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Abar, Everett P., Capt. 0-661171. 870th. B-29 Pilot Pilot,1093 Four Engine, 1024, APC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 Apr A-24, Wheel n’Deal, Abar. Name change fr Everett P. King to Everett P. Abar, PM 22-1 (497th). Sortie credit, 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 Natl Arch, 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. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 18 April, 1945, A-31.Agent, Arlie A., Sgt. 14151663. 871st. Radar. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from MS. NOK: Mrs. Mary F. Agent (Mother), Philadelphia, MS. Natl Arch. 1173910 WWII Memorial. 787424Aina, Pasquale T., Sgt. 32138406. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.Alexander, Donald B., 1st Lt. 0-866361 871st. Flt-Eng. Air Medal, Purple Heart (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. Natl Arch. 1129942 WWII Memorial. 787513Altman, William., 2nd Lt. 0866810. 870th.  Flt Eng, 1028. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: MO. NOK: Mr. Michael Altman, 2620 Chelsea Av., Kansas City, MO. Natl Arch. 1283731 WWII Memorial. 787659  Sam Pennartz. 2343130Anderson, Robert J., 1st Lt. 0-726731. 871st. APC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). MIAAngell, Robert B., Sgt. 36660273. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1 (497th). Sortie credit, 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). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.Audinwood, Willis R., Sgt. 33610438. 869th. Radar. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.Avon, George E., S/Sgt. 32935478. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-5. Add. ’89: 460 Morningside, Miami Springs, FL 33166.Baar, Joseph F., Sgt. 35097114. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIABachmarr, Hiram G., 2nd Lt. KIABaird, Joe P., Maj. 0403702. 869th. AC. 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). MIA, 9 January, 1945, 42-24772. Entered Service fr AZ. NOK: Mrs. Dorothy G. Baird (Wife), 527 West Gurley St., Prescott, AZ. Natl Arch. 996885 WWII Memorial. 788263Baird, Joe P., Maj. 0403702. 869th. Pilot,1093. AC. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. DFC, AM (OLC), PH, (ABMC). Entered Service fr AZ. NOK: Mrs. Dorothy G. Baird (Wife), 527 West Gurley St., Prescott, AZ. Natl Arch. 996885 WWII Memorial. 788263Banovicts, Ralph C. S/Sgt. 16045323. 870th. Radio. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Wayne Cty, MI. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Frieda T. Banovicts (Mother), 3993 Lillybridge St., Detroit, MI. Natl Arch. 1261364 WWII Memorial.788418 Sam E. Pennartz. 2339050Barnes, Harold C., 2nd Lt. 0868625. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-47. DEDBarnes, Jack S., 1st Lt. 0737704. 871st. AC, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497 th). Entered Service fr

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MO. NOK: Mrs. Helen F. Barnes (Wife), Kansas City, MO. NatlArch. 1084974 WWII Memorial. 788508Barry, Eugene A., Sgt. 33541300. 871st. Radio Opr, 2756. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 15 February, 1945, A-44.Baudendistel, John C., 2nd Lt. 0703167. 871st. Nav. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497 th). FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Montgomery Cty, OH. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mr. Evangler Baudendistel (Father), 52 James St., Denver, CO. Natl Arch. 1165352 WWII Memorial.788707 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347846 Ms. Helen Baudendistel, Sister. 553227Baudino, Peter P., Sgt. 36676398. 869th. HQ. MOS 600. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). KNBBaumann, Frederick W. Jr., 1st Lt. 0485209. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-13. DEDBeck, George A., Jr., S/Sgt. 37653841. 869th. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Left Gunr. Reld asgmt 15th Photo Lab Gp and asgd to 869th, PM 32-2 (497th) [1944]. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497 th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.Beecroft, Lawrence W., Sgt. 32069587. 869th. Rt. Gunr, 611. RTD 14 Jan 1945. Soldier’s Medal, Air Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497 th). Died 21 July 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union, Ditched. RTD. Entered Service: New Jersey. Not in Natl Archives. WWII Memorial. 788880Berkowitz, Martin, S/Sgt. 32821739. 869th. Radio. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th

AAFBU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 18 April 1945, 42-63519. Add. ‘46: 2198 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.Berning, John J., 1st Lt. 0741445. HQ. 870th. GO 57-XXVII (20th AF); AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA. NOK: Mrs. Jane P. Berning (Wife), 2038 # 6th St. Tucson, Arizona. NatlArch. 995902 WWII Memorial.789141. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).Bindi, Aldo J., Pfc. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 27 November, 1944.Black, Bernard S., 2nd Lt. 0866285. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-48.Black, William F. Jr., S/Sgt. 18178427. 869th. Left Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th

AAFBU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 18 April, 1945, 42-63519. Add. ‘46: Box 849, Brownsboro, TX.Blair, William A., Sgt. KIABlough, Leo C., M/Sgt. 16010138. 869th. Flt Eng, 737. 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). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.Blumenfeld, Irving M., 2nd Lt. 02057861. HQ. Nav, 1034. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). MIA, 22 December, 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 37 th

