380th

Bomb Group

380th Bomb Group Association
World War II Veterans Group

WE WENT TO WAR
PART II:  A ROSTER OF THE FLIGHT CREWS


FLIGHT CREWS OF THE 528th SQUADRON


CONTENTS

LIST OF THE 528TH AIRCRAFT COMMANDERS

Last Name

First Name

Initial(s)

Flight Duty Post

Air Crew

Air Crew Number

Airplane Name

Notes

Adams

Arthur

W.

Acft Cmdr

Adams' Crew

12

HEAVENLY BODY

 

Baker

Dexter

K.

Acft Cmdr

Baker's Crew

4

GOLDEN GOOSE

See also: Baker Overseas Crew

Banks

Jack

R.

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Opr Off, Sqdn Eng Off Sqdn Cmdg Off

Banks' Crew

3

MISS GIVING

See also: Banks Overseas Crew

Barrett

Julian

St. Q.

Acft Cmdr

Barrett's Crew

12

   

Bell

Russell

E.

Acft Cmdr

Bell's Crew

19

   

Beller

Maurice

W.

Acft Cmdr

Beller's Crew

6

BLACK WIDOW

See also: Beller Overseas Crew

Benbow

John

W.

Acft Cmdr

Benbow's Crew

15

BATTLE WEARY

 

Bennett

James

F.

Acft Cmdr

Bennett's Crew

NL

   

Bisson

Donald

S.

Acft Cmdr

Bisson's Crew

27

   

Blackmon

Linnon

R.

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Cmdr

       

Boeshaar

Robert

W.

Acft Cmdr

Boeshaar's Crew

4

THE K.O. KID

 

Bousfield

Walter

D.

Acft Cmdr

Bousfield's Crew

6

SATAN'S SECRETARY

 

Bowman

Charles

E.

Acft Cmdr

Bowman's Crew

22

   

Breece

William

F.

Acft Cmdr

Breece's Crew

NL

   

Bruce

William

W.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew, Bruce's Crew

12, NL

HEAVENLY BODY

See also: Henry or Adams

Burns

James

A.

Acft Cmdr

Burns' Crew

13

GYPSY

 

Calhoun

John

C.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Banks' Crew, Calhoun's Crew

3

MISS GIVING

See also: Banks/Calhoun

Cantrell

Oscar

L., Jr.

Acft Cmdr

Cantrell's Crew

NL

   

Chulay

Frank

J.

Acft Cmdr

Chulay's Crew

NL

   

Corrado

Herman

G.

Acft Cmdr

Corrado's Crew

17

   

Courech

Arnold

J.

Acft Cmdr

Courech's Crew

NL

   

Cox

Gayle

S.

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr

No Crew Assigned

     

Craig

Douglas

S.

Acft Cmdr

Craig's Crew

8

SHADY LADY

See also: Craig Overseas Crew or Crayfish Mission (in 529)

D'Alessandro

Orlando

R.

Acft Cmdr

D'Alessandro's Crew

13

SHADY LADY

 

Dally

Joseph

W.

Acft Cmdr

Dally's Crew

9

DALLY'S DILLY

 

Dickson

Joseph

L.

Acft Cmdr; Aerial Gunnery Instructor

Dickson's Crew

NL

   

DiDomenico

John

S.

Acft Cmdr

DiDomenico's Crew

4

HEAVENLY BODY

 

Duff

James

G., Jr.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

McGuire's Crew, Duff's Crew

23, NL

BECOMING BACK

See also: McGuire/Duff

Dunne

Arch

(NMI)

Acft Cmdr

Dunne's Crew

21

   

Dunseth

Robert

M.

Acft Cmdr

Dunseth's Crew

10

PUSS & BOOTS

 

Dyson

Kenneth

E.

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Cmdr

No Crew Assigned

     

Erwin

John

J., III

Acft Cmdr

Erwin's Crew

28

   

Fleming

Donald

L.

Acft Cmdr

Fleming's Crew

17

BEAUTIFUL BEAST

 

Flint

Leland

A.

Acft Cmdr

Flint's Crew

26

GOIN HOME

 

Fulcher

Jack

W.

Acft Cmdr

Fulcher's Crew

NL

   

Gairns

Leonard

W.

Acft Cmdr

Gairns' Crew

22

   

Garrison

Edward

H.

Acft Cmdr

No Crew Assigned

     

Geddes

Joseph

W.

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Opns Off

No Crew Assigned

     

Gray

Roy

A.

Acft Cmdr

Gray's Crew

19

   

Grenfel

Wilfred

L.

Acft Cmdr

Grenfel's Crew

2

THE ONE

See also: Grenfel Overseas Crew

Greuel

Ervin

L.

Acft Cmdr

Greuel's Crew

14

   

Grindle

Donald

H.

Acft Cmdr

Grindle's Crew

NL

   

Harris

Thomas

J.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Erwin's Crew, Harris' Crew

28, NL

 

See also: Erwin

Hartley

Richard

B.

Acft Cmdr

Hartley's Crew

6

   

Harwood

John

H.

Acft Cmdr

Harwood's Crew

20

BUMS AWAY

 

Hastings

Franklin

A.

Acft Cmdr

Merkel's Crew, Hastings' Crew

1

DIS-GUSTED

See also: Merkel

Hawkesford

Alan

(NMI)

Acft Cmdr

Hawkesford's Crew

19

   

Haydon

Peter  

Acft Cmdr

Haydon's Crew

16

   

Hegner

Edgar

H.

Acft Cmdr; Asst Sqdn Cmdr

Hegner's Crew

NL

   

Henry

Edwards

C.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Synar's Crew, Henry's Crew

18, 12

FLAK FLED FLAPPER

See also: Synar

Henschke

John

M.

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Opns Officer; Sqdn Cmdr

Banks' Overseas Crew (Passenger); No Crew Assigned

3

MISS GIVING

See: Banks Overseas Crew

Herbst

John

N.

Acft Cmdr

Herbst's Crew

10

QUEER DEER

 

Hill

Garold

I.

Acft Cmdr

Hill's Crew

NL

   

Hill

Otis

R(ay)

Acft Cmdr

Hill's Crew

25

A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS

 

Hornibrook

Robert

E.

Acft Cmdr

Hornibrook's Crew

NL

   

Hunt

Kenneth

O.

Acft Cmdr

Hunt's Crew

1

THE K.O. KID

 

Isaack

Thomas

S.

Acft Cmdr

Stovell's Crew

3

ROSIE O' THE RAMP

 

Jackson

Robert

L.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Craig's Crew, Calhoun's Crew, Jackson's Crew

3

SHADY LADY

See also: Craig or Calhoun

Kemp

Ronald

D.

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Operations Officer

Kemp's Crew

11

ANGEL IN DE SKIES

 

Killingsworth

Armor

R.

Acft Cmdr

Killingsworth's Crew

NL

   

Kunz

William

E.

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Operations Officer

Kunz's Crew

5

   

Laurent

Edmund

A.

Acft Cmdr

Laurent's Crew

NL

   

Leslie

Robert

C.

Acft Cmdr

Leslie's Crew

NL

   

Locke

Richard

C.

Acft Cmdr

Locke's Crew

NL

   

Manning

(Gogs)  

Acft Cmdr

Manning's Crew

8

   

Martens

Otto

H.

Acft Cmdr

Martens' Crew

16

BIG ASS BIRD II

 

McGuire

Lyle

P.

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Operations Officer; Sqdn Cmdr

McGuire's Crew

23

BECOMING BACK

 

McLain

Marvin

H.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Russell's Crew

14

QUEER DEER

 

Merkel

Howard

W.

Acft Cmdr

Merkel's Crew

1

DIS-GUSTED, ESMERALDA II

See also: Merkel Overseas Crew

Miller

David

F.

Acft Cmdr

Miller's Crew

20

THE K.O. KID

 

Moran

Wilfred

E.

Acft Cmdr

Moran's Crew

7

BREADLINE IN 49

 

Navran

Stephen

S.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Navran's Crew

7

BATTLE WEARY

 

Nelson

Burton

W.

Acft Cmdr

Nelson's Crew

NL

   

O'Day

Russell

M., II

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Vance's Crew, O'Day's Crew

2, NL

LADY LUCK

See also: Vance

Orr

Douglas

R.

Acft Cmdr

Orr's Crew

NL

   

Ortman

Carl

E., Jr.

Acft Cmdr

Ortman's Crew

24

HEAVENLY BODY

 

Parker

Roy

M.

Acft Cmdr

Parker's Crew

2

   

Pederson

Harold

G.

Acft Cmdr

Pederson's Crew

3

NET RESULTS

 

Porter

John

M.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Beller's Crew

6

BLACK MAGIC

 

Raggio

Frank

S.

Acft Cmdr

Raggio's Crew

7

ROBERTA AND SON

 

Reimer

Wayne

C.

Acft Cmdr

Reimer's Crew

NL

   

Rice

Wilder

S.

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Cmdr

Rice's Crew

8

ROSIE O' TH' RAMP

 

Ross

William

L.

Acft Cmdr

Ross' Crew

22

   

Roth

Joseph

P.

Acft Cmdr

Roth's Crew

5

BEAUTIFUL BETSY

See also: Roth Overseas Crew

Rule

Vernon  

Acft Cmdr

Rule's Crew

20

   

Rupp

Edward

E.

Acft Cmdr

Rupp's Crew

21

   

Russell

James

W.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Kemp's Crew, Russell's Crew

11, 14

SATAN'S SECRETARY

See also: Kemp

Schmitt

Francis

D.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Fleming's Crew, Schmitt's Crew

17, 17

BEAUTIFUL BEAST

See also: Fleming

Shaffer

Merton

H.

Acft Cmdr, Operations Officer; Sqdn Commanding Off

Shaffer's Crew

12

SATAN'S SECRETARY

 

Shaw

Phillip

A., Jr.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr, Asst Opns Officer

Shek's Crew, Shaw's Crew

2, 7, 9

DAUNTLESS DOTTIE

See also: Shek

Sheehan

Sherwood

H.

Acft Cmdr

Sheehan's Crew

5

CARROT TOP

 

Shek

William

(NMI)

Acft Cmdr, Operations Officer

Shek's Crew

7

DAUNTLESS DOTTIE

See also: Shek's Overseas Crew

Shuster

Frank

E.

Acft Cmdr

Shuster's Crew

NL

   

Smith

Zed

S., III

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr

Roth's Overseas Crew (Passenger)

5

BEAUTIFUL BETSY

See: Roth Overseas Crew

Sowa

Charles

F.

Acft Cmdr

Sowa's Crew

9

LITTLE EVA

See also: Sowa Overseas Crew

Spencer

Eusebierus

R.

Acft Cmdr

Spencer's Crew

16

BUMS AWAY

 

Steinkamp

Robert

F.

Acft Cmdr

Steinkamp's Crew

1

RANGY LIL

 

Stovell

Thomas

H.

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Opns Officer

Stovell's Crew

3

ROSIE O' TH' RAMP

 

Sullivan

James

T.

Acft Cmdr

Sullivan's Crew

15

RANGY LIL

 

Synar

Joseph

J.

Acft Cmdr

Synar's Crew

18

FLAK FLED FLAPPER

 

Tate

Luther

D.

Acft Cmdr

Tate's Crew

9

MY DEVOTION

 

Tiffany

Robert

J.

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Executive Officer

Tiffany's Crew

NL

   

Vance

William

F.

Acft Cmdr

Vance's Crew

2

LADY LUCK

 

VanDeVenter

Joseph

H.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Shaffer's Crew, VanDeVenter's Crew

12, 12

SATAN'S SECRETARY

See also: Shaffer

Watley

James

D.

Acft Cmdr

Watley's Crew

NL

   

Wilkins

Ralph

C.

Acft Cmdr

Wilkins' Crew

21

   

Wise

Lester

S.

Acft Cmdr

Wise's Crew

19

   

Wylie

Charles

C.

Acft Cmdr

Wylie's Crew

UNK

   

Personnel who flew on Various Crews

 

Unassigned Flight Personnel


The format of each entry is as follows:

Duty Assignment: Last Name, First Name, Initial(s), ASN | Aircraft Commander's Name, (Air Crew Number) | Airplane Name When Claimed | Date and Title of Order Joining Group, Entering Rank | Date and Title of Order or Cause When Leaving Group, Highest Rank Attained | Notes

See: Notes Concerning Each Listing and the Glossary for the abbreviations used.



ADAMS/BRUCE (12, NL)

Adams

Acft Cmdr: Adams, Arthur W., O-720094 | Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, 2/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Bruce, William W., O-770563 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew, Bruce's Crew (12, NL), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR7, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO186, FEAF, 5 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Anderson, Vincent P., Jr., O-2060912 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO186, FEAF, 5 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Belknap, Kenneth E., O-777420 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO186, FEAF, 5 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Watson, William (NMI), Jr., 15045023 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO181, FEAF, 30 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Graham, Austin T., 17113735 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Brown, Paul D., 34842853 | Adams' Crew, Henry's Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Conover, John E., 32901734 | Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Graziadei, Joseph R., 16080195 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR4, SO210, 5AF, 29 Jul 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Shreve, Everett W., 18192551 | Henry's Crew, Adam's Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Bruce

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Bruce, William W., O-770563 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew, Bruce's Crew (12, NL), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR7, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO186, FEAF, 5 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

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BAKER (4)

Acft Cmdr: Baker, Dexter K., O-728809 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PAR22, SO159, 5AF, 7 Jun 44, Capt |

Pilot: Ashley, Frederick W., T-60658, O-888867 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, May 43, F/O | PAR14, SO187, 5AF, 5 Jul 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Hunt, Robert F., O-736004 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Apfel (Hellman), Bernard L., O-734294 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Creager, Rentfro B., Jr., 18101725 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Gilreath, Raymond P., 39022180 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Forney, Ralph E., 35167109 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Craver, James R., Jr., 15115572 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Ingram, Walter S., Jr., 7074199 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Maresca, Michael L., 32401877 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

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BAKER OVERSEAS CREW (4)

Acft Cmdr: Baker, Dexter K., O-728809 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PAR22, SO159, 5AF, 7 Jun 44, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr, Asst Opns Officer:   Shaw, Phillip A., Jr., O-421705 | Baker's Overseas Crew, Shek's Crew, Shaw's Crew (4, 7, 9), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE, GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PR Jun 44, RM, Capt |

Navigator: Hunt, Robert F., O-736004 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Apfel (Hellman), Bernard L., O-734294 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Creager, Rentfro B., Jr., 18101725 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Gundy, Frederick A., 19083088 | Baker's Overseas Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | /, /, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Forney, Ralph E., 35167109 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Craver, James R., Jr., 15115572 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Ingram, Walter S., Jr., 7074199 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Maresca, Michael L., 32401877 | Baker's Crew (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Ratliff, William J., 18010565 | Baker's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (4), GOLDEN GOOSE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PAR1, SO198, VBC, 17 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

