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February 6, 2016 HONOR ROLL

497th Bomb Group 73rd Bomb Wing

Saipan 1944-1945

HONOR ROLL

Introduction We have records of the men of the 497th Bomb Group who died in service. Most were killed in actions involved with the enemy. Some died of wounds, executions by the enemy, crashes, and some not related to enemy action. These records came from the following sources: 1. Military orders of the 500th reporting the men as MIA (Missing in Action). 2. Citations of medals from higher authorities describing heroic action and the individual being killed. 3. Squadron crew reports. 4. National Archive Records. 5. World War II Memorial Records. Note This section is still under construction. We expect to have more data come in.


National Archives

Lists War Department casualties (Army and Army Air Force personnel) from World War II. Information provided includes serial number, rank and type of casualty. The birthplace or residence of the deceased is not indicated but the home county is. Below is an example of an entry in the National Archives. National Archives Lists War Department casualties (Army and Army Air Force personnel) from World War II. Information provided includes serial number, rank and type of casualty. The birthplace or residence of the deceased is not indicated but the home county is. Below is an example of an entry in the National Archives. World War II Memorial The memory of America's World War II generation is preserved within the physical memorial and through the World War II Registry of Remembrances, an individual listing of Americans who contributed to the war effort. Any U.S. citizen who helped win the war, whether a veteran or someone on the home front, is eligible for the Registry. Names in the Registry will be forever linked to the memorial's bronze and granite representations of their sacrifice and achievement. The categories of listing:

Buried in American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) overseas military cemeteries.

Memorialized on ABMC Tablets of the Missing.

Listed on official War and Navy Department Killed in Service rosters now held by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Honored by public enrollment in the Registry of Remembrances.


SAMPLE ENTRY FOR THOSE KILLED DIED IN SERVICE: KIA (Killed in Action), DOI (Died of Injuries), DNB (Died Not in Battle) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Baudendistel, John C., 2nd Lt. 0703167. 871st. Nav. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th)

FOD, 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Montgomery Cty, OH. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin’, Ditched.

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871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mr. Evangler Baudendistel (father), 52 James St., Denver, CO. 18 19 20 Natl Arch 1165352; WWII Memorial 788707; Sam E. Pennartz 2347846; Ms. Helen Baudendistel,

21 Sister; 553227.

Key

1. Surname, First Name, Middle Initial. 2. Rank. Usually, the highest attained. Exceptions are enlisted men who have been reduced for cause. 3. Army Serial Number (ASN). 4. Unit. Can be: Headquarters Detachment, 869th. 870th. or 871st Squadrons. There are also some records from the 3rd Photo Recon Squadron. 5. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) and number. AC for pilots indicates Aircraft Commander. 6. AM (Air Medal), PH (Purple Heart). Medals award by authority of the ABMC (American Battle Monuments Commission) 7. Battle Star (BS). 8. Authority for award of Battle Star. In this case it was General Order 51, Section VIII, issued by the 497th Bomb Group. 9. FOD (Finding of Dead). Determination of death by a court, often after a MIA (Missing in Action report). 10. Date of Death. 11. Place of Entry into service. In this case, Montgomery County, Ohio. 12. Crew identification. He was on A-Square 45, the Dixie Darling, Aircraft Commander Walling. He was lost when it was ditched. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin’. 14. NOK (Next of Kin). It was the father Mr. Evangler Baudendistel who was notified about John Baudendistel being lost. 15. The date of the assumed death. 16. Aircraft Group Symbol (Z Square for 500th Bomb Group). Number of the Aircraft that airman was on (881st 1-19; 882nd, 21-39; 883rd, 41-58). 17. Name of the aircraft. Not all aircraft had names. 18. Name of Aircraft Commander (the lead pilot of the plane).

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19. Name and address of the Next of Kin. 20. Indicates ID number if listed in the WWII Memorial. In this case, Hurlbutt has not been listed. 21. Indicates ID number if listed in the National Archives. Clicking on the number will open the screen up to the actual listing in the National Archives.

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Spelling of some street names and community names may be incorrect. These were taken from available records. Some may have been handwritten or poorly typed. The names of Next of Kin (NOK) are probably incorrect in some cases but checking was not possible. ******************************************************************************* Here are examples of the entries in the National Archives, World War II Memorial, Sam Pennartz, and Sister, Ms. Helen Baudendistel.

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World War II Memorial


Sam Pennartz Entry in WWII Memorial


WWII Memorial Entry by Ms. Helen Baudendistel


NOTE: Viewers can get right to the National Archives entry page and/or the WORLD WAR II entry by pressing CONTROL and ENTER on the number. In many cases, there are other memorial pages presented by others. The first WORLD WAR II entry on the list is by Sam Pennartz, the second is by Leighton Way. There is no entry at the time of this listing for Abar. The first listings shown in the National Archives and the World War II Memorial are for Arlie Agent.

Abar, Everett P., Capt. 0-661171. 870th. B-29 Pilot, 1093 Four Engine, 1024, APC. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 Apr A-24, Wheel n’Deal, Abar. Name change from Everett P. King to Everett P. Abar, PM 22-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). NOK: Mrs. Edith E. Abar (mother), 149 N. State St., Concord, NH. Not in NatlArch, Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350113. Mr. Leighton E. Way, Brother-in-law. 417898. Adams, Robert E. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-862857. 871st. Flt Eng,1028. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA>DED, 10 April, 1945, A-51, Gonna Mak’er, Anderson, R. HT: Marshallville, GA. NOK: Mrs. Mary B. Adams (wife), Marshallville, GA. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Mem. Sam E. Pennartz 2333363. Agent, Arlie A., Sgt. 14151663. 871st. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from MS. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). NOK: Mrs. Mary F. Agent (mother), Philadelphia, MS. Natl Arch. 1173910 WWII Memorial 787424. Aina, Pasquale T., Sgt. 32138406. 871st. Radar Opr, 0141. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). MIA>DED, 10 April, 1945, A-51, Gonna Mak’er, Anderson, R. Entered service fr Albion, NY. NOK: Mrs. Josepine Aina (mother), 129 Academy Street, Albion, NY. NatlArch 1313785. WWII Memorial 787447. Sam E. Pennartz 2333360. Alexander, Donald B., 1st Lt. 871st. Flt. Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from Phelps Cty, MO. NOK: Mrs. Hazel S. Alexander (wife), Box 102, Saint James, MO. NatlArch 1129942 . WWII Memorial 787513. Altman, William., 2nd Lt. 0866810. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service from MO. NOK: Mr. Michael Altman, 2620 Chelsea Av., Kansas City, MO. NatlArch 1283731. WWII Memorial 787659. Sam Pennartz 2343130 Anderson, Robert J., 1st Lt. 0-726731. 871st. A/C. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). PH GO

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27-1 (73rd Wing). MIA>FOD, 18 April, 1945, A-51, Gonna Mak’er, Anderson. HT: Euclid, OH. NOK: Mr. William J. Anderson (father), 28230 Gilchrist Drive, Euclid, OH. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Mem. Sam E. Pennartz. Sam E. Pennartz 2349659. Zell Dellinger 879854. Patricia McCarthy, Sister 257735. Angell, Robert B., S/Sgt. 36660273. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett; A-16, Crowe. MIA, 1 June, 1945. Mr. William Angell (father), East Dubuque, IL. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWIIMemorial. Note: No confirmation of death. Audinwood, Willis R., Sgt. 33610438. 869th. Radar. AM, PH (ABMC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th MIA>FOD, 2 April,1945, 42-91887, Dietzel. Entered Service fr PA. NOK: Mrs. Leota E. Audinwood (mother), Rural Delivery Two, Tioga, PA. NatlArch 1343849. WWII Memorial 788077. Sam Pennartz 2347220. Avon, George E., S/Sgt. 32935478. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA>FOD , 9 January, 1945, A-5, Waddy’s Wagon, Young. Entered Service fr Maryland. NOK: Mr. Albert A. Avon (faher), Rural Free Delivery Number One, Onondaga Hill, NY. NatlArch 1056414. WWII Memorial 788131. Sam E. Pennartz 2371043. Baar, Joseph F., Sgt. 35097114. 870th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA, Shot down, 27 January, 1945, A-28, Werewolf, Hahn. Hometown: Marion County, IN. NOK: Mrs. Georgia Baar (mother), 274 North Bellevue Place, Indianapolis, IN. NatlArch 1057888. Not in WWII Memorial Bachman, Hiram G., 2nd Lt. 02080623. 870th. DNB. Crashed, POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps. Hometown: Throckmorton County, TX. NOK: Mrs. Kate M. Bachman (mother), Throckmorton, TX. NatlArch 1245555. Not in WWII Memorial. Baird, Joe P., Maj. 0403702. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. A/C. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). A-2, Pacific Union Baird. KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. DFC, AM (OLC), PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service from AZ. NOK: Mrs. Dorothy G. Baird (wife), 527 West Gurley St., Prescott, AZ. NatlArch 996885. WWII Memorial 788263.. Banovicts, Ralph C. S/Sgt. 16045323. 870th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Wayne Cty, MI. A-26, Lucky Irish,Wagner, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Frieda T. Banovicts (mother), 3993 Lillybridge St., Detroit, MI. NatlArch 1261364. WWII Memorial 788418. Sam E. Pennartz 2339050. Barnes, Harold C., 2nd Lt. 0868625. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, Ditched 3 Jan 1945, A-50, Jumbo King of the Show, Clifford. Entered Service: Connecticut. NatlArch 1014724. WWII Memorial. 788505. Sam E. Pennartz 2353105. Barnes, Jack S., 1st Lt. 0737704. 871st. A/C. Sortie credit, OO-9 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945, A-45, Barnes. Entered Service





















fr MO. NOK: Mrs. Helen F. Barnes (wife), Kansas City, MO. NatlArch 1084974 . WWII Memorial 788508. Barry, Eugene A., Sgt. 33541300. 871st. Radio Opr, 2756. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, February 25 1945, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Keith. Entered Service: Virginia. NOK: Not shown on MACR. NatlArch 1280852. WWII Memorial 788591. Baudendistel, John C., 2nd Lt. 0703167. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Montgomery Cty, OH. A-45, Dixie Darliin’, Walling.Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mr. Evangler Baudendistel (father), 52 James St., Denver, CO. NatlArch 1165352. WWII Memorial 788707. Sam E. Pennartz 2347846. Ms. Helen Baudendistel, Sister. 553227. Baudino, Peter P., Sgt. 36676398. 869th. Pvt to Pfc, SO 6 (497th). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). KNB. Crash on Saipan. 10-5-45. A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate. HT: Madison County, IL. NOK: Mrs. Margaret Baudino (mother), 616 Indiana Avenue, Collinsville, IL. NatlArch 1205932. Not in WWII Memorial. Baumann, Frederick W. Jr., 1st Lt. 0485209. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). PH, GO 5-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). AM, PH, (ABMC). MIA>DED. 28 January, 1945, A-13. 1 Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 788729. Shady Lady Memorial Association 2023605. Beck, George A., Jr., S/Sgt. 37653841. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Left Gunr. Prom to S/Sgt, SO 85-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). Reld asgmt 15th Photo Lab Gp and asgd to 869th, PM 32-2 (497th) [1944]. AM (OLC), PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). FOD, 1 June, 1945, A-16, Crowe. Entered Service fr Iowa. Mr. George A. Beck, Sr., (father), 1304 Avenue B(?), Fort Madison, IA. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 788830. Beecroft, Lawrence W., Sgt. 32069587. 869th. Rt. Gunr, 611. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Soldier’s Medal, AM, PH (OLC), (ABMC). PH, GO 4-1 (497th). Soldier’s Medal, GO 23-IV (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). A-2, Cox, Pacific Union, Ditched. 14 Jan 1945. RTD. A-16, Crow. KIA, 1 June 1945. Entered Service: New Jersey. NOK: Mrs. Hazel Beecroft (mother), Box 145 Trenton Avenue, Point Pleasant, NJ. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 788880. Bena, Joseph, Jr., 2nd Lt. O-703593. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). FOD. 27 January, 1945, A-22, Haley’s Comet, McDonell. Hometown: Beaver County, PA. NatlArch 1293815. Not in WWII Memorial Berkowitz, Martin, S/Sgt. 32821739. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). A-8, Shillalah. Bussell. KIA, 18 April 1945, 42-63519. NatlArch 1298411. Berning, John J., 1st Lt. 0741445. 870th. A870th. Nav-Bomb 1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, GO 57-XXVII (20th AF); AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).