St., New York, NY. Natl Arch. 1298457 WWII Memorial. 789553 Sam E. Pennartz. 2349846Boal, Charles W., Jr., S/Sgt. 36577772. 870th. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. NOK: Etta E Boal (Mother), 10 Farragut St., Union Town, PA. Not Natl Arch 1260972, Not WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350899. Mr. James L. Boal, Brother 147819Boltan, Joseph, 1st Lt. 0669965. 869th. Bomb,1036. 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 Kitsap

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County, WA. NOK: Mrs. Edith Boltan (Mother), Post Office Box 38, Port Orchard, WA. NatlArch. 1291251 WWII Memorial. 789654 Sam E. Pennartz. 2357078Bond, 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. Natl Arch. 1256058 WWII Memorial. 789676Boorman, Stanley H., S/Sgt. 32432423. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-42. DEDBooth, 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. 789792Bossley, Harold M., S/Sgt. 18171340. 870th. Left Gunr. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). 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 Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 790059Broitzman, Robert C., F/O. KIABrown, Frank M., Cpl. 32714977. 869th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIABurk, James L., Cpl. 39341578. TG. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DEDBurleson, John E., 2nd Lt. 0760722. 870th. Pilot,B29,1093. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th

AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED. Add. ‘46: Box 224, Walnut Springs, TX.Burns, Linus H., S/Sgt. 35046268. 871st. Flt Engr, 1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). A-42, Joker’s Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497 th). Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). Entered Service fr Mahoning County, OH. NOK: Mrs. Mildred E. Burns (Wife), 5698 North Penn St., Indianapolis, IN. NatlArch. 1163597 WWII Memorial. 790746Bussell, Jack C., 2nd Lt. 0-760564. 869th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Pilot,B29,1093. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 18 April, 1945, 43-63519.Cahpla, Robert W., 2nd Lt. DEDCallaghan, James A., 2nd Lt. 0699980. 871st. Bomb-Nav. 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. Natl Arch. 1305111 WWII Memorial. 790970 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347844Callender, Earl J., 1st Lt. 0-511679. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. 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 Natl Arch, Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350885. Mrs. Marion Goodwin, Widow 23140Callewaert, Camile C., 2nd Lt. DOICampbell, David C., 1st Lt. 0730374. 870th. AC. 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.  Natl Arch. 1066238 WWII Memorial. 791045 Sam E. Pennartz. 2343124Campbell, James F., Sgt. 18119275. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945. Add. ‘46: 4829 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.Capron, Joseph R., 2nd Lt. 0703696. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED

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Cardinali, Febo F., Sgt. 42044088. 869th. Rt Gunr. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-14, Baird. KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo. Entered Service fr Kings County, NY. NOK: Mr. Joseph Cardinali (Father), 131 Saint Edward St., Brooklyn, NY. Natl Arch. 1310605 Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz. 2356444Carneigie, Corbett L., Sgt. 12214591. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-15.Carpenter, Vere D., S/Sgt. 39194527. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-22. POW-EUSCarrion, Tony. Sgt. 39040141. 871st. Lft Gunr. 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. Natl Arch. 988896 WWII Memorial. 791308Carroll, Daniel J., S/Sgt. 32118508. Radar. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DEDCaruso, Luigi, Sgt. 11100213. 871st. Tail Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.Cassar, Paul A., Sgt. 12191351. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Lft 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 26 th St., Brooklyn, NY. Natl Arch. 1310653 WWII Memorial. 791443Caton, Everette B., Sgt. 19189939. HQ. MOS 502. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). DNB Deceased, 18 January, 1945.Chapla, Robert W., 2nd Lt. 0868099. 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). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. Add. ‘46: 607 South Jefferson Street, Sturgis, MI.Chapman, Wilbur J., Sgt. 38606304. 869th. Aer. Gunr, 611. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, 42-24772.Chase, Leroy B., 2nd Lt. 0698262. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DEDChristensen, Donald A., 1st Lt. 0-703701. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-31.Clapp, Edgar L., 2nd Lt. 0864215. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DEDClark, Tom B., S/Sgt. 35800816. 871st. CFC Gunr. 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. Charity M. Klerk? (Mother), Middleshore, KY. Natl Arch. 1041113 WWII Memorial. 791898Clouser, J A., Sgt. KIACobb, Robbie L. Sgt. 14161874. Radio. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD,  3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: KY: NOK: Mrs. Jesse E. Cobb (Mother), 1401 Kenton St., Bowling Green, KY. Natl Arch. 1229977 WWII Memorial. 792030  Sam Pennartz. 2343136 Marcia Stinson, Niece. 2254262Coldstein, Edward R., S/Sgt. KIACollins, Edward B. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-750948. 869th. Pilot. 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). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-88083.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). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.Connell, John J., S/Sgt. 11082233. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED