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BANKS/CALHOUN (3)

Banks

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Opr Off, Sqdn Eng Off; Sqdn Cmdg Off:   Banks, Jack R., O-725574 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PAR1, SO72, 380BG (To 380), 12 Mar 44, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Calhoun, John C., O-736101 | Banks' Crew, Calhoun's Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO99, 380BG, 8 Apr 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: MacFarland, Robert I., Jr., O-736013 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO72, 380BG, 20 Mar 44, Capt |

Bombardier: McMillan, Clinton (NMI), Jr., O-732950 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Blais, Joseph S. P., 11038375 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Refsguard, James M., 39388925 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Fern, Richard S., 15018827 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Firmbach, Arthur J., 32437138 | Shek's Crew, Banks' Crew (7, 3), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE, MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Ford, Donald J., 17033773 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, May 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Murphy, James L., 35329414 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Welsch, George J., / | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, May 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Ziober, Aloysius A., 16097970 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Cpl | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Calhoun

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Calhoun, John C., O-736101 | Banks' Crew, Calhoun's Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO99, 380BG, 8 Apr 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Brown, David W., O-668192 | Calhoun's Crew (3), / | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO25, 380BG, 25 Jan 44, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Jackson, Robert L., O-795598 | Calhoun's Crew (3), SHADY LADY | (Fr 529), Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR14, SO187, 5AF, 5 Jul 44, 1/Lt |

Radio Opr: Sargeant, Glenn (NMI), 35462068 | Shek's Crew, Jackson/Calhoun Crew (7, 2), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner; Radio Opr:   Sanders, Arthur S., 12027116 | Calhoun's Crew, Dally's Crew (3, 9), DALLY'S DILLY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PAR3, SO238, 380BG (To 529), 25 Aug 44, T/Sgt |

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BANKS OVERSEAS CREW (3)

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Opr Off, Sqdn Eng Off; Sqdn Cmdg Off: Banks, Jack R., O-725574 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PAR1, SO72, 380BG (To 380), 12 Mar 44, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Calhoun, John C., O-736101 | Banks' Crew, Calhoun's Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO99, 380BG, 8 Apr 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: MacFarland, Robert I., Jr., O-736013 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO72, 380BG, 20 Mar 44, Capt |

Bombardier: McMillan, Clinton (NMI), Jr., O-732950 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Blais, Joseph S. P., 11038375 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Refsguard, James M., 39388925 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Fern, Richard S., 15018827 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Murphy, James L., 35329414 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Ziober, Aloysius A., 16097970 | Banks' Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Cpl | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Henschke, John M., O-23780 | Banks' Overseas Crew (Passenger); No Crew Assigned (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Capt | (To Gp), Nov 43, Maj |

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BARRETT (12) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Barrett, Julian St. Q., 400073 (RAAF) | Barrett's Crew (12), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/Lt | /, Dec 44, F/Lt |

Pilot: Hillman, Stanley V., 409701 (RAAF) | Barrett's Crew (12), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/O | /, Dec 44, P/O |

Navigator: Darby, Edwin C., 426060 (RAAF) | Barrett's Crew (12), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, P/O | /, Dec 44, P/O |

Bombardier: Duff, Kenneth A., 401497 (RAAF) | Barrett's Crew (12), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/O | /, Dec 44, F/O |

Flt Eng: Hall-Walker, Geoffrey B., 413991 (RAAF) | Barrett's Crew (12), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/Lt | /, Dec 44, F/Lt |

Radio Opr: Heldon, Sydney (NMI), 37798 (RAAF) | Barrett's Crew (12), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, P/O | /, Dec 44, P/O |

Radio Opr: Watt, Victor A., 434074 (RAAF) | Barrett's Crew (12), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/O | /, Dec 44, F/O |

Gunnery Leader: Jones, J. H., 437790 (RAAF) | Barrett's Crew (12), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, P/O | /, Dec 44, P/O |

Gunner: Crittenden, George R., 75435 (RAAF) | Barrett's Crew (12), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, Sgt | /, Dec 44, Sgt |

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BELL (19) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Bell, Russell E., (RAAF) | Bell's Crew (19), / | /, Jul 44, S/L | /, Sep 44, W/C |

Pilot: Cooper, Fred (NMI), (RAAF) | Bell's Crew (19), / | /, Jul 44, F/Lt | /, Sep 44, F/Lt |

Navigator:  Brooks-Jackson, John R., (RAAF) | Bell's Crew (19), / | /, Jul 44, F/Sgt | /, Sep 44, F/Sgt |

Bombardier: Boileau, Harold Eric (Joe),  (RAAF) | Bell's Crew (19), / | /, Jul 44, F/O | /, Sep 44, F/L |

Flt Eng: French, William (NMI), (RAAF) | Bell's Crew (19), / | /, Jul 44, F/Sgt | /, Sep 44, F/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Sheather, John (NMI), (RAAF) | Bell's Crew (19), / | /, Jul 44, F/O | /, Sep 44, F/L |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Lazarus, Thomas (NMI), (RAAF) | Bell's Crew (19), / | /, Jul 44, F/O | /, Sep 44, F/O |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Cubbins, Keith (NMI), (RAAF) | Bell's Crew (19), / | /, Jul 44, F/Sgt | /, Sep 44, W/O |

Gunnery Ldr: Mackay, John Bernard (Jack), (RAAF) | Bell's Crew (19), / | /, Jul 44, F/O | /, Sep 44, F/L |

Gunner: Davison, /, (RAAF) | Bell's Crew (19), / | /, Jul 44, Sgt | /, Sep 44, Sgt |

Gunner: Hughan, David (NMI), (RAAF) | Bell's Crew (19), / | /, Jul 44, Sgt | /, Sep 44, F/Sgt |

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BELLER (6)

Acft Cmdr: Beller, Maurice W., O-665659 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK WIDOW | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Root, Lee A., T-359 | Beller's Crew, Beller's Overseas Crew (6), BLACK WIDOW | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, F/O | KIA, 21 Nov 43, F/O |

Navigator: Trexler, John M., Jr., O-796627 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK WIDOW | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Adkins, Kenneth R., Jr., O-669940 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK WIDOW | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Skipper, Roscoe N., Jr., O-367255 | Beller's Crew, Craig's Crayfish Crew (6, 8), BLACK MAGIC, JEZEBELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PAR1, SO92, 380BG, 1 Apr 44, Capt | (Also 529 for Craig's Crayfish Mission)

Flt Eng: Churchek, Arnold W., 18101710 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK WIDOW | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Johnson, Lincoln (NMI), R-1226107 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK WIDOW | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Nigrini, Paul (NMI), 13089327 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK WIDOW | Initial Deployment, May 43, Sgt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Rakow, Floyd E., 17025984 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK WIDOW | Initial Deployment, May 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Rivera, Ernest (NMI), 12129457 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK WIDOW | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Thomas, William M., 6917493 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK WIDOW | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

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BELLER OVERSEAS CREW (6)

Acft Cmdr: Beller, Maurice W., O-665659 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK MAGIC | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Root, Lee A., T-359 | Beller's Crew, Beller's Overseas Crew (6), BLACK WIDOW | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, F/O | KIA, 21 Nov 43, F/O |

Navigator: Trexler, John M., Jr., O-796627 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK MAGIC | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Skipper, Roscoe N., Jr., O-367255 | Beller's Crew, Craig's Crayfish Crew (6, 8), BLACK MAGIC | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PAR1, SO92, 380BG, 1 Apr 44, Capt | (Also 529 for Craig's Crayfish Mission)

Flt Eng: Churchek, Arnold W., 18101710 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK MAGIC | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Johnson, Lincoln (NMI), R-1226107 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK MAGIC | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Rakow, Floyd E., 17025984 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK MAGIC | Initial Deployment, May 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Rivera, Ernest (NMI), 12129457 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK MAGIC | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Thomas, William M., 6917493 | Beller's Crew (6), BLACK MAGIC | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 21 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Kling, Lloyd R., 6829011 | Beller's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (6), BLACK MAGIC | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | /, /, T/Sgt |

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BENBOW (15)

Acft Cmdr: Benbow, John W., O-742935 | Benbow's Crew (15), BATTLE WEARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 44, 2/Lt | PAR15, SO140, FEAF, 1 Nov 44, Capt |

Pilot: Drollinger, Richard H., O-684499 | Benbow's Crew (15), BATTLE WEARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR15, SO140, FEAF, 1 Nov 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Barnes, Harold F., O-750237 | Benbow's Crew (15), BATTLE WEARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR15, SO140, FEAF, 1 Nov 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Wentz, Donald R., O-741296 | Benbow's Crew (15), BATTLE WEARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PR Nov 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Bennett, Thomas R., 32612906 | Benbow's Crew, Navran's Crew (15, 7), BATTLE WEARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 44, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Rivers, Jack W., 18217592 | Benbow's Crew (15), BATTLE WEARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, S/Sgt | PAR4, SO125, FEAF, 17 Oct 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: McCarter, John H. Jr., 34427061 | Benbow's Crew (15), BATTLE WEARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PAR4, SO125, FEAF, 17 Oct 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   DeFeo, Antonio M., 31207962 | Benbow's Crew (15), BATTLE WEARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Brazeal, J. (IO) M. (IO), 38220088 | Benbow's Crew (15), BATTLE WEARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 44, Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Urbanski, Edward T., 31168208 | Benbow's Crew (15), BATTLE WEARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

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BENNETT (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Bennett, James F., O-803536 | Bennett's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, SO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, 1/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Yerkes, James H., O-838959 | Bennett's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Kemp, William L., Jr., O-2081483 | Bennett's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Silvestri, Antonio J., T-136600 | Bennett's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Reid, William A., 34816935 | Bennett's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Formanik, Bert J., 33680341 | Bennett's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Dobbs, John F., 34837077 | Bennett's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Ludwig, William L., 37346016 | Bennett's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Meyer, Richard D., 3583166 | Bennett's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Saigeon, Ernest C., 36159066 | Bennett's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

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BISSON (27)

Acft Cmdr: Bisson, Donald S., O-2059944 | Bisson's Crew (27), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Hineline, Arthur B., O-833740 | Bisson's Crew (27), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Cooney, Charles E., Jr., T-132864 | Bisson's Crew (27), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Hemmert, Fred J., Jr., T-7229 | Bisson's Crew (27), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Campbell, Findley M., 33695250 | Bisson's Crew (27), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Smith, Lawrence J., 19114252 | Bisson's Crew (27), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Kennington, William C., 35148845 | Bisson's Crew (27), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kouletsis, Gregory (NMI), 42045297 | Bisson's Crew (27), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Luther, Joe E., 34851407 | Bisson's Crew (27), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Rader, John V., 17146506 | Bisson's Crew (27), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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BOESHAAR (4)

Acft Cmdr: Boeshaar, Robert W., O-721632 | Boeshaar's Crew (4), THE K.O. KID | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Ostrander, Philip G., T-64253 | Boeshaar's Crew (4), THE K.O. KID | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Taylor, Perry A., O-2070186 | Boeshaar's Crew (4), THE K.O. KID | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Lehigh, David L., O-735413 | Boeshaar's Crew (4), DOUBLE TROUBLE | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Tyrell, John (NMI), 32953742 | Boeshaar's Crew (4), THE K.O. KID | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Cottam, Robert V., 39575863 | Boeshaar's Crew (4), THE K.O. KID | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Allshouse, Lee (NMI), Jr., 36593907 | Boeshaar's Crew (4), THE K.O. KID | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Anderson, Robert L., 38627181 | Boeshaar's Crew (4), THE K.O. KID | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Cunningham, Bernard L., 39715379 | Boeshaar's Crew (4), THE K.O. KID | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Gaddis, Eugene J., 38642712 | Boeshaar's Crew (4), THE K.O. KID | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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BOUSFIELD (6)

Acft Cmdr: Bousfield, Walter D., O-742947 | Bousfield's Crew (6), SATAN'S SECRETARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PR Nov 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Gamble, William W., Jr., O-684515 | Bousfield's Crew (6), SATAN'S SECRETARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR15, SO140, FEAF, 1 Nov 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Ellison, Thomas W., O-750186 | Bousfield's Crew (6), SATAN'S SECRETARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO156, FEAF, 17 Nov 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Bishop, John J., O-684129 | Bousfield's Crew (6), SATAN'S SECRETARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PR Nov 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Liberatore, Anthony (NMI), 32505620 | Bousfield's Crew (6), SATAN'S SECRETARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 44, S/Sgt | PR Nov 43, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Robinson, George E., 32426676 | Bousfield's Crew (6), SATAN'S SECRETARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Slyder, Melvin E., 35424327 | Bousfield's Crew (6), SATAN'S SECRETARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Noble, Shelby C., 34426438 | Bousfield's Crew (6), SATAN'S SECRETARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Carbo, Baldomarro J., Jr., 38266473 | Bousfield's Crew (6), SATAN'S SECRETARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PR Nov 43, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Lowe, Lester V., 14028379 | Bousfield's Crew (6), SATAN'S SECRETARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: McRorie, John T., 34211638 | Bousfield's Crew (6), SATAN'S SECRETARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

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BOWMAN (6)

Acft Cmdr: Bowman, Charles E., O-720152 | Bowman's Crew (22), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Laflech, William E., O-832165 | Bowman's Crew (22), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Donaldson, Wallace R., T-132882, O-2024014 | Bowman's Crew (22), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: McJunkin, Harvey W., T-7056, O-2024010 | Bowman's Crew (22), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Stringfellow, Ray T., 18179882 | Bowman's Crew (22), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Flynn, Frank P., 39014644 | Bowman's Crew (22), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, S/Sgt | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Barnett, Lloyd C., Jr., 13105231 | Bowman's Crew (22), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Barton, Lloyd E., 37481395 | Bowman's Crew (22), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Bigler, Marlowe D., 35922764 | Bowman's Crew (22), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Eckenrode, Warner W., 6846599 | Bowman's Crew (22), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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BREECE (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Breece, William F., O-2067097 | Breece's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO169, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jun 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Markowitz, Milton (NMI), T-65797, O-2067097 | Breece's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO169, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jun 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Dinapoli, Adelmo (NMI), T-137314 | Breece's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO169, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jun 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Bombardier: Rosenberg, William T., T-9277 | Breece's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO169, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jun 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Hurley, Leonard D., 35096887 | Breece's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO169, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jun 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Clark, Stuart V., 36867666 | Breece's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO169, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jun 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Bowers, Robert L., 35841150 | Breece's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO169, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Bowie, Ernest (NMI), Jr., 35807670 | Breece's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO159, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jun 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Krater, Robert H., 33706339 | Breece's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO169, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Sirus, Bruno R., 16146133 | Breece's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO169, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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BURNS (13)