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Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). KIA, 14 Jan 1945, 42-24807. NOK: Mrs. Jane P. Berning (wife), 2038 # 6th St. Tucson, Arizona. NatlArch 995902. WWII Memorial 789141. Bishop, John W. Jr., Bomb, 1035. 871st. Ditched, 3 July 45, A-49, Jumping Stud, Voigt. Rescued. Add. ‘46: 422 East Capital, Little Rock, AR. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 153365. Bindi, Aldo J., Pfc. 39128793. 869th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 27 November 1944. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Black, Bernard S., 2nd Lt. 0866285. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. POC authorized, SO 239-1 (246 AAF BU) 1944. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD , 9 January, 1945, A-5, Waddy’s Wagon, Young. Entered service fr Iowa. NOK: Mrs. Betty J. Black (wife), 8425 85th Avenue, Woodhaven, NY. NatlArch 1031427. WWII Memorial 789367. Sam E. Pennartz 2370967. Betty Jean Frisbie, Wife 1767470. Sister 1719873. Donald A Potts, Brother-In-law, 2200393. Black, William F. Jr., S/Sgt. 18178427. 869th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr,1685. LG. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered service from Texas. AM (OLC) PH (ABMC). A-8, Shillalah. Bussell. MIA, 18 Apr 1945, 42-63519. Add. ‘46: Box 849, Brownsboro, TX. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 789386. Blair, William A., Sgt. 35699681. 870th. DNB. Crashed, POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps. Hometown: Jackson County, IN. Mr. John L. Blair (father), Griffith, IN. NatlArch 1043475. Not in WWII Memorial. Mr. Orville Smith, Wife's Cousin 318366. Clytuce B. Lea, Sister 1549622. Blough, Leo C., M/Sgt. 16010138. 869th. Flt Eng, 737. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). MIA>KIA, 2 April,1945, 42-91887, Dietzel. Entered Service fr Indiana. NOK: Mrs. Pauline L. Blough (wife), LaGrange, IN. NatlArch 1074575. WWII Memorial 789540. Sam E. Pennartz 2347219. Blumenfeld, Irving M., 2nd Lt. 02057861. 870th. Nav, 1034. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). MIA, 22 Dec 1944. A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM (OLC), PH (ABMC). Entered Service from Kings Cty, NY. NOK: Miss Evelyn Blumenfeld (Sister), c/o William Miller Company, 101 West 37th St., New York, NY. NatlArch. 1298457. WWII Memorial 789553. Sam E. Pennartz 2349846. Boal, Charles W., Jr., S/Sgt. 36577772. 870th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. NOK: Etta E Boal (mother), 10 Farragut St., Union Town, PA. NatlArch 1260972. Not WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2350899. Mr. James L. Boal, Brother 147819. Boltan, Joseph, 1st Lt. 0669965. 869th. Bomb,1036. Bomb,1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). A-2, Pacific Union Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. AM, PH, (ABMC). Entered Service from Kitsap County, WA. NOK: Mrs. Edith Boltan (mother), Post Office Box 38, Port Orchard, WA. NatlArch 1291251. WWII Memorial 789654. Sam E. Pennartz 2357078. Bond, Richard R. C., T/Sgt. 20380732. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Photographer. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service from Princess Anne County, VA. NOK: Mrs. Elizabeth W. Scott (Friend), Rudge Heights, Virginia Beach, VA. NatlArch 1256058. WWII Memorial 789676.





























Boorman, Stanley H., S/Sgt. 32432423. 871st. Radar Opr, 866. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). AM, PH, (ABMC). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46, Mis’ Behavin’, Crowell. Entered Service from New York. NOK: Mr. Julian Boorman (father), Scotland Road, Spring Valley, NY. Natl Arch 1322640. WWII Memorial 789731. Pennartz 2371798. Booth, Arthur S., 2nd Lt. 0691387. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Pilot. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from NJ. NOK: Mrs. Ruth E. Booth (wife), Box 169, Mountain View, NJ. Natl Arch. 1187216. WWII Memorial 789792. Wayne Township Historical Commission 2009756. Bossley, Harold M., S/Sgt. 18171340. 870th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. NOK: Mrs. Modest Bossley (mother), 985 9th St., Crowley, Louisiana. Natl Arch 1052999. Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350888. Mrs. S. A. Bossley 930367. Brauman, Oscar, 2nd Lt. 0708613. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Nav-Radar. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from CT. NOK: Mrs. Esther C. Brauman (wife), 508 Grove St., Woonsocket, RI. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 790059. Broitzman, Robert C., F/O. T-129484. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). Entered Service fr Illinois. Air Medal, Purple Heart, ABMC. KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, February 25 1945, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Keith. NOK: Not shown on MACR. NatlArch 1190734. WWII Memorial 790246. Brown, Frank M., Cpl. 32714974. 869th. Tail Gunr. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service fr New York. Air Medal, Purple Heart, ABMC. KIA, Ditched, 23 January, 1945, A-6, Bad Brew, McGregor. NOK: Mrs. Elizabeth J. Brown (mother), P. O. Box 238, (???), NY. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 790344. Ms. Carol M.Lamont 98985. Brown, Frank M., Cpl. 32714974. 869th. Tail Gunr. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service from New York. AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, 23 Jan 1945, A-6. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 790344. Burk, James L., Cpl. 39341578. 870th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunner. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). Entered Service from Texas. MIA>FOD, 27 January 1945, A-23, Shady Lady, Dauth. NOK: Mr. James A. Burk (father), Box Five, Parnell, TX. NatlArch 1237002. WWII Memorial 790675. Shady Lady Memorial Association 2025072. Burleson, John E., 2nd Lt. 0760722. 870th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). PH, GO 5-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Air Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, ABMC. MIA>FOD, 27 January, 1945, A-23, Shady Lady, Dauth. Entered Service fr Texas. NOK: Mrs. Baneva G. Burleson (wife), Box 224, Walnut Springs, TX. NatlArch 1150212. WWII Memorial 790717. Shady Lady Memorial Association 2024158. Burns, Linus H., S/Sgt. 35046268. 871st. Flt Engr, 737. Sortie credits, OO-9, (497th). A-42, Joker’s Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service from Mahoning County, OH. NOK: Mrs. Mildred E. Burns (wife), 5698 North Penn St., Indianapolis, IN. NatlArch 1163597 WWII Memorial 790746















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Callaghan, James A., 2nd Lt. 0699980. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246). AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: IL. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin’, Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Mary A. Callaghan, Locust Court Apartments, New Rochelle, NY. NatlArch 1305111. WWII Memorial 790970 . Sam E. Pennartz 2347844. Callender, Earl J., 1st Lt. 0-511679. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. POC authorized, SO 239-1 (246 AAF BU) 1944. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). PH, GO 3 -2, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 April 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. Flt/ Engr. A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944. RTD. NOK: Mrs. Marian E Callender (wife), 1603 Clark St., Pittsburg, PA. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2350885. Mrs. Marion Goodwin, Widow 23140. Callewaert, Camile C., 2nd Lt. 02079278. Nav, 1034, Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW). DOI. Ditched, 19 July 1945, A-11, Rodge. HT: Racine County, WI. NOK: Mrs. Elisa P. Verborg (mother), Box Number Four, Sturtevant, WI. Natl Arch, 1288327. Not in WWII Memorial. Albert G. Pulley. Campbell, David C., 1st Lt. 0730374. 870th. A/C. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). DED, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30. Entered Service: IN. NOK: Mrs. Vivian Campbell (wife), 2801 South Anthony Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana. NatlArch. 1066238. WWII Memorial 791045. Sam E. Pennartz 2343124. Campbell, James F., Sgt. 18119275. 870th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA>FOD, 27 January, 1945, A-22, Haley’s Comet, McDonell. Hometown: Harris County, TX. NOK: Mrs. Ester M. Campbell (mother), 446 West 16th Street, Houston, TX. Natl Arch 1161692. Not in WWII Memorial. Capron, Joseph R., 2nd Lt. 0703696. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service fr Washington. AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. NatlArch 1212683. WWII Memorial 791150. Sam Pennartz 2351577. Cardinali, Febo F., Sgt. 42044088. 869th. Rt Gunr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-14, Baird. KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo. Entered Service from Kings County, NY. NOK: Mr. Joseph Cardinali (father), 131 Saint Edward St., Brooklyn, NY. NatlArch 1310605. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2356444. Carnegie, Corbett L., Sgt. 12214591. 869th . Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD , 9 January, 1945, A-5, Waddy’s Wagon, Young. HT: Jefferson County, NY. NOK: Mr. James C. Carnegie (father), Grindstone Island, NY. NatlArch 1309203. WWIIMemorial 791244. Sam E. Pennartz 2371051. Carrion, Tony. Sgt. 39040141. 871st. All Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from CA. NOK: Mrs. Beverly K. Carrion (wife), 1816 *** Ave., Walnut Creek, CA. NatlArch 988896. WWII Memorial 791308. Carroll, Daniel J., S/Sgt. 32118508. 870th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Radar. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). AM, PH, (ABMC). MIA>FOD. 27 January 1945, A-23. Shady Lady,






















Dauth. Entered Service fr New York. NOK: Mrs. Helen A. Carroll (mother), 109-12 103rd Avenue, NY, NY. NatlArch 1321365. WWII Memorial 791311. Shady Lady Memorial Association 2025029 Caruso, Luigi, Sgt. 11100213. 871st. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service fr Connecticut. Air Medal, Purpose Heart, ABMC. KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, February 25 1945, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Keith. NOK: Not shown on MACR. NOK: Not shown on MACR. NatlArch 1015178 . WWII Memorial 791382. Cassar, Paul A., Sgt. 12191351. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Left Gunr. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service from NY. NOK: Mrs. Gloria Cassar (wife), 222 Beaumond St., Brooklyn, NY; Mr. Richard N. Cassar, 2204 East 26th St., Brooklyn, NY. NatlArch. 1310653. WWII Memorial 791443. Chapla, Robert W., 2nd Lt. 0868099. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). Entered Service fr Indiana. Air Medal, Purple Heart, ABMC. MIA-DED, 27 January 1945, A-23, Shady Lady, Dauth. NOK: Mrs. Edith M. Chapla (wife), 607 South Jefferson Street, Sturgis, MI. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 791591. Shady Lady Memorial Association 2024949. Chapman, Wilbur J., Sgt. 38606304. 869th. Aer. Gunr, 611. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service fr Carson County, TX. AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD , 9 January, 1945, A-5, Waddy’s Wagon, Young. NOK: Mrs. Mary Chapman (mother), Box Number 2, Mesilla Park, NM. NatlArch 1118747. WWII Memorial 791612. Sam E. Pennartz 2371062. Dorothy Newberry, Niece 472370. Chase, Leroy B., 2nd Lt. 0698262. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service fr Ohio. AM, PH, ABMC. MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. NatlArch 1129240. WWII Memorial 791645. Sam E. Pennartz 2351575. Christensen, Donald A., 1st Lt. 0-7033701. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-18-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA>DED, 10 April, 1945, A-51, Gonna Mak’er, Anderson, R. HT: Kirby, WY. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2333394. Clapp, Edgar L., 2nd Lt. 0864215. 871st. Radar Obs RCM, 7888. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service fr Georgia. Air Medal, Purple Heart, ABMC. MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. NOK: Mrs. Camille Clapp (mother), 4739 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA. NatlArch 1023472. WWII Memorial 791840. Sam E. Pennartz 2351423. Clark, Tom B., S/Sgt. 35800816. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from CA. NOK: Mrs. Charity M. Klerk? (mother), Middleshore, KY. Natl Arch. 1041113. WWII Memorial 791898. Clouser, J. A., Sgt. 35364631. 870th. Entered Service fr Indiana. Air Medal, (ABMC). DNB. Crashed, POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps. Hometown: Randolph County, IN. NOK: Mrs. Mary I Clouser (mother), Rural Route Three, Winchester, IN. Natl Arch 1068852. WWII Memorial 746189. Cobb, Robbie L. Sgt. 14161874. Radar Opr, 866. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered














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Service: KY: NOK: Mrs. Jesse E. Cobb (mother), 1401 Kenton St., Bowling Green, KY. . NatlArch 1229977. WWII Memorial 792030. Sam Pennartz 2343136. Marcia Stinson, Niece. 2254262. Collins, Edward B. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-750948. 869th. Pilot. Sortie Credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). Soldier’s Medal, Air Medal, Purple Heart, ABMC. Entered Service fr Florida. MIA>KIA, 2 April,1945, 42-91887, Dietzel. NatlArch 1018785. WWII Memorial 792690. Sam Pennartz 2347178. Comer, Willis J., Sgt. 33750432. 869th. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, , OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>KIA, 2 April,1945, 42-91887, Dietzel. Entered Service fr District of Columbia.Natl. Arch. NOK: Mr. John L. Comer (father), Buena Vista, VA. NatlArch 1100386. WWII Memorial 794999. Charlotte Calfee 857409. Sam Pennartz 2347206. Connell, John J., S/Sgt. 11082233. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA>FOD, 27 January, 1945, A-22, Haley’s Comet, McDonell. Hometown: Essex County, MA. NOK: Mrs. Anna E. Connell (mother), 78 ??thorne Street, Salem, MA. Natl Arch 1083070. Not in WWII Mem. Contos, Charles C., 1st Lt. 0868100. 869th. Flt. Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA 14 Jan 1945. Entered Service: IL. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union Ditched. NOK: Mr. Leslie C. Contos (Brother), 751 East 65th St., Chicago, IL. NatlArch 1048267. WWII Memorial 795141. Sam Pennartz 2516215 Coone, John J., S/Sgt. 18129219. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Directed to ferry B-17F fr Lincoln to Pratt, So 101-5 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH, (ABMC). Entered Service fr Oklahoma. KIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46, Mis’ Behavin’, Crowell. NOK: Mrs. Frances Coone (wife), 423 Normal Circle, Edmond, OK. Natl Arch 1027254. WWII Memorial 795220. Sam E. Pennartz 2371793. Cornejo, Anthony W., Sgt. 35583441. 869th. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>KIA, 2 April,1945, 42-91887, Dietzel. Entered Service fr Indiana. NOK: Mrs. Juanita Cornejo (wife), 114 West 15th Avenue, Gary, IIN. Natl Arch. 1052951. WWII Memorial 795330. Juanita Gonzales (wife) 331380. Sam Pennartz 2347198. Cornwell, Dean P., 2nd Lt. 0928779. 870th. Nav - Bomb, 1036. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). BS, GO 46-II (497th). A-29, Miss Margaret, Buckheit. Ditched, 26 Feb 1945, Rescued. DNB 6 Oct 1945. NatlArch 1126474. Not in WWII Memorial. Coster, Lloyd H., Sgt. 42023322. 871st Radar Opr, 0141. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Air Medal, Purple Heart, ABMC. Entered Service fr New York. KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, February 25 1945, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Keith. NOK: Not shown on MACR. NatlArch 1312945. WWII Memorial 792150. Coulter, David M., 2nd Lt. 0868794. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH, (ABMC). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24087, Schramm. Tail number not known. Entered Service from Tennessee. NOK: Mr. Earl D. Coulter (father), Gilbert Lane, Knoxville, KY. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 792187. Cox, Leonard L., Capt. 0422385. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. A/C. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). DFC, AM (4 OLC), PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA. A-2, Cox,



















