca, Minn. ) and Mrs. Bessie Augusta Peterson (deceased ) .

Civilian Schools. Graduated High School, Waseca, Minn, 1948.

Military Schools. Lackland AFB, Tex. (turret system mechanic, Jun. 5 1 ) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. ( gunnery, Jul. 51 ) .

Previous Occupation. Machinist.

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Rank & Serial No.: A/1C ; AF 17291247 Orgn & Duty: 13th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb W g ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34300A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 22 June 1930 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'9" ;

Weight : 178 lbs.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt McAilaster (page 90) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Bemidji, Minn. Cities of Residence. Bemidji, Minn. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Larry Ralph Phelps and Mrs.


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Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, Bemidji, Minn., ending 1948 ; Bemidji State Teacher's College, 4 months, pre-law.

Military Schools. U.S. Navy Radar Mechanic School, 1949 ; Lowry AFB, Colo., turret systems mechanic, Nov. 50.

MisceUaneous. Student, U.S. Naval Reserve V -6 Program ; honorable discharge, Oct. 50.

Phillips, Duane M.

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt, 19732A Orgn & Duty: 371st Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Radar Observer Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-86268

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 10 June 1923 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : black ; Height : 5'9" ;

Weight : 155 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 3" appendectomy

scar ; 4" scar on left side of back.


1. Reported MIA 7 April 1951. 2. B-29 was participating in a bombing

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lost two engines and complete communication. Fire developed in one of the engines and the rear bomb bay, necessitating immediate bailout of the crew at 39°05' N.-125001' E. Fighters and air-sea rescue participated in search and picked up one survivor.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Statement from 2d Lt Charles E. Shallenberger, AO 2069399, bombardier and survivor of the incident, revealed the following : Aircraft was under fighter attack just prior to bombs away and was hit in number-three engine and tail. Tail gunner was hit in the face and right arm. · Aircraft continued in formation and dropped bombs on lead ship but rear bomb bay failed to release. Rear bombs were salvoed and doors closed. Aircraft thE>n dropped slightly behind formation with number-three engine feathered and number-two engine smoking. Aircraft commander called formation leader and told him his aircraft was falling behind and at this time the leader decreased speed. Another attack by M IG's followed and all radio communication went out. Number-two engine was feathered and aircraft started to lose altitude. An aircraft from the formation was designated by formation leader to escort crippled B-29 and every attempt was made to make Tangu. Fire then started in rear bomb bay and number-two engine. Fire could not be put out. The alert for bailout was given and was acknowledged in both front and rear compartments. The aircraft was headed toward a rescue vessel known to be in the vicinity. As aircraft headed out over water

the pilot began to lose control. The nose

wheel was extended and Lt Shallenberger bailed out at 10,000 feet. He was followed by one other and shortly after two others.

The aircraft then exploded and rolled over.

Lt Shallenberger observed three chutes opening and descending between two and three

miles west of him. Lt Shallenberger hit the

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water about two miles from shore and was picked up by rescue aircraft.

2. Another undated statement furnished by TSgt John J. Sweeney, AF 1 1042459, a member of another crew within the same formation which was escorting the B-29, observed the following. Engines number two and number three were feathered and the aircraft sustained serious hits in the wing and tail section. Gas was seen spraying out of a hole in the left wing. Sixty miles southeast of Weju the nose gear was lowered and three parachutes were seen to leave the aircraft. Approximately ten seconds after the third parachute was seen to leave the aircraft, the aircraft blew up and went down in the Yell ow Sea. Sgt Sweeney's aircraft notified air-sea rescue and remained in the area until rescue arrived. Air rescue arrived and dropped a life boat.

3. On 25 May 1951, Lt Shallenberger wrote a letter to the father of Lt Duane Phillips which revealed the following information. Lt Duane Phillips called up the airplane commander and stated that he was going back to look after the tail gunner who was badly wounded. That was the last time we heard from him. When the ship caught fire and the bailout signal was given, Lt Phillips did not acknowledge. He was apparently somewhere between the radar compartment and the tail section which would make it impossible for him to get out. After Lt Shallenberger bailed out one more chute came out of the nose, then the aircraft exploded and he saw two more chutes blown free and land in the water. The air-sea rescue plane tarried around the wreckage for an hour and did not find a trace of anybody. Two British surface vessels patrolled the area for a week afterward and all that was found were two empty parachutes washed up on a mud flat. The spot where the plane went in was about 6 miles off shore and 15 miles to the nearest island.

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Conclusion:

There appear to be inconsistencies in the information obtained from the statement furnished by Lt Shallenberger and that contained in the letter which he wrote to Mr. Phillips. The fact that rescue was in the area and picked up Lt Shallenberger and could find no other survivors is evidence that a search of the area had been made. The fact that the aircraft exploded within seconds after the bailout order was given indicates that possibly all the crew members did not bail out or survive.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Peoria, Ill. Cities of Residence. Peoria, Ill. ; East St.

Louis, Ill. ; Belleville, Ill. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Norma Jean Phil

lips (wife) , 900 Straford Dr., Peoria, Ill. Linda Lee Phillips ( daughter) and Randolph M. Phillips (son ) , 330 Moss Ave., Peoria, Dl.

Parents. Dr. Albert D. Phillips and Mrs. Eileen Helen Phillips. 330 Moss Ave, Peoria, Ill.

Civilian Schools. High School, Missouri Military Academy, Mexico, Mo. ; Bradley University, Peoria, Ill., night school, 1942 ; Randall's Naval Academy Prep School, Wash., D.C., 1942-43 ; Parks Air College of St. Louis, 1946--49.

Military Schools. University of Denver, Denver, Colo. ( CTD, 1943) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. (B-17 armorer's school, 1945) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. ( B-29 turret school, 1946) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (observer-navigator course, Sept. 50) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (observer-radar-bombardier course, Oct. 50) .

Previous Occupation. Student. Special Skills. Holds private pilot's license. MisceUaneous. Best groomed cadet, 1941,

Missouri Military Academy ; President of Student Body, Roosevelt Jr. High School, 1938 ; distinguished military graduate, Air Reserve Officer Training Corps, Parks College, 1949.


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Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 946510 Orgn & Duty: 17th Bomb Wg ; NavigatorBombardier A eft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-35407 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 6 October 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: blonde ; Height: 5'9" ;

�v eight : 182 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 1" transverse scar,

right posteral area ; lower bridges. Note: "Circumstances of Loss" and "Concl\1-sion" are the same as those given for Lt William John Bell (page 10) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Brooklyn, N.Y. Cities of Residence. Brooklyn, N.Y. ;

Hempstead, N.Y. ; Mineola, N.Y. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Paula N. Michaels

Pincus (wife) and Andrea J. Pincus ( daughter) . 74 Warner Ave., Hempstead, N.Y.

Parents. Mr. Norris Pincus and Mrs. Rae Bierbryer Pincus, 165 Main St., Hempstead, N.Y.

Civilian Schools. S. J. Tilden High School, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1939 ; Long Island University, N.Y., 2 years, 1941 ; Hofstra College, N.Y., l/2 year, 1942.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. (preflight pilot, Aug. 43) ; Cape Girardeau, Mo. ( primary pilot, Oct. 43) ; Malden, Mo. (basic oilot, Jan. 44) ; Craig Fld, Ala. (advanced

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pilot (flying deficiency) , Feb. 44) ; San Antonio Air Field, Tex. (advanced bombardier, Sept. 44) ; Hondo, Tex. (aerial navigation, Mar. 45) .

PreviOU8 Occupation. Aircraft mechanic, Grumman Aircraft Corp. ; vice president, P. Mechalls & Co., Hempstead, N.Y., 1945-51 ; secretary-treasurer, Realty Corp., Mineola, N.Y., 1944-51.

Languages. Speaks, reads, and writes Spanish and Jewish passably.

Pope, James D.

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ; AF 14404363 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq ; Central Fire Control Gunner. Acft Type & No.: B-29A ; 42-65357 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 30 November 1931 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'

91h" ; Weight : 136 lbs. Distinguishing M(lffks. 2" scar beneath

chin.



hours, 29 January 1953, 10 to 12 miles south of Pyongyang. At 0026 a "Mayday" call was heard. The B-29 caught fire and exploded upon ground impact. By the light of the explosion four parachutes were seen by a gun-

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ner i n another B-29. Flashlights and red flares were seen in vicinity shortly thereafter.

Subsequent Reports:

A/2C Abrahamson, repatriated crew member, stated that he knew of seven crewmen who bailed out before he did.

Conclu sion:

Although subject was never heard of again and Abrahamson's statement was never verified, it indicates a possibility that subject was one of seven who escaped the aircraft and survived.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Cherryville, N.C. Cities of Residence. Cherryville, N.C. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. James Alvin Pope and Mrs.

Iva Dellinger Pope. South Vivian St., Cherryville, N.C.

Civilian Schools. Graduated grammar and High School, Cherryville, N.C.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. (turret system mechanic, Dec. 5 1 ) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. (flexible gunnery, Feb. 52) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( B-29, advanced gunnery, Jun. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Textile worker. Special Skills. Reads music, plays cornet,

amateur actor. Hobby. Model aircraft building.

Porter, James H .

Rank & Serial No.: A/l C ; AF 14397423 Orgn & Duty: 345th Bomb Sq, 98th Bomb W g ; Radio Operator Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-86392

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Identifying Data: Birth Date. 26 September 1930 Race. Caucasian Eyes : gray ; Hair : brown ; Height : 6'1 1h'' ;

Weight : 164 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Transverse upper

abdominal scar, well healed ; transverse scar, well-healed. Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for TSgt Morton Henry Jensen ( page 65) .

Personal History: Birthplace. Bastrop, La. Cities of Residence. Bastrop, La. ; Shreve

port, La. ; Vicksburg, Miss. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Thomas Edgebert Porter and

Mrs. Olla Mae S. Porter. 3528 Claiborne Street, Shreveport, La.

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, Vicksburg, Miss., 1949 ; University of Mississippi, 2 years, 1951.

Milita;ry Schools. Scott AFB, Ill. ( radio mechanic course, general, May 5 1 ) ; Keesler AFB, Miss. ( radio operator course, general, Dec. 5 1 ) ; Camp Carson, Colo. (SAC Survival School, Apr. 52) .


Poyner, Con Foly r-t>r of't.

lank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 725476 Orgn & Duty: 37lst Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Bombardier Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 42-94045


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Birth Date. 17 July 1918 Ra,ce. Caucasian Eyes: hazel ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'9%'' ;

Weight: 178 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. R-4 ( tooth) , full

cast gold crown ; 3" scar, left upper lateral thigh ; 2" scar, right axilla.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Horner ( page 59) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Gorman, Tex. Cities of Residence. Ranger, Tex. ; Long

view, Tex. WW II Service. European Theater, Eng

land. Wife & Children. Mrs. Helen Mae Keating

Poyner (wife) and Paul Owen Poyner (son) . 118 West Garfield Avenue, Longview, Tex.

Parents. Mr. Murray M. Poyner (deceased) and Mrs. Pearl Zelia Poyner. 517 'fesquite Street, Ranger, Tex.

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, Ranger, Tex., 1934 ; University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 3% years, 1941.

Military Schools. Santa Maria, Calif. (primary flying [flying deficiency] , Dec. 40) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. ( preflight bombardier, · Feb. 42) ; Albuquerque, N. Mex. ( advanced bombardier, May 42) ; March Fld, Calif. (aircraft engine camouflage school, Oct. 43) ; Midland AAF, Tex. (bombardier instruction course, Nov. 44) ; San Antonio Air Cadet Center, Tex. ( Officer's Command and Training School, May 45) ; Selman Fld, La. (bombardier redeployment, Jun. 45) ; New York, N.Y. (personal affairs course, Aug. 45) ; Randolph AFB, San Antonio, Tex. ( B-29 combat crew, Jun. 5 1 ) ; Camp Carson, Colo. (SAC Survival School, Jul. 51) .

Previous Occupation. Sales engineer. Languages. Understands Spanish and

French slightly. Hobby. Rodeo calf roper and steer rider.

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Pratt, Charles W.