Acft Cmdr: Burns, James A., O-679038 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Bailey, James M., Jr., O-806774 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO107, 380BG (To 530), 16 Apr 44, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Luehring, Lester W., T-338, O-888646 | Shek's Crew, Dunseth's Crew, Burns' Crew (7, 10, 13), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, F/O | PR Dec 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Hart, James G., Jr., O-750194 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO295, 380BG (To 530), 21 Oct 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Matisoff, David (NMI), O-684178 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PR Sep 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Ewer, Charles H., 39832395 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, S/Sgt | PAR8, SO28, 380BG, 28 Jan 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Harris, Emmett W., 19171803 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Hester, Ellie V(ernon), 14151340 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Fretchel, John F., 33326284 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Ellis, George J., 13126409 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kingan, Charles A., Jr., 31271230 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: McKinney, Albert S., Jr., 18089248 | DiDomenico's Crew, Burns' Crew (4, 13), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner; RCM Opr: Piekos, Walter J., 31120551 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | /, Dec 43, Cpl | PR Dec 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Potenzone, Silvio (NMI), 32465401 | Burns' Crew (13), GYPSY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

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CALHOUN/JACKSON (3)

Calhoun

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Calhoun, John C., O-736101 | Banks' Crew, Calhoun's Crew (3), MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO99, 380BG, 8 Apr 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Jackson, Robert L., O-795598 | Craig's Crew, Calhoun's Crew, Jackson's Crew (8, 3), SHADY LADY | (Fr 529), Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR14, SO187, 5AF, 5 Jul 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Brown, David W., O-668192 | Calhoun's Crew (3), / | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO25, 380BG, 25 Jan 44, 2/Lt |

Radio Opr: Sargeant, Glenn (NMI), 35462068 | Shek's Crew, Calhoun's Crew, Jackson's Crew (7, 3), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner; Radio Opr:   Sanders, Arthur S., 12027116 | Calhoun's Crew, Dally's Crew (3, 9), DALLY'S DILLY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PAR3, SO238, 380BG (To 529), 25 Aug 44, T/Sgt |


Jackson

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Jackson, Robert L., O-795598 | Craig's Crew, Calhoun's Crew, Jackson's Crew (8, 3), SHADY LADY | (Fr 529), Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR14, SO187, 5AF, 5 Jul 44, 1/Lt |

Radio Opr: Sargeant, Glenn (NMI), 35462068 | Shek's Crew, Calhoun Crew, Jackson Crew (7, 3), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Gavaghan, Francis A., 33323942 | Jackson's Crew (3), / | /, Dec 43, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO25, 380BG, 25 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

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CANTRELL (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Cantrell, Oscar L., Jr., / | Cantrell's Crew (NL), / | /, /, 2/Lt | KFA (in USA), 19 Feb 43, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Gessenger, John R., / | Cantrell's Crew (NL), / | /, /, 2/Lt | KFA (in States), 19 Feb 43, 2/Lt |

Note: Names of remainder of crew who survived are not available in 380th Bomb Group Archives.

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CHULAY (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Chulay, Frank J., O-2061475 | Chulay's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Lyons, Richard J., O-836304 | Chulay's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Gilman, Irving (NMI), O-2073308 | Chulay's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Weisberg, Seymour S., O-785538 | Chulay's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Robertson, Alton D., 18183399 | Chulay's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Brown, James E., 39468396 | Chulay's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Haritos, John T., 11141297 | Chulay's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Maltbie, Earl L., 37635526 | Chulay's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Melland, Con (NMI), 19202110 | Chulay's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Orahood, Daryl V., 17144794 | Chulay's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 44, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

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CORRADO (17)

Acft Cmdr: Corrado, Herman G., T-3915, O-2023996 | Corrado's Crew (17), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Inman, Albert L., Jr., T-4419, O-2027129 | Corrado's Crew (17), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, F/O | PAR14, SO268, 380BG (To Gp), 25 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Reynal, Edward W., Jr., O-776043 | Corrado's Crew (17), / | /, Feb 45, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO154, VBC (To 345BG), 3 Jun 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Tiernan, William C., T-131196 | Harwood's Crew, Corrado's Crew (20, 17), / | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, F/O |

Navigator: Simonin, Edward F., O-2068777 | Corrado's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Stark, Eugene (NMI), T-5630, O-2024001 | Corrado's Crew (17), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, F/O | KIA (with Major Dyson), 12 Jul 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Rinker, Charles N., 33827828 | Corrado's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Pvt | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Meyers, Waldo W., 37412648 | Corrado's Crew (17), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner; Flt Eng:   Heffington, James C., 38431400 | McGuire's Crew, Corrado's Crew (23, 17), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | KIA (with Dyson), 12 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Dalton, Maurice G., 39143227 | McGuire's Crew, Corrado's Crew (23, NL), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Melrose, Robert J., 36838576 | Corrado's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Shafer, Donald A., 33833254 | Corrado's Crew (17), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Stevens, Rayfreed L., 34927667 | Corrado's Crew (17), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Warren, Albert I., 31318675 | Corrado's Crew (17), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

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COURECH (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Courech, Arnold J., T-130940 | Courech's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO17, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Jul 45, F/O | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, F/O |

Pilot: Witzel, Robert C., T-66913 | Courech's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO17, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Jul 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Navigator: O'Hare, Thomas J., T-138745 | Courech's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO17, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Jul 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Bombardier: Kraut, Robert C., T-131542 | Courech's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO17, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Jun 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Gearlock, Ross E., 36692496 | Courech's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO17, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 19 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: O'Connor, William F., 31233810 | Courech's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO17, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Babey, Kenneth J., 32846192 | Courech's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO17, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Chapel, Myrl T., 17143978 | Courech's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO17, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Lawrence, Duane F., 12101582 | Courech's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO17, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Patterson, Stanley J., 11010444 | Courech's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO17, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Jul 44, S/Sgt | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

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CRAIG (8)

Acft Cmdr: Craig, Douglas S., O-659955 | Craig's Crew (8), SHADY LADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | (To 529), Jan 44, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Jackson, Robert L., O-795598 | Craig's Crew, Calhoun's Crew, Jackson's Crew (8, 3), SHADY LADY | (Fr 529), Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR14, SO187, 5AF, 5 Jul 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: O'Flahavan, John P., O-669903 | Craig's Crew (8), SHADY LADY | /, /, / | PAR1, SO25, 380BG, 25 Jan 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Nash, John B., O-796581 | Craig's Crew (8), SHADY LADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Packard, Randall E., O-734826 | Craig's Crew (8), SHADY LADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR8, SO155, 380BG, 3 Jun 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Joseph, Louis D., 13026849 | Craig's Crew (8), SHADY LADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Daugherty, Rupert J., Jr., 18053940 | Craig's Crew (8), SHADY LADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Pfc | PAR1, SO52, 380BG, 21 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Krout, Vernon A., 33374130 | Craig's Crew (8), SHADY LADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kapuscinski, Chester A., 32491459 | Craig's Crew (8), Dally's Crew (9), SHADY LADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Pfc | PAR5, SO172, 5AF, 20 Jun 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Mynock, William J., 19024518 | Craig's Crew (8), SHADY LADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Powers, Maurice V., 32441404 | Craig's Crew (8), SHADY LADY | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pfc | PAR1, SO52, 380BG, 21 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

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CRAIG OVERSEAS CREW (8)

Acft Cmdr: Craig, Douglas S., O-659955 | Craig's Crew (8), OLE 8 BALL | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | (To 529), Jan 44, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Jackson, Robert L., O-795598 | Craig's Crew, Calhoun's Crew, Jackson's Crew (8, 3), OLE 8 BALL | (Fr 529), Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR14, SO187, 5AF, 5 Jul 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Nash, John B., O-796581 | Craig's Crew (8), OLE 8 BALL | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Packard, Randall E., O-734826 | Craig's Crew (8), OLE 8 BALL | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR8, SO155, 380BG, 3 Jun 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Joseph, Louis D., 13026849 | Craig's Crew (8), OLE 8 BALL | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Daugherty, Rupert J., Jr., 18053940 | Craig's Crew (8), OLE 8 BALL | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Pfc | PAR1, SO52, 380BG, 21 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Krout, Vernon A., 33374130 | Craig's Crew (8), OLE 8 BALL | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kapuscinski, Chester A., 32491459 | Craig's Crew, Dally's Crew (8, 13), OLE 8 BALL | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Pfc | PAR5, SO172, 5AF, 20 Jun 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Mynock, William J., 19024518 | Craig's Crew (8), OLE 8 BALL | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Caine, Louis H., O-495366 | Craig's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (8), OLE 8 BALL | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Capt | /, /, Capt |

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D'ALESSANDRO (13)

Acft Cmdr: D'Alessandro, Orlando R., O-705913 | D'Alessandro's Crew (13), SHADY LADY | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Woolley, Clayton K., O-720985 | D'Alessandro's Crew (13), SHADY LADY | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Shifler, Charles T., O-2060601 | D'Alessandro's Crew (13), SHADY LADY | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: McFall, Julian A., O-773421 | D'Alessandro's Crew (13), SHADY LADY | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Gordon, Philip M., 36275254 | D'Alessandro's Crew (13), SHADY LADY | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Geer, Terrance A., 39574315 | D'Alessandro's Crew (13), SHADY LADY | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Dixon, Heber (NMI), 35298598 | D'Alessandro's Crew (13), SHADY LADY | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Folsom, Roland J., 34829319 | D'Alessandro's Crew (13), SHADY LADY | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Gordon, Leonard E., 11118622 | D'Alessandro's Crew (13), SHADY LADY | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Rankin, Charles S., 32856347 | D'Alessandro's Crew (13), SHADY LADY | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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DALLY (9)

Acft Cmdr: Dally, Joseph W., O-800483 | Dally's Crew (9), DALLY'S DILLY | /, Sep 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, FEXO210.31, USAFE, 17 Aug 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Clapsaddle, Harold D., O-684688 | Dally's Crew, Dunseth's Crew (9, 10), DALLY'S DILLY | /, Feb 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO100, FEAF, 22 Sep 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Digman, Lorenz H., Jr., O-803118 | Dally's Crew (9), DALLY'S DILLY | /, Feb 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO248, 380BG (To 530), 4 Sep 44, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Monson, Alfred L., O-741744 | Dally's Crew (9), DALLY'S DILLY | /, Jan 44, 2/Lt | PR Dec 44, RM 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Powell, Lloyd A., O-659586 | Dally's Crew, Shaw's Crew (9, 9), DALLY'S DILLY | /, Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR22, SO159, 5AF, 7 Jun 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Watson, John C., 32299249 | Dally's Crew (9), Shaw's Crew (9), DALLY'S DILLY | /, /, Sgt | PAR1, SO238, 380BG (To 529), 25 Aug 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Bush, John L., Jr., 6898000 | Dally's Crew (9), DALLY'S DILLY | /, /, Sgt | PAR3, SO238, 380BG (To 529), 25 Aug 44, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner; Radio Opr:   Sanders, Arthur S., 12027116 | Calhoun's Crew, Dally's Crew (3, 9), DALLY'S DILLY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PAR3, SO238, 380BG (To 529), 25 Aug 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Kapuscinski, Chester A., 32491459 | Craig's Crew (8), Dally's Crew (9), SHADY LADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Pfc | PAR5, SO172, 5AF, 20 Jun 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Roper, Ernest D., 14124323 | Dally's Crew (9), / | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO103, 5AF, 12 Apr 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Sims, Kenneth M., Jr., 34354277 | Dally's Crew (9), Fleming's Crew (17), DALLY'S DILLY, BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PAR3, SO238, 380BG (To 529), 25 Aug 44, S/Sgt |

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DICKSON (NL)

Acft Cmdr; Aerial Gunnery Instructor:   Dickson, Joseph L., O-431948 | Dickson's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO189, VBC, 8 Jul 45, Capt | PAR5, SO199, 380BG (To 529), 18 Jul 45, Capt |

Pilot: Stephen, Howard W., T-63097 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Allan, John W., T-132211, O-2024013 | Kunz's Crew, Duff's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: James, Vincent T., O-722492 | Kunz's Crew, Duff's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL, 23), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Failla, Sam G., 20739939 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew, Duff's Crew (5, NL, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Wilkinson, James O., 11081973 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew, Duff's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Waters, Donald S., 32939354 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Champion, Bruce O., Sr., 32744697 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew, Duff's Crew (5, NL, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Villard, Richard L., 11141716 | Kunz's Crew, Duff's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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DiDOMENICO (4)

Acft Cmdr: DiDomenico, John S., O-800010 | DiDomenico's Crew (4), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PR Dec 44, RM 1/Lt |

Pilot: Norris, Paul W., O-691152 | DiDomenico's Crew (4), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR15, SO140, FEAF, 1 Nov 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Reid, John H., O-801148 | DiDomenico's Crew, Dunseth's Crew (4, 10), HEAVENLY BODY, PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Sep 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Tuttle, Quinton V., O-755202 | DiDomenico's Crew (4), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO295, 380BG (To 530), 21 Oct 44, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Bever, Everett D., O-541861 | DiDomenico's Crew (4), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Gjerstad, Robert G., 37442335 | DiDomenico's Crew (4), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Kilpatrick, Harold S., 34311966 | DiDomenico's Crew, Shaffer's Crew (4, 12), HEAVENLY BODY, SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Jan 44, Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Miller, John H., Jr., 18124529 | DiDomenico's Crew (4), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Edwards, James L., 14084484 | DiDomenico's Crew (4), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: McKinney, Albert S., Jr., 18089248 | DiDomenico's Crew, Burns' Crew (4, 13), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Murray, Thomas E., 39834280 | DiDomenico's Crew (4), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

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DUNNE (21) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Dunne, R. A. (Arch), 260420 (RAAF) | Dunne's Crew (21), / | /, Jul 44, S/L | /, Sep 44, S/L |

Pilot: Yeomans, A. Montague (Monty), / (RAAF) | Dunne's Crew (21), / | /, Jul 44, F/L | /, Sep 44, F/L |

Navigator Jamison, John (NMI), / (RAAF) | Dunne's Crew (21), / | /, Jul 44, F/O | /, Sep 44, F/O |