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Pacific Union, Ditched. Entered Service: OK. NOK: Mrs. Patricia G. Cox (wife), Box 830, Duncan, OK. WWII Memorial 792249. NatlArch 1038784. Craig, Walter J., 1st Lt. 0805770. 871st. B-29 Pilot,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from New York. NOK: Mrs. Nella Craig (mother), 229-15 *** Ave., Bellerose, NY. 229-15 88th Avenue, Long Island, NY. NatlArch. 1315834. WWII Memorial 792298. Crane, Frank J., S/Sgt. 16007692. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA 14 Jan 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union Ditched. NOK: Mrs. Theresa Crane (mother), Ninth St., Oshkosh, WI. NatlArch 1289647. WWII Memorial 792319. Cripps, John M. Jr., 1st Lt. 0809110. 870th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. A/C. AM (ABMC). DNB. Crashed POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps. Hometown: New Haven County, CT.NOK: Mr. John M. Cripps, Sr. (father), 48 Maple Avenue, Derby, CT. NatlArch 1027511. WWII Memorial 747462. Croake, Thomas J., 2nd Lt. 02073304. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945, A-56, McSpadden. NOK: Mrs. Helen M. C. Croake (mother), 416 Summit Avenue, South Orange, NJ. Not in WWIIMem. Not in NatlArch. Elizabeth Croake, Sister 252370. Laura, Mary Helen & Cathy Frank 639301. Crowe, Franklin W., 1st Lt. 0760796. 869th. B29 Pilot,1093, A/C. POC authorized, SO 239-1 (246 AAF BU) 1944. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). DFC, AM (OLC), PH, (ABMC). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. KIA, 1 June 1945, A-16, Crowe. Entered Service fr Maryland. Add. ‘46: 4416 Marble Hall Road, Baltimore, MD. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 792452. George Beck, Crew Member 1395564. Crowell, Benjamin E(akins), Jr., 1st Lt. 0666244. B-29 Pilot, 1093. A/C. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Directed to ferry B-17F fr Lincoln to Pratt, SO 101-5 (497th). Entered Service fr PA. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Air Medal (OLC), PH, ABMC. MIA>DED, 9 January, 1945, A-46, Mis’ Behavin’, Crowell. NOK: Mr. Benjamin E. Crowell (father), General Delivery, Avondale, PA. Not in NatlArch WWII Memorial 792459. Sam E. Pennartz 2371556. Crucitti, Joseph D., Cpl. 31406975. 869th. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). AM, GO 57-XXVII (20th AF). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA. Entered Service: Fairfield County, CT. NOK: Mrs. Marion Crucitti, (wife), 21 Marathon Place, Port Chester, NY. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). Natl Arch 1011837. WWII Memorial 792477. Cyran, Chester C., Sgt. 11108368. 870th. Aer Gunr, 611. Tail Gunner. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA, Shot down, 27 January, 1945, A-28, Werewolf, Hahn. Hometown: Hampden County, MA. NOK: Mrs. Mary E. Cyran (mother), 94 Chicopee Street, Chicopee, MA. Natl Arch 1194265. Not in WWII Memorial. Dahl, Odne N. (S). 2nd Lt. 0867992. 870th. Flt. Eng, 1028. 3100. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Pistol qual, Expert, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: IL. A-26, Lucky Irish,Wagner,, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mr. Axel K. Dahl (father) 2503 North Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, IL. Natl Arch. 1048650. WWII Memorial 793610. Sam E. Pennartz 2338907. Dall, George R., 2nd Lt. 0866821. 871st. Flt. Eng, 1028. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: CA. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin’, Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air






















Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Grace M. Dall (mother), 5049 Prospect Way, La Mesa, CA. Natl Arch. 988649 . WWII Memorial 793639. Sam E. Pennartz 2347850. Dauth, Raymond O., Capt. 0421892. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. APC. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Entered Service fr California. Air Medal, Purple Heart, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA-DED, 27 January, 1945, A-23, NOK: Mr. Otto E. Dauth (father), 2021 Oak Street, Paso Robles, CA. Natl. Arch 986599. WWII Memorial 793746.

Shady Lady Memorial Association, Friends 2023601. Dawson, Sam B., 1st Lt. 0567853. 871st. Flt Engr, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945, A-45, Barnes. Entered Service fr Navarro County, TX. NOK: Earl M. Dawson (father), General Delivery,Frost, TX. NatlArch 1233388. WWII Memorial 793910. Deitz, John G., Sgt. 35283555. 869th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr,1685. Left Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr OH. NOK: Mrs. Katherine Deitz (mother), Rural Delivery One, Kingsville, OH. KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. AM, PH, (ABMC). Entered Service from OH. NOK: Mrs. Katherine Deitz (mother), Rural Delivery One, Kingsville, OH. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 794083 Sam E. Pennartz 2357050. Desimone, Albert, S/Sgt. 12174033. 870th. Radar Opr, 866. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB. Natl Arch 1303388. WWII Memorial 794207. Dietzel, Edwin F. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-663134. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. APC. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). MIA, 2 Apr1945, 42-91887. KIA. NatlArch 1109239. WWII Memorial 794336. Sam E. Pennartz 2346448. Dlugokencky, Chester, Sgt. 32657555. 871st. Radar Opr, 866 Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246). AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: NY. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin’, Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Julia M. Dlugokencky, 93 Princeton St., Hempstead, NY. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 794424. Sam E. Pennartz 2347864. Donham, Charles C., Jr., 2nd Lt. 0683665. 869th. B-29 Pilot,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA 14 Jan 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union Ditched. Entered Service: TX. NOK: Mrs. Ruth K. Donham, 751 East 65th St., Chicago, IL. Natl Arch 1162409. WWII Memorial 794516. Donovan, Leroy E., S/Sgt. 37672377. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI

BC). PH (OLC), GO 35-I-1 (497th). BS, GO 46-II (497th). A-33, The Shrimper, Lamback. Add. ‘46: Route 2, Emmetsburg, IA. American Legion 1811341.






















Dugan, Charles R., Sgt. 32981631. 871st. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). Entered Service fr New York. Air Medal, Purple Heart, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, February 25 1945, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Keith. NOK: Not shown on MACR. NatlArch 1314568. WWII Memorial 794799. Dunholter, John H., 1st Lt. 0863759. 869th. . Flt Engr,1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). A-2, Pacific Union Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. Entered Service fr Hamilton County, OH. NOK: Mrs. Ruth C. Dunholter (wife), 316 Resor Ave., Cincinnati, OH. NatlArch. 1127832. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2368696. Harry E. Dunholter. 13580. Dutschke, William R., Sgt. 35726679. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. Entered Service from Indiana. Natl. Arch. 1049596. WWII Memorial 794924. Sam E. Pennartz 2351955. Eber, Edward J., Cpl. 33697185. 871st. Tail Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945, A-45, Barnes. Entered Service fr Allegheny County, PA. NOK: Mrs. Clara M. Eber, 2719 Spring Garden Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. Natl Arch 1325311. WWII Memorial 795399. Edman, Herbert, 2nd Lt. 0868105. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 Jan 1945. A-28, Werewolf, Hahn. DED. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service from New York. . Natl Arch 1301247. WWII Memorial 795449. Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Squires 435076. Elewaut, Alphonse E., Cpl. 36835694. 871st. Radar. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-42, Joker’s Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). Entered Service from WI. NOK: Mrs. Emma Elewaut (mother), Route One, Wentworth, WI. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 795773. Elliott, Jay J., 1st Lt. 0-585487. Hq Sq, 330th ASG. DNB. Passenger. 10-5-45. A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate, Fate. NOK: Mrs. Clara Elliott (wife), 708 W. Main Street, Carlsbad, NM. NatlArch 1180885. WWIIMem 795818. Ellis, John F., 2nd Lt. 0685457. Hq. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). A-5, Waddy’s Wagon, Young. AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD , 9 January, 1945, A-5, Waddy’s Wagon, Young. Entered Service fr Missouri. NOK: Mrs. Florence C. Ellis (wife), 334 East Rollins Street, Moberly, MO. NatlArch 1136219. WWII Memorial 795838. Sam E. Pennartz 2371377. Elmer, Francis E Jr., 2nd Lt. 0860694. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. Entered Service from MI. NatlArch 1074843. WWII Memorial 795855. Charlotte & Elmer Moffett 532449. Sam E. Pennartz 2351573. Estes, Jack F., Sgt. 38432408. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, Ditched 3 Jan 1945, A-50, Jumbo King of the Show, Clifford. DED. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr Texas. NatlArch 1155650. WWII Memorial 796080. Sam E. Pennartz 2353106. Evans, Harry L. Jr., S/Sgt. 36725163. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). A-1, Dauntless Dotty,




























Morgan. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-8, Shillalah. Bussell. MIA, 13 Apr 1945, A-19. ? Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Ewing, Richard A., 1st Lt. 0666263. 870th. A/C. B-29 Pilot,1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). PH, GO 3 -1, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A/C. A-29, Special Delivery, Ewing/Ditched, 19 Dec 1944. Survived. RMC. KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. NOK: Mr. James A Ewing (father), 3209 South, 87th St., Philadelphia, PA. Not in NatlArch, Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350179. Fair, Richard D., Sgt. 38472123. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. A-2, Pacific Union Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service from OK. NOK: Mr. William M. Fair (father), Dewey, OK. NatlArch 991766. WWII Memorial 796413. Sam E. Pennartz 2356443. Falk, Horace R., Capt. 0427944. 870th. DNB. Crashed, POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps.. Hometown: Worcester County, MA. NOK: Mr. Harris Falk (father), Independent Lock, Fitchburg, MA. NatlArch 1262171. Not in WWII Memorial. Mr.David A Lubin, Friend 441508. Farris, Jone W., 2nd Lt. 0760810. 870th. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: OK. NOK: Mrs. Marjorie Farris (wife), 1616 Northeast 4th St., Oklahoma City, OK. WWII Memorial 796705. Natl Archives. 1027547 Fast, William R., Sgt. 16159860. 871st. Radar Opr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA. Ditched 3 Jan 1945, A-50, Jumbo King of the Show, Clifford. DED. NatlArch 1262882. WWII Memorial 796713. Sam E. Pennartz 2353107. Fate, Richard, E., Capt. 0433666. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 128-I (XXI BC). KNB, 10-5-45. A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate, Fate. Entered service from Jackson County, MO. NOK: Mrs. Ardith N. Fate (wife), 1246 North Broadway, Wahoo, NB. NatlArch 1088697. Not in WWII Memorial. Fike, Walter H., Jr., 1st Lt. 0777635. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-22, Miss Hap, Merrill. NOK: Mrs. Mildred Fike (wife), 349 South Hixler Avenue, Hynes, CA. Not in Natl. Arch. Not in WWII Memorial. Flanagan, Erle P., S/Sgt. 12076389. 871st. FC Gunr, 580. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA, 5 May, 1945, A-56, McSpadden. NOK: Mrs. Doris Flanagan (wife), 1024 Merrick Avenue, Collingswood, NY. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 797235. Flick, Robert C., Sgt. 33698250. 871st. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). Am, PH, (ABMC). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, February 25 1945, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Keith. Entered Servuice fr Pennsylvania. NOK: Not shown on MACR. Natl. Arch 1330022. WWII Memorial 7973222. Floriani, Paul W., Sgt. 13107677. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. CFC Gunr, 580. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from PA. NOK: Mrs. Lillian M. Floriani, Box #414, Sutersville, PA. Natl Arch. 1344786. WWII Memorial 797343. Paul William Floriani, Jr., Son 859435. Foley, Harry J., 2nd Lt. 0-785267. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-22-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945. A-56, McSpadden. NOK: Mrs. Myrtle D. Foley (mother), Highland, KS. Not in WWIIMem. Not in NatlArch.




















Foster, Charlie C. S/Sgt. 38159600. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from TX. NOK: Mrs. Maria S. Foster (wife), 315 Washington St., Kerrville, TX. Natl Arch. 1220906. WWII Memorial 784666. Franson, Leroy E., T/Sgt. 17004403. 871st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Radio. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 12-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII -1(497th). MIA>DED, 10 April, 1945, A-51, Gonna Mak’er, Anderson, R. HT: Ithaca, NE. NOK: Mrs. Mary A. Franson (wife), 1320 E. 30th Street, Kansas City, MO. . NatlArch 1104592. Not in WWII Memorial. Richard Franson, Son 2203536. Frazier, Robert C., 2nd Lt. 0696081. 870th. Nav, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA, Shot down, 27 January, 1945, A-28, Werewolf, Hahn. NOK: Mr. Frank Frazier, (father), 429 Main Street, Wheeling, WV.

NatlArch 1166092. Not in WWII Mem. Frances Emley, Sister 215249. Thomas A. Frazier, Brother 1599461.