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Contos, Charles C., 1st Lt. 0868100. 869th. Flt. Eng, 1028. 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. Memorial. 795141 Natl Archives. 1048267Coone, John J., S/Sgt. 18129219. Radio Opr, 757. 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). MIA, 9 January,1945, A-46. DEDCornejo, 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). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.Coster, Lloyd H., Sgt. 42023322. 871st Radar Opr, 0141. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). Sortie credit, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.Coulter, David M., 2nd Lt. 0868794. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. Add. ‘46: Gilbert Lane, Knoxville, KY.Cox, Leonard L., Capt. 0422385. 869th. Pilot,B-29,1093. AC. DFC, AM (4 OLC), PH, ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union, Ditched. Entered Service: OK. NOK: Mrs. Patricia G. Cox (Wife), Box 830, Duncan, OK. WWII Memorial. 792249 Natl Arch. 1038784Craig, Walter J., 1st Lt. 0805770. 871st. Pilot. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from New York. NOK: Mrs.*** Craig (Mother), 229-15 *** Ave., Bellerose, NY. Natl Arch. 1315834 WWII Memorial. 792298Crane, Frank J., S/Sgt. 16007692. 869th. CFC. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA 14 Jan 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union, Ditched. NOK: Mrs. Theresa Crane (Mother), 1214 Ninth St., Oshkosh, WI. WWII Memorial. 792319 Natl Archives. 1289647Cripps, John M. Jr., 1st Lt. KIACroake, Thomas J., 2nd Lt. 02073304. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.Crowe, Franklin W., 1st Lt. 0760796. 869th. HQ. Pilot,B29,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June 1945, A-16. Add. ‘46: 4416 Marble Hall Road, Baltimore, MD.Crowel, Benjamin E. Jr., 1st Lt. 0666244. Pilot, Four Engine. Directed to ferry B-17F fr Lincoln to Pratt, SO 101-5 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, 42-24653. DEDCrucitti, Joseph D., Cpl. 31406975. 869th. Aer Gunr, 611. 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. 792477Cyran, Chester C., Sgt. 11108368. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIADahl, Odne N. (S). 2nd Lt. 0867992. 870th. Flt. Eng, 1028. 3100.  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, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mr. Axel K. Dahl (Father) 2503 North Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, IL. Natl Arch. 1048650 WWII Memorial. 793610Dall, George R., 2nd Lt. 0866821. 871st. Flt/Eng. 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. 2347850Dauth, Raymond O., Capt. 0421892. 870th. HQ. 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). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23.Dawson, Sam B., 1st Lt. 0567853. 871st. Flt Engr, 1028. 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 (497th). Entered Service fr Navarro County, TX. NOK: Earl M. Dawson (Father), General Delivery, Frost, TX. NatlArch. 1233388 WWII Memorial.793910

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Deitz, John G., Sgt. 35283555. 869th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Lft Gunr. 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. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 794083 Sam E. Pennartz. 2357050Desimone, Albert, S/Sgt. 12174033. 870th. Radar Opr, 866. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNBDietzel, Edwin F. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-663134. 869th. Pilot, B-29,1093. APC. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). 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). DED MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-91887.Dlugokencky, Chester, Sgt. 32657555. 871st. Radar. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497 th). 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 Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 794424 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347864Donham, Charles C., Jr.,  2nd Lt. 0683665. 869th. Pilot, B-29,1093. 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. WWII Memorial. 794516 Natl Archives. 1162409Dugan, Charles R., Sgt. 32981631. 871st. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). Sortie credit, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44Dunholter, John H., 1st Lt. 0863759. 869th. Flt Engr,1028. 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. 13580Dutschke, William R., Sgt. 35726679. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DEDEber, Edward J., Cpl. 33697185. 871st. Tail Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr Allegheny County, PA. NOK: Mrs. Clara M. Eber, 2719 Spring Garden Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. NatlArch. 1325311 WWII Memorial. 795399Edman, Herbert, 2nd Lt. 0868105. 970th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945. DEDElewaut, Alphonse E., Cpl. 36835694. 871st. Radar, 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 fr WI. NOK: Mrs. Emma Elewaut (Mother), Route One, Wentworth, WI. Not in Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial 795773Ellis, John F., 2nd Lt. 0685457. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-173. DEDElmar, Francis E Jr., 2nd Lt. 0860964. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-42. DEDEstes, Jack F., Sgt. 38432408. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED.Evans, Harry L. Jr., S/Sgt. 36725163. 869th. Tail Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th

AAFBU). Sortie Credit, 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). MIA, 13 April, 1945, A-19.Ewing, Richard A., 1st Lt. 0666263. 870th. Pilot. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. AC. A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched, 19 Dec 1944. Survived NOK: Mr. James A Ewing (Father), 3209 South, 87th St., Philadelphia, PA. Not in Natl Arch, Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350179.Fair, Richard D., Sgt. 38472123. 869th. CFC Gunr. 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 OK. NOK: Mr. William M. Fair (Father), Dewey, OK. NatlArch. 991766 WWII Memorial. 796413 Sam E.