Bombardier: Linehan, Sidney (NMI), / (RAAF) | Dunne's Crew (21), / | /, Jul 44, S/L | /, Sep 44, S/L |

Wireless Operator: Buchanan, Bob (Buck), / (RAAF) | Dunne's Crew (21), / | /, Jul 44, F/O | /, Sep 44, F/O |

Flt Eng: Inkster, Stanley (NMI), / (RAAF) | Dunne's Crew (21), / | /, Jul 44, F/Sgt | /, Sep 44, W/O |

Gunnery Leader/Upper Turret: Barry-Brown, Fred (NMI) , / (RAAF) | Dunne's Crew (21), / | /, Jul 44, Flt Lt | /, Sep 44, Flt Lt |

Gunner: Hardigan, W. A., / (RAAF) | Dunne's Crew (21), / | /, Jul 44, F/Sgt | /, Sep 44, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Hensel, Rhodes Edgar (Dusty), / 407204 (RAAF) | Dunne's Crew (21), / | /, Jul 44, F/O | /, Sep 44, F/O |

Gunner: O'Neil, /, / (RAAF) | Dunne's Crew (21), / | /, Jul 44, Sgt | /, Sep 44, Sgt |

Rear Gunner: Griffin, Edward (NMI) (Griff), / (RAAF) | Dunne's Crew (21), / | /, Jul 44, F/Sgt | /, Sep 44, F/Sgt |

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DUNSETH (10)

Acft Cmdr: Dunseth, Robert M., O-675049 | Dunseth's Crew (10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Sep 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Clapsaddle, Harold D., O-684688 | Dally's Crew, Dunseth's Crew (9, 10), DALLY'S DILLY | /, Feb 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO100, FEAF, 22 Sep 44, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Hershberger, James H., O-806447 | Parker's Crew, Dunseth's Crew (2, 10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Sep 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Luehring, Lester W., T-338, O-888646 | Shek's Crew, Dunseth's Crew, Burns' Crew (7, 10, 13), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, F/O | PR Dec 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Zeiss, Elliott R., T-257, O-888673 | Roth's Crew, Dunseth's Crew (5, 10), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, F/O | PR Sep 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Frayne, Charles W., O-2045334 | Dunseth's Crew (10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR23, SO152, 5AF, 31 May 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Reid, John H., O-801148 | DiDomenico's Crew, Dunseth's Crew (4, 10), HEAVENLY BODY, PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Sep 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Edwardsen, Edward (NMI), Jr., O-676451 | Dunseth's Crew (10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO72, 380BG (To 380), 12 Mar 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Young, Donald R., 12006022 | Dunseth's Crew (10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Gross, Richard L., 35419852 | Dunseth's Crew (10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Chmura, Edward V., 12028917 | Dunseth's Crew (10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Crombie, Donald T., 12158093 | Dunseth's Crew (10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Goldstein, Joe (NMI), 32399184 | Dunseth's Crew (10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PAR1, SO25, 380BG, 25 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Miller, W. (IO) R. (IO), 18063440 | Dunseth's Crew (10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, Sgt | KIA, 23 Apr 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Mizzell, Joseph P., 34381935 | Dunseth's Crew (10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

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ERWIN (28)

Acft Cmdr: Erwin, John J., III, O-831142 | Erwin's Crew (28), / | PAR17, SO49, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Harris, Thomas J., O-929276 | Erwin's Crew, Harris' Crew (28, NL), / | PAR17, SO49, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Osburn, Mack (NMI), T-130497 | Hill's Crew, Erwin's Crew (25, 28), / | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Claymore, Richard C., O-2071546 | Erwin's Crew (28), / | PAR17, SO49, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Brown, Leonard S., O-785565 | Erwin's Crew (28), / | PAR17, SO49, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Lestingi, Nicholas D., 32990212 | Erwin's Crew (28), / | PAR17, SO49, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Mapes, Lester T., Jr., 16120688 | Erwin's Crew (28), / | PAR17, SO49, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Dobbins, Richard C., 33715712 | Erwin's Crew (28), / | PAR17, SO49, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Shaw, Charlie J., 33766693 | Erwin's Crew (28), / | PAR17, SO49, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Smith, Charles R., 18057880 | Erwin's Crew (28), / | PAR17, SO49, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Wenger, William E., 35926930 | Erwin's Crew (28), / | PAR17, SO49, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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FLEMING/SCHMITT (17)

Fleming

Acft Cmdr: Fleming, Donald L., O-681368 | Fleming's Crew (17), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PR Dec 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Schmitt, Francis D., O-682904 | Fleming's Crew, Schmitt's Crew (17, 17), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR8, SO28, 380BG, 28 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Smith, Arthur J., O-807951 | Fleming's Crew (9), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO72, 380BG (To 380), 12 Mar 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Twiss, William F., O-682566 | Fleming's Crew (17), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO135, FEAF, 15 May 45, Capt |

Flt Eng: Gillan, Walter (NMI), 11041424 | Fleming's Crew (17), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, S/Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Donaldson, William T., 34449267 | Fleming's Crew (9), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, S/Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Haynes, Charles M., 37011257 | Fleming's Crew, Raggio's Crew (17, 7), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | PAR2, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO255, 380BG (To 530), 11 Sep 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Volpe, Alexander V., 32246443 | Fleming's Crew (17), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Boddiford, Martin D., 34573989 | Fleming's Crew (17), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Miller, George J., 13025087 | Fleming's Crew (17), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Sims, Kenneth M., Jr., 34354277 | Dally's Crew (9), Fleming's Crew (17), DALLY'S DILLY, BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PAR3, SO238, 380BG (To 529), 25 Aug 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Villines, Jewell D., 18193897 | Fleming's Crew (17), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, S/Sgt |


Schmitt

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Schmitt, Francis D., O-682904 | Fleming's Crew, Schmitt's Crew (17, 17), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR8, SO28, 380BG, 28 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

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FLINT (26)

Acft Cmdr: Flint, Leland A., O-2057270 | Flint's Crew (26), GOIN HOME | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 11 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Leamy, John J., T-63772 | Flint's Crew (26), GOIN HOME | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 11 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Dvorak, James H., O-2072666 | Flint's Crew (26), GOIN HOME | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 11 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Radar Bombardier: Kelley, George C., Jr., T-7241 | Flint's Crew, Various Crews (26), / | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 11 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, F/O |

Flt Eng: Long, James W., 34637126 | Flint's Crew (26), GOIN HOME | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 11 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Aasheim, Carroll L., 6579145 | Flint's Crew (26), GOIN HOME | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 11 Feb 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO251, VBC, 9 Sep 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Arnold, Chester H., 16060273 | Flint's Crew (26), GOIN HOME | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 11 Feb 45, Cpl | KFA, 12 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Constance, Charles F., 17136714 | Flint's Crew (26), GOIN HOME | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 11 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kennedy, James A., 11136485 | Steinkamp's Crew, Flint's Crew (1, 26), RANGY LIL, GOIN HOME | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Patterson, Jack P., 33901317 | Flint's Crew (26), GOIN HOME | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 11 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Webster, Joseph F., 35152101 | Flint's Crew (26), GOIN HOME | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 11 Feb 45, Cpl | KFA, 12 May 45, S/Sgt |

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FULCHER (NL

Acft Cmdr: Fulcher, Jack W., T-130756 | Fulcher's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, F/O | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, F/O |

Pilot: Childress, Roy E., T-66505 | Fulcher's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, F/O | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, F/O |

Navigator: Goerke, Kenneth A., T-138670 | Fulcher's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Bombardier: Smith, Paul M., T-134253 | Fulcher's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jun 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Bales, Parnel E., Jr., 35896077 | Fulcher's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Klass, Robert H., 32993321 | Fulcher's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Ervin, Samuel E., Jr., 38541337 | Fulcher's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Evans, Fred (NMI), Jr., 33901312 | Fulcher's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Haas, Alan R., 13180524 | Fulcher's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Riehle, Francis A., 36276426 | Fulcher's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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GAIRNS (22) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Gairns, Leonard W., 401432 (RAAF) | Gairns' Crew (22), / | /, /, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Pilot: Titmarsh, Donald A., 425778 (RAAF) | Gairns' Crew (22), / | /, /, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Navigator: Robertson, Colin C., 412704 (RAAF) | Gairns' Crew (22), / | /, /, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Bombardier: Stocks, Ralph W., 433479 (RAAF) | Gairns' Crew (22), / | /, /, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Flt Eng: Hannay, Elliott (NMI), 25067 (RAAF) | Gairns' Crew (22), / | /, /, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Scales, Edward W., 410099 (RAAF) | Gairns' Crew (22), / | /, /, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Gunnery Ldr: Davies, Frank M., 410043 (RAAF) | Gairns' Crew (22), / | /, /, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Gunner: Ireland, Bruce A., 439704 (RAAF) | Gairns' Crew (22), / | /, /, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Sharp, John A., 430882 (RAAF) | Gairns' Crew (22), / | /, /, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Smith, Allan S., 434831 (RAAF) | Gairns' Crew (22), / | /, /, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Smith, Leslie J., 439833 (RAAF) | Gairns' Crew (22), / | /, /, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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GRAY (19) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Gray, Roy A., 2630 (RAAF) | Gray's Crew (19), / | FM, Jan 45, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Pilot: Waller, Charles W., 414198 (RAAF) | Gray's Crew (19), / | FM, Jan 45, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Navigator: Currie, Jack (NMI), 416833 (RAAF) | Gray's Crew (19), / | FM, Jan 45, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Bombardier: Clark, Collin J., 28288 (RAAF) | Gray's Crew (19), / | FM, Jan 45, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Flt Eng: Every, Edgar S., 419987 (RAAF) | Gray's Crew (19), / | FM, Jan 45, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Radio Opr: Moores, Cecil R., 435299 (RAAF) | Gray's Crew (19), / | FM, Jan 45, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Wilkshire, John (NMI), 438574 (RAAF) | Gray's Crew (19), / | FM, Jan 45, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   James, Martin (NMI), 432298 (RAAF) | Gray's Crew (19), / | FM, Jan 45, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Dawson, David W., 431556 (RAAF) | Gray's Crew (19), / | FM, Jan 45, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Nasser, John A., 435155 (RAAF) | Gray's Crew (19), / | FM, Jan 45, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Sturtevant, Edward C., 18397 (RAAF) | Gray's Crew (19), / | FM, Jan 45, W/O | /, /, W/O |

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GRENFEL (2

Acft Cmdr: Grenfel, Wilfred L., O-725606 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Cochran, Kenneth M., / | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | PA Sep 43, RM, 2/Lt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Hagerty, James R., O-735996 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Hammang, Daniel C., O-733560 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Francis, Harry T., 19005353 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: McSpaid, Max J., 13047615 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Cpl | PAR2, SO227, VBC, 16 Aug 45, M/Sgt | (Also 529)

Radio Opr: Shepardson, Richard F., 11062254 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Calhoun, Charles R., 16073197 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Gallagher, William F., 31143056 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Markowitz, Harold B., / | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | PA Sep 43, RM, Cpl | PR Apr 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Katz, Raymond (NMI), 13032980 | Grenfel's Crew (2), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, S/Sgt | PR Apr 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Roubal, James F., 36323009 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

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GRENFEL OVERSEAS CREW (2)

Acft Cmdr: Grenfel, Wilfred L., O-725606 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Hagerty, James R., O-735996 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Hammang, Daniel C., O-733560 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Francis, Harry T., 19005353 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Shepardson, Richard F., 11062254 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Calhoun, Charles R., 16073197 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Gallagher, William F., 31143056 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Roubal, James F., 36323009 | Grenfel's Crew (2), THE ONE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 11 Nov 43, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Bowers, Everett P., 15098942 | Grenfel's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (2), THE ONE | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Cpl | PAR2, SO227, VBC, 16 Aug 45, T/Sgt |

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GREUEL (14)

Acft Cmdr: Greuel, Ervin L., O-720478 | Greuel's Crew (14), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Robinson, Richard L., O-833417 | Greuel's Crew (14), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Ericksen, Clyde L., T-134499, O-2027101 | Greuel's Crew (14), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Anderson, Earl N., O-2070230 | Greuel's Crew (14), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Natale, Victor V., 32863234 | Greuel's Crew (14), / | PAR7, SO19, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Katrincsak, John A., 33690947 | Greuel's Crew (14), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Tann, Charles J., 35585508 | Greuel's Crew (14), BREADLINE IN 49 | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: McLean, Tony F., 38588880 | Greuel's Crew (14), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 19 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Parrot, Stephen E., 14171558 | Greuel's Crew (14), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Stranger, James M., 17147120 | Greuel's Crew (14), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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GRINDLE (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Grindle, Donald H., T-65231 | Grindle's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Katen, Vernon J., T-131036 | Grindle's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Shifler, Donald G., T-135962 | Grindle's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Reale, Dante S., T-8839 | Grindle's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Stevens, Percy H., 34637638 | Grindle's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Gladstone, Roland A., 16138664 | Grindle's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Brown, Hugh A., 34947759 | Grindle's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Carson, Clarence C., 33429120 | Grindle's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Gugliaro, Vincent P., 32787198 | Grindle's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Guinane, Joseph W., 33464660 | Grindle's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

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HARRIS (NL)

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Harris, Thomas J., O-929276 | Erwin's Crew, Harris' Crew (28, NL), / | PAR17, SO49, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Marks, Murray C., O-771468 | Vance's Crew, Harris' Crew (3, NL), LADY LUCK, NET RESULTS | PAR2, SO336, VBC, 1 Dec 44, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO210, 5AF, 29 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Kemp, Jack R., O-2070050 | Harwood's Crew, Harris' Crew (20, NL), / | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Laskis, Eugene R., O-785410 | Harwood's Crew, Pederson's Crew, Harris' Crew (20, 3, NL), / | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO122, 380BG (165 Sta Hosp), 2 May 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Merrill, Merlin E., 39303314 | Harris' Crew, Pederson's Crew (NL, 3), / | PAR7, SO45, 380BG, 14 Feb 45, T/Sgt | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Krebs, Gordon M., 39213873 | Pederson's Crew, Harris' Crew (3, NL), NET RESULTS | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Long, Clyde E., 34801754 | Harris' Crew (NL), / | PAR82, SO46, VBC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Bright, Harry B., 33904606 | Pederson's Crew, Harris' Crew (3, NL), NET RESULTS | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Chiarella, Eugene J., 42072191 | Ortman's Crew, Pederson's Crew, Harris' Crew (24, 3, NL), / | PAR4, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Robinson, James G., 36861762 | Harris' Crew, Pederson's Crew (NL, 3), NET RESULTS | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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HARTLEY (6)