Frederick, Cecil E., Cpl. 19195160. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: King Cty, WA. A-26, Lucky Irish,Wagner,, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Mae Frederick (mother), 17042-33 ** Avenue South, Seattle, WA. Natl Arch 1213662. WWII Memorial 807992. Sam E. Pennartz 2339051. Freeman, James L., 2nd Lt. 0698690. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. . Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA>KIA. Ditched, 23 January, 1945, A-6, Bad Brew, McGregor. AM, PH (ABMC). HT: De Kalb County, GA. NOK: Mrs. Virginia L. Freeman (wife), 302 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA. NatlArch 1020953. WWII Memorial 808017. Frorillo, Gerard F., Sgt. 11121339. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). AM (2 OLC), PK (OLC), (ABMC). Ditched 4 March 45, Rescued. RTD. A-25, Peace pn Earth. Westervelt. MIA to KIA, Ditched, 26 May, 1945. 42-94050, no known tail code, Swenson. NOK: Mrs. Anna Frorillo (mother), Seven Lambert Street, Cambridge, MA. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 808093. Michael Frorillo, Brother 334456. Garavel, George R., Sgt. 11103780. 870th. Rt Gunr. Aer Gunr, 611. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: CT. NOK: Mrs. Frances M. Garavel (mother), 47 Spring St., Danbury, CT. Natl Arch. 1012341. WWII Memorial 808364. Sam Pennartz 2343131.. Garrison, Paul R. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0698695. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD , 9 January, 1945, A-5, Waddy’s Wagon, Young. Entered Service from Pennsylvania. NOK: ??? A. Garrison (wife), 945 Grand View Boulevard, Lancaster, PA. NatlArch 1346400. WWII Memorial 808462. Sam E. Pennartz 2371397. W. G. Garrison 12854. Gatto, Joseph J., S/Sgt. 12024315. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. TailGunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (3 OLC), PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD , 9 January, 1945, A-5, Waddy’s Wagon,



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Young. HT: Chautauqua County, NY. NOK: Mrs. Sara Gatto (wife), Thirteen Lindsey Avenue, Falconer, NY. NatlArch 1303711. WWIIMemorial 808512. Sam E. Pennartz 2371066. Gawron, Edward F., Sgt. 32855468. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-V (XXI BC). AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 128-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). MIA, 3 July 1945, A-37. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial Jennifer Noyes, Niece 1658203. Glynn, Charles F., Pfc. 3141492. 870th. Parachute Rigger, 620. Pvt to Pfc, SO 1-1, (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). BS, GO 46-II (497th). DNB. Crashed POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps. Hometown: Henry County, IN. NOK: Mrs. Mary A. Glynn (mother), 201 North 19th Street, New Castle, IN. NatlArch 991690. Not in WWIMem. Goldstein, Edward R., Sgt. 11120888. 870th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service from Cumberland Cty, ME. NOK: Mrs. Elinor Goldstein (mother), 399 Dearing Ave., Portland, ME. Natl Arch 1020753. WWII Memorial 809463. Sam E. Pennartz 2349848. Gray, William H., Sgt. 39264208. 869th. TG. Sortie credits, OO-9, , OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 2 April,1945, 42-91887, Dietzel. Entered Service from California. NOK: Mrs. Mary E, Gray (mother), 21039 Gresham, Canoga Park, CA. Natl Arch 976350. WWII Memorial 809740. Green, Robert L., Jr., 1st. 0-696086. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945, A-52, Teaser, Shaffrath. Hometown: Quitman County, MS. NOK: Mrs. Jamie G. Tatom (mother), Marks, MS. Natl Arch 1188800. Not in WWII Memorial. Griffith, John H., Lt. Col. 0-21365. Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 140-II (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July 1945, A-37. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Griffith, Melvin L., S/Sgt. 15342793. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA 14 Jan 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union Ditched. NOK: Mr. Lee E. Griffith (father), 1320 Eastover St, University City, MO. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). WWII Memorial 809902. Natl Arch 1153030. Hahn, Elmer G., Cpt. 0-478847. 870th. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA, Shot down, 27 January, 1945, A-28, Werewolf, Hahn. POW. KIA>Executed by Japanese, 26 May 1945. Entered Service from California. Hometown: Bonneville County, ID. NOK: Mrs. Helen D. Hahn, (wife), 387 East 16 and Vigbie Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial 792826 Hanley, Edward J., Jr. 2nd Lt. 0739428. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1035. AM, PH (ABMC). DED, 9 January, 1945, A-46, Mis’ Behavin’, Crowell. NOK: Mr. Edward J. Hanley (father), 6 Elberta Road, Maplewood, NJ; Mrs. Ruth H. Hanley (wife), 1366 Clinton Avenue, Irvington, NJ. Natl Arch 1222512. WWII Memorial 793068. Hansen, Elvin E., 1st Lt. 0739093. 869th. Nav. Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA. Entered Service: IA. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union. Ditched. NOK: Mrs. Charlotte Hansen (mother), 417 N.6th St., Missouri Valley, IA. WWII Memorial 793108. Natl Arch 1052141.

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Hanson, Richard H., Cpl. 31375224. 871st. Left Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-9 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-42, Joker’s Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service from Strafford County, NH. NOK: Mrs. Natley L. Hanson (wife), Box 167, Milton, NH. Natl Arch 1239954. WWII Memorial 793140. Hardy, Graydon V., 2nd Lt. 0864485. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). DED. 027 January, 1945, A-22, Haley’s Comet, McDonell. Hometown: Scottsburg, IN. NOK: Mrs. Mildred Hardy (wife), 90 North Gardner Street, Scottsburg, IN. Not in Natl Arch. Not in WWII Memorial. Mrs. Mildred B Pearsey 80534. Harrington, Thomas B., 2nd Lt. 0-2060796. 869th. Nav-Bomb. Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-8, Shillalah. Bussell. MIA, 18 April 1945, 42-63519. AM (OLC), PH (ABMC). Entered Service from Colorado. Not in Natl.Arch. WWII Memorial 793275. Harris, Benjamin L., 2nd Lt. 0-868010. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945, A-52, Teaser, Shaffrath. Hometown: Queens County, NY. NOK: Mr. Aaron T. Harris (father), 2157 – 78th Street, Jackson Heights, NY. Natl Arch 1321889. Not in WWII Mem. Grace Bland Clifford 941361. Hart, Alvin K., T/Sgt. 20947973. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sgt to S/Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett; A-16, Crowe. MIA, 1 June, 1945. NOK: Mrs. Carol N. Hart (wife), 2406 West Dean Street, Spokane, WA. Not in Natl. Arch. Not in WWII Memorial. Note: No confirmation of death. Hartmann, Louis J., Maj. 0477389. Hq, US Air Force, Western Pacific. Probably a passenger on flight. Braonze Star, (ABMC). DNB. 7 June 1945, A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Kelley. Hometown: Suffolk County, NY. NOK: Veronica M. Hartman (wife), 302 Fishel Avenue, Riverhead, NY. Natl Arch 1305332. WWII Memorial 793422. Hassell, Cecil V., S/Sgt. 18047805. 870th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Trfd fr 500th Bomb Gp, Walker AAB asgd to 870th Bomb Sq, SO 91-3 (497th) [1944]. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA>FOD. 27 January, 1945, A-22, Haley’s Comet, McDonell. Hometown: Westmoreland County, PA. NOK: Mrs. Lois M. Hassell (wife), 3702 Shell Road, Corpus Christi, TN. Natl Arch 1211352. Not in WWII Memorial Hauser, Louis J., T/Sgt. 6990471. 871st. Tail Gunr. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945, A-56, McSpadden. NOK: Mrs. Evelyn L. Hauser (wife), 3802 Lafayette Street, Fort Wayne, IN. Not in Natl. Arch. Not in WWII Memorial. Hawkins, Raymond A., S/Sgt. 34605262. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits OO-16-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-18-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-28-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. GCM, GO 12-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), PH (ABMC). MIA>DED, 10 April, 1945, A-51, Gonna Mak’er, Anderson, R. HT: Lincolnton, NC. NOK: Mr. James L. Hawkins (father), Route Three, Lincolnton, NC. NatlArch. 1150947. WWII Memorial 793546. Sam E. Pennartz 2333337.














Hayes, Robert F., 1st Lt. 02068381. 869th. AM (OLC) (ABMC). KNB. 10-5-45. A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate, Fate. Entered Service from Connecticut. NOK: Mrs. Helen M. Hayes (mother), 1235 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT. NatlArch 1016550. WWII Memorial 793587. Jean Loomer 535443. John Fitch High School 544619. Mary S. Peachman 555012. Hazell, Manvell W., M/Sgt. 18048458. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). GCM, GO 12-1 (497th). Add. ‘46: 1016 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX. Not in Natl. Arch. Not in WWII Memorial. Heddens, Earl E. Sgt. 39286341. 870th. AM, (ABMC). DNB. Crashed, POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps. Hometown: Orange, CA. NOK: Mr. Robert Otto Heddens (father), 333 Occidental Street, Santa Anna, CA. NatlArch 983145. WWII Memorial 757059. Heiden, Robert L., 2nd Lt. 0761938. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA, Ditched 3 Jan 1945, A-50, Jumbo King of the Show, Clifford. FOD, January 3 1945. Entered Service from Oklahoma. NOK: Mrs. Mary Heiden (mother), 1629 N. W. 22nd, Oklahoma City, OK. NatlArch 1027661. WWII Memorial 795575. Sam E. Pennartz 2353102. Helmke, Lawrence D., T/Sgt. 15060249. 871st. Flt. Eng, 1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, February 25 1945, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Keith. Entered Service from Indiana. NOK: Not shown on MACR. Natl Arch 1045305. WWII Memorial 795616. Henderson, Emil A., Jr., Sgt. 12022030. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, Ditched, 23 January, 1945, A-6, Bad Brew, McGregor. Entered Service from New York. NOK: Mr. Emil A. Henderson, Sr., (father), 30 Dennis Street, Manhasset, Long Island, NY. NatlArch 1321926. WWII Memorial 795647. Mrs. Max Swoboda, Sister 515079. Hensell, Ervin A., 2nd Lt. 0696091. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Directed to ferry B-17F fr Lincoln to Pratt, So 101-5 (497th).Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). DED, 9 January, 1945, A-46, Mis’ Behavin’, Crowell. Entered Service from PA. MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. NOK: Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hensell (parents), 2905 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA; Mrs. Ervin A. Hensell (wife), 618 West 39th Terrace, Kansas City, MO. Not in NatlArch. WWII Mem. 795744. Hermann, Kurt J. II, T/Sgt. 12128248. 870th. TG. Sortie credits, OO-18-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 128-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). PH, GO 11-1 (497th). MIA, 3 July 1945, A-22, Miss Hap, Merrill. Hometown: Babylon, NY. NOK: Mr. Kurt J. Hermann, Sr., (father), 24 Wyandanch Avenue, Babylon, NY. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Mr. Ronald Macklin, Friend 382151. Hesser, Jack R., F/O. T-129147. 871st. M. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits OO-18-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945, A-56, McSpadden. NOK: Mrs. Sarah M. Hesser (mother), 416 Summit Avenue, South Orange, NJ. Not in Natl Arch. Not in WWII Mem. Hill, Harry R., S/Sgt. 16122677. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-V (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). PH, AM (OLC) (ABMC). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-22, Miss Hap, Merrill. Hometown: Peoria, IL: NOK: Mrs. Mary K. Hill (wife), 523 California Avenue, Peoria, IL. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Mary Duncan, Wife 1673656.



















Hill, John J., CWO. 02116266. 330th ASG. Survived crash, Passenger. 10-5-45. A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate, Fate. Note: In 330th ASG. Note: Entry also in 330th. Hoffman, Alvin R., (M). 2nd Lt. 0696095. 870th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Nav 1034. b.1921. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Renville Cty, ND. A-26, Lucky Irish,Wagner,, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Virginia E. Hoffman (wife) Mohall, North Dakota. Natl Arch 1219734. WWII Memorial 796617. Sam E. Pennartz 2338902. Holloman, James D., 2nd Lt. 0698713. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 14 November, 1944. Natl Arch 1148590. Not in WWII Memorial. Holsclaw, John R., Sgt. 35895957. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Tail Gunr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Marion Cty, IN. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin’, Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Vera M. Holsclaw, **** Douglas Boulevard, Apt. 7, c/o G. N. Meredith, Louisville, KY. Natl Arch. 1061507. WWII Memorial 797030. Sam E. Pennartz 2347870. Hoover, Glenn J., Sgt. 35544636. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. . Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA>KIA, 23 January, 1945, A-6, Bad Brew, McGregor. HT: Maumee, OH. NOK: Mrs. Marie T. Hoover (wife), Whitehouse, OK. NatlArch 1150464. WWIIMemorial 797200. Jean Myers, Sister 38869. Horowski, Walter J., Sgt. 32427396. 870th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA, 27 Jan 1945, A-23. DED. Entered Service from Pannsylvania. Add. ‘46: 729 East Ridge Street, Lansford, PA. Natl. Arch 1329714. WWII Memorial 797427. Shady Lady Memorial Association 2024982. Hudson, Elby W Jr., 1st Lt. 0-1057471. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM (2 OLC), PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, Ditched, 26 May, 1945. 42-94050, no known tail code, Swenson. Buried at Sea. NOK: Mrs. Anna L. Hudson (wife), 623 Mission Street, San Antonio, TX. Natl Arch 1110037. WWII Memorial. 797627. Elby Wade Hudson, Son 2395313. Isley, William H., Cpl. 14148665. 869th. Rt Gunr. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, A-16, Crowe. 1 June, 1945. NOK: Mr. William Isley (father), Walkerton, NC. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWIIMemorial. Note: No confirmation of death. Jackson, Robert E., Cpl. 34831364. 871st. Tail Gunr, A-42, Joker's Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). Entered Service from Habersham County, GA: NOK: Mrs. Beulah F. Jackson (mother), Post Office Box 386, Clarksville, GA. NatlArch 1032297. WWII Memorial 798066. Jacoby, Robert M., T/Sgt. 15099433. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: IN. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin’, Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Martha J. Jacoby (wife), 5139 Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis, IN. Natl Arch 1061648. WWII Memorial 798112. Sam E. Pennartz 2347868.
