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; 16883A Orgn & Duty: 334th Ftr-Intcp Sq, 4th FtrIntcp G? ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F --86 ; 491338

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 1 July 1921 Ra,ce. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : brown ; Height :

5'10¥2 " ; Weight : 185 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 8 November 1951. 2. Capt Pratt departed Kimpo Air Base on

8 November 1951, to participate in an escort mission in the Sinuiju area of North Korea. While returning, Capt Pratt and his wingman were attacked by MIG-15's in the Pyongyang area. During the engagement, the wingman lost sight of Capt Pratt. The last time he saw his aircraft it was at 15,000 feet in a 45-degree dive heading toward the west coast with a MIG following. Seconds later Capt Pratt radioed he had been hit and immediately thereafter called he was bailing out. No parachutes were observed in the area by the wingman.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Flint, Mich. Cities of Residence. Flint, Mich. ; West

Point, N.Y.

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WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Barbara Rhodes

Pratt (wife ) , Carolyn Louise Pratt ( daughter ) , Charles William Pratt, Jr. ( son ) . 7409 Exmore Street, Springfield, Va.

Parents. Mr. Charles H. Pratt and Mrs. Genevieve Margaret Pratt. 2200 Radcliff Ave, Flint, Mich.

Civilian Schools. High School, Flint, Mich., 1939 ; University of Michigan, pre-law, 1940 ; Michigan State, engineering, 1 924.

Military Schools. United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. (military engineering, 1 945) ; Bonham Aviation School, Bonham, Tex. (primary flight, Jun. 44) ; Stewart Fld, N.Y. (basic flight, Aug. 44 ) ; Stewart Fld, N .Y. (advanced flying, Jun. 45) ; Foster Fld, Tex. ( P-40 transition and fixed gunnery, Aug. 45 ) ; Orlando, Fla. ( Junior Staff' Officer's School, Sept. 45) ; APO 239, Unit 2 ( pilot's familiarization course, P-80 mobile training unit, P-80-280, Oct. 47) ; Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio ( USAF Institute of Technology, Air Intelligence Center, staff' engineer, Nov. 48) .

Previous Occupation. C lerk and electrician.

Languages. Reads, writes, and translates French and Spanish passably.

Raymond, Gerald W.

Rank & Serial No.: SSgt ; AF 19363298 Orgn & Duty: 452d Bomb Gp ; Gunner A eft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34563

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Birth Date. 9 November 1925 Race. Caucasian

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Eyes : brown ; Hair: black ; Height: 5'5lf2 " ; Weight : 126 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. 2 em. birthmark on right thigh.


1. Reported MIA 7 May 1951. 2. Sgt Raymond was a crew member of a

B-26 engaged in a tactical bombing mission against enemy ground forces in vicinity of Sinmak, North Korea. While attacking, the aircraft was severely damaged by heavy small arms, caught fire, and became uncontrollable. At 1000 hours on 7 May 1 951, while at 600 to 750 feet . altitude, the crew was ordered to abandon the B-26 which crashed and burned approximately 8 miles east of Sinmak. Personnel in the area observed two parachutes emerge from the aircraft and land a few hundred yards apart.

Subsequent Reports:

The other two members of Sgt Raymond's crew were subsequently returned to military control. One evaded capture and the other, LtCol Donald J. MacLellan, was repatriated during "Big Switch. " Information from the surviving crew members reveals that Sgt Raymond was not seen to bail out. LtCol MacLellan said that immediately after the B-26 was hit, he called Sgt Raymond but received no reply.

Conclusion:

The fact that other members of the crew bailed out successfully indicates that perhaps Sgt Raymond may also have been successful. The possibility must also be considered that Sgt Raymond may have been hit while in the aircraft and could not bail out.

Personal History:

Birthplace. New Orleans, La. Cities of Residence. New Orleans, La. ; Los

Angeles, Calif. WW II Service. Coast Guard, Jul. 43 to

May 46, Radioman 3/C. Wife. Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Raymond Gray


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( remarried) . 1 1044 Mines Blvd., Whittier, ...;ali f.

Parents. Mr. George A. Raymond and Mrs. Alpha Annie Raymond. 1 1204 Jefferson Hiway, New Orleans 21, La.

Civilia.n Schools. Grammar School, Jefferson Parish, La., 1938 ; Arcadia Baptist Academy, Eunice, La. ; Southwest Louisiana Institute, Lafayette, La., 11;2 years, 1949 ; Fred Archer School of Photography, 1950.

Military Schools. Flight maintenance gunner (United Kingdom) .

Previous Occupation. Shipping clerk, photographer.

Specia.l Skills. Played saxophone. Nickname. Gerry.

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Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 2089519 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Instructor Bombardier Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62011A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 30 June 1924 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: black ; Height: 5'8Vi" ;

Weight: 184 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 1 " scar, left knee

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target and turned southward on a heading of approximately 160 degrees, still under enemy attack. At 2142 hours the final radio report stated "crew bailing out." A Marine pilot, Capt Oliver R. Davis, following the B-29 heard the bailout order and about 2 minutes later observed the aircraft crash about 25 miles north of Pyongyang. He did not observe any parachutes although he remained in the area for 20 minutes. Search and rescue efforts located wreckage, presumably that of the B-29.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Five of the twelve crew members survived and were repatriated during "Big Switch." One of them, Donald G. Swalls, said he was taken to a compound in the village of Obul and there met 1st Lt Paul I. Wilcox, radar observer in his crew, who told him that ont! of the Chinese officers said they had found three bodies in the front of the B-29

· and one in the rear, but that the bodies were burned beyond recognition and no identification could be found. No information was received from Lt Wilcox to verify this.

2. 1st Lt Harold Caplan, a repatriated crew member, indicated that when he jumped from the aircraft Lt Rehm was standing just aft of the nose wheel hatch and appeared as though he had frozen and was afraid to jump .

Conclusion:

Lt Rehm may have decided to stay with the aircraft until it was too late for successful bailout. The facts at hand do not, however, rule out the possibility that he may have jumped successfully and was later captured.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Whitehall, N.Y. Cities of Residence. Whitehall, N.Y. ;

Clemons, Washington County, N.Y. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife. Mrs. Sophie Dziubek Rehm. Mar·

ble Street, Box 193, West Rutland, Vt. Parents. Mr. Harold R. Rehm and Mrs.

Edna Hyatt Rehm. R.F.D., Clemons, N.Y Civilian Schools. Whitehall, N.Y., 1942. Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. ( pre

flight, May 44) ; Avon Park, Fla. ( primary pilot, Jun. 44) ; Fort Myers, Fla. (aerial gun-

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1. Reported MIA 1 October 1951. 2. On 1 October 1951, at 1020 hours was

attacked by MIG's. Reported by other three ftight members to land in rice paddy after bailing out. They saw him fall forward on his face ; no further sign of life was seen and ftight returned home after capping for estimated 20 minutes. Lt Ritter known to be alive and apparently not injured just prior to pulling ejection handles. Bailout was at estimated speed of 328 miles per hour. Chute seemed to explode open in the area of the right elevator stabilizer. Descent appeared normal. No sign of enemy ground activity in area where Lt Ritter fell.

Conclusion:

Lt Ritter may possibly have been wounded as a result of the MIG attack or may have been inj ured on bailout. Personal History:

Birthplace. St. Louis, Mo. Cities of Residence. St. Louis, Mo. ; Red

-qud, Ill. WW II Service. North African Campaign,

Sicily Campaign, Naples-Foggia Campaign. Wife & Children. Mrs. Jane Virginia Kaf

fenberger Ritter ( wife) , Stephen J. and Renee Ritter (children) . Red Bud, Ill.

Parents. Mr. Arthur Michael Ritter (deceased) and Mrs. Alice M. Ritter. 4953 Arsenal St., St. Louis 9, Mo.

Civilian School.s. Kennard Grammar School and Roosevelt High School, St. Louis, Mo. ; St. Louis University, B.S., 1950.

Military Schools. Kelly Fld, Tex. (preflight pilot, Apr. 42 ) ; Uvalde, Tex. (primary pilot, Jul. 42) ; Randolph Fld, Tex. (basic pilot, Sept. 42) ; Brooks, Tex. (advanced pilot, Nov. 42) ; Goodfellow Fld, Tex. ( Central Instructors School, primary, 45) .

Previous Occupation. Welder, - 1940-42 ; aeronautical engineer, 1 948-50.

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Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ; AF 19400458 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Right Gunner A eft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62011A

Identifying Dolo:

Birth Date. 6 November 1927 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'10%" ;

Weight: 179 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Scars, right arm,

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ers near Taesong-Dong. It bombed the target and turned southward on a heading of about 160 degrees, still under enemy attack. At 2142 the final radio report stated "crew bailing out." A Marine pilot, Capt Oliver R. Davis, following the B-29, heard the bailout order and about 2 minutes later saw the aircraft crash about 25 miles north of Pyongyang. He did not observe any parachutes

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nery, Sept. 44 ) ; Big Spring, Tex. (advanced bombardier, May 45 ) ; Harlingen, Tex. ( B-29 flexible gunnery, Aug. 45) ; Waco, Tex. (bombardier refresher, Feb. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Sales clerk and insurance salesman.

Rhinehart, Charles Walter

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 191 1442 Orgn & Duty: 16th Ftr-Intcp Sq, 51st Ftr-Intcp Wg ; Pilot A eft Type & No.: F -86E ; 50-590A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 6 July 1928 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'6" ;

Weight : 133 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 29 January 1952. 2. Subject departed base 29 January 1 952,

with one other aircraft on a combat mission over :rJ 'lrth Korea. About 30 miles south of Mizu at 41,000 feet subject had a flameout. Bailout at 4,000 feet appeared successful. He was observed to hit the water. Search of the area was negative.

Conclusion:

It is possible that Lt Rhinehart may have slipped his harness too soon and may have suffered injury on landing in the water.

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Personal History:

Birthplace. Brooklyn, Iowa. Cities of Residence. Brooklyn, Iowa. Wife. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Domedenko

Rhinehart Morrison ( remarried) . 730 E. Merrill St., Fontana, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Leo R. Rhinehart and Mrs. Mabel Ogal Rhinehart, Brooklyn, Iowa.

Civilian Schools. High School, Brooklyn, Iowa, 1946 ; Iowa State College, Iowa, 1 year, aeronautical engineering, 1948.

Military Schools. Randolph, AFB, Tex. ( B-26 diversified training, May 50) ; Wil

liams AFB, Ariz. (pilot training, Sept. 50) ; George AFB, Calif. ( Military Law and Justice, Nov. 50) ; Tyndall AFB, Fla. ( USAF AllWeather Interceptor Aircrew Training School, May 51 ) ; Suwon AB, Korea ( F-86-4 training detachment, Jan. 52) .


Ritter, Herbert Edward

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt (promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 666440 Orgn & Duty: lllth Ftr-Bmr Sq, 136th FtrBmr Gp ; Pilot A eft Type & No.: F -84 ; 49-2420

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 20 February 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5 '

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Subsequent Reports:

1. Five of the twelve crew members survived and were repatriated during "Big Switch." One of them, Donald G. Swails, stated that he was taken to a compound in the village of Obul and there met 1st Lt Paul I. Wilcox, radar observer in his crew, who told him that one of the Chinese officers said they had found three bodies in the front of the B-29 and one in the rear, but that the bodies were burned beyond recognition and no identification could be found. No information was received from Lt Wilcox to verify this.

2. Swalls also stated that he overheard Al/C Rudolf Nikles ( unaccounted for) inform the aircraft commander over the interphone that Airman Rodney had been wounded and was unable to get out of his seat.

Conclusion:

It appears that A/2C Rodney was wounded and unable to attempt bailout. There is more indication that one other crew member was attempting to help him. As a result both may have failed to clear the aircraft in time.

Personal History:

BirthplMe. San Luis Obispo, Calif. Cities of Residence. San Luis Obispo,

Calif. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. George Allen Rodriques and

Mrs. Gladys Rodriques. Route 2, Box 263, San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Civilian Schools. High School, San Luis Obispo, Calif., 1945.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. (turret systems mechanic, Feb. 52) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. (flexible gunnery, Apr. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Farmer.

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Rountree, Fred Brinson

Rank & Serial No.: Capt ; 17 495A Orgn & Duty: 13th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34351A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 13 August 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : black ; Height : 5'9" ;

Weight : 154 1bs.