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Pennartz. 2356443Falk, Horace R., Cpt. KIAFarris, Jone W., 2nd Lt. 0760810. 870th. Pilot. 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. 1027547Fast, William E., Sgt. 16159560. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945. DEDFate, Richard, E., Capt. 0433666. Pilot, B-29, 1093. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). KNBFike, Walter H Jr., 1st Lt. 0777635. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.Flanagan, Erle P., S/Sgt. 12076389. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.Flick, Robert C., Sgt. 33698250. 871st. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). Sortie credit, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.Floriani, Paul W., Sgt. 13107677. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. CFC Gunr. 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. 797343Foley, Harry J., 2nd Lt. 0-785267. 871st. Bomb-nav. Sortie credit, OO-22-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.Foster, Charlie C. S/Sgt. 38159600. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Air Medal, Purple Heart (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. 784666Franson, Leroy E., T/Sgt. 17004403. 871st. Radio. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945.Frazier, Robert C., 2nd Lt. 0696081. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945. KIA.Frederick, Cecil E., 19195160. 870th. CFC Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: King Cty, WA. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Mae Frederick (Mother), 17042-33 ** Avenue South, Seattle, WA. Natl Arch. 1213662 WWII Memorial. 807992 Sam E. Pennartz. 2339051Freeman, James L., 2nd Lt. 0698690. 869th. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA 23 January, 1945, A-6.Frorillo, Gerald P., S/Sgt. MIAGaravel, George R., Sgt. 11103780. Rt Gunr. . AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (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. 2343131Garrison, Paul R. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0698695. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th

AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA 9 January, 1945, A-5.Gatto, Joseph J., S/Sgt. 12024315. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January 1945, A-5.Gaeron, Edward F., Sgt. 32855468. 870th. CFC. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-22-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.Glynn, Charles F., Pfc. KIAGoldstein, Edward R., Sgt. 11120888. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). 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. 2349848Gray, William H., Sgt. 39264208. 869th. TG. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.

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Green, Robert L., 2nd Lt. 0-696086. 871. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA.Griffith, John H., Lt. Col. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA 3 July, 1945, A-37.Griffith, Melvin L., S/Sgt. 15342793. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. 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 (497 th). WWII Memorial. 809902 NatlArch. 1153030Hahn, Elmer G., Cpt. 0478847. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIAHandley, Edward J., 2nd Lt. 0739428. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DEDHansen, Elvin E., 1st Lt. 0739093. 869th. Bomb. 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 Archives. 1052141Hanson, Richard H., Cpl. 31375224. 871st. Lft 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 fr Strafford County, NH. NOK: Mrs. Natley L. Hanson (Wife), Box 167, Milton, NH. NatlArch. 1239954 WWII Memorial. 793140Hardy, Craydon V., 2nd Lt. DEDHarrington, Thomas B., 2nd Lt. 0-2060796. 869th. Nav-Bomb. Sortie credit, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 18 April, 1945, 42-63519.Harris, Benjamin L., 2nd Lt. 0-868010. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIAHart, Alvin K., T/Sgt. 20947973. 869th. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.Hassell, Cecil V., S/Sgt. 18047805. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Trfd fr 500th Bomb Gp, Walker AAB asgd to 870th Bomb Sq, SO 91-3 (497th) [1944]. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945. DEDHauser, Louis J., T.Sgt. 6990471. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945. (Address unknown)Hawkins, Raymond A., S/Sgt. 34605262. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-57Hayes, Robert F., 1st Lt. KNBHeddens, Earl E. Sgt. KIAHeiden, Robert L., 2nd Lt. 0761930. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-47. DEDHelmke, Lawrence D., T/Sgt. 15060249. 871st. Flt. Eng, 1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.Henderson, Emil A. Jr., Sgt. 12022030. CFC Gunr, 580. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 23 January, 1945, A-6.Hensell, Ervin A., 2nd Lt. 0696091. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DEDHermann, Kurt J. II, T/Sgt. 12128248. 870th. TG. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.Hesser, Jack R., F/O. T-129147. 871st. M. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.Hibler, Homer W., T/Sgt. 15113414. 869th. CFC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th).MIAHill, Harry R., S/Sgt. 16122677. 870th. Radio. Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.

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Hoffman, Alvin R, (M). 2nd Lt. 0696095. 870th. Nav 1034. b.1921. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Renville Cty, ND. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Virginia E. Hoffman (Wife) Mohall, North Dakota.  Natl Arch. 1219734 WWII Memorial. 796617 Sam E. Pennartz. 2338902Holloman, James D., 2nd Lt. 0698713. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 November, 1944.Holsclaw, John R., Sgt. 35895957. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Tail Gunr. 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. 2347870Hoover, Glenn J., Sgt. 35544636. 869th. Radio Opr, 757. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 23 January, 1945, A-6.Horowski, Walter J., Sgt. 32427396. 870th. Left Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th

AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DEDHouser, Louis J., T/Sgt. MIAHudson, Elby W Jr., 1st Lt. 0-1057471. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-20-1 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-23-1 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 26 May, 1945.Isley, William H., Cpl. 14148665. 869th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.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 fr Habersham County, GA: NOK: Mrs. Beulah F. Jackson (Mother), Post Office Box 386, Clarksville, GA. NatlArch. 1032297 WWII Memorial. 798066Jacoby, Robert M., T/Sgt. 15099433. 871st. CFC Gunr. 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.2347868Jenkins, John T., Sgt. 33696149. 870th. Rt Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-20-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.Johnson, Buford P., 1st Lt. 0-432244. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-35.Johnson, Howard R., Sgt. 35903294. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945Jones, Glenn W., T/Sgt. 19172637. 870th. CFC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNBJones, Jesse C., Jr., 1st Lt. 07292838. 869th. Pilot, A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. Entered Service fr Ohio County, IN. NOK: Mrs. Lucy A. Jones (Mother), 12 Dunlop St., Kentland, IN. NatlArch. 1067378 Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz. 2368684Jorstad, Oswald J., 1st Lt. 0-864974. 869th. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-15.Katchmir, Wassil, 2nd Lt. 0805486. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIAKeenan, James E., S/Sgt. 31431859. 870th. Radar. Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37. Add. ‘46: 22 Willard S., West Quincey, MA.Keith, Austin R., 1st Lt. 0-733909. 871st. APC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIAKelley, John J., Sgt. 11140822. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-Weather, Miss Margaret, Buckheit. Ditched, 26 Feb 1945, KIA. Natl Arch. 1257526 WWII Memorial.799121