Jenkins, John T., Sgt. 33696149. 870th. Rt Gunr. Sortie credits OO-20-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-V (XXI BC). AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 128-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-22, Miss Hap, Merrill. NOK: Mrs. Anna Jenkins (mother),511 North Seventh Street, Claiton, PA. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Johnson, Buford P., 1st Lt. 0-438244. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 128-I (XXI BC). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-22, Miss Hap, Merrill. NOK: Mrs. Gladys P. Johnson, (mother), 5200 Second Avenue,South, Minneapolis, MN. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Mr. Elton J. Jacobson, Brother-in-law 310104. Mrs. Myrna F. Garrard, Daughter 1362807. Johnson, Howard R., Sgt. 35903294. 871st. Right Gunr. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945, A-56, McSpadden. NOK: Mrs. Christina Johnson, 8 Westen Street, Valparaiso, IN. Not in WWIIMemorial. Not in NatlArch. Johnson, James R., Cpl. 33650583. 869th. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). GCM, GO 12-1 (497th). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. ’89: Box 686, Trinity, TX. Not in WWIIMemorial. Not in NatlArch. Jones, Glenn W., T/Sgt. 19172637. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 128-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), AM (OLC), (ABMC). DNB, 6 June, 1945, A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Kelley. Entered Service from Utah. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial 798600. Jorstad, Oswald J., 1st Lt. 0-864947. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. POC authorized, SO 239-1 (246 AAF BU) 1944. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), PH (OLC) (ABMC). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-15, Crowe. NOK: Mrs. Justine R. Jorstad (mother), Zahl, ND. Not in WWII Memorial. Not in Natl Arch. Diane Gronfur, (Niece) 1802758. Note: No confirmation of death. Katchmir, Wassil, 2nd Lt. 0805486. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, February 25 1945, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Keith. NOK: Not shown on MACR. Not in NatlArch. WWIIMemorial 798951. Keenan, James E., S/Sgt. 31431859. 870th. Radar. Sortie credits OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-V (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). Add. ‘46: 22 Willard S., West Quincy, MA. MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-22, Miss Hap, Merrill. NOK: Mrs. Mary A. Keenan (mother), 22 Willard Street, Quincy, MA. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Mr. Philip Strandal, Cousin 191454. Keith, Austin R., 1st Lt. 0-733909. 871st. APC. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, February 25 1945, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Keith. Entered Service from Maine. NOK: Not shown on MACR. Natl. Arch. 1026991. WWII Memorial. 799069 Kelley, John J., Sgt. 11140822. 870th. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). A-29, Miss Margaret, Buckheit. Ditched, 26 Feb 1945, KIA. NOK not shown on MACR. Natl Arch 1257526. WWII Memorial 799121.












Kelley, William A., Capt. 0-792995. 870th. A/C. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1,, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th) DFC (OLC), AM (3 OLC), (ABMC). DNB. 6 June, 1945, A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Kelley. Hometown: Tift County, GA. NOK: Jane J. Kelley (wife), Evarts, KY. Natl Arch 1047541. WWII Memorial 799131. Kennedy, Maurice E., 2nd Lt. 0-702929. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA>DED, 10 April, 1945, A-51, Gonna Mak’er, Anderson, R. HT: Sterling, OK. NOK: Mr. Floyd W. Kennedy (father), Sterling, OK. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2333368. Kennedy, William J., Jr, S/Sgt. 31361062. 870th. CFC Gunner, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Asgd to 870th fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA, Shot down, 27 January, 1945, A-28, Werewolf, Hahn. Hometown: Middlesex County, MA. NOK: Mr. William J. Kennedy, Sr. (father), 15 Revere Street, Malden, MA. NatlArch 1257540. . Not in WWII Memorial. Kessler, Wilbur A., 1st Lt. 0-2060891. 869th. Nav, 1034. KNB. 10-5-45. A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate, Fate. HT: Delaware County, PA. NOK: Mr. Wilbur Kessler (father), Brookthorp Hills, Newtown Square, PA. NatlArch 1332477. Not in WWII Memorial. Ketzle, Henry W., S/Sgt. 36330683. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Radio. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from IL. NOK: Mrs. Florence M. Ketzle (wife), RR #3 Box #76, Princeton, IN. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 799329. King, Ronald H., 2nd Lt. 0699192. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). Hometown: State At Large, IL. MIA-FOD, 27 January, 1945, A-23, Shady Lady, Dauth. NOK: Mrs. Wanda J. King, (wife), Kelley Avenue, Joliet, IL. NatlArch 1104617. Not in WWII Mem. Britney Smith, Granddaughter 2304499. Elizabeth King Ford 925258 King, Wilson K., 2nd Lt. 0830069. 871st. Pilot. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945 A-56, McSpadden. NOK: Mrs. Cora M. King (mother), 600 Fayetteville Avenue, Bennetsville, SC. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Mem. Kisti, Joseph F., S/Sgt. 42080023. 871st. Radio. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945, A-56, McSpadden. Mrs. Mary Kisti (mother), Lamberton Street, Trenton, NJ. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Klein, Clifford M., 1st Lt. 0828456. 874th. DNB. Passenger. 10-5-45. DFC, AM (ABMC). A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate, Fate. HT: Gladwin County, MI. NOK: Mrs. Winnie M. Klein (mother), Route #1, Gladwin, MI. MI. NatlArch 1147410. Not in WWII Memorial. Mary McGregor, Cousin 1348736. Kolb, William E., Sgt. 34625009. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. Entered Service from Mississippi. NatlArch 1173781. WWII Memorial 799745. Sam E. Pennartz 2351957.

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Kolodner, Saul, 2nd Lt. 0-837720. DNB. Crashed, POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps. Hometown: Middlesex County, NJ. NOK: Mrs. Rose Kolodner (mother), Box 164, Metuchen, NJ. Natl Arch 1226980. Not in WWII Mem. Kopenitsi, William, Sgt. 16134382. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA>DED, 10 April, 1945, A-51, Gonna Mak’er, Anderson, R. HT: Milwaukee, WI. NOK: 1435 N. 20th Street, Milwaukee, WI. Natl Arch 1290274. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2333353. Kovach, William, 1st Lt. 0-697876. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). DFC, AM (4 OLC), PH, (ABMC). DNB. 6 June, 1945, A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Kelley. Hometown: Huron County, MI. NOK: Elizabeth M. Kovach, (wife), 629 Riverbank, Lincoln Park, MI. Also listed: Mrs. Isabella Fabian (mother), 616 S. Harbough Street, Detroit, MI. Natl Arch 1190986. WWII Memorial 799838. Kromer, Nicholas, Cpl. 32391831. 871st. Passenger, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 2 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service from Essex County, NJ. NOK: Mrs. Helen Kromoka, 412 17th St., Barnesboro, PA. Natl Arch 1223038. .WWII Memorial 799946. Krysiak, Chester P., Sgt. 35018807. 869th. Radio, 757. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>KIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-91887, Dietzel. Entered Service from Ohio. NOK: Mrs. Angela Krysiak (wife), 119 Dexter Street, Toledo, OH. Natl. Arch. 1150686.WWII Memorial 799978. Sam E. Pennartz 2347221. LaMoglia, Joseph V., 1st Lt. 0-861203. 870th. Radar Obs RCM, 7888. 2nd Lt. to 1st Lt. SO 21-5 (Hq AAF POA). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1 (497th). 2nd Lt. to 1st Lt. SO 21-5 (Hq AAF POA). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). KIA, 3 July, 1945, A-22, Miss Hap, Merrill. NOK: Mrs. Florence C. LaMoglia (mother) 5441 Ruth Avenue, Oakland 1, California. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Lamoureaux, Cleo E., Sgt. 37706914. 870th. Aer Gunr, 611. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH, (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 14 January, 1945, 42-24087, Schramm. Tail number not known. Hometown: Pueblo County, CO. NOK: Mrs. Josephine Lamoureux, 915 Currie Street, Pueblo, CO. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 762749. Land, Garland V., Sgt. 18140177. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Clairborne Parish, LA. A-45, Dixie Darliin’, Walling.Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Gaynell A. Land (wife), Oil City, LA. Natl Arch 1061867. WWII Memorial. 800260. Sam E. Pennartz 2347869. Lanning, Virgil G., S/Sgt. 17147751. 870th. AM (ABMC). DNB. Crashed, POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps.Hometown: Conejos County, CO. NOK: Mr. Alfred W. Lanning, Austin, CO. NatlArch 1004818. WWII Memorial 762913. Memorial from Orville Kline 2275277. Lawson, John W., 1st Lt. 0-660274. 871st. A/C. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. NatlArch 1256517. WWII Memorial 800502. Sam E. Pennartz 2351414.

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Lee, Lawrence L., S/Sgt. 37252164. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD , 9 January, 1945, A-5, Waddy’s Wagon, Young. Entered Service from North Dakota. NOK: Mr. John M. Lee (father), Max, ND. NatlArch 1215964. WWII Memorial 800624. Sam E. Pennartz 2371059. Leu, Werner S., 2nd Lt. 0785696. 871st. Bomb, 1035, Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, Ditched, 19 July 1945, A-11, Rodge. HT: Lafayette County, WI. NOK: Mrs. Theresia G. Leu (wife), RFD Four, Mount Horeb, WI. NatlArch 1285916. Not in WWII Mem. Albert G. Pulley 243235. Levonas, Winfield A., T/Sgt. 6995575. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). A-2, Pacific Union Baird. KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, 42-24772. Entered Service fr Luzerne County, PA. NOK: Mrs. Mary Levonas (mother), 653 Pinehill St., ???, PA. NatlArch 1336982. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2357051. Levy, Jules, 2nd Lt. 0-2057961. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>KIA, 2 April,1945, 42-91887, Dietzel. Entered Service from New York. NOK: Mrs. Rose Levy (mother), 1342 East 18th St. Brooklyn, NY. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 800796. Sam E. Pennartz 2347259. Lindenstruth, Elmer C., Sgt. 33551226. 869th. Tail Gunr. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Baltimore Cty, MD. A-26, Lucky Irish, Wagner, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Johanna H. Lindenstruth (mother), 941 Ashburton St., Baltimore, MD. Natl Arch 1058161. WWII Memorial. 800925. Sam E. Pennartz 2339053. Lopes, Ernest B., (S). 2nd Lt. 0758466. 870th. Pilot. 1024. b. 1921. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 24 November, 1944. Entered Service: HI. A-26,Lucky Irish, Wagner, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mr. John P. Lopes (father) P.O. Box 363, Waipahu, Oahu, HI. Natl Arch. 1034316. WWII Memorial 801199. Sam E. Pennartz 2338554. Lovvorn, Lowell E., S/Sgt. 34334018. 870th. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU).BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA, Shot down, 27 January, 1945, A-28, Werewolf, Hahn. Hometown: Talladega County, AL. NOK: Mrs. Julia A. Lovvorn (mother), Route Number Two, Munford, AL. NatlArch 998183. Not in WWII Memorial. Lowe, Harry, Jr., 1st Lt. 0683150. 870th. Nav Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). AM, PH, (ABMC). KIA, Shot down, 27 January, 1945, A-28, Werewolf, Hahn. Hometown: Bonneville County, ID. NOK: Mr. Harry Lowe, Sr. (father), Blackstone, VA. NatlArch 1276065. WWII Memorial 801288. Lynch, Bertram G., Capt. 0869240. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). PH, GO I -1, (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Ditched 3 Jan 1945, Survived. A-50, Jumbo King of the Show, Clifford. Add. ‘46: 1943 Spring Drive, Louisville, KY. Add: ’89: 3406 E Northline, Guilford College, NC. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Remembrance in WWII Mem by son, Ross D. Lynch, Son 1890256. Remembrance in WWII Mem by Daughter, Daughter, Sara Lynch Hoffman 2385065.






















Manning, John V., 1st Lt. 0-695943. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett; A-16, Crowe. MIA, 1 June, 1945. Add. ’46?: 1222 Annunciation Station, New Orleans, LA. NOK: Mrs. Mary R. Manning (mother), 1222 Annunciation Station, New Orleans, LA. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Mansir, Kenneth M., S/Sgt. 11097819. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD , 9 January, 1945, A-5, Waddy’s Wagon, Young. Entered Service from Maine. INOK: Mrs. Mabel Mansir (mother), 14 Maple St, Randolph, ME. NatlArch 1023731. WWII Memorial 802021. Sam E. Pennartz 2371041. Arthur E. Lapham 326795. Martien, Norman H., Jr., Cpl. 18091521. 870th. Tail Gunr. DNB. Crashed POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps. Survived. Add. ‘46: Waterproof, LA. WWII Memorial 303251. Martin, Delmas D., Sgt. 34623416. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunner. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA, Ditched 3 Jan 1945, A-50, Jumbo King of the Show, Clifford. DED Entered Service fr Mississippi. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 802259 Martin, Robert E., S/Sgt. 33496159. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-16-1 (497th). DFC, GO 136-II (XXI BC). A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 1 June, 1945. A-11. Ditched. Route 3, Mechanicsburg, PA. (497th). Add. ‘46: Route 3, Mechanicsburg, PA. NatlArch 1332868. Not in WWII Memorial . Ms. Florence M. Williams, Sister 417870. Ms. Helen M. Moss, Sister 471310. Mr. Raymond B. Martin, Brother 150345. Matthews, Edwin C., Jr., 2nd Lt. 0683043. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Directed to ferry B-17F fr Lincoln to Pratt, So 101-5 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). FOD, 9 January, 1945, A-46, Mis’ Behavin’, Crowell. Hometown: Harris County, TX. NOK: Mr. Edwin C. Matthews, (father), 4325 Polk Avenue, Houston, TX. Mr. NatlArch 1169084. WWII Memorial 802479. William E. Matthews 42018. Sam E. Pennartz 2371636. McCarty, William E., 2nd Lt. 02078253. 871st. Radar Obs/Bomb, 0142, A/C. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). HT: Crawford County, IL. KIA, Ditched, 19 July 1945, A-11, Rodge, 44-24717. NOK: Mrs. Helen D. McCarty (mother), c/o Telephone Office, Morrisville, KS. NatlArch. 1181248. Not in WWII Memorial. McCausland, Robert E., 1st Lt. 0-748772. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). PH GO 27-1 (73rd Wing). MIA>DED, 10 April, 1945, A-51, Gonna Mak’er, Anderson, R. HT: Walnut Park, CA. NOK: Mrs. Betty Eileene McCausland (wife), 7914 Seville Street, Walnut Park, CA. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Mem. Sam E. Pennartz 2333395. McClay, Allen, Jr., Sgt. 31270116. 870th. Aer Gunr, 611. Rt. Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA-FOD, 27 January, 1945, A-23, Shady Lady, Dauth. Hometown: Middlesex County, MA: NOK: Mrs. Roberta K. McClay (wife), 106 1/2 South Main Street, Pratt, KS. NatlArch 1257830. Not in WWII Memorial. Shady Lady Memorial Association 2024981.




