1. Reported MIA 14 January 1951. 2. Departed base 14 J anuary 1951 on night

intruder mission. On return, aircraft was hit and set on fire approximately 12 miles west of Pyongyang at estimated 0900 hours. Capt Thomas saw Rountree bail out successfully. Thomas then bailed out. Before doing so he was injured by flash fire. Thomas was eventually returned to military control. Prior to pickup, saw aircraft burn completely and inspection near aircraft revealed no sign of parachutes or life.

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1 , uards. Prisoner was never seen by Thomas. · Thomas associated prisoner described with

Rountree because of size, personal actions, and limp ( probably due to knee inj ury received while a cadet at United States Military Academy) . Thomas remained behind the lines in same general area for ten weeks and after hearing report on Rountree heard nothing further. He personally was of the opinion that Rountree was dead.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Egypt, Ga. Cities of Residence. Egypt, Ga ; New

burgh, N.Y. Wife & Children. Mrs. Dorothy A. Roun

tree ( wife) and Fred B. Rountree, Jr., and James C. Rountree ( sons) . 66 Campbell St., Newburgh, N.Y.

Parents. Mr. Frank Roy Rountree and Mrs. Anita B. Rountree. Egypt, Ga.

Civilian Schools. Guyton High School, Guyton, Ga. ; Georgia Military College, 2 years, military science, 1942 ; United States - filitary Academy, 3 t;2 years, military sci-

- .::nee, 1946. ( Military Schools. Lakeland, Fla. ( primary

flying, Jun. 45 ) ; Stewart Fld, N.Y. (basic and advanced flying, May 46) ; Williams Fld, Ariz. (advanced gunnery and fighter transition, Oct. 46) ; Biggs Fld. Tex. ( Technical Training School, Aug. 47) ; Lowry Fld, Colo. ( small arms weapons repair, Mar. 47) .

Previous Occupation. Student. Languages. Speaks, writes, and translates

Spanish poorly ; writes and translates French poorly.

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St. Mary, Robert R.

Rank & S'trial No.: A/1C ; AF 16345446 Orgn & Duty: 37th Bomb Sq, 17th Bomb Wg ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34570

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 4 September 1933 Race. Caucasian Eyes : green ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'10" ;

Weight : 205 lbs.

Circumstance� of Loss: 1. Reported MIA 23 February 1953. 2. Last sighted at 0235 hours, 23 F ebruary

1953, attacking train. Was flying at about 150 feet. Was sighted by Newport 52 aircraft piloted by Capt Kenneth 0. Johnson, AO 2095421. Strange flares of unknown origin seen in distance. No further radio contact or sightings. No flak report. No un-

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Conclusion:

It is possible that the aircraft ditched or the crew bailed out over water near the coast.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Campbellsport, Wis. Cities of Residence. Campbellsport, Wis. Mar�tal Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Edward Louis St. Mary and

Mrs. Ellen Elizabeth St. Mary. Campbellsport, Wis.

Civilian Schools. Campbellsport High School, Wise., 1950.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. ( turret system mechanic, Jun. 52) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. (gunner, Jun. 52) ; Langley AFB, Va. ( B-26 gunnery course, senior turret mechanic gunner, Sept. 52) .


Schauer, Gilbert Jack

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 2068874 Orgn & Duty: 90th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Navigator Adt Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34601A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 20 May 1924 Race. Caucasian

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1. Reported MIA 7 April 1952. 2. B-26 departed base at 2300 boUTs, 6

April 1952, on a night mission to targets of opportunity in the area southeast of Yongyo. Aircraft was on the inbound leg in the vicinity Yonpyon Islands at 2353 hours, 6 April 1952, when last contact was made. Aircraft disappeared while working pre-briefed target area. On 7 April 1952, another aircraft reported flares in the vicinity. Search was hindered by fog.

Subsequent Reports:

On 24 March 1953, Maj Dudley Sleeper, AO 724957, was interrogated concerning information relative to Capt Joseph S. Long, Jr. Sometime between 8-11 April 1952, Maj Sleeper received information from Lt Robert Olson that a radio intercept reported by a radio operator of the 90th Bomb Wing was to the effect that the names of all the crew members assigned to Capt Long's aircraft except Lt Gilbert Schauer were heard during a propaganda broadcast. The date of the broadcast was unknown, probably between 8-11 April 1952.

Conclusion:

The fact that no mention was made of Lt Schauer on the list repeatedly heard on a propaganda broadcast is not conclusive in any way. It is possible that if Lt Schauer landed intact he may have been captured subsequent to the broadcast.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Long Beach, Calif. Cities of Residence. Long Beach, Calif. ;

San Bernardino, Calif. ; Bloomington, Calif. WW II Service. Air Offensive Japan,

Eastern Mandates. Wife & Children. Mrs. Lola Mae Schauer

(wife ) , James Jay Schauer and Edwin Henry Schauer ( sons ) , Route 2, Box 283, Bloomington, Calif.

Parents. Mr. Lester Isaac Schauer and Mrs. Agnes Sarah Schauer. 488 Johnson St., Colton, Calif.


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Civilian Schools. High School, San Bernardino, Calif., 1942.

Military Schools. Hondo, Tex. ( navigation, Aug. 44) ; Boca Raton, Fla. ( radar course 75, Oct. 44) ; Boca Raton, Fla. ( radar observer bombardier, Jan. 45) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. ( navigation refresher, Apr. 51 ) ; Mather AFB, Calif. (navigation-radar, observation-bombardment, Sept. 5 1 ) ; Langley AFB, Va. ( B-26 transition, Nov. 51 ) .

Previous Occupation. Railroad telegraph and teletype operator, self-employed poultryman.

Languages. Translates Spanish passably. Hobby. Building radios.

Schmitt, Warren W.

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 10 August 1921 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'9" ;

Weight : 160 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 6" herniorraphy

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scar i n each inquinal area ; 1" x 1;2 " scar on inner and outer surfaces of right upper arm.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss,'' "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Evans (page 35) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Graf, Iowa. Cities of Residence. Graf, Iowa ; Dubuque,

Iowa ; Topeka, Kan. WW II Service. E uropean Theater, U.S.

Navy, discharged 1942. Wife & Children. Mrs. Betty Jane Kallo

way Schmitt ( wife) ; Warren W. Schmitt, Jr., and Kenneth W. Schmitt ( sons ) . 2662 Jackson St, Dubuque, Iowa.

Parents. Mr. William W. Schmitt and Mrs. Frances L. Schmitt. 1358 Locust St, Dubuque, Iowa.

Civihan Schools. High School, Dubuque, Iowa.

Previous Occupation. Machine operator. Langu.ages. Speaks Spanish fairly well.

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 1 November 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5 '5 " ;

Weight : 160 lbs.

Note: " Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Evans ( page 35) .

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Hoboken, N.J. Cities of Residence. Hoboken, N.J. ; Stuy

vesant, N.Y. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Johanna H. Schoon

makers Schneidt ( wife) ; Jo Anna Elizabeth Schneidt ( daughter) ; Norman William Schneidt, Jr., and Carl Henry Schneidt (sons) . 1 207 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J.

Parents. Mr. William G. Schneidt ( Box 147, R.D. 1, Stuyvesant, N.Y. ) and Mrs. Maude S. Schneidt ( Bonafide Mills, Inc., Stockport, N.Y. ) .

Civilian Schools. High School, Hudson, N.Y., 1 942.

Military Schools. Okmulgee, Okla. ( glider school, Feb. 43) ; San Antonio, Tex. (preflight, Apr. 43 ) ; Avon Park, Fla. (primary, Jun. 43 ) ; Cochran Fld, Ga. (basic, Aug. 43) ; Spence Fld, Ga. ( advanced pilot, Oct. 43 ) ; Randolph Fld, Tex. ( Central Instructors School, basic, Mar. 45) ; Randolph Fld, Tex. (flight engineer transition, Jun. 4£ ) ; Maxwell AFB, Ala. ( B-29 engineer transition, Jun. 45 ) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( B-29 combat crew, Oct. 45) .

Previous Occupation. Stockroom foreman and photographer.

Nickname. Norm.

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Schwab, Edward A.

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ; AF 12359965 Orgn & Duty: 23d Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Radio Operator A eft Type & No.: B-29A ; 42-65357 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 26 March 1 932 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'

1 1 1;2" ; Weigh t : 154 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 5" x 2 1, � " scar, lat

eral surface, right upper thigh ; tattoo of bald eagle and U.S. flag.



hours, 29 January 1 953, 10 to 12 miles south of Pyongyang. At 0026 a "Mayday" call was heard. The B-29 caught fire and exploded upon ground impact. By the light of the explosion four parachutes seen by a gunner in


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nother B-29. Flashlights and red flares ,iere seen in vicinity shortly thereafter.

Subsequent Reports:

A/2C Abrahamson, repatriated crewmember, stated that he knew of seven crewmen who bailed out of aircraft before he did.

Conclusion:

Although subject was never heard of again and Abrahamson's statement was never verified, it indicates a possibility that subject was one of the seven who escaped the aircraft and survived.

Pe.,onal History:

Birthplace. Warsaw, N.Y. Cities of Residence. Warsaw, N.Y. ; North

Java, N.Y. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. John N. Schwab and Mrs.

Anna Catherine Schwab. Route 1, North Java, N.Y.

Civilian Schools. High School Graduate, Attic, N.Y.

Milita1·y Schools. Keesler AFB, Miss., 'Chnician training, radio operator.

Previous Occupation. Farm work. Miscellaneous. Member of SAC Aero Club,

holds a valid student private pilots Civil Aeronautics Administration airman's certificate.

Selman, Clifford G.

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1864097 Orgn & Duty: 17th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Bombardier

·ft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-35882

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Birth Date. 3 May 1927 Race. Caucasian

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Eyes: blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'9" ; Weight : 175 1bs.

Distinguishing Marks. Scar, right hand ; tattoo, left forearm.


1. Reported MIA 17 May 1953. 2. B-26 diverted to attack trucks. Pilot

turned to the right when hit by flak. Call for bailout after turning south. Time : 2247 hours, 17 May 1953.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Bombardier Lt Clifford G. Selman was heard to say "I'm leaving." A/lC Karpowicz then reported "I've got my chest pack on and am leaving." When the navigator heard this he went out over the wing. Pilot again called on the intercom to see if everyone had left and, receiving no reply, bailed'out. The pilot and navigator saw each other's chutes but saw no others. The navigator and pilot were rescued at 1120 hours, 18 May 1953.

2. Ground search of crash area was not possible due to presence of enemy ground forces in area of pickup. Air search was conducted with negative results.

3. On 19 May 1953, a garbled radio transmission was heard on "D" channel and believed to be from a UR� radio. Subsequent air search of the area ended with negative results. It was known that Airman Karpowicz had a UR� radio in his possession at time of bailout.

Conclusion:

Evidence indicates that 1st .Lt Selman bailed out of the aircraft. There is nothing to indicate whether bailout was successful or not. The garbled radio transmission may have originated with Airman Karpowicz.

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Gary, Ind. Cities of Residence. Gary, Ind. ; Lafa

yette, Ind. WW II Service. Asiatic-Pacific Theater,

U.S. Navy, Jun. 45 to Aug. 46, Seaman First Class.


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Wife. Mrs. Alma Brennan Selman. 3620 Fir St., East Chicago, Ind.

Pm·ents. Mr. Lester Edward Selman and Mrs. Helen M. Selman. 3736 Jackson St., Gary, Ind.

Civilian School$. High School, Gary, Ind., 1945 ; Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind., B.S., air transportation, 1951.

Military Schools. Perrin AFB, Tex. (basic pilot, May 51 ) ; Williams AFB, Ariz. ( pilot, not completed, Aug. 51 ) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. ( navigation, May 52) ; Mather AFB, Calif. ( advanced navigation, Aug. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Student. Special Skill. Holds Civil Aeronautics Ad

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Shaddick, John Philip, I l l

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt (promoted to 1st Lt while MIA) ; AO 2221920 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Copilot A eft Type & No.: B-29A ; 42-S5357 A

Identifying Data:

B-irth Date. 17 October 1927 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : brown ; Height : 6 '3" ;

Weight : 190 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. lh " scar, right in

dex finger ; 3" scar, right patella ; fracture, distal phalans, 3d finger, right hand, 50 percent limitation of motion. 1

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Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt Henry ( page 55 ) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Birmingham, Ala.