Acft Cmdr: Hartley, Richard B., O-699041 | Hartley's Crew (6), / | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Daley, Richard L., O-768015 | Hartley's Crew (6), / | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Lovett, Vincent J., O-713318 | Hartley's Crew (6), / | PAR4, SO209, VBC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Martin, James G., Jr., O-766238 | Hartley's Crew (6), / | PAR4, SO209, VBC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Knott, William M., 37521315 | Hartley's Crew (6), / | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Gilbert, James W., 34650769 | Hartley's Crew (6), / | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Cravens, Jack R., 15304428 | Hartley's Crew (6), / | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PR Jun 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Stefani, Mario (NMI), 39038008 | Hartley's Crew (6), / | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Henricksen, William J. (Jack), 38564766 | Hartley's Crew (6), / | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Shepherd, Robert L., 37701462 | Hartley's Crew (6), / | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

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HARWOOD (20)

Acft Cmdr: Harwood, John H., O-723915 | Harwood's Crew (20), BUMS AWAY | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, 2/Lt | KFA, 17 May 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Jenkins, Edwin A., O-833338 | Pederson's Crew, Harwood's Crew (3, 20), NET RESULTS | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | KFA, 17 May 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Tiernan, William C., T-131196 | Harwood's Crew, Corrado's Crew (20, 17), / | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, F/O |

Navigator: Kemp, Jack R., O-2070050 | Harwood's Crew, Harris' Crew (20, NL), / | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: VanDenBerg, Lawrence H., O-1041467 | Harwood's Crew (20), / | PAR12, SO77, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Mar 45, Capt | KFA, 17 May 45, Capt |

Bombardier: Faulkner, George J., O-2065375 | Rupp's Crew, Harwood's Crew (21, 20), BUMS AWAY | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, 2/Lt | KFA, 17 May 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Laskis, Eugene R., O-785410 | Harwood's Crew, Pederson's Crew, Harris' Crew (20, 3, NL), / | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO122, 380BG (165 Sta Hosp), 2 May 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Fitzgerald, John W., 39205875 | Harwood's Crew (20), / | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Ruszczyk, Joseph J., 31350643 | Harwood's Crew (20), BUMS AWAY | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, Cpl | KFA, 17 May 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Bolta, John F., 39927900 | Harwood's Crew (20), / | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, Cpl | KFA, 17 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Conaway, Estal W., 35701634 | Harwood's Crew (20), BUMS AWAY | PAR3, SO34, CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, Cpl | KFA, 17 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Ethridge, G. (IO) W. (IO), 38602964 | Harwood's Crew (20), BUMS AWAY | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, Cpl | KFA, 17 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Holley, Earnest D., 18160841 | Harwood's Crew (20), / | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, Cpl | KFA, 17 May 45, S/Sgt |

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HAWKESFORD (19) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Hawkesford, Alan (NMI), (RAAF) | Hawkesford's Crew (19), / | FM, May 44, Flt Lt | /, /, Flt Lt |

Pilot: Swan, James M. (Jim), (RAAF) | Hawkesford's Crew (19), / | FM, May 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Navigator: Davidson, John (NMI), (RAAF) | Hawkesford's Crew (19), / | FM, May 44, Flt Lt | /, /, Flt Lt |

Bombardier: Emmett, Robert (NMI), (RAAF) | Hawkesford's Crew (19), / | FM, May 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Ashcroft, Gordon (NMI), (RAAF) | Hawkesford's Crew (19), / | FM, May 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Radio Opr: MacDonald, Martin (NMI) (Mac), (RAAF) | Hawkesford's Crew (19), / | FM, May 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Nielson, Fred (NMI), (RAAF) | Hawkesford's Crew (19), / | FM, May 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Gunner: Atkinson, F. M. (Ted), (RAAF) | Hawkesford's Crew (19), / | FM, May 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: France, Max (NMI), (RAAF) | Hawkesford's Crew (19), / | FM, May 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: McGregor, Lyn (Mac), (RAAF) | Hawkesford's Crew (19), / | FM, May 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

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HAYDON (16) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Haydon, Peter, (RAAF) | Haydon's Crew (16), / | FM, Jun 44, F/L | /, /, F/L |

Pilot: Bond, /, (RAAF) | Haydon's Crew (16), / | FM, Jun 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Navigator: Christenson, / , (RAAF) | Haydon's Crew (16), / | FM, Jun 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Bombardier: Baker, / , (RAAF) | Haydon's Crew (16), / | FM, Jun 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Flt Eng: Scurrah, / , (RAAF) | Haydon's Crew (16), / | FM, Jun 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Radio Opr: Gribben, / , (RAAF) | Haydon's Crew (16), / | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Abraham, Basil, (RAAF) | Haydon's Crew (16), / | FM, Jun 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Matheson, /, (RAAF) | Haydon's Crew (16), / | FM, Jun 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Scott, /, (RAAF) | Haydon's Crew (16), / | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Weir, /, (RAAF) | Haydon's Crew (16), / | FM, Jun 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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HEGNER (NL)

Acft Cmdr; Asst Sqdn Cmdr:   Hegner, Edgar H., O-727980 | Hegner's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, 1/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Simmons, Herbert A., Jr., T-64388 | Hegner's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Navigator: Boyd, Allen D., O-2081389 | Hegner's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Martin, Kobe K., O-829979 | Hegner's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, 1/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Schwarts, Melvin H., 38679237 | Hegner's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Kelly, Leo P., 32938593 | Hegner's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Balkam, Stanley R., 31386989 | Hegner's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Knickerbocker, Robert H., 32945173 | Hegner's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Valentine, Robert I., 34677667 | Hegner's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Wheat, Gordon A., 16122876 | Hegner's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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HENRY (12)

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Henry, Edwards C., O-761246 | Synar's Crew, Henry's Crew (18, 12), FLAK FLED FLAPPER | PAR9, SO160, VBC, 8 Jun 44, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO127, FEAF, 7 May 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Bruce, William W., O-770563 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew, Bruce's Crew (12, NL), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO186, FEAF, 5 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Anderson, Vincent P., Jr., O-2060912 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO186, FEAF, 5 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Belknap, Kenneth E., O-777420 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO186, FEAF, 5 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Watson, William (NMI), Jr., 15045023 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO181, FEAF, 30 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Graham, Austin T., 17113735 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR7, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Brown, Paul D., 34842853 | Adams' Crew, Henry's Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Graziadei, Joseph R., 16080195 | Henry's Crew, Adams' Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR4, SO210, 5AF, 29 Jul 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner; RCM Opr: Peacock, Cecil A., 34353525 | Henry's Crew (12), / | PAR3, SO28, VBC, 28 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Shreve, Everett W., 18192551 | Henry's Crew, Adam's Crew (12), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR1, SO283, VBC, 9 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

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HERBST (10)

Acft Cmdr: Herbst, John N., O-692787 | Herbst's Crew (10), QUEER DEER | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Ingersoll, Robert C., O-768108 | Herbst's Crew (10), QUEER DEER | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Gehman, Willard H., O-712553 | Herbst's Crew (10), QUEER DEER | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Leghart, Myron F., O-765813 | Herbst's Crew (10), QUEER DEER | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Romans, Lester (NMI), 18040726 | Herbst's Crew (10), QUEER DEER | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Perry, William R., 13070368 | Herbst's Crew (10), QUEER DEER | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Andrisek, Ewald F., 38461366 | Herbst's Crew (10), QUEER DEER | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Drury, Glenn E., 37539317 | Herbst's Crew (10), QUEER DEER | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PR Jun 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Majus, Joseph S., 36762159 | Herbst's Crew (10), QUEER DEER | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner; RCM Opr: Rooth, Charles A., 38420901 | Herbst's Crew, Various Crews (10), QUEER DEER | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

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HILL (25) (OTIS RAY)

Acft Cmdr: Hill, Otis R(ay), O-2060019 | Hill's Crew (25), A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Osburn, Mack (NMI), T-130497 | Hill's Crew, Erwin's Crew (25, 28), A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Ramsay, William H., O-826286 | Hill's Crew (25), A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS | PAR14, SO268, VBC, 24 Sep 44, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO96, 380BG (To Gp), 6 Apr 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Merrill, William A., O-2071658 | Hill's Crew (25), A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Nally, William J., O-557276 | Hill's Crew (25), A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, 2/Lt | KFA (in Riehle Crash) (Died 25 Jun 45), 22 Jun 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Kuhn, Earl L., 33609212 | Hill's Crew (25), A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Woosley, Thomas H., 34679265 | Hill's Crew (25), A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Brunner, Tilford L., 35810865 | Hill's Crew (25), A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Cartwright, Harry P., 35148640 | Hill's Crew (25), A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Krog, Carl M., 16115963 | Hills' Crew (25), A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Shalack, Myron R., 36698997 | Hill's Crew (25), A WING AN' 10 PRAYERS | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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HILL (NL) (GAROLD)

Acft Cmdr: Hill, Garold I., O-675500 | Hill's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, SO233, 380BG, 21 Aug 45, 1/Lt | PAR8, SO268, 380BG (To Gp), 25 Sep 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Graham, Solon L., O-2070356 | Hill's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, SO233, 380BG, 21 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Bullock, Charles E., O-2078924 | Hill's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, SO233, 380BG, 21 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Gustin, Theodore (NMI), O-788919 | Hill's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, SO233, 380BG, 21 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Klugas, William A., 13088291 | Hill's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, SO233, 380BG, 21 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: McKinney, Robert (NMI), 12093674 | Hill's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, SO233, 380BG, 21 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Gray, Raymond L., 35884346 | Hill's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, SO233, 380BG, 28 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Moody, John R., 33655436 | Hill's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, SO233, 380BG, 21 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Muzzy, Benjamin J., 37593047 | Hill's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, SO233, 380BG, 21 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Vantine, Donald E., 36855724 | Hill's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, SO233, 380BG, 21 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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HORNIBROOK (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Hornibrook, Robert E., O-2062380 | Hornibrook's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Lloyd, William F., O-838911 | Hornibrook's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Bornemann, William E., O-2081387 | Hornibrook's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Shimko, Frank (NMI), O-788474 | Hornibrook's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Litteral, George R., 35877282 | Hornibrook's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Sebastian, Joseph K., 42104970 | Hornibrook's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Cameron, Douglas L., 39583698 | Hornibrook's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Kenney, William P., 33430013 | Hornibrook's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Solomon, Irwin M., 33935688 | Hornibrook's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Thomas, Owen G., 37427528 | Hornibrook's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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HUNT (1)

Acft Cmdr: Hunt, Kenneth O., O-748658 | Hunt's Crew (1), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR15, SO140, FEAF, 1 Nov 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Davenport, David (NMI), O-742973 | Hunt's Crew (1), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PR Nov 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Johnston, Douglas H., O-683912 | Hunt's Crew (1), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR6, SO160, FEAF, 1 Dec 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Nalepka, Florian R(ichard), O-678447 | Hunt's Crew (25), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: McColl, Lila S., Jr., 34389513 | Hunt's Crew (1), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, T/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Juroff, Maxwell (NMI), 32425676 | Hunt's Crew (1), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Hill, Thayne K., 37229022 | Hunt's Crew (1), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Bright, Charles M., 15071075 | Hunt's Crew (1), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Roach, Arthur A., 15043531 | Hunt's Crew (1), / | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Smith, Elmer (NMI), 39829613 | Hunt's Crew (1), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

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KEMP (11)

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Operations Officer:   Kemp, Ronald D., O-675852 | Kemp's Crew (11), ANGEL IN DE SKIES | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR15, SO140, FEAF, 1 Nov 44, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Russell, James W., O-806735 | Kemp's Crew, Russell's Crew (11, 14), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Jan 44, 2/Lt | PR Nov 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Lehman, Gerald M., O-669334 | Kemp's Crew (11), SATAN'S SECRETARY | PAR3, SO39, 5AF, 8 Feb 44, 2/Lt | PAR15, SO140, FEAF, 1 Nov 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Bradigan, Floyd J., O-684106 | Kemp's Crew (11), ANGEL IN DE SKIES | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR15, SO140, FEAF, 1 Nov 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Miller, Faber E., 33331868 | Kemp's Crew (11), ANGEL IN DE SKIES | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Citko, Leonard (NMI), 131287712 | Kemp's Crew (11), ANGEL IN DE SKIES | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Nelson, Ernest C., 36194282 | Kemp's Crew (11), ANGEL IN DE SKIES | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Engelhart, Alfred (NMI), 39192126 | Kemp's Crew (11), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Nov 43, Pvt | PR Nov 44, RM, Pfc |

Gunner: Halling, Gene A., 17071149 | Kemp's Crew (11), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: McKeehan, Elmer O., 39551413 | Kemp's Crew (11), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

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KILLINGSWORTH (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Killingsworth, Armor R., O-2059070 | Killingsworth's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Lichty, Richard J., O-838673 | Killingsworth's Crew (NL), / | PAR12, SO236, 380BG, 24 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Blackshear, David D., O-2081383 | Killingsworth's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Leger, Ernest E., O-2091542 | Killingsworth's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: McClellan, Bruce F., 35228872 | Killingsworth's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Snyder, Glenn J., 12208640 | Killingsworth's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jun 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Slater, Richard M., 13146867 | Killingsworth's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Taggart, Judson I., 39922996 | Killingsworth's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Tazzetta, Albert J., 32172312 | Killingsworth's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Pvt | RHEW, RU, Pvt |

Gunner: Tyre, Apostle P., 14183802 | Killingsworth's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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KUNZ (5)

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Operations Officer:   Kunz, William E., O-429167 | Kunz's Crew (5), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Capt | PAR1, SO115, 380BG (To Gp), 25 Apr 45, Capt |

Pilot: Stephen, Howard W., T-63097 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt ½

Navigator: Allan, John W., T-132211, O-2024013 | Kunz's Crew, Duff's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: James, Vincent T., O-722492 | Kunz's Crew, Duff's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL, 23), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Failla, Sam G., 20739939 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew, Duff's Crew (5, NL, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Wilkinson, James O., 11081973 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew, Duff's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Waters, Donald S., 32939354 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Champion, Bruce O., Sr., 32744697 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew, Duff's Crew (5, NL, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Villard, Richard L., 11141716 | Kunz's Crew, Duff's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Wood, Richard D., 15121969 | Kunz's Crew, Duff's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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LAURENT (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Laurent, Edmund A., O-835780 | Laurent's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Montgomery, William R., O-775482 | Laurent's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Sorenson, Kal K., O-2074842 | Laurent's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Vlasich, William C., O-788118 | Laurent's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Goodman, Louis (NMI), 11024981 | Laurent's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Hurson, Patrick J., Jr., 39213972 | Laurent's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Stanford, John P., 38512365 | Laurent's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Eager, Ralph J., 31431996 | Laurent's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Koerth, Russell T., 33940416 | Laurent's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Smith, John B(raswell), 34864212 | Laurent's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