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Kelley, William A., Cpt. 0-792995. 870th. APC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945.Kennedy, Maurice E., 2nd Lt. 0-702929. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.Kennedy, William J. Jr, S/Sgt. 31361062. 870th . Asgd to 870th fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIAKessler, Wilbur A., 1st Lt. 0-2060891. 869th. Nav, 1034 KNBKetzle, 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 Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 799329King, Ronald H., 2nd Lt. 0699192. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945.King, Wilson K., 2nd Lt. 0830069. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945Kisti, Joseph F., S/Sgt. 42080023. 871st. Radio. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.Kolb, William E., Sgt. 34625009. 871st. MOS 2685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42.Kolodner, Saul, 2nd Lt. KNBKopenitsi, William, Sgt. 16134382. 871st. CFC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.Kovach, William, 1st Lt. 0-697876. HQ. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, 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 (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNBKromer, 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 fr Essex County, NJ. NOK: Mrs. Helen Kromoka, 412 17 th St., Barnesboro, PA. NatlArch. 1223038 WWII Memorial 799946Krysiak, Chester P., Sgt. 35018807. 869th. Radio, 757. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.Lamoglia, Joseph V., 1st Lt. 0-861203. 870th. O. Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-9, , OO-18-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.Lamoureaux, Cleo E., Sgt. 3770*914. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. DEDLand, Garland V., Sgt. 18140177. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Clairborne Parish, LA. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Gaynell A. Land (Wife), Oil City, LA. Natl Arch. 1061867 WWII Memorial. 800260 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347869Lanning, Virgil G., S/Sgt. KIALawson, John W., 1st Lt. 0660274. 871st. AC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-42, Joker’s Wild, Lawson. MIA, 3 January, 1945. DEDLee, Lawrence L., Sgt. 37252164. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA 9 January, 1945, A-5. Add. ‘46: 34 Amelia Street, Lockport, NY.Leu, Werner S., 2nd Lt. 0785696. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 19 July, 1945.Levonas, Winfield A., T/Sgt. 6995575. 869th. Radio, 2756. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. BS, GO 51-VIII (497 th). Entered Service fr Luzerne County, PA. NOK: Mrs. Mary Levonas (Mother), 653 Pinehill St., ???, PA. NatlArch.1336982 Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz. 2357051Levy, Jules, 2nd Lt. 0-2057961. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,

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OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.Lindenstruth, Elmer C., Sgt. 33551226. 869th. Tail Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Baltimore Cty, MD. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Johanna H. Lindenstruth (Mother), 941 Ashburton St., Baltimore, MD. Natl Arch. 1058161 WWII Memorial. 800925 Sam E. Pennartz. 2339053Lodovici, Olinto F., Sgt. 6999883. 870th. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20th AF). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-22. POW- EUSLopes, Ernest B., (S). 2nd Lt. 0758466. 870th. Pilot. 1024. b. 1921. AM, PH (ABMC). Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: HI. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, 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. 2338554Lovvorn, Lowell E., S/Sgt. 34334018. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIALowe, Harry Jr., 1st Lt. 0683150. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIAManning, John V., 1st Lt. 0-695943. 869th. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16. Add. ‘46: 1222 Annenciation Station, New Orleans, LA.Mansir, Kenneth M., S/Sgt. 11097819. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA 9 January, 1945, A-5.Martin, Delmas D., Sgt. 34623416. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DEDMartin, Robert E., S/Sgt. 33496159. 869th. Tail Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-16-1 (497th). Add. ‘46: Route 3, Meckanicsburg, PA. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 1 June, 1945, A-11.Mathews, Edwin C. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0683043. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 19 July, 1945, A-46. DEDMcCarty, William E., 2nd Lt. 02078253. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 19 July, 1945, 44-24717.McCausland, Robert E., 1st Lt. 0-748722. 871st. Pilot. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-31.McClay, Allen Jr., Sgt. 31270116. 870th. Rt. Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th

AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-22. DEDMcDonald, Edward W., 1st Lt. 0-741211. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DOW BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945.McDonald, Walter S., Cpt. 0795783. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). DEDMcDonell, Walter S., Capt. 0789189. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20th AF). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-22. Add. ‘46: 3821 West 5th St., Duluth, MN.McElwee, Raymond J., Sgt. 35091141. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 December, 1944.McSpadden, Joe S., 2nd Lt. 0753232. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.Meding, Eric N, 2nd Lt. 0-698314. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIAMeeker, Roy E., 1st Lt. 0-733258. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (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. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5