Cities of Residence. Birmingham, Ala. ; Coral Gables, Fla. ; Miami, Fla.

Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Richard H. Shaddick and

Mrs. Anna Louise Shaddick. 645 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, Fla.

Civilian Schools. Marion Institute, Marion Ala., Associate ; University of Miami, B.S., chemistry in science ; pre-medical study, 2 years.

Milita1·y Schools. Reese AFB (pilot, Jun. 51) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( B-29 combat

crew, Dec. 51 and Sept. 52) . Previous Occupation. Student ; insurance

investigator for Retail Credit Co., Miami, Fla. Languages. Studied German, Latin, and

Spanish.

Miscella-neous. Sister : Mrs. Catherint

Shaddick Tilton.

Sheehan, Robert E.

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 20 August 1920 Note: " Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Race. Caucasian

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Eyes : brown ; Hair : black ; Height : 5'6" ; Weight : 145 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. 1 % " circular traumatic scar, distal phalanx, 5th digit, right hand ; septal deviation, left, 20 1}'o .


1. Reported MIA 23 January 1952. 2. Last seen 1 535 hours, 23 January 1952,

by friendly aircraft after engine difficulties forced aircraft down just off island of Oejang-Do.


Lt Sheehan last seen sitting on the canopy of his aircraft with his dinghy beside him, waving his arms to capping aircraft. Aircraft was nose down in water just off the island. Rescue aircraft arrived at 1555 and sighted aircraft and pilot but did not land due to ice in water. Aircraft from another mission arrived in area at 1710 hours but could not locate pilot or aircraft. Subsequent search located the aircraft but there was, no trace of the pilot.

Conclusion:

There is no doubt that Lt Sheehan was alive after lal)ding. Although there is nothing to substantiate it, there is a good possibility that he would have paddled to the island where he may have been subsequently captured.

Personal History:

Bi?·thplace. Duluth, Minn. Cities of Residence. Duluth, Minn. ; Se

attle, Wash. WW II Service. European Theater (MIA

8 November 43 ; evaded in Holland and returned to military control 24 January 44) ; Asiatic-Pacific Theater (Air Offensive CBI ) .

Wife & Children. Mrs. Elizabeth Isabelle White Sheehan (wife) , Mary Kathleen Sheehan {daughter) . 14026 Courtland Place, Seattle, Wash.

Parents. Mr. Wilfred Allen Sheehan ( deceased) and Mrs. Hanna Constance Loovale Sheehan. 123 Kerwood Dr., Pueblo, Colo.

Civilian Schools. Montlake G r a m m a r CSchool and Garfield High School, Seattle, Nash. ; University of Washington, 1 year,

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engineering. Military Schools. Santa Ana, Calif. (pre

flight, 1942 ) ; Hemet, Calif. (primary, 1942) ; Minter Fld, Calif. (basic, 1943) ; Luke Fld. Ariz. ( advanced, 1943) ; Royal Air Force Intelligence School, Higate, England ("B" course, 1944 ) ; Ariz. ( fixed gunnery, 1944) .

Previous Occupation. Salesman of hearing aids ( Acousticon Co.) ; civilian flight instructor, 1946-50 ) ; clerk typist, Frederick & Nelson's Dept. Store, Seattle, Wash.

Languages. Translates German fairly well.

Sports. Skiing and swimming. Miscellaneous. Visited Alaska and Siberia

while working as a steward in the Merchant Marine, 1937-40.

Shields, Thomas L.

Rank & Serial: Capt ; AO 837209 Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Aircraft Commander Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-70151

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 11 February 1925 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: black ; Height: 5'7V2" ;

Weight: 130 lbs.


1. Reported M IA 23 October 1951. 2. The aircraft, accompanied by two oth

ers, departed Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, for a mission over Namsi Airfield, North Korea, on 23 October 1951. At 0945, on target approach, the air�aft was attacked by MIG-15 fighters which damaged the wings )


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and set the number-three engine on fire. The aircraft then headed for islands near Chinnampo and the Inchon area. At 0947 the bailout order was given. Aircraft was last seen at 0955 hours, south of Napchongjong.

Subsequent Reports:

The following crew members were rescued from the water : Capt Ted W. Smith, navigator, AO 2094056 ; Capt Emil B. A. Goldbeck, bombardier, AO 2001994 ; A/2C Stainbrook, gunner ; A/1C William A. Cross, central fire control, AF 6950944. Another crewman, Lt Vretis, was seen in the water but could not be recovered. He was believed dead. Those rescued saw the parachutes of several other crew members in the air but could identify only one of them-LtCol O'Neal's.

Conclusion:

There is some question as to exactly how many crewmen actually got out of the aircraft. Subject therefore may have successfully bailed out and was not identified or observed.

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Rockaway Beach, N.Y. Cities of Residence. Rockaway Beach,

N.Y. ; Valley Stream, Long Island, N.Y. WW II Service. Air Offensive Japan,

Western Pacific. Wife & Children. Mrs. Patricia Flarimont

Shields Quinn ( remarried wife) , John Francis Shields ( son ) , Kathleen I. Shields (daughter) . 230 Denton Place, Roosevelt, N.Y.

Parents. Mr. John F. Shields and Mrs. Irene V. Shields. 1 14 Bucknell Road, Valley Stream, Long Island, N.Y.

Civilian Schools. Central High School, Valley Stream, Long Island, N.Y., 1943.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. ( preflight pilot, Feb. 44) ; Decatur, Ala. (primary, Mar. 44) ; Courtland, Ala. ( basic, Jun. 44) ; Freeman Fld, Ind. (advanced, Sept. 44 ) ; Smyrna, Tenn. ( 4-engine transition, B-24, Feb. 45) .

Previous Occupation.. Owned and operated tavern.

Special SkiU. Commercial pilot. Hobby. Wrestling.

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Smith, James Dela, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt. ; AO 2222046 Orgn & Duty: 552d Bomb Wg Navigator A eft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34666A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 5 October 1927 Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair : brown ; Height : 6 ' ;

Weight : 146 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 25 November 1951. 2. Subject aircraft departed Pusan Air

Base, Korea, at 0229, 25 November 1951, for night interdiction mission over North Korea. At 0507, reported mission completed and outbound from target. Apparently no difficulty experienced. Several minutes later a voice, believed to be that of Capt Harrell, was heard giving bailout orders. No further contact.


A report was received on 5 December 1951, from 9th ROK Division that crew member, believed to be personnel of the Harrell crew, had bailed out inside enemy lines, about five miles northeast of Ch'Orwong. Search of the area revealed no sign of the missing aircraft or crew.

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Chicago, Ill. Cities of Residence. Chicago, Ill. ; Chero

kee, Iowa. WW II Service. Zone of Interior ( U.S.

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Parents. Mr. James DeJa Smith, Sr., and Mrs. Mary Theresa Fletcher Smith. 2505 Tara Hills Drive, Richmond 12, Calif.

Civilian Schools. Wilson High School, Cherokee, Iowa, 1947 ; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn., 1947 ; University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1950.

Military Schools. Cadet Navigation School, Ellington AFB, Tex., Jul. 51.


Southerland, John Edward

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1910800 Orgn & Duty: 35th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 8th Ftr-Bmr Gp ; Pilot A eft Type & No.: F -86 ; 52-4421

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 14 September 1929 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: blonde ; Height : 5'9 % " ;

Weight : 141 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 6 June 1953. 2. Subject departed base as number-two

man in a four-aircraft flight on a close support mission 6 June 1 953. At 1252 hours subject reported loss of power. Almost immediately the aircraft caught fire and went into successive snap rolls. At about 1 2,000 feet he bailed out and was seen to land.

Subsequent Reports:

1. On 6 June 1953, Capt Clayton W. Middlecamp, flying number four in the flight, · �ard subject call the leader and state, " I

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have full throttle and can only get 80 % .'' Subject was told to stay at altitude and orbit until the rest of the flight made the run. At this time a long flame was seen coming from subject's aircraft. A few seconds later the aircraft started doing violent snap rolls. S ubject was seen to eject, his chute to open. Capt Middlecamp continued to watch the descending chute until it was at 2,000 feet. At that time he had to leave the area. In the meantime rescue units had been called. As the chute descended he observed intense automatic weapon fire bursting around the chute. He observed no damage to the chute.

2. On 7 June 1953, 1st Lt Charles D. Stewart, flight leader of subject's flight, furnished substantially the same information as Capt Middlecamp. He added that he continued his orbit until the chute reached the ground where j-� was visible for three or four minutes, then disappeared. He received no communications and did not observe any signals from the pilot after he ejected.

3. A combat operations report stated subj ect was seen to land and roll up his chute. A downed aircraft report also stated that upon landing, subject was observed rolling his chute. Subject was in sight until 1 310 hours.

Conclusion:

Lt Southerland bailed out successfully and attempted to evade.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Americus, Ga. Cities ofResidence. Americus, Ga. ; Leslie,

Ga. ; Big Spring, Tex. Wife. Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Southerland

Bryan ( remarried ) . 1 1 10 Freemont Drive, Montgomery, Ala.

Parents. Mr. Raymond Southerland ( Lady Lake, Fla. ) and Mrs. Reina Mae Forrest Southerland ( Box 92, Leslie, Ga. ) .

Civilian Schools. Union High School, Leslie, Ga. ; Georgia Southwestern College, accounting, 1946-49.

Military Schools. AF Flying School (basic and advanced pilot, 1952) ; Nellis AFB, Nev., ( school unknown, 1953) .


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Langua.ges. Reads, w rites, and speaks Spanish fairly well.

Hobbies. Automotive mechanics, cabinet making, boating, and fishing.

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Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt (promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 1910283 Orgn & Duty: 335th Ftr-Intcp Sq ; Pilot A eft Type & No.: F -86A ; 49-1223

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 5 September 1927 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : black ; Height : 5 '8" ;

Weight : 145 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Tattoo, left upper

arm ; 5" and 7 " lower left quadrant scars ; 2" scar, right cheek.


1. Reported MIA 3 February 1952. 2. Departed base in number-four position

on a combat mission over North Korea. At 1423 hours the flight was attacked by six MIG aircraft. Number-three aircraft suffered a flameout and, in attempting to cover, Lt Spath's aircraft was hit by enemy fire. At approximately 1426 hours, southeast of Sinanju, Spath reported his aircraft was burning badly and was advised by control that he was 40 miles from Wonson. At 1430 hours, Lt Spath called that he would give one more tone for position and was bailing out at 16,000 feet.

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Subsequent Reports:

FEAF report indicates that Lt Spath survived the loss of his plane and was later captured by the enemy.

Personal History:

BirthpW.ce. Hamilton, Ohio. Cities o.f Residence. Hamilton, Ohio. Wife. :!\Iary Louise Spath. 1 84 Lafayette,

Mt. Clemens, Mich. Parents. Mr. J ohn Spath, Jr., and Mrs.

Nellie Josephine Spath. 4616 Redwood, Hamilton, Ohio.

Civilian Schools. High School, Hamilton, Ohio ; Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, B.S., education and mathematics ( member of Pi Kappa Alpha) .

Military Schools. AF Flying School ( pilot, 1950) ; Goodfellow AFB, Tex. ( basic, May, 49) ; Williams AFB, Chandler, Ariz. (advanced, Nov. 49) .

Previous Occupation. Salesman-Goodyear tires, shoes, and clothing.

Langua.ges. Speaks, reads, and writes German poorly.

Spence, Marvin J.

Rank & Serial No.: Maj ; AO 7328780 Orgn & Duty: 325th Bomb Sq, 92d Bomb Gp : Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-68084

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 5 September 1915 Race. Caucasian


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Distinguishing Marks. Appendectomy scar.



over 39°25 ' N.-125 °44' E. making a bomb run. Parachutes were sighted prior to crash. Five parachutes sighted-four landing in the wreckage area, one about 500 yards away, over the crest of a hill.