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LESLIE (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Leslie, Robert C., O-1636213 | Leslie's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Shore, Edwin L., O-366080 | Leslie's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Petersburg, Harlan R., O-2074765 | Leslie's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Amburn, Gene O., T-9094 | Leslie's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Jones, Charles E., 16120941 | Leslie's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Spivak, Philip B., 19142786 | Leslie's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Galbraith, Russell E., 33921463 | Leslie's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Knuth, William R., 16116113 | Leslie's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Sullivan, Marshall V., 12209613 | Leslie's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Werner, Edmund J(ustin), 37358360 | Leslie's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

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LOCKE (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Locke, Richard C., O-675245 | Locke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, 1/Lt | /, /, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Harrow, Lloyd G., T-65703 | Locke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, F/O | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, F/O |

Navigator: Kern, Marvin R., O-2071620 | Locke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Stokes, Davis L., Jr., O-788509 | Locke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Atkins, Alvin J., 15066394 | Locke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Cpl |

Radio Opr: Bejacek, James A., 19136784 | Locke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Cooper, Thomas E., 19207618 | Locke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, Pvt | RHEW, RU, Pvt |

Gunner: Flanagan, John F., 11138055 | Locke's Crew (NL), / | PAR12, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, Pvt | RHEW, RU, Pvt |

Gunner: Pennington, Edward J., 39146218 | Locke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Vigorito, Michael A., 31431941 | Locke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, Pvt | RHEW, RU, Pvt |

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MANNING (8) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Manning, / (Gogs), (RAAF) | Manning's Crew (8), / | FM, May 44, S/L | /, /, S/L |

Pilot: Weston, /, (RAAF) | Manning's Crew (8), / | FM, May 44, F/L | /, /, F/L |

Navigator: Steele, /, (RAAF) | Manning's Crew (8), / | FM, May 44, F/L | /, /, F/L |

Bombardier: Arnold, /, (RAAF) | Manning's Crew (8), / | FM, May 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Flt Eng: Edkins, /, (RAAF) | Manning's Crew (8), / | FM, May 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Radio Opr: Lynch, /, (RAAF) | Manning's Crew (8), / | FM, May 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Ayers, /, (RAAF) | Manning's Crew (8), / | FM, May 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Donahoo, /, (RAAF) | Manning's Crew (8), / | FM, May 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Cardwell, /, (RAAF) | Manning's Crew (8), / | FM, May 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: McAndrew, /, (RAAF) | Manning's Crew (8), / | FM, May 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Swallow, /, (RAAF) | Manning's Crew (8), / | FM, May 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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MARTENS (16)

Acft Cmdr: Martens, Otto H., O-437245 | Martens' Crew (16), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Hedges, Ernest R., O-681411 | Marten's Crew (16), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Odegaard, Clifford M., O-808127 | Marten's Crew (16), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Kennedy, Brian J., O-682551 | Marten's Crew (16), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Rabbitt, William T., Jr., 32535761 | Marten's Crew (16), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Dec 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Schechtel, Arthur J., 12157189 | Marten's Crew (16), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Dec 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng: Morrison, Harold A., 17056086 | Roth's Crew, Marten's Crew (5, 5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO52, 380BG, 21 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Flanagan, Henry P., 31231640 | Marten's Crew (16), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Dec 43, Sgt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Musson, Howard W., 16156517 | Marten's Crew (16), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Dec 43, Sgt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Burtis, Charles F., 32427593 | Marten's Crew (16), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, /, Sgt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Dellinger, Walter H., 34085818 | Sowa's Crew, Marten's Crew (9, 16), BIG ASS BIRD II | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Swan, Richard T., 33350686 | Marten's Crew (5), / | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PAR1, SO25, 380BG, 25 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Observer: Clapinson, H. W., (RAAF) | Marten's Crew (16), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, /, Sgt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, Sgt |

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MCGUIRE/DUFF (23, NL)

McGuire

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Operations Officer; Sqdn Cmdr:   McGuire, Lyle P. , O-804576 | McGuire's Crew (23), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 1/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Duff, James G., Jr., O-772317 | McGuire's Crew, Duff's Crew (23, NL), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Muchow, Robert L., O-711005 | McGuire's Crew (23), BECOMING BACK | PAR1, SO359, VBC, 24 Dec 44, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator, Radar Navigator: >Flanagan, Michael J., Jr., O-798779 | McGuire's Crew, Various Crews (23), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | KIA (with Major Dyson), 12 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Severin, Richard I., O-754815 | McGuire's Crew (23), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, Capt |

Flt Eng: Treesh, Edward O., 15329096 | McGuire's Crew (23), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, T/Sgt | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Nagel, Lawrence J., 16107019 | McGuire's Crew (23), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner; Flt Eng: >Heffington, James C., 38431400 | McGuire's Crew, Corrado's Crew (23, 17), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | KIA (with Dyson), 12 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Dalton, Maurice G., 39143227 | McGuire's Crew, Corrado's Crew (23, NL), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Latta, William E., 32282858 | McGuire's Crew (23), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, S/Sgt | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Wood, Albert W., 37737227 | McGuire's Crew (23), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |


Duff

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Duff, James G., Jr., O-772317 | McGuire's Crew, Duff's Crew (23, NL), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Allan, John W., T-132211, O-2024013 | Kunz's Crew, Duff's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: James, Vincent T., O-722492 | Kunz's Crew, Duff's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL, 23), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Failla, Sam G., 20739939 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew, Duff's Crew (5, NL, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Wilkinson, James O., 11081973 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew, Duff's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Champion, Bruce O., Sr., 32744697 | Kunz's Crew, Dickson's Crew, Duff's Crew (5, NL, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Villard, Richard L., 11141716 | Kunz's Crew, Duff's Crew, Dickson's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Wood, Richard D., 15121969 | Kunz's Crew, Duff's Crew (5, NL), / | PAR3, SO46, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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MERKEL/HASTINGS (1)

Merkel

Acft Cmdr: Merkel, Howard W., O-403734 | Merkel's Crew, Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Capt | (To 531), /, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Hastings, Franklin A., O-736518 | Merkel's Crew, Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Robinson, Marvin H., O-740928 | Hastings' Crew (1), / | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Estes, Fredrick J., Jr., O-794111 | Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 7 Jan 43, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Gilmore, Raymond E., O-733554 | Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | (Fr 531), Jul 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 7 Jan 43, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Pollock, James M., O-726175 | Hastings' Crew (1), / | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | (To 530), /, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Marshall, William A., 19080884 | Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Maxey, Ira M., Jr., 14073614 | Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Moshier, Francis L., 32378573 | Hastings' Crew (1), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Cpl | KIA, 7 Jan 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Allen, Joseph T., 13035113 | Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Finck, Peter H., 11023688 | Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Carlson, Charles W., 37424736 | Merkel's Crew, Hastings' Crew (1), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Guilfoyle, Thomas E., 31076234 | Hastings' Crew (1), / | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Pfc | KIA, 7 Jan 44, Sgt |

Gunner: Willer, Arthur N., 35468323 | Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, May 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, S/Sgt |


Hastings

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Hastings, Franklin A., O-736518 | Merkel's Crew, Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Robinson, Marvin H., O-740928 | Hastings' Crew (1), / | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Gilmore, Raymond E., O-733554 | Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | (Fr 531), Jul 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 7 Jan 43, 1/Lt |

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MERKEL OVERSEAS CREW (1)

Acft Cmdr: Merkel, Howard W., O-403734 | Merkel's Crew, Hastings Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Capt | (To 531), /, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Hastings, Franklin A., O-736518 | Merkel's Crew, Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Estes, Fredrick J., Jr., O-794111 | Merkel Overseas Crew, Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 7 Jan 43, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Kohl, George C., Jr., O-732937 | Merkel Overseas Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | (To 531), /, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Marshall, William A., 19080884 | Merkel Overseas Crew, Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Maxey, Ira M., Jr., 14073614 | Merkel Overseas Crew, Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO47, 380BG, 16 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Allen, Joseph T., 13035113 | Merkel Overseas Crew, Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Carlson, Charles W., 37424736 | Merkel Overseas Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Finck, Peter H., 11023688 | Merkel Overseas Crew, Hastings' Crew (1), DIS-GUSTED | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | KIA, 7 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Harmatuk, Samuel N., O-284352 | Merkel Overseas Crew (Passenger) (1), DIS-GUSTED | Original Cadre, Nov 42, 1/Lt | /, /, Maj |

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MILLER (20) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Miller, David F., 280618 (RAAF) | Miller's Crew (20), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, S/L | /, /, S/L |

Pilot: Callaghan, Adrian A., 411677 (RAAF) | Miller's Crew (20), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Navigator: Kay, Sylvius C., 416082 (RAAF) | Miller's Crew (20), THE K.O. KID | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Bombardier: McCallum, Colin (NMI), 425956 (RAAF) | Miller's Crew (20), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Flt Eng: Ellis, Frederick J., 115522 (RAAF) | Miller's Crew (20), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Price, William G., 416516 (RAAF) | Miller's Crew (20), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Chapman, Richard C., 403905 (RAAF) | Miller's Crew (20), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Gunnery Ldr: Davies, Henry L., 430712 (RAAF) | Miller's Crew (20), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Gunner: Benfield, John B., 433710 (RAAF) | Miller's Crew (20), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Crisp, Keith D., 430748 (RAAF) | Miller's Crew (20), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/Sfgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Roots, George C., 432876 (RAAF) | Miller's Crew (20), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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MORAN (7)

Acft Cmdr: Moran, Wilfred E., O-827910 | Moran's Crew (7), BREADLINE IN 49 | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Blunt, Robert O., O-834089 | Moran's Crew (7), BREADLINE IN 49 | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Chamberlain, Edgar C., O-2068365 | Moran's Crew (7), BREADLINE IN 49 | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Graham, James R., O-2065272 | Moran's Crew (7), BREADLINE IN 49 | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Moore, Dozier D., 14057383 | Moran's Crew (7), BREADLINE IN 49 | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Monks, Lawrence E., 12131536 | Moran's Crew (7), BREADLINE IN 49 | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Blinn, Paul F., 11140792 | Moran's Crew (7), BREADLINE IN 49 | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Bundy, Howard E., 42094301 | Moran's Crew (7), BREADLINE IN 49 | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Heinrich, Robert A., 32997245 | Moran's Crew (7), / | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Stark, Myron (NMI), 32976951 | Moran's Crew (7), BREADLINE IN 49 | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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NAVRAN (7)

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Navran, Stephen S., O-697158 | Navran's Crew (7), BATTLE WEARY | PAR10, SO16, FEAF CR&C, 21 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO143, FEAF CR&TC, 23 May 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Brantley, Jerry N., Jr., O-782141 | Navran's Crew (7), BATTLE WEARY | PAR11, SO245, VBC, 1 Sep 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Garner, Robert J., O-805264 | Navran's Crew (7), BATTLE WEARY | PAR1, SO121, 5AF, 30 Apr 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Ganahl, Harry F., O-752614 | Raggio's Crew, Navran's Crew (7, 7), TODDY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Bennett, Thomas R., 32612906 | Benbow's Crew, Navran's Crew (15, 7), BATTLE WEARY | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 44, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Shalala, Francis L., 15322469 | Navran's Crew (7), BATTLE WEARY | PAR17, SO286, VBC, 12 Oct 44, Sgt | KFA, 17 May 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Pluger, Donald J., 36647559 | Navran's Crew (7), BATTLE WEARY | /, Sep 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Puls, Edward l., 38338887 | Raggio's Crew, Navran's Crew (7, 7), ROBERTA AND SON | PAR2, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Allison, Lute P., 17128412 | Vance's Crew, Navran's Crew (2, 7), LADY LUCK | PAR18, SO131, VBC, 10 May 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Foerg, Donald R., 35373857 | Navran's Crew (7), BATTLE WEARY | PAR7, SO13, VBC, 13 Jan 44, Sgt | /, /, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Clifton, Carl M., 35639348 | Navran's Crew, Ortman's Crew (7, 24), BATTLE WEARY | PAR9, SO1, FEAF CR&TC, 1 Jan 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Madden, Alexis G., 35287715 | Navran's Crew, Raggio's Crew (7, 7), BATTLE WEARY, ROBERTA AND SON | PAR17, SO286, VBC, 12 Oct 44, Pvt | PR May 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Waugh, Allan M., 36178263 | Navran's Crew (7), BATTLE WEARY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Pvt | PR May 45, RM, Sgt |

Gunner: Willford, Alton C., 19110983 | Navran's Crew, Raggio's Crew (7, 7), ROBERTA AND SON | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Woosley, William E., 15047987 | Navran's Crew (7), BATTLE WEARY | PAR2, SO202, VBC, 6 Aug 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Radar Observer, Sea Search; Gunner: >Kutters, Stephen A., 13155604 | Navran's Crew, Raggio's Crew (7, 7), BATTLE WEARY, ROBERTA AND SON | PAR2, SO202, VBC, 20 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO139, FEAF, 19 May 45, S/Sgt |

Radar Observer, Sea Search; Gunner: >McCallum, Donald C., 36521712 | Vance's Crew, Navran's Crew (1, 7), LADY LUCK, BATTLE WEARY | PAR2, SO202, VBC, 20 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

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NELSON (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Nelson, Burton W., T-130978 | Nelson's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, F/O | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375BG), 18 Sep 45, F/O |

Pilot: Flowers, Robert A., T-66512 | Nelson's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, F/O | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, F/O |

Navigator: Lettieri, Victor W., T-138701 | Nelson's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Bombardier: Kloss, Robert F., T-134223 | Nelson's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Brill, Edgar L., 33456586 | Nelson's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Marino, Joseph J., 32989715 | Nelson's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Hamlin, John P., 35088433 | Nelson's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Jeffery, Robert T., 11140087 | Nelson's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Smith, Cecil B., 35922343 | Nelson's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Thies, Raymond W., 37660087 | Nelson's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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ORR (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Orr, Douglas R., O-2071037 | Orr's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO39, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Tate, Donald B., O-838363 | Orr's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO39, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Jobe, Richard G., O-2079004 | Orr's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO39, FEAF CR&TC, 28 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Brite, Ellwood C., T-9529 | Orr's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO39, FEAF CR&TC, 28 Aug 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Darrin, James T., 33410794 | Orr's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO39, FEAF CR&TC, 28 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Pinkham, Paul J., 12089615 | Orr's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO39, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Castanon, Antonio (NMI), Jr., 19205605 | Orr's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO39, FEAF CR&TC, 28 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: DeSantis, Raymond (NMI), 31432490 | Orr's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO39, FEAF CR&TC, 28 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Keyser, Billy J., 13141218 | Orr's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO39, FEAF CR&TC, 28 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Phelps, Thomas H., 18228229 | Orr's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO39, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