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May, 1945.Meldrum, Richard G., S/Sgt. 16159747. 871st. Asgd to 871st fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DEDMerrill, Keith N., Maj. 0-404374. 870th. AC. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-20-1 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-22-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.Merritt, Rex E., Pfc. 35093539. 869th. Rt Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC).BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Wabash Cty, IN. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mr. Herschel D. Merritt (Brother), 704 South Maple St., North Manchester, IN. Natl Arch. 1072129 WWII Memorial. 803405 Sam E. Pennartz. 2339052Meza, Isais, 2nd Lt. 0744082. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. DEDMiller, Henry L., 2nd Lt. 0743627. 869th. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 18 April, 1945, 42-63819. Add. ‘46: 4900 Queensbury Road, Riverdale, MD.Miller, Richard F., S/Sgt. 20218155. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA. 14 January, 1945, 42-24807.Miller, Robert D., Cpl. 38097472. 871st. Radio. 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 (497th). Entered Service fr TX. NOK: Mrs. Sallie H. Miller, Box 101, Wortham, TX. NatlArch. 1151748 WWII Memorial. 803684Miller, 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 fr Wayne County, IN. NOK: Mrs. Mary G. Miller (Mother), 240 S.W. 3rd St., Richmond, IN. NatlArch. 1074317 WWII Memorial. 803689Mitchell, Robert N., Sgt. 35548506. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DEDMonroe, Robert F., S/Sgt. 13154863. 870th. Radar. Sortie credit, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). 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. 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 (497th). Entered Service fr IN. NOK: Mr. Clarence Mount (Father), 1014 Chicago St., Michigan City, IN. Natl Arch. 1071837 WWII Memorial. 804929Moye, James R., S/Sgt. 34665182. RCM. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (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. 2343132Murphy, Paul E., Pfc. 11081499. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DEDMyhra, Clifford A., Sgt. 37547534. 870th. AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). DOINedderson, Gorden F., 2nd Lt. 870th. 092065384, Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credit, OO-16-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 4 March, 1945, A-25, Peace on Earth, Westervelt. CHECK KIA.Nelson, Norman W., Sgt. 37627069. 870th.Tail Gunr. A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service from MO. NOK: Mrs. Mary T. Nelson (Mother), Cote Brilliante, Saint Louis, MO. Not in Natl Arch. 1232187 WWII Memorial. 804066 Sam E. Pennartz. 2349850Niece, Oscar L., Sgt. 38563053. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DEDNobak, John T., M/Sgt. KNB

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Norelli, Norelli, Vincent E., 2nd Lt. 0660372. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DEDNorthup, Theodore D., Sgt. 18194334. 870th. Radar. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th

AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23.Norton, William H., 1st Lt. KNBOden, Odell K., Sgt. 17026963. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DEDOlson, Vaughn R., S/Sgt. 31219924. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 194, A-50 or 42. DEDOrlowski, 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 Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 805522Overmire, William Jr., S/Sgt. 16119171. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIAOwens, Ruey S., Sgt. 14157602. 870th. Gunr. A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH (ABMC).BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service from Dickenson Cty, VA. NOK: Mr. Joe C. Owens (Father), Brunks (?), VA. Natl Arch. 1220587 WWII Memorial. 805661 Sam E. Pennartz. 2349849Pace, Conrad, 1st Lt. 0-691671. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 10 May, 1945.Paul, Edward W., Sgt. KIAPence, Otto B., S/Sgt. 38443934. 870th. Radio Opr, 757. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNBPenman, John S., S/Sgt. 16083651. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). KNB.Pentecost, Ned C., 1st Lt. 0659175. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. AC. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. 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. 805904Petersen, Dale W., Capt. 0413489. 871st. AC. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th) DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from OR. NOK: Mrs. Martha Petersen (Wife), 163 Archer Place, Shreveport, LA. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 806050Peterson, Lemuel B., Sgt. 34587134. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (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. 806069Pettibone, Alfred B., S/Sgt. 32142500. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. DEDPhillips, Robert M., 2nd Lt. 0806901. HQ. Pilot,B29,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-05.Pleus, William, 1st Lt. 0668763. HQ. Bomb, 1035. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20th AF). MIA, 27 January, 1945. DEDPlotka, Robert J., Cpl. 36811522. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 19 July, 1945, 44-14787.Points, Clyde U., 2nd Lt. 0774760. 871st. Pilot, Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr CA. NOK: Mr. William C. Points (father), 400 N. Inez Av., Monterey Park, CA. Natl Arch. 980785 WWII Memorial. 806423Powell, John L., S/Sgt. 14016111. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-20-1 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-22-1 (497th). MIAPreble, Quinton N., S/Sgt. 18131538. 870th. CFC. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th