Subsequent Reports:

A photograph made by World Wide Photos shows an interior shot of a Korean schoolroom in Seoul containing a large blackboard. On the blackboard are four lists of names purported to be those of American POW's removed by North Korean capture 20 Sept. 1950. The last row on the right bears the name "Spence".

Conclusion:

The only available evidence points to the -'ossibility that Maj Spence successfully

bailed out and was subsequently captured by enemy forces.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Erie, Pa. Cities of Residence. Erie, Pa. WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Velma C. Spence

( wife ) , Marvin J. and George A. Spence (sons ) . 49 Florence Ave, Holyoke, Mass.

Parents. Mr. George Christopher Spence and Mrs. Mary Jessie Spence. 1302 Buffalo Road, E rie, Pa.

Civilian Schools. Central School ( 1922-30) and High School ( 1930-34 ) , Harbor Creek, Pa. ; University of Pittsburgh, 1934-38 ( A.B. ) and 1939-42 ( M.A. ) .

Military Schools. Santa Ana AAB, Calif. ( preflight training, Jul. 42 ) ; Mather Fld, Calif. ( aerial navigation, Oct. 42 ) .

Previous Occupation. High school mathematics and history teacher, 1936--42.

Languages. Translates French slightly.

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Starck, John Shirley

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 1909876

Orgn & Duty: 9th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 49th Ftr-Bmr Gp ; Pilot

Acft Type & No.: F -80 ; 49-772A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 12 June 1928 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height : 5'8" ;

Weight : 177 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. Pigmented mole on chest.


1. Reported MIA 18 July 1951. Mission : Napalm bombing in Unhung-Ni

area. Following a strafing pass on a village at 1820 hours, members of Lt Starck's flight noticed flames coming from his F -80. Lt Starck climbed the aircraft to an altitude of approximately 3,500 feet ; the F -80 then nosed downward and started to spin. At aPproximately 400 feet the wing tanks and canopy were released and Lt Starck ejected himself from the aircraft. The aircraft crashed 2 miles west of Unhung-Ni. Lt Starck's parachute was not observed to open

and he landed still in the ejection seat about 50 yards from the crashed F -80. Aerial passes on the site by flight members revealed no movement by Lt Starck who was partially covered by his parachute.


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S41bsequent Report:

1. Wife of subject received phone call in May 1953 from Corporal George W. Rogers, RA 18188074, indicating he had seen Lt Starck in Prison Camp No. 5 in the latter part of July 1951 and that he was uninjured and in good health. In subsequent interrogation of Corporal Rogers on 23 February 1954, statements appeared to be contradictory in that he was not sure if he saw subject and replies to related questions were extremely vague.

2. No report received from any repatriates of "Big Switch" to indicate Lt Starck was held prisoner at Camp No. 5.

Conclusion:

The circumstances of loss indicate very strongly that Lt Starck was probably killed on landing. The contradictory statement of Corporal Rogers is not considered to be firm enough evidence to assume that Lt Starck survived the landing.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Canton, Ohio. Cities of Residence. Canton, Ohio ; Louis

ville, Ohio.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Celia Jean Starck Kaufman ( remarried wife ) , Shirley Margaret Starck ( daughter) . 271 Sangamon, Park Forest, Ill.

Parents. Mr. John J. Starck ( 515 Lincoln Ave, Louisville, Ohio) and Mrs. Margaret Starck (deceased) . Parents born in Germany.

Civilian Schools. High School, Louisville, Ohio, 1946 ; Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, ll/2 years, 1948.

Military Schools. Ferris AFB, Tex. (basic pilot, Mar. 49 to Sept. 49) ; Vance AFB, Okla. (advanced pilot, Sept. 49 to Mar. 50) .

Previous Occupation. Student ; U.S. Navy ROTC, Aug. 46 to May 48, inactive.

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Steele, Robert C.

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt ; AO 720030 Orgn & Duty: 8th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26C ; 44-34542A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 14 December 1923 Race. Caucasian Eyes: blue ; Hair : brown ; Height: 5 '10" ;

Weight : 178 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Burn, right hand ;

boil on right leg above knee, inside.

Circum stances of Loss :

1. Reported MIA 6 March 1952. 2. Departed base 5 March 1952, under

call sign "Pentail 09" on a night interdiction mission. Advised by "Pentail 02" at 2152 of a live locomotive. Acknowledged incorrectly by "Pentail 09." "Pentail 02" tried to contact to correct acknowledgment. No answer received. No further contact. Subsequent air search for missing plane made with negative results.

Subsequent R eport:

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Personal History:

Birthplace. Newton Falls, Ohio. Cities of Residence. Hamtramck, Mich. ;

D�troit, Mich. ; Wyandotte, Mich. �VW II Service. European Theater

( North France and Rhineland campaigns ) . Wife. �Irs. Dorous Lane Steele. 9351 Mc

Dougall, Hamtramck, Mich. Pa ren ts. Mr. Ernest L. Steele and Mrs.

Thora C. Steele. 1848 19th St., Wyandotte, l\Iich.

Cirilian Schools. High School, Wyandotte, Mich., 1941 ; University of Michigan, l l/2 years, naval architecture, 1943 ; University of Michigan, B.S. , electronics engineer, 1949.

Military Schools. Reno, Nev. (cadet training, Mar. 43 ) ; Santa Ana, Calif. ( preflight pilot, Aug. 43) ; Oxnard, Calif. (primary pilot, Sept. 43 ) ; Laredo, Tex. ( aerial gunnery, Dec. 43 ) ; Hondo, Tex. ( advanced navigation, Apr. 44) .

Prerious Occupation. Electrical Engineer, Feb. 49 to Jan. 5 1 .

Hobby. Yacht racing and building.

Stefas, Frank

Rank & Serial No.: Sgt ( promoted to SSgt while :\liA ) ; AF 19363310 Orgn & Duty: 729th Bomb Sq, 452d Bomb W g ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34750

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 10 April 1930

Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: black ; Height : 5'7¥2" ;

Weight : 127 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Tattoo "Frank"

on left arm.


1. Reported MIA 17 September 1961. 2. B-26 just coming out of a dive on straf

ing run at 1640 hours on 17 September 1951 when it suffered a direct hit in the cockpit on the left side of the aircraft. The shell exploded in the cockpit. Flak was believed to be 37 mm. Altitude of aircraft at the time was believed to be 350-400 feet.

Subsequent Reports:

1. The following personnel were aboard the ai::-craft : Capt Charles F. Wright, 1 5612A, pilot ; 1st Lt Frederick P. Peiser, AO 2069104, navigator ; Sgt Frank Stefas, AF 19363310, gunner ; Capt David C. Hearn, 0--968437, U.S. Army observer ; 1st Lt William J. Lewis, 0 1691941, U.S. Army observer.

2. Lt Peiser and Lt Lewis were repatriated. In statements made during "Big Switch" Lt Peiser stated "one man lost leg on bailout, one more man died at time of landing." On 2 September 1 953, he stated on a casualty questionnaire that Sgt Stefas died as a result of an amputated leg. He also stated Capt Wright was in the aircraft at the time of crash. On 1 6 October 1953, Lt Peiser wrote a letter to Director of Military Personnel stating :

a. After his chute opened, he looked eastward and saw one other chute open. He believed it was Sgt Stefas.

b. He believed that Lt Lewis saw the bodies of Capt Hearn and Sgt Stefas and that Sgt Stefas lost a leg on bailout causing him to bleed to death.

c. He believed Capt Hearn died due to insufficient altitude on bailout.

d. He believed that Capt Wright may have suffered leg and other injuries making it impossible for him to leave the aircraft prior to crash.

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3 . In response to a request for additional information, Lt Peiser replied 30 November 1953 stating that Sgt Stefas was observed bailing out, was seen in his chute while he (Peiser) was making his own descent and was not seen subsequently. Also, that he (Peiser) was under the impression that the body with the missing leg seen by Lt Lewis was that of Sgt Stefas. In his letter of 16 October 1953 (paragraph 2 above) Lt Peiser also stated that he and Lt Lewis were brought together by their captors and that they both saw a wedding band and identification tags belonging to Capt Hearn.

4. Lt Lewis, on 6 September 1953, in reporting on death of Capt Hearn, stated that the plane hit the side of a mountain before his chute fully opened ; navigator parachuted first ; Capt Hearn did not have time to jump ; while being interrogated, Capt Hearn's dog tags and money were brought in and Chinese told him that Hearn was dead. On the same date, Lt Lewis stated on a report concerning Wright that he saw no one parachute except Lt Peiser. Also, that while being moved at night on 1 7 September, he saw a Caucasian body on a stretcher behind a barn. He knelt down and the face and size of the body resembled Capt Wright. It looked as though his clothes were blown off. His right leg was amputated at thigh, halfway between hip and knee.

Conclusion: It appears that determination of Capt

Wright's death is based on a very limited inspection of a badly burned body. There is no firm evidence to prove that this body could not have been that of Capt Hearn or Sgt Stefas.

Personal History: Birthplace. Detroit, Mich. Cities of Residence. Long Beach, Calif. ;

Chula Vista, Calif. Marital Status. Single. Parent.�. Mr. Samuel F. Stefas ( 834 4th

Avenue, San Diego, Calif. ) and Mrs. Necha S. Stefas (4416 Cambridge, El Paso, Tex. ) .

Civilian Schools. Grammar School, Detroit, Mich., 1945 ; High School, Chula Vista, Calif., 1949.

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Milita.ry Sclwols. U.S. Navy V-6 program ; serial No. 5684956.

Previous Occupation. Service station attendant.

Languages. Speaks Greek fai.rly well.

Hobby . . Plays violin.

Stevenson, Frank James

Rank & Serial No.: A/3C ; AF 13405299 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Left Gunner A eft Type & No.: B-29A ; 42-65357 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 26 February 1934

Race. Caucasian Eyes : hazel ; Hair : brown ; Height: 5'10" ;

Weight: 162 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Two 12 em. paral

lel scars, left forearm ; 1 em. circular scar, right thigh ; 4 em. scar, right shin.


1 . Reported MIA 29 January 1953. 2. B-29 attacked by enemy fighters 0021

hours, 29 January 1953, 10 to 12 miles south of Pyongyang. At 0026 a "mayday" call was heard. The B-29 caught fire and exploded upon ground impact. By the light of the explosion four parachutes seen by a gunner in another B-29. Flashlights and red flares were seen in vicinity shortly thereafter.


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11bsequent Reports:

A/2C Abrahamson, repatriated crew member, stated that he knew of seven crewmen who bailed out before he did.

Conclusion:

Although subject was never heard of again and Abrahamson's statement was never verified, it indicates a possibility that subject was one of the seven who escaped the aircraft and survived.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Camden, N .J. Cities of Residence. Camden, N.J. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. James C. Stevenson and

Mrs. Leala Stevenson. 661 Randolph St., Camden 5, N.J.

Civilian Schools. High School, 2 years, Camden, N.J.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo., turret system mechanic and flexible gunnery.


Sweney, Bruce Andrew

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt ( promoted to 1st Lt while MIA) ; AO 1912252

Orgn & Duty: 15th Tac Recon Sq, 67th Tac Recon W g ; Pilot

.\eft Type & No.: RF -80 ; 45-8472-A

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 22 June 1929 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height:

5'111/2" ; Weight : 180 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Simple fracture,

right forearm ; 2V2 " Y-shaped scar, ventral aspect, left forearm.


1. Reported MIA 2 October 1951. 2. Mission : Photo reconnaissance with

target area from Ckongju to Sinanju. Departed on mission at 1435 hours, made contact with escort aircraft, and proceeded to target area. While in area attacked by MIG's and appeared to go out of control j ust before it exploded. Escort flight members observed Lt Sweney descending in his parachute, IF.nd on his back in a rice paddy. The chute collapsed of its own accord. Numerous low-level passes were made over the downed pilot. Only one pilot thought he saw Lt Sweney move. No rescue attempt made due to darkness. A fighter cap was put over the area on the morning of 3 October 1951, there was no sign of Lt Sweney or his chute.

Conclusion:

Circumstances of loss indicate that Lt Sweney may have been blown out of his aircraft as a result of the explosion. The fact that he did not move after landing may indicate that he was probably injured or wounded.