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ORTMAN (24)

Acft Cmdr: Ortman, Carl E., Jr., O-833200 | Ortman's Crew (24), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR4, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, 2/Lt | KFA, 14 Mar 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Massoll, Stanley R., O-928893 | Ortman's Crew (24), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR4, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Hagen, Harry P., O-2070020 | Ortman's Crew (24), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR4, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Brunette, Norman D., O-785651 | Ortman's Crew (24), / | PAR4, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, 2/Lt | KFA, 14 Mar 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Mead, John S., 35223329 | Ortman's Crew (24), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR4, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Boos, William C., 37528223 | Ortman's Crew (24), / | PAR4, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Groce, Gard D., Jr., 39127978 | Vance's Crew, Ortman's Crew (2, 24), LADY LUCK | PAR18, SO131, VBC, 10 May 44, Sgt | KFA (with Ortman), 14 Mar 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Berry, Robert N., 38279885 | Ortman's Crew (24), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR4, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Brown, Peter (NMI), 13156000 | Ortman's Crew (24), HEAVENLY BODY | PAR3, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, Pvt | KFA, 14 Mar 45, Pfc |

Gunner: Chiarella, Eugene J., 42072191 | Ortman's Crew, Pederson's Crew, Harris' Crew (24, 3, NL), / | PAR4, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Clifton, Carl M., 35639348 | Navran's Crew, Ortman's Crew (7, 24), BATTLE WEARY | PAR9, SO1, FEAF CR&TC, 1 Jan 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: St Martin, Ronald A., 11107179 | Ortman's Crew (24), / | PAR4, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, Cpl | KFA, 14 Mar 45, Sgt |

Observer, Air/Sea Rescue Officer, VBC: >Neckes, Albert (NMI), O-804859 | Ortman's Crew (24), / | /, /, / | /, /, 1/Lt |

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PARKER (2)

Acft Cmdr: Parker, Roy M., O-465182 | Parker's Crew (2), / | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 8 May 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Badger, Neil T., 407161 (RAAF) | Parker's Crew (2), / | /, Nov 43, F/Lt | KIA, 8 May 44, F/Lt |

Pilot: Hershberger, James H., O-806447 | Parker's Crew, Dunseth's Crew (2, 10), PUSS & BOOTS | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Sep 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Baumann, Fredrick R., O-682132 | Parker's Crew (2), / | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 8 May 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Eggleston, John G., O-679614 | Parker's Crew (2), / | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 8 May 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Farr, Bradley F., 32449314 | Parker's Crew (2), / | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 8 May 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Holt, James C., Jr., 13083496 | Parker's Crew (2), / | PAR1, SO1, 380BG, 1 Jan 43, Pvt | KIA, 8 May 44, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Williamson, Jack (NMI), 33286545 | Parker's Crew (2), / | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | KIA 19 Jul 44 (with Tosch), T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Haga, David L., 34435878 | Parker's Crew (2), / | /, /, / | KIA, 8 May 44, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Hammon, Ward E., 35373763 | Parker's Crew (2), / | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO103, 5AF, 12 Apr 44, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: >Miller, Glenn A., 35207764 | Parker's Crew (2), / | /, Nov 43, Sgt | KIA, 8 May 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Hollingsworth, Clinton L., 34474104 | Parker's Crew (2), / | /, Nov 43, Sgt | KIA, 8 May 44, Sgt |

Gunner: Kerns, Russell E., 34400077 | Parker's Crew (2), / | /, Nov 43, Sgt | KIA, 8 May 44, S/Sgt |

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PEDERSON (3)

Acft Cmdr: Pederson, Harold G., O-778547 | Pederson's Crew (3), NET RESULTS | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Jenkins, Edwin A., O-833338 | Pederson's Crew, Harwood's Crew (3, 20), NET RESULTS | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | KFA, 17 May 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Rees, Marshall D., O-2068748 | Pederson's Crew (3), CARROT TOP | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Aalto, Elmer E., O-768974 | Tate's Crew, Pederson's Crew (9, 3), PUSS & BOOTS, NET RESULTS | PAR5, SO249, VBC, 5 Sep 44, 2/Lt | PAR7, SO173, FEAF, 22 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Laskis, Eugene R., O-785410 | Harwood's Crew, Pederson's Crew, Harris' Crew (20, 3, NL), / | PAR3, SO34, FEAF CR&TC, 3 Feb 45, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO122, 380BG (165 Sta Hosp), 2 May 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Strisik, Theodore J., O-783220 | Pederson's Crew (3), CARROT TOP | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: George, Thomas H., 39914450 | Pederson's Crew (3), CARROT TOP | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Merrill, Merlin E., 39303314 | Harris' Crew, Pederson's Crew (NL, 3), / | PAR7, SO45, 380BG, 14 Feb 45, T/Sgt | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Krebs, Gordon M., 39213873 | Pederson's Crew, Harris' Crew (3, NL), NET RESULTS | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Bright, Harry B., 33904606 | Pederson's Crew, Harris' Crew (3, NL), NET RESULTS | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Cates, Walter E., 14153801 | Pederson's Crew (3), NET RESULTS | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Chiarella, Eugene J., 42072191 | Ortman's Crew, Pederson's Crew, Harris' Crew (24, 3, NL), / | PAR4, SO35, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: MacDonald, Glenn G., 16160794 | Pederson's Crew (3), CARROT TOP | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Robinson, James G., 36861762 | Harris' Crew, Pederson's Crew (NL, 3), NET RESULTS | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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RAGGIO (7)

Acft Cmdr: Raggio, Frank S., O-737241 | Raggio's Crew (7), ROBERTA AND SON | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 29 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO135, FEAF, 15 May 45, Capt |

Pilot: Hill, Douglas P., O-810880 | Raggio's Crew (7), TODDY | PAR2, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PR Jan 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Robuck, Walter P., O-689654 | Raggio's Crew (7), ROBERTA AND SON | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Ganahl, Harry F., O-752614 | Raggio's Crew, Navran's Crew (7, 7), TODDY | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Ingle, Roscoe W., 14187787 | Raggio's Crew (7), ROBERTA AND SON | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Puls, Edward l., 38338887 | Raggio's Crew, Navran's Crew (7, 7), ROBERTA AND SON | PAR2, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Haynes, Charles M., 37011257 | Fleming's Crew, Raggio's Crew (17, 7), BEAUTIFUL BEAST | PAR2, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO255, 380BG (To 530), 11 Sep 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Simonetti, Rudolph (NMI), 32778467 | Vance's Crew, Raggio's Crew (2, 7), LADY LUCK, ROBERTA AND SON | PAR1, SO271, VBC, 27 Sep 44, Sgt | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Madden, Alexis G., 35287715 | Navran's Crew, Raggio's Crew (7, 7), BATTLE WEARY, ROBERTA AND SON | PAR17, SO286, VBC, 12 Oct 44, Pvt | PR May 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Rappaport, Morton (NMI), 12188714 | Raggio's Crew (7), ROBERTA AND SON | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Warshaw, Irving I., 36172506 | Raggio's Crew (7), ROBERTA AND SON | /, Jan 44, Cpl | PR Jan 45, RM, Sgt |

Gunner: West, John D., 17030287 | Raggio's Crew (7), ROBERTA AND SON | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Willford, Alton C., 19110983 | Navran's Crew, Raggio's Crew (7, 7), ROBERTA AND SON | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Radar Observer, Sea Search; Gunner: >Kutters, Stephen A., 13155604 | Navran's Crew, Raggio's Crew (7, 7), BATTLE WEARY, ROBERTA AND SON | PAR2, SO202, VBC, 20 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO139, FEAF, 19 May 45, S/Sgt |

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REIMER (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Reimer, Wayne C., O-832907 | Reimer's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO23, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Wessel, Lloyd F., T-66913, O-834232 | Reimer's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO23, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Aug 45, F/O | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Abrak, Walter G., O-2072565 | Reimer's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO23, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Mehring, Oscar E., 33631819 | Reimer's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO23, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Allison, George W., 32898016 | Reimer's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO23, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng: VanVoorhees, Clifford I., 12099545 | Reimer's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO23, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Aug 45, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Schumacher, Roger S., 37658844 | Reimer's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO23, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Aug 45, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

Gunner: Thompson, Norman W., 36467939 | Reimer's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO23, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Aug 45, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

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RICE (8)

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Cmdr:   Rice, Wilder S., O-696892 | Rice's Crew (8), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR15, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, Capt |

Pilot: Sloane, William E., Jr., O-765333 | Rice's Crew (8), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Schiff, Frank N., O-707999 | Rice's Crew (8), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: McKenzie, Donald W., O-703061 | Rice's Crew (8), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Iwanicki, Edwin S., 32753231 | Rice's Crew (8), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Morrison, Jesse E., 36873993 | Rice's Crew (8), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Whitesell, Louis B., Jr., 15168518 | Rice's Crew (8), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Brooks, Joseph P., 32852794 | Rice's Crew (8), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Bell, Anis (NMI), 38388411 | Rice's Crew (8), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Turner, Roy W., 37227638 | Rice's Crew (8), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Zinanni, Aldo J., 36610259 | Rice's Crew (8), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR6, SO1, 380BG, 1 Jan 43, Pvt | PR Jun 45, RM, S/Sgt |

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ROSS (22) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Ross, William L. ("Bill"), 260679 (RAAF) | Ross' Crew (22), / | FM, Aug 44, S/L | /, /, S/L |

Pilot: Shepard, Alfred A., 415835 (RAAF) | Ross' Crew (22), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Navigator: Begg, John V. W., 424842 (RAAF) | Ross' Crew (22), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Bombardier: Tarleton-Rayment, James (NMI), 418765 (RAAF) | Ross' Crew (22), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Flt Eng: Wadham, Godfrey E. G., 401059 (RAAF) | Ross' Crew (22), / | /, /, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Radio Opr:  Drake, John R., (RAAF) | Ross' Crew (22), / | FM, Aug 44, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Lodder, William A., 433925 (RAAF) | Ross' Crew (22), / | FM, Aug 44, P/O | /, /, F/O |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: >MacDonald, A. D. ("Mac"), 417210 (RAAF) | Ross' Crew (22), / | FM, May 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Armstrong  ("Army"), /, 24318 (RAAF) | Ross' Crew (22), / | FM, Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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ROTH (5)

Acft Cmdr: Roth, Joseph P., O-347912 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PR Apr 44, RM, Capt |

Pilot: Zeiss, Elliott R., T-257, O-888673 | Roth's Crew, Dunseth's Crew (5, 10), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, F/O | PR Sep 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Peterson, Gunnar E(ric), O-667424 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Gorham, Frank F., O-733555 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO99, 380BG, 8 Apr 44, 1/lt |

Flt Eng: Rone, Richard B., 39092160 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR1, SO99, 380BG, 8 Apr 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Sword, James L., 39827112 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR1, SO52, 380BG, 21 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng: Morrison, Harold A., 17056086 | Roth's Crew, Marten's Crew (5, 5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO52, 380BG, 21 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Burkhart, Houston S., 18125979 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Apr 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Foretich, Domenick R., 39830430 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, May 43, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO99, 380BG, 8 Apr 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Rocha, Ben (NMI), 37331266 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO52, 380BG, 21 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

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ROTH OVERSEAS CREW (5)

Acft Cmdr: Roth, Joseph P., O-347912 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PR Apr 44, RM, Capt |

Pilot: Zeiss, Elliott R., T-257, O-888673 | Roth's Crew, Dunseth's Crew (5, 10), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, F/O | PR Sep 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Peterson, Gunnar E(ric), O-667424 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Gorham, Frank F., O-733555 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO99, 380BG, 8 Apr 44, 1/lt |

Flt Eng: Rone, Richard B., 39092160 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR1, SO99, 380BG, 8 Apr 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Sword, James L., 39827112 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR1, SO52, 380BG, 21 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng: Morrison, Harold A., 17056086 | Roth's Crew, Marten's Crew (5, 5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO52, 380BG, 21 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Burkhart, Houston S., 18125979 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Apr 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Foretich, Domenick R., 39830430 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, May 43, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO99, 380BG, 8 Apr 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Rocha, Ben (NMI), 37331266 | Roth's Crew (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO52, 380BG, 21 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Smith, Zed S., III, O-438548 | Roth's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (5), BEAUTIFUL BETSY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, 1/Lt | (To 531), /, Maj |

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RULE (20) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Rule, Vernon, (RAAF) | Rule's Crew (20), / | FM, Jun 44, F/L | /, /, F/L |

Pilot: Glasson, /, (RAAF) | Rule's Crew (20), / | FM, Jun 44, F/L | /, /, F/L |

Navigator: Fryer, Clarence Norman (Clarrie), (RAAF) | Rule's Crew (20), / | FM, Jun 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Bombardier: Nicol, /, (RAAF) | Rule's Crew (20), / | FM, Jun 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Flt Eng: Jones, /, (RAAF) | Rule's Crew (20), / | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Haydon, /, (RAAF) | Rule's Crew (20), / | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Hounslow, /, (RAAF) | Rule's Crew (2), / | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   McCann, P. K., (RAAF) | Rule's Crew (20), / | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Brown, /, (RAAF) | Rule's Crew (20), / | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Wahlheim, /, (RAAF) | Rule's Crew (20), / | FM, Jun 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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RUPP (21)

Acft Cmdr: Rupp, Edward E., O-829565 | Rupp's Crew (21), / | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Netter, John C., O-2061751 | Rupp's Crew (21), / | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Senftner, Joseph S., O-2068481 | Rupp's Crew (21), / | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Warner, Robert A., O-805369 | Rupp's Crew (21), / | PAR1, SO121, 5AF, 30 Apr 44, 1/Lt | PAR1, SO182, FEAF, 1 Jul 45, Capt |

Bombardier: Faulkner, George J., O-2065375 | Rupp's Crew, Harwood's Crew (21, 20), BUMS AWAY | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, 2/Lt | KFA, 17 May 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Fischer, Elmer C., 13031435 | Rupp's Crew (21), / | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, S/Sgt | PR Jul 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Horton, Alfred J., 35148626 | Rupp's Crew (21), / | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Alley, Robert C., 36622931 | Rupp's Crew (21), / | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Dowd, James P., 11140821 | Rupp's Crew (21), / | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kaufman, Herbert L., 12227770 | Rupp's Crew (21), / | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: McClain, Robert L., 33734184 | Rupp's Crew (21), / | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, S/Sgt |