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AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DEDPreisser, Albert W., Sgt. 13038616. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945. Add. ‘46: 503 3rd Street, New Kensington, PAPrestley, Hugh D., 2nd Lt. KNBPrusser, Albert W., Sgt. DEDQuattlander, George T., S/Sgt. 32532759. 870th. Radio Opr, 757. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (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 2350887Quinn, Patrick B., 1st Lt. 0-868591. 870th. Nav-Bomb. Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.Ray, John M., S/Sgt. 14139554. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Sortie credit, 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 (497th). KIARea, James C., Sgt. 36699004. 871st. Aer. Gunr, 611. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50. DEDRedinger, Eugene J., 2nd Lt. 0693059. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIAReid, Clifford E., 2nd Lt. 0684048. 871st. Pilot. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Tarrant Cty, TX. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin’, Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mr. Marvin E. Nobles (Father-in-Law), Deport, TX. Natl Arch. 1244833 WWII Memorial. 807275 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347847Reinhardt, Marvin N., 2nd Lt. 0837538. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 42-2407Richards, John E., 1st Lt. 0789506. 869th. Nav, 1036. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (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. 2368685Richters, George G., Sgt. 12163183. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. DED Add. ‘46: 503 3rd Street, New Kensington, PARoberts, Willard W., S/Sgt. 37245181. 869th. Radar, 0141. Radar Opr, 866. AM, PH (ABMC). (Address unknown). BS, GO 51-VIII (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 Archives. 1196818Rogers, Ernest T., 1st Lt. 0-735928. 869th. Bomb, 1035. KNBRomero, Frank W., Pfc. 39715755. 870th. Tail Gunr. KIA 19 Dec 1944. A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service from CA. NOK: Mrs. Margaret R. Romero (Sister), 522 Lavetta Terrace, Los Angeles, CA. Natl Arch. 981105 WWII Memorial. 808982Rosecrans, Robert E., Sgt. 39125190. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. DED Add. ‘46: 503 3rd Street, New Kensington, PARoss, Howard G., S/Sgt. 37552168. 871st. Rt Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497 th). KIA, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: MN. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', 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, Brother. 1467572Rouse, Joseph R., Jr., S/Sgt. 38494394. 870th. CFC Gunr. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497 th). 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. 2343133Russell, 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 (497 th).

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Entered Service fr Tom Green County, TX. NOK: Major Cyril F. Russell, Sr. (Father), 436 ** St., San Angelo, TX. NatlArch. 1245726 WWII Memorial. 809252Samela Connie N., T.Sgt. 12082811. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (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. Rt Gunr. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N’ Deal, Abar. Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497th). 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. Bomb. AM, PH (ABMC). Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: NY. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, 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. 2338555Schnecker, Clayton A., S/Sgt. 35791315. 869th. Rt Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-16-1 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-22-1 (497th). AM, GO 80-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-11. Schramn, Harold F., Capt. 0406036. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20th AF). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24087. DEDSchroeder, John B., 2nd Lt. DEDSchwallie, 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. 812897Schwieger, Raymond, Pvt. 37680230. 871st. Radar. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr Wright County, IA. NOK: Mrs. Frances D. Schwieger, Hampton, IA. NatlArch. 1073289 WWII Memorial. 812958Seel, William M., Sgt. 15341130. 871st. CPC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.Shaffrath, Paul W., Capt. 0-427003. 871st. APC. A-52, Teaser. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA.Shanaway, Jesse J., S/Sgt. 15353821. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807.Shank, William E., Cpl. KIAShankiln, Roy E. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-696672. HQ . 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, 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 (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNBShaw, 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. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 26 May, 1945.Shea, Daniel J. Jr., S/Sgt. 16169674. 869th. Radar. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). MIASheriff, Roland, 2nd Lt. 0928781. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr NY. NOK: Mr. Barney Sheriff, 86 Concord Ave., White Plains, Natl Arch. 1145325 WWII Memorial. 813711Scheshansky, Harold, S/Sgt. 32658419. 871st. Radio. CFC. Sortie credit, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 25 March, 1945.Shoemaker, Richard E., Sr., Cpl. 33751679. 871st. Rt Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497 th). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).

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Entered Service fr Washington, DC. NOK: Mr. Elmo M. Shoemaker (Father), 24 Bennett Ave., Rochelle Park, NJ. NatlArch.1115170 WWII Memorial. 813912Simon, Oakley A., S/Sgt. 39200594. 870th. TG. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 26 May, 1945. Add. ‘46: 3646 46 Avenue, S. W., Seattle, WA.Smith, Irvin L., Capt. 0-726023. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Nav, 1034. Sortie credit, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). 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. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). Sortie credit, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.Smith, Raymond L., Sgt. 37675923. 871st. Rt. Gunr. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). Sortie credit, OO-16-1 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 13 April, 1945, A-50.Smith, Robert G., Sgt. 15382676. 871st. Radar. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). ). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945.Snowden, Donnie L. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-807533. 869th. Pilot B-29, 1093. KNBSodomora, Alexander, S/Sgt. 32555706. 871st. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.Sparks, Logan M., S/Sgt. 34675171. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.Stambaugh, Harold E., 2nd Lt. 0927891. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. 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). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.Stammerjohn, Carl W., 1st Lt. 0-866595. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie Credit, 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 (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNBStevens, William (NMI), 2nd Lt. 0-774801. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). MIAStrong, Russell W., S/Sgt., 31198234. 869th. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16. Studdard, David C., Sgt. 14123041. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 19 July, 1945, 44-28707.Sturdevant, Gerald W., Sgt. 38370979. 871st. Radio. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497 th). FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Tarrant Cty, TX. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Avis V. Sturdivant (Wife), c/o T. E. Forrest, De Leon, TX. Not in Natl Arch. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz.Sullivan, Joseph D., S/Sgt. 17029314. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Tail Gunr. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from IA. NOK: Mr. Frank R. Sullivan, 1351 Las Palmas St., Hollywood, CA. Not in Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 815129Sumner, Robert C., Sgt. 39831807. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Radar. Tail Gunr. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. KIA.Sutton, Bernard F., Sgt. 17123954. 871st. Rt Gunr. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (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. 815205Swenson, Harvey L., 1st Lt. 0-795856. 870th. AC. Sortie credit, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 26 May, 1945. Add. ‘46: 216 6th Avenue, S.E., Aberdeen, SD.Swiler, Lloyd K., 2nd Lt. 0695466. 870th. Bomb. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (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