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Lee, Ill. Cities of Residence. Lee, Ill. ; Avon, Ill. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Donald Kohr Sweney and

Mrs. Irma Mae Sweney. Avon, Ill. Civilian Schools. Graduated High School,

Cuba, Ill., 1948. Military Schools. Connally AFB, Waco,

Tex. ( basic flying, Sept. 50) ; Williams AFB, Ariz. ( advanced flying, Feb. 51 ) .

Previous Occupation. Farming, March 1947 to March 1949.

Miscellaneous. Has three sisters and one brother .

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Tahsequah, Meech

Rank & Serial No.: Maj ; 10985A Orgn & Duty: 3d Maintenance Sq, 3d Maintenance & Supply Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34222A

Identifying Data:

Bi1·th Date. 27 October 1918 Race. Indian

Eyes : brown ; Hair : black ; Height : 5'71,4 " ; Weight : 179 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. Traumatic scars : right jaw, wrist, forearm, and abdomen, and left thigh.


1. Reported MIA 6 December 1 950. 2. Aircraft was on a night intruder mis

sion over Korea and upon returning · from mission became lost. Gas supply ran out and bailout order was given. Bailout time was placed at 2242 hours, 6 December 1 950, at 35°15' N.-131 °33' E.

Subsequent Reports:

1. Statement of Capt Jack Lewis, 13 December 1950, a member of this crew who successfully bailed out and returned to military control, revealed the following information : Weather was such that navigation was difficult and aircraft became lost. Contact was made with ground controller and a 2-station fix indicated that aircraft was ap-

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proximately 35 miles from control station on a heading of 200 degrees. Pilot informed control station that aircraft was running out of gas and crew would probably have to bail out. The left engine cut out and was feathered, the gunner was alerted and told to be sure to have his Mae West and dingy on as bailout would probably be before aircraft reached land. The right engine was beginning to cut when the crew spotted the lights from two boats on the water below. Three or four flares were fired to attract attention and then the tail gunner was told to bail out in that vicinity ; he acknowledged and went out through the bomb bay. Capt Lewis bailed out over the top and just before he left the wing he saw Maj Tahsequah getting out of his seat to bail out. Capt Lewis further stated that Maj Tahsequah should have had no trouble whatsoever as the left prop was already feathered and the aircraft was at 4,000 feet.

2. Capt Lewis was spotted by a PBY aircraft at 1600 hours, 8 December 1950, and dropped a five-man life boat. Subsequently a B-17 dropped a rescue boat which Capt Lewis got into. The boat was damaged and the engine wouldn't start so Capt Lewis drifted until 10 December 1950, at which time the boat came ashore 10 miles west of Miho, Japan.

Conclusion:

Maj. Tahsequah had ample time to bail out since the altitude ( 4,000 feet) was sufficient and the emergency was such that the aircraft could be controlled. The boats which were sighted could have been enemy fishing boats, and he may have been picked up and turned over to the enemy.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Lawton, Okla.

Cities of Residence. Lawton, Okla. ; Denison, Tex. ; Walters, Okla. ; Wichita, Kan. ; Grandfield, Okla.

WW II Service. European Theater, Egypt, Libia, Algeria, Tunisia.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Evelyn Landrum Tahsequah (wife) , Donald Glen Tahsequah and Gary Wayne Tahsequah (sons ) , Paula


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Kay Tahsequah ( daughter) . 1607 Baldwin : .. venue, Lawton, Okla.

Parents. Mr. George Tahsequah ( Route 3, Walters, Okla. ) and Pansy Sep Cut ( deceased ) . Foster parents : Mr. Charles Komah and Mrs. Vera Komah, Walters, Okla.

Civilian Schools. Wichita Kansas High School, 1936 ; Cameron Junior College, Lawton, Okla., 1939.

Military Schools. Ontario, Calif. (primary and basic, Dec. 41 ) ; Luke Fld, Ariz. (advanced pilot, Feb. 42) ; Bryan, Tex. ( instrument pilot course, Aug. 44 ) ; Boca Raton, Fla. (squadron commander course, Apr. 46) ; Orlando, Fla. (applied personnel management course, Jun. 46) .

Previous Occupation. Student, carpenter's helper.

Languages. Reads, speaks, and writes French slightly.

Thompson, Charles Russell

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt ; AO 2222047 ( 19305638) Orgn & Duty: 452 Bomb Wg ; Navigator Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-.'34666A

Identifying Data:

Bit·th Date. 6 May 1928 Race. Caucasian

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Eyes : hazel ; Hair : brown ; Height : 6' l l/2" ; Weight : 152 !bs.


1. Reported MIA 25 November 1951. 2. Aircraft departed Pusan Air Base,

Korea, at 0229, 25 November 1951, for night .interdiction mission over North Korea. At 0507 hours crew reported mission completed and outbound from target. Apparently no difficulty experienced by aircraft. Several minutes later a voice, believed to be that of Capt Harrell, heard giving bailout orders. No further contact.

Subsequent Reports:

A report was received on 5 December 1951 from 9th ROK Division that crew members, believed to be personnel of the Harrell crew, had bailed out inside enemy lines, about five miles r..orthwest of Ch'Orwong. Search of the area was negative.

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Anniston, Ala. Cities of Residence. Los Angeles, Calif. ;

Sherman Oaks, Calif. ; Aledo, Ill. Marital Status. Single.

Parents. LtCol Charles Raymond Thompson and Mrs. Ka tharyn Osborne Thompson. 4647 Willis Avenue, Sherman Oaks, Calif.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School, Aledo, Ill. ; High School, Hollywood, Calif., 1946 ; Los Angeles City College, Calif., criminology, 1950 ; Los Angeles State College, Calif., no degree.

MilitaT'lj Schools. Perrin AFB, Tex. (flying ( ftying deficiency) , Oct. 50) ; Ellington AFB, Tex. (aerial navigation, Jul. 5 1 ) .

Previous Occupation. Student ; U.S. Army Reserve, 13 Apr. 48 to 25 May 50 ( discharged to enlist in USAF ) .

Nickname. Charlie.

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Thompson, Raymond

Rank & Serial No.: A/1C (promoted to SSgt while MIA) ; AF 1 5432409

Orgn & Duty: 345th Bomb Sq, 98th Bomb Wg ; Left Gunner

A eft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-86392

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 20 August 1929 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair: black ; Height:

5'10% " ; Weight: 1 70 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. 3" linear scar, in

step of right foot, vertical.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for TSgt Morton Henry Jensen ( page 65) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Akron, Ohio. Cities of Residence. Akron, Ohio. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mrs. Mabel Thompson, 847

Saxon A venue, Akron, Ohio. Father deceased.

Civilian Schools. Grammar School ( 1 944) and High School ( 1948) , Akron, Ohio.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. ( primary weapons, Feb. 51 ) ; Savannah, Ga. ( gunnery, Apr. 5 1 ) ; Camp Carson, Colo. ( SAC Survival School, Apr. 52) .


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Tilch, Philip Wayne

Rank & Serial No.: Sgt ; AF 13327852 Orgn & Duty: 6132d ACW Sq, 502d Tac Con Gp ; Tactical Air Controller

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 24 November 1931 Race. Caucasian Eyes: brown ; Hair : black ; Height :

5'9% " ; Weight: 1 50 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 26 November 1950. 2. Subject was on detached service with

the 7th ROK Division. He was last seen at the Mosquito Air Strip, 1;2 mile northeast of Takchon, Korea, with 14 others awaiting air evacuation when enemy troops with small arms began closing in on the field from the east side. The party withdrew to the southwest hoping to rejoin friendly forces to the south.

Subsequent Reports:

1. LtCol Tex G. Bandouine, 0-295635, Infantry, U.S. Army, stated on 22 December 1950, that he and 12 other American officers departed the Mosquito Air Base near Takchon on foot in a southerly direction. At a dry creek bed west of Sin-San on 26 N overnber 1950, the group, by this time including about 200 ROK troops, was fired on by a patrol of enemy troops. According to Ban-


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douine he was one of four to reach PukchangNi. The four survivors did not include Sgt. Tilch.

2. LtCol Robert N. Abbott, 0-1285369, USA, Korean Military Assistance Group, repatriate, stated on 7 September 1953 that he saw a Sgt Tilch, AF, in the vicinity of Kachon-Kinri on or about 4 December 1950. Tilch was suffering from extreme frost bite on both feet and was unable to walk. Abbott does not believe Tilch could have survived.

3. Following repatriation, LtCol Gerald Brown, USAF, 9625A, stated that immediately after his capture on 30 November 1950, he met subject in a group of houses near Takchon and he was quartered with him for 2 days in a corn crib. According to Brown, subject was captured on 30 November 1950 but had been in hiding since 26 November 1950. Subject's hands and feet were frozen but no medical care was furnished. Subject had been without food or water since 26 November and was required to walk about 15 niles in cold and snow with frozen feet and hands. Bi·own added that W /0 Smith, Infantry, had told him that Tilch had died in February 1951 near Kunri, Korea, from gangrene and malnutrition.

4. On 18 February 1954, Maj Roy M. Gamling, USA, advised that he last saw subject on 10 or 1 1 December 1950. At that time subject was in excruciating pain, his feet were almost completely numb and there were red streaks up his legs to his knees. He did not believe subject could live much longer and there were rumors at a later date that he had died.

Conclusion:

Evidence available indicates that in all probability Sgt Tilch was in very bad condit ion and unlikely to survive. There is, however, no conclusive evidence to prove that he subsequently died.

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Washington, D.C. Cities of Residence. Washington, D.C. ;

Oxun Hill, Md. .lfa rital Status. Single.

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Parents. Mr. Bernard Tilch and Mrs. Edith Florence Tilch. 7850 Livingston Road, S.E., Washington 20, D.C.

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, Oxon Hill, Md.

Military Schools. Scott AFB, Ill., radiomachine gun, 1950.

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Tiller, Horace N.

Rank & Serial No.: MSgt ; AF 19052764 Orgn & Duty: 345th Bomb Sq, 98th Bomb W g ; Flight Engineer

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Acft Type & No.: B--29 ; 44-86392

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 16 July 1922 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair: brown ; Height:

5'11 " ; Weight: 160 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Appendectomy.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for TSgt Morton Henry Jensen ( pa·ge 65 ) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Spur, Tex. Cities of Residence. Madera, Calif. ; Ala

meda, Calif. W W II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Elsie Marie Tiller

(wife) , Terrence Michael and Patrick Scott

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(sons) , Candice Ann and Elizabeth Sue ( daughters ) . 1002 Nebraska Avenue, Ma

dera, Calif. Parents. Mr. Robert Leslie Tiller ( ad

dress unknown ) and Mrs. Rose Mae Friel ( 1 17 North B Street, Madera, Calif. ) .

Civilian Schools. Grammar and High School, Brawley, Calif., 1937.

Military Schools. Chanute Fld, Ill. ( B-29 Technical Training School, 1945) ; Merced, Calif. (radio school, 1943 ) ; Armament Engineering School, 1944 ; Camp Carson, Colo. ( SAC Survival School, Feb. 52) .

Previous Occupation. D istrict circulator ( distributed newspapers to boys ) .

Special Skill. Private pilot.

Trantham, Archie Peyton


Orgn & Duty: 13th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Pilot

Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-35760A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 24 September 1919 Race. Caucasian Eyes : gray ; Hair : brown ; Height : 6'1 " ;

Weight : 17l lbs.


1. Reported MIA 5 June 1952. 2. At 2325 hours, 5 June 1952, a message

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was received indicating that Capt Trantham's B-26 was on fire and the crew was bailing out. Their position was given as 15 miles south of the big island off the northwest coast of Korea. The plane which received the distress call proceeded at once to the last known location of the aircraft but found no trace of the crew. Air rescue units were alerted and conducted an extensive search of the area with negative results.

Conclusion:

Capt Archie P. Trantham probably bailed out successfully ; however, position of bailout indicates that he landed in the water. This being the case, Capt Trantham could have been picked up either by enemy forces at sea or may not have survived the par achute landing.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Koshkonong, Mo. Cities of Residence. Koshkonong, Mo. ;

Cape Girardeau, Mo. ; Columbia, Mo. WW II Service. New Guinea, North Solo

mons, Bismarck. Wife & Chfldren. M rs. Helen Dunn Tran

tham (wife) , David Michael Trantham ( son) , Jane Louise Trantham ( daughter) . 1502 Independence, Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Parents. Mr. Clyde E. Trantham and Mrs. Genevieve E. Trantham. Route 1, Koshkonong, Mo.