McDonell, Walter S., Capt. 0789189. 870th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20th AF). MIA>FOD, 27 January, 1945, A-22, Haley’s Comet, McDonell. Hometown: Hennepin County, MN. NOK: Mrs. Edna C. McDonell (mother), 3821 West 5th St., Duluth, MN. Natl Arch 1071217. Not in WWII Memorial. McElwee, Raymond J., Sgt. 35091141. 870th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA>DOW, 14 December, 1944. NOK: Raymond J. McElwee, Sr., (father), 3703 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN. NatlArch 1062394. Not in WWII Mem. McSpadden, Joe S., 2nd Lt. 0753232. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1043, A/CAM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945. A-56, McSpadden. NOK: Mrs. Mary N. L. McSpadden (wife), General Delivery, Rising Star, TX. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWIIMemorial. Meding, Eric N, 2nd Lt. 0-698314. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), PH (ABMC). KIA, 25 March, 1945, A-52, Teaser, Shaffrath. Hometown: St. Louis, MO. NOK: Mr. Erich H. Meding (father), 1130 Dover Place, St. Louis, MO. In Natl Arch 1217973. WWII Memorial 803260. Meeker, Roy E., 1st Lt. 0-733258. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. NOK: Mrs. Esther V. Meeker (mother), 3350 Piner Road, Santa Rosa, CA. Not in Natl Arch, Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350808. Meier John A., S/Sgt. 39030583. 871st. Left Gunr. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945, A-56, McSpadden. NOK: Mrs. Louise M. Meier (wife), c/o Flint(?) Gim(?), Littlefield, TX. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Meldrum, Richard G., S/Sgt. 16159747. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Asgd to 871st fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 9 January, 1945, A-46, Mis’ Behavin’, Crowell. . Entered Service from Michigan. NOK: Mrs. Nellie F. Meldrum (mother), 2552 Elmwood Street, Ann Arbor, MI. Natl Arch. 1260915. WWII Memorial 803317. Sam E. Pennartz 2371841. Marie Meldrum Kulibert, Sister 1429194. Merrill, Keith N., Maj. 0-404374. 870th. A/C. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII -1 (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-22, Miss Hap, Merrill. NOK: Mr. Philemon P. Merrill (father), Safford, AZ. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Mem. Paula Merrill Belak & Family 521078. Mrs. Beth M. Rizley, Aunt 198278. Merritt, Rex E., Pfc. 35093539. 870th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Rt Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. A-26, Lucky Irish, Wagner, rammed by enemy fighter. Entered Service: Wabash Cty, IN. NOK: Mr. Herschel D. Merritt (Brother), 704 South Maple St., North Manchester, IN. Natl Arch 1072129. WWII Memorial 803405. Sam E. Pennartz 2339052. Meza, Isaias, 2nd Lt. 0744082. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH, (ABMC). Hometown: Los Angeles, CA. MIA>FOD, 14 January, 1945, 42-24087, Schramm. Tail number not known. NOK: Mrs. Otila M. Meza (wife), 3226 Gleason, Los Angeles, CA. Natl Arch 989679. WWII Memorial 803481.


















Miller, Henry L., 2nd Lt. 0743627. 869th. Nav-Bomb,1036. POC authorized, SO 239-1 (246 AAF BU) 1944. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), PH (OLC) (ABMC). A-9, Skyscrapper I, II, Garvin. A-8, Shillalah. Bussell. MIA, 18 April, 1945, 42-63819. Entered Service fr Maryland. Add. ‘46: 4900 Queensbury Road, Riverdale, MD. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 803632. Miller, Richard F., S/Sgt. 20218155. 870th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. Entered Service fr New York. Natl Arch. NOK: Mrs. Mary Miller (mother), 64-37 Catalpa Avenue, New York, NY. Natl Arch 1322398. WWII Memorial 803678. Miller, Robert D., Cpl. 38097472. 871st. Radio. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945, A-45, Barnes. Entered Service fr TX. NOK: Mrs. Sallie H. Miller, Box 101, Wortham, TX. NatlArch 1151748. WWII Memorial. 803684. Miller, Robert H., 2nd Lt. 0829060. 871st. Pilot. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-42, Joker’s Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). Entered Service from Wayne County, IN. NOK: Mrs. Mary G. Miller (mother), 240 S.W. 3rd St., Richmond, IN. NatlArch 1074317. WWII Memorial. 803689. Mitchell, Robert N., Sgt. 35548506. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 9 January, 1945, A-46, Mis’ Behavin’, Crowell. Entered Service fr Ohio. NOK: Mrs. Jennie V. Mitchell (mother), 3426 Navarre Avenue, Toledo, OH. Natl Arch 1163479. WWII Memorial 803974 . Sam E. Pennartz 2371746. Monroe, Robert F., S/Sgt. 13154863. 870th. Radar, 0141. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). GCM, GO 12-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. NOK: Marian D Monroe (mother), 45 N. Nice St., Schuylkill PA. Natl Arch 1343334. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2350886. Mount, Eugene C., Cpl. 35813638. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945, A-45, Barnes. Entered Service fr IN. NOK: Mr. Clarence Mount (father), 1014 Chicago St., Michigan City, IN. . Natl Arch 1071837. WWII Memorial 804929. Moye, James R., S/Sgt. 34665182. RCM. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: NC. NOK: Mrs. Pearl A. Moye (mother), Rural Free Delivery #1, Box 302, Greenville, NC. WWII Memorial 804941. Natl Arch 1233111. Sam E. Pennartz 2343132. Murphy, Paul E., Pfc. 10181499. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>DED, 9 January, 1945, A-46, Mis’ Behavin’, Crowell. Entered Service fr Massachusetts. NOK: Mr. Arthur J. Murphy (father), 1 Granite Street, Quincy, MA. NatlArch 1255945. WWII Memorial 805094. Sam E. Pennartz 2371883. Myhra, Clifford A., Sgt. 37547534. 870th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). DOI. KIA>FOD, Shot down, 27 January, 1945, A-28, Werewolf, Hahn. Hometown: Cass County, ND. NOK: Mrs. Christine Myhra (mother), 1340 Second Avenue, Fargo, ND. NatlArch 1169220. Not in WWII Mem.























Neddersen, Gorden F., 2nd Lt. 870th. 02065384, Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credit, OO-16-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, 4 March, 1945, Ditched. A-25, Peace on Earth, Westervelt. Entered Service from Wisconsin. NOK not shown on MACR. Natl Arch 1289512. WWII Memorial 803982. Nelson, Norman W., Sgt. 37627069. 870th.Aer Gunr, 611. Tail Gunr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). A-31, New Glory,Hamilton. Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). Entered Service from MO. NOK: Mrs. Mary T. Nelson (mother), Cote Brilliante, Saint Louis, MO. Natl Arch 1232187. WWII Memorial 804066. Sam E. Pennartz 2349850. Niece, Oscar L., Sgt. 38563053. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Rt Gunner. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA Ditched 3 Jan 1945, A-50, Jumbo King of the Show, Clifford. FOD. Entered Service fr Oklahoma. NatlArch 1051358. WWII Memorial 804271. Sam E. Pennartz 2353113. Norelli, Vincent E., 2nd Lt. 0680372. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. Entered Service fr New Jersey. NatlArch 1225151. WWIIMemorial 804378. Sam E. Pennartz 2351421. Northup, Theodore D., Sgt. 18194334. 870th. Radar, 0141. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA-FOD, 27 January, 1945, A-23, Shady Lady, Dauth.. Entered Service fr Oklahoma. Hometown: Custer County, OK. NOK: Mrs. Annabell A. Northup (mother), 717 South 7th Street, Clinton, OK. Natl Arch 1017450. WWII Memorial 804422. Shady Lady Memorial Association 2025070. Norton, William H., 1st Lt. 0-672964. 871st. (869th on MACR). Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). KNB. Passenger. 10-5-45. A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate, Fate. HT: Fairfield County, CT. NOK: Mrs. Frances I. Norton (mother), Dogwood Place, Devon, CT. NatlArch 1013741. Not in WWII Memorial. Novak, John T., M/Sgt. 13024984. 869th. Flt Eng, 737. Prom to M/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). DNB. 10-5-45. A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate, Fate. HT: Luzerne County, PA. NOK: Mrs. Helen Hovak (mother), 6 Arch St, Glen Lyon, PA. NatlArch 1338079. Not in WWII Mem. Anonymous Memorial 2509209. Oden, Odell K., Sgt. 17026963. 871st. Radar Opr, 866. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. Entered Service fr Arkansas. NatlArch 1002798. WWII Memorial 805341. Sam E. Pennartz 2351952. Olson, Vaughn R., S/Sgt. 31219924. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Radio Opr/Mech2756. Sgt to S/Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. Entered Service fr Maine. NatlArch 1021389. WWII Memorial 805480. Sam E. Pennartz 2351953. Orlowski, Howard J., 2nd Lt. 0723466. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Flt/Engr. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from OH. NOK: Lucylee Orlowski (wife), 84 Howe

























St., New Haven, CT; Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Orlowski (Parents), R. F. D. #1, Federal Reformatory, Chillicothe, OH. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial. 805522. Overmire, William Jr., S/Sgt. 16119171. 870th. Radio Opr/mech, 2756. Radio Opr Gunner. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA, Shot down, 27 January, 1945, A-28, Werewolf, Hahn. Hometown: Kent County MI: NOK: Mr. William A. Overmire (father), 1154 Joosten Street, Grand Rapids, MI. NatlAch 1278412. Not in WWII Mem. Owens, Ruey S., Sgt. 14157602. 870th. Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Gunr. A-31, New Glory,Hamilton. Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). Entered Service from Dickenson Cty, VA. NOK: Mr. Joe C. Owens (father), Brooks, VA. Natl Arch 1220587. WWII Memorial 805661. Sam E. Pennartz 2349849. Pace, Conrad, 1st Lt. 0-691671. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Ditched, 26 Feb 1945,A-29, Miss Margaret, Buckheit, Survived. KIA, 10 May, 1945. Natl Arch 1270029. Not in WWII Memorial. Paul, Edward W., Sgt. KIA Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Pence, Otto B., S/Sgt. 38443934. 870th. Radio Opr, 757. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). DFC, AM (4 OLC), PH, (ABMC). KNB. 6 June, 1945, A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Kelley. Hometown: Faulkner County, AR. NOK: Mrs. Edith Pence (mother), 2129 Robinson Avenue, Conway, Arkansas. Natl Arch 103344. WWII Memorial 805877. Penman, John S., S/Sgt. 16083651. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 128-I (XXI BC). KNB. 10-5-45. A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate, Fate. HT: Wayne County, MI. NOK: Mrs. Eleanor L. Penman (wife), 14603 Fordham Avenue, Detroit, MI. NatlArch 1266689. Not in WWII Memorial. Mary Penman, Niece 1640876. Pentecost, Ned C., 1st Lt. 0659175. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. A/C. MIA>DED, 21 Nov 1944. Down, 42-24586, Nagoya area, Pentecost. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from TN. NOK: Mrs. Will G. Pentecost, (wife), 319 North Main St., Lexington, TN. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial 805904. Petersen, Dale W., Capt. 0413489. 871st. A/C. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). DED 28 Jan 1945. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from OR. NOK: Mrs. Martha Petersen (wife), 163 Archer Place, Shreveport, LA. Natl Arch. 1208735 WWII Memorial. 806050. Peterson, Lemuel B., Sgt. 34587134. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from AL. NOK: Mrs. Nina N. Peterson (wife), 323 Breeder St., Eufala, AL. Natl Arch 992997. WWII Memorial 806069. Pettibone, Alfred B., S/Sgt. 32142500. 870th. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). 14 January, 1945, 42-24087, Schramm. Tail number not known. DED Entered Service fr New York. NOK: Mrs. Mary A. Pettibone, 84 East Main Street, Hornell, NY. Natl Arch 1324597. WWII Memorial 806105.



















Phillips, Robert M., 2nd Lt. 0806901. 869th. B29, Pilot,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD , 9 January, 1945, A-5, Waddy’s Wagon, Young. Entered Service fr Tennessee. NOK: Mrs. Betty Phillips (wife), 1636 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN. Natl Arch 1158716. WWII Memorial 806197. Sam E. Pennartz 2370944. Mr. Henry T. Phillips 128298. Pleus, William, 1st Lt. 0668763. 870th. Bomb, 1035. POC authorized, SO 239-1 (246 AAF BU) 1944. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20th AF). MIA>FOD, 27 January, 1945, A-22, Haley’s Comet, McDonell. NatlArch 1290527. Not in WWII Memorial. Plotka, Robert J., Cpl. 36811522. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Tail Gunr. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, Ditched, 19 July 1945, A-11, Rodge. 44-14787. HT: Washington County, WI. NOK: Mr. Robert Plotka (father), 1002 East Clarke Street, Milwaukee, WI. NatlArch 1287228. Not in WWII Memorial. Points, Clyde U., 2nd Lt. 0774760. 871st. Pilot, Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945, A-45, Barnes. Entered Service fr CA. NOK: Mr. William C. Points (father), 400 N. Inez Av., Monterey Park, CA. NatlArch 980785. WWII Memorial 806423. Powell, John L., S/Sgt. 14016111. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 128-I (XXI BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). MIA, 3 July 1945. A-22, Miss Hap, Merrill. NOK: Mrs. Lilia F. Powell (mother), Route Number 5, Andalusia, AL. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial. Preble, Quintin N., S/Sgt. 18131538. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). AM, PH, (ACMC). MIA-FOD, 27 January, 1945, A-23, Shady Lady, Dauth. Entered Service from Oklahoma. Hometown: Cleveland County, OK. NOK: Mrs. Helen G. Preble (mother), Route One, Norman, OK. NatlArch 1016292. WWII Memorial 806648. Shady Lady Memorial Association 2024950. Preisser, Albert W., Sgt. 13038616. 870th. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA>FOD, 27 January, 1945, A-22, Haley’s Comet, McDonell. Hometown: Westmoreland County, PA. NOK: Mrs. Isabel Armstrong (mother), Box 454 Parnasus Station, New Kensington, PA. Natl Arch 1345535. Not in WWII Memorial. Prestley, Hugh D., 2nd Lt. 0 788835. 870th. AM (ABMC). DNB. Crashed, POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps. Hometown: Middlesex County, MA. Mr. Hugh J. Prestley (father), 196 Summer Street, Somerville, MA. NatlArch 1259526. WWII Memorial 773418. Quattlander, George T., S/Sgt. 32532759. 870th. Radio Opr, 757. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). ). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. NOK: Mrs. Alice Quattlander (mother), 1159 E. 165th St., New York, NY. Natl Arch 1282420. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2350887. Quinn, Patrick B., 1st Lt. 0-868591. 870th. Nav-Bomb. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-22, Miss Hap, Merrill. NOK: Mr. Dolph Quinn (father), Box 42, Beeville, TX. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Memorial.


