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Swisshelm, John J., 1st Lt. 0-25967. 871st. Pilot. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1 (, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIAToelle, Kenneth R., Sgt. 36730414. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DEDTompkins, William A., S/Sgt. 12083071. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DEDTramp, Robert L., Sgt. 19134807. 871st. Aer. Gunr, 611. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, 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 (497th). KIA Tsatsopoulos, John, Sgt. 31160076. 869th. Tail Gunr. A-14, h v l,Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497 th). 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. 2356805Turner, Ray F., Sgt. 38371224. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). Entered Service from TX. NOK: Mrs. Ava Turner (Mother), Box Number 1907, Tuscola, TX. Not in Natl Arch. 1245299 WWII Memorial. 811981 Sam E. Pennartz. 2349847Tuttle, Robert R., 2nd Lt. 0927915. 870th. Bomb, 1035. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA 19 Dec 1944. A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, 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 (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. DEDWagner, Harold W., S/Sgt. 32528091. 869th. Radar. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (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. 2357053Wagner, Sam P., (M). 1st Lt. 024801. 870th. AC, 1024. b. 1918. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: AL. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, Rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Eva G. Wagner (Wife), 214 South McGadden Place, Los Angeles, CA. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial.Walling, Granville H., 1st Lt. 0664093. 871st. AC. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: IL. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin’, Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Marguerite Walling (Mother), 431 North Bond? St., Altamont, IL. Natl Arch. 1184956 WWII Memorial. 811106 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347725Walling, Thurman B., S/Sgt. 17166822. 870th. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB.Watson, James C., Capt. 0343338. 871st. Nav-Bomb-Radar. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr SD. NOK: Mrs. Ruth F. Watson (Wife), 923 Sixth, Brookings, SD. NatlArch. 1100950 WWII Memorial 812324Wendler, William., S/Sgt. 38113889. 869th. Radar. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Fayette Cty, TX. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mr. Carl Wendler (Father), Star Route, Ledbetter, TX. Natl Arch. 1150518 WWII Memorial. 813285 Sam E. Pennartz. 2339081Westervelt, Norman V., 1st Lt. 0-735519. 870th. Sortie credit, OO-16-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 4 March, 1945. AC, A-25, Peace on Earth, Westervelt. Wheeler, Hubert D., Sgt. 38536962. 869th. Lft Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Dallas Cty, TX. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, 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

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Whitaker, Bernard E., Sgt. 35720532. 869th. SG. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIAWhite, Robert P., Cpl. 36683585. 871st. Left Gunr. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497 th). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (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. A-42, Joker’s Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).Entered Service fr Manitowoc County, WI. NOK: Mrs. Mathilda Anna Weir (Mother), 2316 Marshall St., Manitowoc, WI. NatlArch. 1286165 WWII Memorial. 815625Wildner, Carl A., S/Sgt. KIAWilliams, David C., Jr., 2nd Lt. 0683933. HQ. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIAWilliams, Leo F., S/Sgt. 34671460. 869th. CFC, 580. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.Wills, George L. Sgt. 14060195. Lft Gunr. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (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 2343134Wilson, William D., 1st Lt. 0706327.870th. HQ. Bomb-Nav,1036. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credit, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37. Add. ‘46: 419 Monroe Avenue, Memphis, TN.Wittee, Harrison K., 1st Lt. 0-696002. 869th. HQ. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-15.Witucki, John J., 2nd Lt. 0696003. 870th. Nav. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (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 2343127Wright, Dale D., Sgt. 14135441. 871st. 2685. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945.Wright, Murel, Sgt. 33350196.  Tail Gunr. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (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 American Legion Post 77.Young, Millard E., 2nd Lt. 0823756. 869th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.Young, Walter R., Capt. 0382584. HQ. Pilot,B29,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-45. FOD.Zeock, Joseph R., 0777397. 2nd Lt. 871st. Nav-Bomb. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from PA. NOK: Mr. Andrew J. Zeock (Father), 214 Cumberland Ave., Reading, PA. Natl Arch. 1329340 WWII Memorial. 811379Zylla, Frank L., 1st Lt. 0741395. 871st. Nav-Bomb. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (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