Civilian Schools. Thomasville High School, Thomasville, Mo., 1938 ; Southeast Missouri State Teachers College, 31f2 years, 1944 ; University of Missouri, B.S., agriculture, 1950.

Military Schools. Thunderbird Fld, Ariz. (primary pilot, Jan. 42) ; Minter Fld, Calif. ( basic pilot, Mar. 42) ; Luke Fld, Ariz. (advanced pilot, May 42 ) ; Hendricks Fld, Fla. ( B-17 transition, Apr. 45) ; Charleston, S.C. ( C-54 transition, Nov. 45) ; Maxwell AFB, Ala. (squadron officers course, Jun. 51 ) .

Previous Occupation . Farm management supervisor.


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Turner, Harold Peter

Rank & Serial No. : 1 st Lt ( promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 128351 8 Orgn & Duty: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-29A ; 42-65357 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 2 December 1 9 1 7 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : blonde ; Height : 5 ' 6 " ;

Weight : 140 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Fracture, left hu

merus ; fracture, right and left elbow.


Personal History:

Birthplace. Sodus, N.Y. Cities of Residence. Sodus N .Y. ; Chico,

Calif. WW II Sert•ice. Central Burma Campaign

( flew C-109 and C-87's over the "Hump" ) . Wife & Children. Mrs. Ralpha Jean Burke

Turner (wife) , Paul A. Turner ( son ) . 6701 Woodland Place, Oakland 11 , Calif.

Parents. Mr. Benjamin Briggs Turner and Mrs. Elizabeth May Turner. Route 1, Sodus, N.Y.

Civilian Schools. High School, Sodus, N.Y., 1935 ; Cornell University, N.Y., B.S., agriculture engineering, 1940.

Military Schools. Santa Maria, Calif. (pri�ary flight, Aug. 43 ) ; Chico, Calif. (basic

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flight, Sept. 4 3 ) ; Stockton Fld, Calif. (advanced flight, Dec. 43) ; Laughlin Fld, Del. ( B-26 transition, Feb. 44) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( Mar. 52 to Jun. 52 ) .

Previous Occupation. Cannery field man, Comstock Canning Corp, Egypt, N.Y. ; managed parents' farm from boyhood to graduation from college ; seed salesman, Aug. 40 to Jan. 41.

Langwges & Special Skills. Speaks, writes, and translates German poorly ; holds a commercial pilot license ; played clarinet for 4 years in Cornell ROTC Band.

Miscellaneous. Belonged to Kappa Delta Rho fraternity.

Van Fleet, James Alward, Jr.

Rank & Serial No.: 1 st Lt ( promoted to Capt while MIA) ; 17852A Orgn & Duty: 13th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Wing ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34300A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date . 28 December 1925 Race. Caucasian Eyes : green ; Hair : brown ; Height : 6'2" ;

Weight : 170 lbs. Distinguishing Marks. Horizontal appen

dectomy scar ; small scar, anterior aspect, left thumb.


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Circumstances o f Loss:

1. Reported MIA 4 April 1952. 2. Aircraft departed base at 0105, 4 April

1952, for a night intruder sortie on supply routes between Sinanju and the Yalu River. Because of weather the aircraft was diverted to the supply route extending from Haeju (38°02' N.-125°38' E. ) west to Ongjin and

north to Changyon. At 0416 hours the aircraft called control for a position fix. Nothing more was heard. Search was negative.

Subsequent Reports:

1. 6004th AISS, Det 2 report 352-5-52, 17 May 1 952, indicates that G-2, ROKA, reported that a B-26 type aircraft crashed around Sajik-Tong, NK. The aircraft was destroyed and disposition of the crew is unknown. Date of information is 4 April 1952. The same report indicated that an aircraft crashed in the vicinity of the Sanghak Railway Station, NK. Date of this information is 5 April 1952.

2. 6004th AISS, Det 2 report, 26 May 1952, reflects that a twin-engined UN bomber crashed at Hangpo-Dong, Korea, at dawn on 4 April 1952. Two NK. policemen of the Ochon Police Station were guarding the plane so that no one could approach it. The source observed an American corpse dressed in an OD jacket, but without any pants on, lying 30 meters north of where th� plane crashed. On 23 April 1 952, the source was mobilized to help in moving the parts of this aircraft to a warehouse located near the Ochon Police Station. No other bodies were seen.

3. Shortly after being repatriated in "Big Switch," 1st Lt Robert J . O'Shea, AO 48902, advised that, although he is not sure of the exact date, he observed a B-26 shot down north of Pyongyang. According to O'Shea the plane went straight in and apparently no one bailed out. He was told by NKA soldiers that the pilot was Van Fleet.

4. 1st Lt Jack M. Taylor, AO 1865739, "Big Switch" repatriate, advised that ROK prisoners of war mentioned that subject was dead.

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5. Col Walker M. Mahurin, 8658A, "Big Switch" repatriate, advised that a Chinese interrogator told him that subject had been found in the crash of his aircraft.

6. 2d Lt Virgil Creech, AO 222.3126, stated that while interned at Twin Peaks Interrogation Center he observed a prisoner under constant surveillance and intensive interrogation from mid-October 1952 to midNovember 1952. The prisoner was described as being about 5'10" tall, 175-180 pounds, husky, black hair, and thick eyebrows. Creech added that when he arrived at main Camp No. 2 other prisoners stated that the description fit subject. Subsequent to review of photographs of subject, Creech advised that he could not identify Van Fleet from the picture as being the one he saw in the POW camp although there was a slight resemblance.

7. 1st Lt Bobby Hammett, AO 2222293, "Big Switch" repatriate, advised that he had been told by Chinese interrogator that subject was being held in Pyongyang by Chinese and was being interrogated on UN use of biological warfare.

8. A/1C Eugene E. Evers, AF 19402196, "Big Switch" repatriate who saw the individual being closely guarded, as described by Lt Creech, examined pictures of subject and was positive that the prisoner of war was not subject.

9. On 21 January 1954 a Korean civilian who surrendered to South Korean police while on an espionage mission for the Communists advised substantially as follows : In March 1953, while taking a course in espionage at Haeju, NK, he met a member of the Social Security Bureau of NK who showed him a story in the Nodong Sininen (Labor Press) concerning the capture and subsequent internment of General Dean at Pyongyang. During the conversation that ensued, the Bureau member made a statement that General Van Fleet's son, who was a pilot, had also been captured. The source vaguely recalled that Van Fleet allegedly was captured in the Koksan area.


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Conclusion:

There is no evidence to confirm or deny the possibility that Lt Van Fleet may have survived and been captured.

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Los Angeles, Calif. Cities of Residence. Los Angeles, Calif. ;

Panama ; Fort Benning, Ga. ; Gainesville, Fla. ; Fort William, Me. ; San Diego, Calif. ; Auburndale, Fla.

WW II Service. Zone of Interior. Wife & Children. Mrs. Yvonne Lewis Van

Fleet Robinson ( remarried wife) and James Alward Van Fleet, III ( son ) . c/o Capt Keith G. Robinson, Box 2181, Larson AFB, Moses Lake, Wash.

Parents. General James Alward Van Fleet, Sr., and Mrs. Helen Moore Van Fleet. Auburndale, Fla.

Civilian Schools. Francis Parker Grammar School, San Diego, Calif. ; Columbus High School, Columbus, Ga., 1939-41 ; Antwerp High School, Antwerp, N.Y., 1941-42 ; Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., 1942-43 ; Sullivan's Prep, Washington, D.C., 1943-44 ; Auburndale High School, Auburndale, Fla., 1944.

Military Schools. United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. ( Jul. 44 to 48) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( primary and basic pi lot, Jun. 49) ; Barksdale AFB, La. ( advanced pilot, Oct. 49) ; Langley AFB, Va. ( B-26 transition, Feb. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Student. Nicknames. Van and Jim.

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Vanwey, William Horace

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ; AF 18342248 Orgn & Duty: 17th Bomb W g ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-35407 A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 7 February 1933 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: light brown ; Height :

5'7" ; Weight : 146 lbs. Note: "Circumstances of Loss" and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Lt William John Bell (page 10) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Ponca City, Okla. Cities of Residence. Ponca City, Okla. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. George Mannie Vanwey and

Mrs. Edna Etoile Vanwey. 213 South Elm Street, Ponca City, Okla.

Civilian Schools. Graduated High School, ·

Ponca C ity, Okla. , 1951. Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo. ( tur

ret system mechanic, Mar. 52) ; Lowry AFB, Colo. ( flexible gunnery, Mar. 52) .

Previous Occupation. Student and lifeguard.

Hobby. Wrestling.

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Wahlgren, Edward Charles

Rank & Serial No.: 1st Lt (promoted to Capt while MIA) ; AO 695357 Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Radar Operator Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-70151

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 27 July 1920 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: blonde ; Height : 5'9" ;

Weight : 1 65 lbs.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "SubRequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Capt Shields (page 128 ) .

Personal History:

BirthpU:u;e. Brooklyn, N.Y. Cities of Residence. Valley Stream, Long

Island, N.Y. WW II Service. European-African-Mid

dle Eastern Theater. Was internee ; landed in neutral country Jun. 44, returned Nov. 44.

Wife & Children. Mrs. Helen Wahlgren (wife) and Cheryl L. Wahlgren ( daughter) . 99 West Hills, Huntington Station, Long Island, N.Y.

Parents. Mrs. Esther Wahlgren, 35 Ballard Avenue, Valley Stream, Long Island, N.Y. Father deceased.

Civilian Schools. High School, Valley Stream, Long Island, N.Y. 1938.

Military Schools. Maxwell Fld, Ala. (pre-

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flight, Sept. 42) ; Decatur, Ala. (primary flying, Nov. 42) ; Walnut Ridge, Ark. (basic, Jan. 43) ; Craig Fld, Ala. (advanced flying, Jan. 43) ; Ellington Fld, Tex. (preflight, Apr. 43) ; Laredo, Tex. (flexible gunnery, Jul. 43) ; Midland, Tex. (bombardier, Oct. 43 ) ; Boca Raton, Fla. (radar, Jul. 45) .

Previous Occupation. Bank clerk. Special Skill. Commercial pilot.

Webb, Edward Arvil

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ; (promoted to A/1C while MIA) ; AF 1 8350787

Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Gunner

Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-70151

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 15 September 1932 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : blonde ; Heigh t : 5'8" ;

Weight : 149 lbs. Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Capt Shields ( page 128) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Warner, Okla. Cities of Residence. Oktaha, Okla. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Earnest Arvil Webb and

Mrs. Jackie Geraldine Webb. Box 785, Oktaha, Okla.


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Civilian Schools. High School, Oktaha, Okla., 3 years, 1947.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo., primary weapons, general, Nov. 50.

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Weeks, Grady Marvin

Rank & Serial No.: SSgt ; AF 14114882

Orgn & Duty: 13th Bomb Sq, 3d Bomb Gp ; Gunner

Acft Type & No.: B-26 ; 44-34698A

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 21 May 1921 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair : brown ; Height : 5'8lf2 " ;

Weight : 188 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 8 August 1952.

2. Aircraft departed K8 ( Kunsan) Air Base, Korea, at 2015, 7 August 1952, on a night intruder mission over North Korea. At approximately 2 130 the crew transmitted that the aircraft was "hit bad." Within seconds the words "jump, jump, jump" were heard. Exact position of the aircraft was unknown. Altitude believed to be 1,000 feet. Air search was negative.

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Conclusion:

The aircraft was hit and apparently severely damaged, thus necessitating an immediate bailout at low altitude. The bailout was transmitted on VHF since it was heard by other aircraft. The crew probably didn't receive the bailout order.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Winfield, Ala. Cities of Residence. Evergreens, Colo. ;

Birmingham, Ala. WW II Service. European Theater, Italy. Wife. Mrs. Beverly Jane Weeks. 16 North

Gate Road, Colorado Springs, Colo. Parents. Mr. Elijah W. Weeks and Mrs.