Ray, John M., Jr., S/Sgt. 14139554. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Radion Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945, A-52, Teaser, Shaffrath. Hometown: Clinch County, GA. NOK: Mrs. Wilma A. Ray (wife), 1010 Mary Street, Waycross, GA. Natl Arch 1018369. Not in WWII Mem. Rea, James C., Sgt. 36699004. 871st. Aer. Gunr, 611. Right Gunr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. Entered Service fr Illinois. NatlArch 1145473. WWII Memorial 807108. Sam E. Pennartz 2351958. Redinger, Eugene J., 2nd Lt. 0683059. 870th. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). AM, PH, (AMC). Shot down, 27 January, 1945, A-28, Werewolf, Hahn. POW. KIA. Executed by Japanese, 26 May 1945. Hometown: Passaic County, NJ. NOK: Mrs. Irene J. Redinger, (Wife, 861 Ringwood Avenue, Nanaque, NJ. NatlArch 1233606. WWII Memorial. 807166. Reid, Clifford E., 2nd Lt. 0684048. 871st. Pilot. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Tarrant Cty, TX. A-45, Dixie Darliin’, Walling.Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mr. Marvin E. Nobles (Father-in-Law), Deport, TX. NatlArch 1244833 WWII Memorial 807275 Sam E. Pennartz 2347847 Reinhardt, Marvin N., 2nd Lt. 0837538. 871st. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024, A/C. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW). AM, PH (ABMC). Ditched, 19 July 1945, A-11, Rodge. KIA. 42-2407 Entered Service fr Wisconsin. NOK: Mrs. Geraldine L. Reinhardt (wife), 359 Grand Avenue, Oshkosh, WI. Natl Arch 1289414. WWII Memorial 807318. Richards, John E., 1st Lt. 0789506. 869th. Nav,1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). A-2, Pacific Union Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. DFC, AM (OLC), PH, (ABMC). Entered Service fr PA. NOK: Mrs. John E. Richards (wife), 2308 Harvard Ave., Camphill, PA. Natl Arch 1332142. WWII Memorial 807473. Sam E. Pennartz 2368685. Richters, George G., Sgt. 12163183. 870th. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD. 14 January, 1945, 42-24087, Schramm. Tail number not known. Enter Service fr New Jersey. NOK: Mrs. Ruth Richters (mother), 83 2nd Street, Red Bank, NJ. Natl Arch 1235979. WWII Memorial 807510. Roberts, Willard W., S/Sgt. 37245181. 869th. Radar, 0141. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). (Address unknown). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA 14 Jan 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union Ditched. NOK: Nancy Roberts (mother), 315 East Normal St., Kirksville, MO. WWII Memorial 807763. Natl Arch 1196818. Rogers, Ernest T., 1st Lt. 0-735928. 869th. Bomb, 1035. DFC (OLC), AM (2 OLC) (ABMC). KNB. Passenger. 10-5-45. A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate, Fate. Entered Service fr North Carolina. NatlArch 1112820. WWII Memorial 808785. Romero, Frank W., Cpl. 39715755. 870th. Tail Gunr. KIA to DED. 19 Dec 1944. A-29, Special Delivery, Ewing. Ditched. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). Entered Service from CA.

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NOK: Mrs. Margaret R. Romero (Sister), 522 Lavetta Terrace, Los Angeles, CA. Natl Arch 981105. WWII Memorial 808982. Rosecrans, Robert E., Sgt. 39125198. 870th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH, (ABMC). MIA>KIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24087, Schramm. Tail number not known. Hometown: Contra Costa, CA. NOK: Mrs. Pauline V. Rosecrans, 145 Park Boulevard, Clarksburg, WV. Natl Arch 975506. WWII Memoria 809019. Daisy Rosecrans Verrette, Sister 1508497. Ross, Howard G., S/Sgt. 37552168. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Rt Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. KIA, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: MN. A-45, Dixie Darliin’, Walling.Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Marguerite M. Ross (mother), 317 Walnut St., Marshall, MN. Natl Arch 1075162. WWII Memorial 809052. Sam E. Pennartz 2347926. David Lloyd Ross, BrotherHolts 1467572. Rouse, Joseph R., Jr., S/Sgt. 38494394. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: LA. NOK: Mrs. Mary P. Rouse (wife), 1323 North Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD. Natl Arch 1065581. WWII Memorial 809113. Sam Pennartz 2343133. Russell, Cyril F., Jr., 2nd Lt. 02061056. 871st. Nav-Bomb-Radar. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). A-42, Joker’s Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). Entered Service fr Tom Green County, TX. NOK: Major Cyril F. Russell, Sr. (father), 436 Preusser St., San Angelo, TX. NatlArch 1245726. WWII Memorial 809252. Samela Connie N., T.Sgt. 12082811. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). GCM, GO 12-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. NOK: Mrs. Fil Samela (mother), 30 Windsor Terrace, White Plains, NY. Natl Arch 1307909. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2350905. Saucier, Conrad J., Sgt. 31399230. 870th. Aer Gunr, 611. Rt Gunr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). KIA>FOD, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. Sortie credits OO-28-1 (497th). Hometown: Washington, DC. NOK: Madeline N Saucier (wife), Box 165, Union, ME. Natl Arch 1114759. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2350901. Schnaars, David J., (S). 2nd Lt. 0697921. 870th. b. 1919. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: NY. A-26,Lucky Irish, Wagner, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Mary L. Schnaars (mother) 24 East Second Street, Brooklyn, New York. DED 24 Jan 1944. Natl Arch 1317525. WWII Memorial 812650. Sam E. Pennartz 2338555. Schnecker, Clayton A., S/Sgt. 35791315. 869th. Rt Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th). AM, GO 80-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), PH (ABMC). A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W. KIA, 1 June 1945, Ditched. Entered Service fr Ohio. NOK not shown on MACR 14595. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial 812655. Judith Spaulding, Daughter 560321. Schramm, Harold F., Capt. 0406036. 870th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20th AF). Soldier’s Medal,

























AM, PH, (ABMC). MIA>DED. 14 January, 1945, 42-24087, Schramm. Tail number not known. Hometown: St. Louis County, MO. NOK: Mrs. Mary E. Schramm (wife), c/o J. E. Cotter, Aransas Pass, TX. Natl Arch 1156963. WWII Memorial 812713. Schroeder, John B., 1st Lt. 0-868135. 871st. Flt Eng,1028. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). FOD, 9 January, 1945, A-46, Mis’ Behavin’, Crowell. Entered Service fr Nebraska. NOK: Mrs. Emma H. Schroeder (mother), Rural Free Delivery #3, Fairmont, NB. NatlArch 1193321. WWII Memorial 812742. Sam E. Pennartz 2371897. Schwallie, Bernard E., Sgt. 15072297. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Rt Gunr. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from OH. NOK: Mrs. Cecilia M. Schwallie (mother), 402 West Broad St, Louisville, OH. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 812897. Schwieger, Raymond, Pvt. 37680230. 871st. Radar, 0141. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945, A-45, Barnes. Entered Service fr Wright County, IA. NOK: Mrs. Frances D. Schwieger, Hampton, IA. NatlArch 1073289. WWII Memorial 812958. Seel, William M., Sgt. 15341130. 871st. CPC. Sortie credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, February 25 1945, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Keith. Entered Service fr Ohio. NOK: Not shown on MACR. Natl Arch 1106753. WWII Memorial 813162. Shaffrath, Paul W., Capt. 0-427003. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093, A/C. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). A-52, Teaser, Shaffrath. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). DFC, GO 59-II (XXI BC). KIA. 25 March, 1945. Hometown: King County, WA. NOK: Mrs. Gloria E. Shaffrath (wife), 624 Laveta Terrace, Los Angeles, CA. Natl Arch. 1274591. Ms. Louise E. Shaffrath, Sister 357344. Shanaway, Jesse J., S/Sgt. 15353821. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24087, Schramm. Tail number not known. Entered Service fr Ohio. NOK: Mrs. Maud Green (mother), Route Nine, Box 616, West Toledo, OH. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 813387. Shank, William E., Cpl. 13141433. 870th. Gunner. PH (ABMC). KIA. Ditched, 26 Feb 1945,A-29, Miss Margaret, Buckheit. Entered Service fr West Virginia. NOK not shown in MACR. Natl Arch 1160782. WWII Memorial 813405 Shanklin, Roy E. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-696672. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). DFC, AM (4 OLC), PH, (ABMC).DNB. 6 June, 1945. A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Kelley. Hometown: Montogmery County, VA. NOK: Roy E. Shanklin, Sr., RFD Number One, Radford, VA. NatlArch 1253066. WWIIMemorial 813407. Shaw, Albert H., Jr., 2nd Lt. 0863303. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Nav-Photo. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from PA. NOK: Mr. Albert H. Shaw, Sr., 1784 Brill St., Philadelphia, PA. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial 813505.




















Shaw, George W., S/Sgt. 33258694. 870th. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU).AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), PH (ABMC). KIA, Ditched. 26 May, 1945. Buried at Sea. 42-94050, no known tail code, Swenson Entered Service fr Pennsylvania. NOK: Mrs. Blanche I. Shaw (mother), General Delivery, McConnelsburg, PA NatlArch 1334836. WWII Memorial 813515. Silas S. Morgan 120920. Shea, Daniel J. Jr., S/Sgt. 16169674. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), PH (ABMC). A-8, Shillalah. Bussell. MIA Entered Service fr Illinois. WWII Memorial 813534. Sheriff, Roland, 2nd Lt. 0928781. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945, A-45, Barnes. Entered Service fr NY. NOK: Mr. Barney Sheriff, 86 Concord Ave., White Plains, Natl Arch 1145325. WWII Memorial 813711. Sheshansky, Harold, S/Sgt. 32658419. 871st. Radio. CFC Gunr, 580. Sgt to S/Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945, A-52, Teaser, Shaffrath. MIA, 25 March, 1945. Hometown: Kings County, NY. NOK: Mrs. Lillian. Sheshansky (mother), 322 Rodney Street, Brooklyn, NY. Not in WWII Memorial. NatlArch 1300298. Shoemaker, Richard E., Sr., Cpl. 33751679. 871st. Rt Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945, A-45, Barnes. Entered Service fr Washington, DC. NOK: Mr. Elmo M. Shoemaker (father), 24 Bennett Ave., Rochelle Park, NJ. NatlArch 1115170. WWII Memorial 813912. Simon, Oakley A., S/Sgt. 39200594. 870th. TG. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits OO-18-1 (497th). PH, GO 25-1 (73rd BW). AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (OLC), PH (OLC), ABMC). Ditched 4 March 45, Rescued. RTD. A-25, Peace on Earth. Westervelt. KIA, 26 May, 1945. 42-94050, no known tail code, Swenson. Buried at Sea. NOK: Mrs. Darlene L. Simon (wife), 3646 46th Avenue, South West, Seattle, WA. NatlArch 1292111. WWII Memorial 814099. Smith, Irvin L., Capt. 0-726022. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Nav, 1034. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. NOK: Mrs. Emma T. Smith (mother), Linwood, North Carolina. Not in Natl Arch, WWII Memorial 814678. Sam E. Pennartz 2350872. Smith, Milton E. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-2060403. 871st. Bomb-Nav-Radar. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). AM, PH, ABMC. KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, February 25 1945, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Keith. Entered Service from Illinois. NOK: Not shown on MACR. NatlArch 1098142. WWII Memorial 814820. Smith, Raymond L., Sgt. 37675923. 871st. Rt. Gunr. Aer Gunr, 611. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). MIA>FOD, 18 April, 1945, A-51, Gonna Mak’er, Anderson. HT: Black Hawk County, IA. NOK: Mrs. Louise E. Smith (wife), 1332 Knoll Avenue, Waterloo, IA. NatlArch 1018055. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2333342.



