Mary Ester Weeks. 830 6th Street, West, Birmingham, Ala.

Civilia.n Schools. Grammar and High School, Birmingham, Ala., 1941 ; University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 1949.

Military Schools. Armament school, 1943 ; flexible gunnery school, 1943.


West, Carl Emmons

Rank & Serial No.: A/2C ; AF 13346889 Orgn & Duty: 370th Bomb Sq, 307th Bomb W g ; Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-70151

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Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 16 November 1932 Race. Caucasian Eyes : blue ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'73,4" ;

Weight : 131 lbs.

Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for Capt Shields ( page 128) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Huntington, W. Va. Cities of Residence. Ravenswood, W. Va. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Doy Emmons West and

Mrs. Gladys Elouise West. R.F.D. 1, Ravenswood, W. Va.

Civilian SchooLs. High School, Ravenswood, W. Va., 3 years, 1950.

Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo., primary weapons, Dec. 50.


Whitman, Will iam Henry

Rank & Serial No.: Sgt (promoted to SSgt while MIA) ; AF 13360399 Orgn & Duty: 345th Bomb Sq, 98th Bomb W g ; Right Gunner Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-86392

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 6 March 1 930 Race. Caucasian

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Eyes : blue ; Hair : black ; Height : 5'9" ; Weight : 145 lbs.

Distinguishing Marks. Broken collarbone ; 4-cm. scar on post surface of middle finger, left hand ; 2-cm. scar on right hip. Note: "Circumstances of Loss," "Subsequent Reports," and "Conclusion" are the same as those given for TSgt Morton Henry Jensen ( page 65 ) .

Personal History:

Birthplace. Logan, W. Va. Cities of Residence. Logan, W. Va. ; Man,

W. Va. Marital Status. Single.

Parents. Mr. Allen Whitman ( deceased) and Mrs. Nawassa Craddock Whitman ( Box 178, Man, W. Va. ) .

Civilian Schools. Graduated High School, Man, W. Va., 1 947 ; Marshall College, Huntington, W. Va., 1% years.

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Military Schools. Lowry AFB, Colo., primary weapons, Feb. 51.


Willia mson, Kenneth Eugene

Rank & Serial No.: SSgt ; AF 15255731 Orgn & Duty: 325th Bomb Sq, 92d Bomb Gp ; Flight Engineer Acft Type & No.: B-29 ; 44-62084


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Race. Caucasian Eyes : green ; Hair: blonde ; Height : 5'11" ;

Weight: 147 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 9 September 1950. 2. Aircraft hit by flak at 1127 hours while

over 39°25" N.-125°44" E. making bomb run. Parachutes sighted prior to crash. Five parachutes sighted-four landing in wreckage area, one approximately 500 yards a way, over the crest of a hill.

Conclusion:

The possibility exists that SSgt Williamson successfully bailed out and was subsequently captured.

Personal H istory:

Birthplace. Cincinnati, Ohio. Cities of Residence. Hooven, Ohio. Wife. Mrs. Mary Ann Williamson Spille

( remarried) . Box 76, Seattle Heights, Wash.

Parents. Mr. Chester C. Williamson and ( \Mrs. Violet Marie Williamson, Jefferson A venue, Hooven, Ohio.

Civilian Schools. Taylor High School, North Bend, Ohio, 1947.

Military Schools. Chanute AFB, Ill. (flight engineer, ground phase, Jun. 49) ; Keesler Fld, Miss. (mechanic, conventional, Aug. 48) .

Previous Occupation. Laborer.

Hobby. Hunting.

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Wormack, Thelbert B.

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt (promoted to 1st Lt while MIA) ; AO 1908612 Orgn & D uty: 40th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 35th Ftr-Brnr Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F -51 ; number unknown

Identifying Data: Birth Date. 9 July 1927 Race. Negro Eyes : Brown ; Hair: black ; Height : 5'5" ;

Weight : 149 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 14 August 1950. 2. On 14 August 1950, Lt Worrnack, as

part of two-ship F-51 flight in Waegwan area, was forced to bail out of aircraft due to engine failure. Time of bailout was 0915 hours, approximately 2 miles southeast of Paksongdong (36°1 ' N.-128°22' E . ) .

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Sub.-quent Reports:

1. On 14 August 1950, flight leader Maj Henry S. Ogiba observed Lt Wormack land safely and walk northwest toward railroad tracks. Lost sight of Lt Wormack but spot;.. ted five Korean soldiers in immediate area. Maj Ogiba buzzed them in an attempt to scatter them. Soldiers scattered into cover. Actual capture of Lt Wormack by soldiers not seen. Flight leader continued to circle but saw no sign of life. Relieved by another flight which also observed no sign of life.

2. Gazetteer does not list a Paksongdong. FEAF report IR-3478-55, 19 October 1 955, states crash was made 4 to 5 miles northwest of Waegwan, Korea, which is in the area indicated by coordinates given. This is also just southeast of Paek Yong Dong which may represent the town called Paksongdong.

Conclusion:

Lt Thelbert B. Wormack successfully bailed out of his aircraft and was seen freeing himself from his chute and walking.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Cincinnati, Ohio. Cities of Residence. Cincinnati, Ohio ;

Wichita Falls, Tex. ; Columbus, Ohio. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. Fred Wormack and Mrs.

Katherine Day Wormack. 3557 Irving Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Civilian Schools. Douglass Grammar School, Avondale Grammar School, and Hughes High School, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Military Schools. AF Flying School ( pilot training, 1 949) ; Randolph AFB, Tex. ( basic flying, 1 948) ; Williams AFB, Chandler, Ariz. (advanced pilot, 1949) .

Previous Occupation. Shipping clerk, auto parts ; crane operator, Cincinnati Milling Machine, Ohio.

Hobby. Short wave radio ( International Morse code) .

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Wortb, George WarTen, J r.

Rank & Serial No.: Sgt (promoted to SSgt while MIA) ; AF 1 9311283 Orgn & Duty: 6132d ACW Sq, 502d Tac Con Gp ; Air Controller

Identifying Data:

Birth Date. 20 December 1927 Race. Caucasian Eyes : brown ; Hair : brown ; Height: 5'11" ;

Weight : 165 lbs.


1. Reported MIA 2 January 1951. 2. On 1 January 1951, Sgt Worth was on

duty as an air controller �th a tactical air control group near Chunchon, Korea (37°45' N.-127°45' E.) . The group was surrounded by enemy troops and Sgt Worth became isolated behind enemy lines. On 2 January 1951, he established radio contact with an AF aircraft and assisted in directing air strikes against enemy positions. Nothing further is known ·of his. movements until 7 January 1951. An unconfirmed report was received which stated that on 7 January 1951 Sgt Worth was with a group of Republic of Korea military personnel who were attacked by the enemy, suffered numerous casualties, and broke up into smaller groups. Sgt Worth and an officer ( identity unknown) were with one of the smaller groups which was believed


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Subsequent Reports:

Statements from repatriates indicate Sgt Worth was captured, held at Pyongyang, and was last seen in the spring of 1951 by Capt J. B. Smith, 20638A. Information received from Capt Smith states that Sgt Worth was in very poor physical condition (malnutrition) when last seen by him and that he assumed Sgt Worth was dead.

Conclusion:

It is probable that Sgt Worth was captured by enemy forces.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Vancouver, Wash. Cities of Residence. Vancouver, Wash. ;

Pacific Grove, Calif. Marital Status. Single. Parents. Mr. George W. Worth and Mrs.

Anne Ammeter Worth. 618 17th Street, Pacific Grove, Calif.

Civilian Schools. Pacific Grove Grammar 1d High Schools ; Salinas Junior College,

::5alinas, Ca!if., engineering. Military Schools. Radioman, U.S. Navy,

school unknown, 1947. Previous Oc�pation. Student and mail

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Zeigler, Joseph Patrick

Rank & Serial No.: 2d Lt (promoted to 1st Lt while MIA) ; AO 2224628

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Orgn & Duty: 8th Ftr-Bmr Sq, 49th Ftr-Bmr Gp ; Pilot Acft Type & No.: F-84 ; 51-865

Identifyin g Data:

Birth Date. 3 August 1929 Race. Caucasian Eyes : green ; Hair: brown ; Height: 5'5¥4" ;

Weight : 140 lbs.

Circumsta nces of Loss:

1. Reported MIA 23 April 1953.

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2. Subject was flying number-two position in a flight of four on a reconnaissance mission in North Korea. At 0855 hours, 23 April 1953, during a strafing pass, subject called out that he was hit and bailing out. His chute was seen to open and he was seen to land. One radio transmission on emergency channel was heard, "Do you read me," after subject jisappeared into the trees. Subsequent aerial search missions failed to locate subject.

Subsequent Reports:

1. On 25 April 1953, 1st Lt Marcel A. Cayer, Zeigler's flight leader, stated that during a pass on a truck they were fired on by a flak position. While attempting to gain altitude the number-two man (subject) called and advised that he was hit and was bailing out. The aircraft was on fire and he saw a chute blossom behind it as it went down. After alerting emergency units he saw subject land and gather in his chute. It appeared that the downed pilot was heading for the trees on higher ground. He tried to make radio contact with subject and received a weak "Do you read me" from him. No other transmissions were received and they or bitted the area for about 30 minutes.

2. On 25 April 1953, 1st Lt Alan V. Mutter, USAF, number-three man in subject's flight, advised that he was flying cover for strafing mission. He saw the leader and subject make a pass and pull up. He heard a call, "I'm hit and bailing out." He could see subject's aircraft on fire and almost immediately saw a parachute blossom out and float to the ground. He saw nothing more.


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8 . 1st Lt Edward F. Greissing, numberfour pilot in subject's flight, stated that after subject bailed out they followed him down and pinpointed his landing. He saw the chute spread out on the ground but did not see subject pick it up, although about 5 minutes later it was gone.

Conclusion:

Lt Zeigler landed alive and apparently uninjured in enemy territory.

Personal History:

Birthplace. Indianapolis, Ind. Cities of Residence. Springfield, Ill.

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Wife & Children. Mrs. Patricia A. Bolling Zeigler (wife) and infant son ( name unknown) . 1921 South State Street, Springfield, Ill.

Parents. Mr. Roscoe Glen Zeigler and Mrs. Evelyn Barton Zeigler. 806 South Glenwood Avenue, Clearwater, Fla.

Civilian Schools. Springfield High School, Ill. ; St. Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa, 2 years.

Military Schools. Goodfellow AFB, Tex. ( basic, 195 1 ) ; Brya!) AFB, Tex. ( advanced, 1952) ; Pinecastle AFB (fighter-bomber escort training, 1952) .


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ABBREVIATIONS

The following abbreviations apply for purposes of this manual :

AAB ------- Army Air Base AAF ------- Army Air Field or Army Air

Force AB_________ Air Base Acft ------- Aircraft ACW ------- Aircraft Control and Warning A&E ------- armament and engineering AF --------- Air Force AFB ------- Air Force Base AFS - - - - - - - Advanced Flying School ATC ------- Air Training Command AU -------- Air University Bomb ------ B ombardment CBI - - - - - - - - China-Burma-India OCT ------- combat crew training CT -------- continuation training CTD ------- Cadet Training Detachment DR -------- dead reckoning ECM ------- Electronic Countermeasure ETO ------- European Theater of Opera-

tions FEAF - - - - - Far East Air Forces Fld -------- Field Ftr-Bmr ____ Fighter-Bomber

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Ftr-Intcp - -� Fighter-Interceptor Gp --------- Group Hq -------- Headquarters MIA _ __ _ _ _ _ missing i n action MTD - - - - - - - Mobile Training Detachment NK -------- North Korea NKA ------- N orth Korean Army OCS - - - - - - - Officer Candidate School Orgn ------- Organization Pfc -------- Private First Class POW ------ prisoner of war ROK ------- Republic of Korea ROKA - - - - - Republic of Korea Army ROTC ------ Reserve Officers Training

Corps RTU ------- Replacement Training Unit SAC ------- Strategic Air Command Strat Recon _ Strategic Reconnaissance Tac Con _ _ __ Tactical C ontrol TSM ------- turret system mechanic UN -------- United Nations USNR ----- United States Naval Reserve WO -------- Warrant Officer Zl - - - - - ---- Zone of Interior

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