Smith, Robert G., Sgt. 15382676. 871st. Radar, 0141. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945, A-52, Teaser, Shaffrath. NOK: Mrs. Vera Ruth Smith (mother), 1005 Lakehurst Drive, Lakeland, FL. Not in Natl Arch. Not in WWII Memorial. American Legion Post 93 1665965. Snowden, Lonnie L. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-807533. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Pilot, four Engine, 1024. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits OO-24-1 (497th). KNB. 10-5-45. A-16, Fickle Finger of Fate, Fate. HT: Jefferson County, KY. NOK: Mrs. Margaret N. Snowden (mother), Fairlawn Road, Louisville, KY. NatlArch 1088353. Not in WWII Mem. Sodomora, Alexander, S/Sgt. 32555706. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA>DED, 10 April, 1945, A-51, Gonna Mak’er, Anderson, R. HT: Union County, NJ. NOK: Mrs. Barbara Sodomora (mother), 1122 Frank Street, Roselle, NJ. NatlArch 1236278. Not in WWII Memorial Sam E. Pennartz . 2333343. Sparks, Logan M., S/Sgt. 34675171. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945, A-56, McSpadden. NOK: Mrs. Mamie McGuinan Sparks (wife), 23 Irwin Road, Durham, NC. Not in WWIIMemorial. Not in NatlArch. Spivey, Lowell B., Pfc. 34670911. 572 Air Materiel Sq., 91st Air Service Group. DNB. 6 June, 1945. Passenger on A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Kelley. WWII Memorial 813363. Robert Spivey, Brother 902655. Mr. James L. Spivey, Nephew 896742. Stambaugh, Harold E., 2nd Lt. 0927891. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortiecredits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). AM, PH, ABMC. MIA>KIA, 2 April,1945, 42-91887, Dietzel. Entered Service from Pennsylvania. NOK: Mrs. Lucille T. Stambaugh (wife), 1246 West Princess Street, York, PA. NatlArch 1345257. WWII Memorial 813615. Sam E. Pennartz 2347795. George Reel, Friend. 1506812. Stammerjohn, Carl W., 1st Lt. 0-866595. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Nav-Bomb/Radar, 1038. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). DFC, AM (4 OLC), PH, (ABMC). DNB, 6 June, 1945, A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Kelley. Hometown: Cook County, IL. NOK: Mrs. Dorothy A. Stammerjohn (wife), 7408 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL.4886. Natl Arch 1171577. WWII Memorial 813622. Howard N. Stammerjohn 110962. Stevens, William (NMI), 1st Lt. 0-774801. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 57-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). MIA>KIA, 26 May, 1945. 42-94050, no known tail code, Swenson. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 814692. Strong, Russell W., S/Sgt., 31198234. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett; A-16, Crowe. MIA, 1 June, 1945. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWIIMemorial. Note: No confirmation of 7death. Studdard, David C. Jr., Sgt. 14123041. 871st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, Ditched, 19 July 1945, A-11, Rodge. 44-28707.

















HT: Walker County, AL. NOK: Mr. David C. Studdard, Sr., (father), Cordova, AL. NatlArch 998059. Not in WWII Memorial. C. J. Johnson, Sister 220940. Sturdivant, Gerald W., Sgt. 38370979. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Radio. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Tarrant Cty, TX. A-45, Dixie Darliin’, Walling.Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Avis V. Sturdivant (wife), c/o T. E. Forrest, De Leon, TX. NatlArch 1253835. In WWIIMemorial 815079. Sam E. Pennartz 2347865. Sullivan, Joseph D., S/Sgt. 17029314. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Tail Gunr. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. AM ( 9[?] OLC), PH, ABMC. Entered Service from IA. NOK: Mr. Frank R. Sullivan, 1351 Las Palmas St., Hollywood, CA. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 815129 Sumner, Robert C., Sgt. 39831807. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Radar, 0141. Tail Gunr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. KIA, 25 March, 1945, A-52, Teaser, Shaffrath. Hometown: Custer County, ID. NOK: Mrs. Josephine Sumner (wife), General Delivery, Mountain Home, ID. Natl Arch 1035343. Not in WWII Memorial. Sutton, Bernard F., Sgt. 17123954. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Rt Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from NE. NOK: Mrs. June V. Sutton (wife), 723 N. 12th St., Beatrice, NE. Natl Arch 1201743. WWII Memorial 815205. Swenson, Harvey L., 1st Lt. 0-795856. 870th. A/C. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). DFC, AM (2 OLC), PH, (ABMC). KIA, 26 May, 1945. KIA, Ditched, 26 May, 1945. 42-94050, no known tail code, Swenson. NOK: Mrs. Joyce M. Swanson (wife), 216 6th Avenue, Aberdeen, SD. NatlArch 1107530. WWII Memorial 815410. Swiler, Lloyd K., 2nd Lt. 0695466. 870th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: MN. NOK: Mr. Harry I. Swiler (father), 3327 Emerson Ave, South, Minneapolis, MN. Natl Arch 1073465. WWII Memorial 815430. Sam Pennartz 2343129. Swisshelm, John J., 1st Lt. 0-25967. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945, A-52, Teaser, Shaffrath. Hometown: Tuscarawas County, OH. NOK: Mrs. Jane T. Swisshelm (wife), 22 Hewlett Drive, East Williston, NY. Natl Arch 1247108. Not in WWIIMemorial. Dover High School 2339116. Toelle, Kenneth R., Sgt. 36738814. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH, (ABMC). MIA-FOD, 9 January, 1945, A-46, Mis’ Behavin’, Crowell. Entered Service from Illinois. NOK: Mrs. Nancy Toelle (wife), 111 Ellis, Peoria, IL. NatlArch 1173457. WWII Memorial 811257. Sam E. Pennartz 2371835. Tompkins, William A., S/Sgt. 12083071. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>FOD, 3 January, 1945, A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. Entered Service from New York. Natl Arch 1317773. WWII Memorial 811308 . Sam Pennartz 2351954.
























Tramp, Robert L., Sgt. 19134807. 871st. Aer. Gunr, 611. Rt. Gunr. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, (497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945, A-52, Teaser, Shaffrath. Hometown: Lane County, OR. NOK: Mrs. Marie Tramp (mother), 1877 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR. . Natl Arch 1243698. Not in WWII Memorial. Tsatsopoulos, John, Sgt. 31160076. 869th. Tail Gunr. A-14, h v l,Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo. Entered Service fr Kings County, NY. NOK: Mr. Mr. Nicholas Zigouras, 300 Pleasant St., Brockton, MA. Natl Arch 1258406. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2356805. Turner, Ray F., Sgt. 38371224. 870th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). A-31, New Glory,Hamilton. Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). Entered Service from TX. NOK: Mrs. Ava Turner (mother), Box Number 1907, Tuscola, TX. Natl Arch 1245299. WWII Memorial 811981. Sam E. Pennartz 2349847. Tuttle, Robert R., 2nd Lt. 0927915. 870th. Bomb, 1035. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA to DED, 19 December, 1944. KIA to DED. 19 Dec 1944. A-29, Special Delivery, Ewing/ Ditched. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service from NJ. NOK: Mrs. Corabelle C. Tuttle (mother), 22 Central Ave., Cranford, NJ. Natl Arch. 1236481. WWII Memorial 812021. Wadsworth, Robert M., 2nd Lt. 0825340. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, PH, ABMC. MIA>KIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24087, Schramm. Tail number not known. Entered Service from Illinois. NOK: Mrs. Alice E. Wadsworth (wife), Franklin Grove, IL. Natl Arch 1201127. WWII Memorial 810331. Charlotte Bontz, Sister-in-law 581435 Wagner, Harold W., S/Sgt. 32528091. 869th. Radar, 0141. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). A-2, Pacific Union Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. Entered Service fr Nassau County, NY. NOK: Mrs. Edith Wagner (mother), 13 Morris Lane. Natl Arch. 1315247. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz 2357053. Wagner, Sam P., (M). 1st Lt. 024801. 870th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. A/C, 1024. b. 1918. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: AL. A-26, Lucky Irish, Wagner, Rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Eva G. Wagner (wife), 214 South McGadden Place, Los Angeles, CA. NatlArch 998836. WWII Memorial 810376. Sam E Pennartz 2338462. Joseph L. Hamilton 103799. Walling, Granville H., 1st Lt. 0664093. 871st. A/C. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: IL. A-45, Dixie Darliin’, Walling.Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Marguerite Walling (mother), 431 North Bond? St., Altamont, IL. Natl Arch 1052753. WWII Memorial 811108. Mr. Herbert Hobler 125551. Walling, Thurman B., S/Sgt. 17266822. 870th. Aer Gunr, 611. Rt. Gunr. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 128-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). DFC, AM (3 OLC), ABMC. DNB, 6 June, 1945 A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Kelley. Entered Service from Kansas. NOK: Mrs. Merl E. Walling (mother), 901 Buffam, Wichita, KS. Natl Arch 1052753. WWII Memorial 811108. Mr. Herbert Hobler 125551.





















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Watson, James C., Capt. 0343338. 871st. Nav-Bomb-Radar, 1038. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr SD. KIA, Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945, A-45, Barnes. NOK: Mrs. Ruth F. Watson (wife), 923 Sixth, Brookings, SD. NatlArch 1100950. WWII Memorial 812324. Wendler, William., S/Sgt. 38113889. 870th. Radar, 0141. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Fayette Cty, TX. A-26, Lucky Irish, Wagner, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mr. Carl Wendler (father), Star Route, Ledbetter, TX. Natl Arch 1150518. WWII Memorial 813285. Sam E. Pennartz 2339081. Westervelt, Norman V., 1st Lt. 0-735519. 870th. A/C. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). PH (ABMC), KIA, 4 March, 1945, Ditched. A-25, Peace on Earth, Westervelt. Hometown: Adams County, ID. NOK not shown on MACR. Natl Arch 1025107. WWII Memorial 813836. Wheeler, Herbert D., Sgt. 38536964. 870th. Aer Gunr, 611. Left Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-2 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Dallas Cty, TX. A-26,Lucky Irish, Wagner, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Bobbie J. Wheeler (wife), 1614 Garden Drive, Dallas, TX. Natl Arch 1133919. WWII Memorial 813919. Mr. Bob D. Odom, Son 1359211. Whitaker, Bernard E., Sgt. 35720532. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, Ditched, 23 January, 1945, A-6, Bad Brew, McGregor. HT: Vigo County, IN. NOK: Mrs. Betty Louise Whitaker (wife), R R Two Box 132, Terra Haute, IN. NatlArch 1071905. WWIIMemorial 814434. White, Robert P., Cpl. 36683585. 871st. Left Gunr. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). Entered Service fr IL. NOK: Mrs. Helen M. White, 7135 South Clyde Ave., Chicago, IL. NatlArch 1175643. WWII Memorial 815236. Wier, Chester J., 2nd Lt. 02065455. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). A-42, Joker’s Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). Entered Service fr Manitowoc County, WI. NOK: Mrs. Mathilda Anna Weir (mother), 2316 Marshall St., Manitowoc, WI. NatlArch 1286165. WWII Memorial 815625. Wildner, Carl A., S/Sgt. 16154480. 870th. DNB. Crashed, POW Mission, 29 Aug 1945. A-37, Cripps. Hometown: Shawano County, Wi. NOK: Mrs. Therese B. Wildner (mother), 6020 West Fairview, Milwaukee, WI. Natl Arch 1289018. Not in WWII Memorial. Williams, David C., Jr., 2nd Lt. 0683933. 870th. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA. 27 January, 1945, A-22, Haley’s Comet, McDonell. Hometown: Oakland County, MI. NOK: Mrs. Bernice A. Williams (wife), 537 Division Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Natl Arch 1157692. Not in WWIIMemorial Williams, Leo F., S/Sgt. 34671460. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1(497th). AM, PH (ABMC). MIA>KIA, 2 April,1945, 42-91887, Dietzel. Entered Service from North Carolina. NOK: Mrs. Pauline Williams (wife), Ponchatoula, LA. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial 815979.





















Wills, George L. Sgt. 14060195. 870th. Left Gunr. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: GA. NOK: Mrs. Edna Wills (mother), Route Two, Jefferson, GA. WWII Mem 816066. Natl Arch 1033778. Sam E. Pennartz 2343134. Wilson, William D., 1st Lt. 0706327. 870th. Bomb-Nav,1036. Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 128-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-22, Miss Hap, Merrill. NOK: Mr. William G. Wilson (father), 1622 Netherwood Avenue, Memphis, TN. Not in NatlArch. Not in WWII Mem. Wittee, Harrison K., 1st Lt. 0-696002. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (2 OLC), PH, (ABMC). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. KIA, 1 June 1945, A-16, Crowe.A-15, Crowe. POW. Executed by the Japanese. Entered Service from Illinois. NOK: Mrs. Helen H. Wittee (wife), Maple Street, Minonk, IL. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial 816295. Ms. Sherrill S. Munn, Daughter 823870. Witucki, John J., 2nd Lt. 0696003. 870th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). DED, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: IL. NOK: Mrs. Mary Witucki (mother), 2158 North Rockwell St., Chicago, IL. WWII Memorial. 816306. Natl Arch 1176298. Sam E. Pennartz 2343127. Wright, Dale D., Sgt. 14135441. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Cpl to Sgt, SO 1-1, 497th). Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. GCM, GO 12-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945, A-52, Teaser, Shaffrath. Hometown: Turner County, GA. NOK: Mrs. Roxie W. Wright (mother), 388 Rockford Street, Mt. Airy, NC. Natl Arch 1048962. Not in WWII Memorial. Note: ASN in Natl Arch listed as 14035441. Wright, Murel, Sgt. 33350196. 870th. Tail Gunr,748. Ship fr Pratt to Kearney, Neb, SO 236-4 (246 AAF BU). AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: PA. NOK: Mr. Herbert Wright (father), Rural Delivery One, Hawley, PA. Natl Arch 1346122. WWII Memorial 816517. Sam Pennartz 2343135. Young, Walter R., Capt. 0382584. 869th. A/C, Pilot B-29, 1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-1 (246 AAF BU). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). FOD. BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). AM (3 OLC), PH, ABMC Entered Service from Oklahoma. MIA>FOD9 January, 1945, A-5, Waddy’s Wagon, Young. NOK: Mrs. Maxine Young (wife), Cushing, OK. NatlArch 1020919. WWII Memorial 810793. Sam E. Pennartz 2370830. S. Earl Sullins 296014. Zeock, Joseph R., 0777397. 2nd Lt. 871st. Bomb, 1035. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). FOD, 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from PA. NOK: Mr. Andrew J. Zeock (father), 214 Cumberland Ave., Reading, PA. NatlArch 1329340. WWII Memorial 811379. Zylla, Frank L., 1st Lt. 0741395. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236-3 (246 AAF BU). Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII-1 (497th). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from MN. NOK: Mrs. Joseph J. Zylla (father), 731 12 Avenue South, Saint Cloud, MN. Natl Arch 1144950. WWII Memorial 811468.














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