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RUSSELL (14)

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Russell, James W., O-806735 | Kemp's Crew, Russell's Crew (11, 14), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Jan 44, 2/Lt | PR Dec 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: McLain, Marvin H., O-807021 | Russell's Crew (14), QUEER DEER | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PR Dec 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Strier, David H., O-678783 | Russell's Crew (14), MY DEVOTION | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR6, SO170, FEAF, 1 Dec 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Ravick, Edward S., O-743888 | Russell's Crew (14), QUEER DEER | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PR Dec 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Galdonik, Robert A., 16047725 | Russell's Crew (14), QUEER DEER | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Benko, Joseph A., 15324591 | Russell's Crew (14), QUEER DEER | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Bolinder, Gustave E., 39901285 | Russell's Crew (14), QUEER DEER | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 44, Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 45, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Everhart, Robert M., 34435161 | Russell's Crew (14), QUEER DEER | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Burling, Dale O., 17157932 | Russell's Crew (14), QUEER DEER | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Zeitz, Chester H., 32582795 | Russell's Crew (14), QUEER DEER | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

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SHAFFER/VanDeVENTER (12)

Shaffer

Acft Cmdr, Operations Officer; Sqdn Commanding Off:   Shaffer, Merton H., O-742216 | Shaffer's Crew (12), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO22, HQUSASOS, 1 Jul 44, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: VanDeVenter, Joseph H., O-685242 | Shaffer's Crew, VanDeVenter's Crew (12, 12), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Sep 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Ellington, Homer W., O-685565 | Shaffer's Crew (12), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO100, FEAF, 22 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Davis, Walter R., Jr., O-679611 | Shaffer's Crew (12), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO100, FEAF, 22 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Weber, Walter R., 36189612 | Shaffer's Crew (12), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Kilpatrick, Harold S., 34311966 | DiDomenico's Crew, Shaffer's Crew (4, 12), HEAVENLY BODY, SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Jan 44, Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Donawerth, Louis E., 35473142 | Shaffer's Crew (12), / | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: MacDonald, Donald (NMI), 16176083 | Shaffer's Crew (12), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Nov 43, Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Medley, Robert F., 35586479 | Shaffer's Crew (12), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |


VanDeVenter

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: VanDeVenter, Joseph H., O-685242 | Shaffer's Crew, VanDeVenter's Crew (12, 12), SATAN'S SECRETARY | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Sep 44, RM, 1/Lt |

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SHEEHAN (5)

Acft Cmdr: Sheehan, Sherwood H., O-795839 | Sheehan's Crew (5), CARROT TOP | PAR2, SO42, 5AF, 11 Feb 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO135, FEAF, 15 May 45, Capt |

Pilot: Cooney, Charles J., O-749204 | Sheehan's Crew (5), CARROT TOP | PAR2, SO42, 5AF, 11 Feb 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO85, FEAF, 26 Mar 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Schmitz, Robert C., O-688112 | Sheehan's Crew (5), CARROT TOP | PAR2, SO42, 5AF, 11 Feb 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO85, FEAF, 26 Mar 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Rowe, Irving C., O-751612 | Sheehan's Crew (5), CARROT TOP | PAR2, SO42, 5AF, 11 Feb 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO85, FEAF, 26 Mar 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Bixby, Charles L., 37160047 | Sheehan's Crew (5), CARROT TOP | PAR2, SO42, 5AF, 11 Feb 44, S/Sgt | PAR15, SO85, FEAF, 26 Mar 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Cullen, John A., Jr., 13125278 | Sheehan's Crew (5), CARROT TOP | PAR2, SO42, 5AF, 11 Feb 44, S/Sgt | PAR15, SO85, FEAF, 25 Mar 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Bucki, Eugene F., 12209341 | Sheehan's Crew (5), CARROT TOP | PAR2, SO42, 5AF, 11 Feb 44, Sgt | PAR15, SO85, FEAF, 26 Mar 45, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Walter, Robert C., 35672255 | Sheehan's Crew (5), CARROT TOP | PAR2, SO42, 5AF, 11 Feb 44, Sgt | PAR15, SO85, FEAF, 26 Mar 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Fink, Charles E., 33622168 | Sheehan's Crew (5), CARROT TOP | PAR1, SO271, VBC, 27 Sep 44, Cpl | PR May 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Gerstner, Herbert W., 13155669 | Sheehan's Crew (5), CARROT TOP | PAR2, SO42, 5AF, 11 Feb 44, Sgt | PAR15, SO85, FEAF, 26 Mar 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kulp, Harry M., 33497660 | Sheehan's Crew (5), CARROT TOP | PAR2, SO42, 5AF, 11 Feb 44, Sgt | PAR15, SO85, FEAF, 25 Mar 45, S/Sgt |

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SHEK/SHAW (7, 9)

Shek

Acft Cmdr, Operations Officer:   Shek, William (NMI), O-432662 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr, Asst Opns Officer:Shaw, Phillip A., Jr., O-421705 | Grenfel's Overseas Crew, Shek's Crew, Shaw's Crew (2, 7, 9), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PR Jun 44, RM, Capt |

Pilot: Luehring, Lester W., T-338, O-888646 | Shek's Crew, Dunseth's Crew, Burns' Crew (7, 10, 13), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, F/O | PR Dec 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Miller, Lester J., O-796570 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Harrington, William L., O-733564 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Rustad, Berdine (NMI), 37177454 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Cpl | PR Jan 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Sargeant, Glenn (NMI), 35462068 | Shek's Crew, Jackson/Calhoun Crew (7, 2), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Firmbach, Arthur J., 32437138 | Shek's Crew, Banks' Crew (7, 3), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE, MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Klenn, William F., 36358377 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, May 43, S/Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Morgan, James N., 15105672 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Cpl | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Quimby, Norman L., 31013833 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |


Shaw

Pilot, Acft Cmdr, Asst Opns Officer: Shaw, Phillip A., Jr., O-421705 | Grenfel's Overseas Crew, Shek's Crew, Shaw's Crew (2, 7, 9), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PR Jun 44, RM, Capt |

Navigator: Moore, Springs Reid, Jr., O-804854 | Shaw's Crew (9), / | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Sep 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Powell, Lloyd A., O-659586 | Dally's Crew, Shaw's Crew (9, 9), DALLY'S DILLY | /, Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR22, SO159, 5AF, 7 Jun 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Watson, John C., 32299249 | Dally's Crew (9), Shaw's Crew (9), DALLY'S DILLY | /, /, Sgt | PAR1, SO238, 380BG (To 529), 25 Aug 44, T/Sgt |

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SHEK OVERSEAS CREW (7)

Acft Cmdr, Operations Officer:   Shek, William (NMI), O-432662 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, Capt |

Pilot: Luehring, Lester W., T-338, O-888646 | Shek's Crew, Dunseth's Crew, Burns' Crew (7, 10, 13), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, F/O | PR Dec 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Miller, Lester J., O-796570 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Harrington, William L., O-733564 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Rustad, Berdine (NMI), 37177454 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Cpl | PR Jan 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Sargeant, Glenn (NMI), 35462068 | Shek's Crew, Jackson/Calhoun Crew (7, 2), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Firmbach, Arthur J., 32437138 | Shek's Crew, Banks' Crew (7, 3), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE, MISS GIVING | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Morgan, James N., 15105672 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Cpl | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Quimby, Norman L., 31013833 | Shek's Crew (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Casselberry, William W., 38069210 | Shek's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (7), DAUNTLESS DOTTIE | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Cpl | /, /, M/Sgt |

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SHUSTER (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Shuster, Frank E., O-836655 | Shuster's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Welsh, John A., O-838951 | Shuster's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Anderson, Roy M., O-2081363 | Shuster's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Belanger, Raymond F., T-136534 | Shuster's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Rachley, Joseph E., 14138966 | Shuster's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Elenchin, Michael J., 33836902 | Shuster's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, SO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Bailey, Talmer L., 14154415 | Shuster's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Gray, Willard W., 33947943 | Shuster's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Rose, Charles L., 34837052 | Shuster's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, SO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Rugg, Robert G., 33320897 | Shuster's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, SO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

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SOWA (9)

Acft Cmdr: Sowa, Charles F., O-1699249 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Capt | WGA (Before any combat missions, invalided to States), Jul 43, Capt | (From 529)

Pilot: Campbell, John L., O-736102 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | (To 531), Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Morris, Vernon R(ay), O-736019 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | (To 531), Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Gearhart, Jack L., O-734334 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | (To 531), Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Bartlett, William J., 12031633 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Original Cadre, Nov 42, S/Sgt | (To 531), Jul 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Shine, John G., Jr., 11053460 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Pvt | (To 531), Jul 43, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Black, Neil (NMI), 17088193 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | (To 531), Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Dellinger, Walter H., 34085818 | Sowa's Crew, Marten's Crew (9, 16), BIG ASS BIRD II | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Pickem, Floyd C., 36183697 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

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SOWA OVERSEAS CREW (9)

Acft Cmdr: Sowa, Charles F., O-1699249 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Capt | WGA (Before any combat missions, invalided to States), Jul 43, Capt | (From 529)

Pilot: Campbell, John L., O-736102 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | (To 531), Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Morris, Vernon R(ay), O-736019 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | (To 531), Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Gearhart, Jack L., O-734334 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | (To 531), Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Bartlett, William J., 12031633 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Original Cadre, Nov 42, S/Sgt | (To 531), Jul 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Shine, John G., Jr., 11053460 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Pvt | (To 531), Jul 43, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Black, Neil (NMI), 17088193 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | (To 531), Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Dellinger, Walter H., 34085818 | Sowa's Crew, Marten's Crew (9, 16), LITTLE EVA | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | KFA, 19 Mar 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Pickem, Floyd C., 36183697 | Sowa's Crew (9), LITTLE EVA | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Hillard, John M., O-855302 | Sowa's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (9), LITTLE EVA | Original Cadre, Nov 42, 2/Lt | PAR12, SO243, 380BG (To Gp), 31 Aug 45, Capt |

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SPENCER (16)

Acft Cmdr: Spencer, Eusebierus R., O-696909 | Spencer's Crew (16), BUMS AWAY | /, Jul 44, 2/Lt | PR Jun 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Jackson, Warren L., O-764318 | Spencer's Crew (16), BUMS AWAY | /, Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR7, SO173, FEAF, 21 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Haves, Hyman H., T-124373, O-1686358 | Spencer's Crew (16), BUMS AWAY | /, Jul 44, F/O | PR Jun 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Witkowski, Raymond L., O-735009 | Spencer's Crew (23), BUMS AWAY | /, Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO163, FEAF, 12 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Greve, Roger A., 36421810 | Spencer's Crew (16), BUMS AWAY | /, Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR11, SO172, FEAF, 21 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Olson, Arvid J., 39127347 | Spencer's Crew (16), BUMS AWAY | /, Jul 44, Cpl | PAR11, SO172, FEAF, 21 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Hawkins, Robert C., 17123360 | Spencer's Crew (16), BUMS AWAY | /, Jul 44, Sgt | PAR4, SO176, FEAF, 25 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Malpass, Thomas W., 34669707 | Spencer's Crew (16), BUMS AWAY | /, Jul 44, Cpl | PAR11, SO172, FEAF, 21 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Martin, W. (IO) T. (IO), Jr., 38563676 | Spencer's Crew (16), BUMS AWAY | /, Jul 44, Cpl | PR Jun 45, RM, Sgt |

Gunner: Mitchell, James (NMI), 32802715 | Spencer's Crew (16), BUMS AWAY | /, Jul 44, Sgt | PAR11, SO172, FEAF, 21 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

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STEINKAMP (1)

Acft Cmdr: Steinkamp, Robert F., O-665135 | Steinkamp's Crew (1), RANGY LIL | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, 1/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Doremus, John F., T-63671, O-928851 | Steinkamp's Crew (1), RANGY LIL | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, F/O | PR Jul 45, RM, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Harrison, George V., O-817433 | Sullivan's Crew, Steinkamp's Crew (15, 1), RANGY LIL | PAR6, SO303, VBC, 29 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Epley, Jack F., O-2068273 | Steinkamp's Crew (1), RANGY LIL | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Heck, James T., T-129267, O-2007386 | Steinkamp's Crew, Sullivan's Crew (1, 15), RANGY LIL | PAR6, SO303, VBC, 29 Oct 44, F/O | PAR7, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Heurlin, Paul G., O-783420 | Steinkamp's Crew (1), RANGY LIL | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Jones, Harold E., 35601680 | Steinkamp's Crew (1), RANGY LIL | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Vineyard, David G., 38471842 | Steinkamp's Crew (1), RANGY LIL | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | PAR3, SO149, 380BG (To 529), 29 May 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Hebert, Orther C., 38484640 | Steinkamp's Crew (1), RANGY LIL | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Hennelly, James J., 32967694 | Steinkamp's Crew, Sullivan's Crew (1, 15), RANGY LIL | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kennedy, James A., 11136485 | Steinkamp's Crew, Flint's Crew (1, 26), RANGY LIL, GOIN HOME | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Mioduszewski, Louis F., 16189918 | Steinkamp's Crew (1), RANGY LIL | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Weaver, Paul R., 17147422 | Steinkamp's Crew (1), RANGY LIL | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, S/Sgt |

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STOVELL (3)

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Opns Officer:   Stovell, Thomas H., O-409578 | Stovell's Crew (3), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 1/Lt | PAR1, SO117, FEAF, 27 Apr 45, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Isaack, Thomas S., O-669729 | Stovell's Crew (3), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO16, FEAF, 16 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Smith, Richard J., O-688121 | Stovell's Crew (3), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO16, FEAF, 16 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Somppi, Tauno M., O-751615 | Stovell's Crew (3), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO16, FEAF, 16 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Clark, Chester (NMI), 38272461 | Stovell's Crew (3), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO18, FEAF, 18 Jan 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Menshouse, William D., 15066417 | Stovall's Crew (3), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Flaherty, Charles F., 33051806 | Stovell's Crew (3), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR2, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, T/Sgt | PAR5, SO12, FEAF, 12 Jan 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Gerber, Robert F., 19192801 | Stovell's Crew (3), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, Sgt | PR Jan 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Lovinggood, Burton P., 34356486 | Stovell's Crew (1), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR5, SO18, FEAF, 18 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Stolleman, Aaron (NMI), 12154565 | Stovell's Crew (3), ROSIE O' TH' RAMP | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PR Jan 45, RM, S/Sgt |

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SULLIVAN (15)

Acft Cmdr: Sullivan, James T., O-828588 | Sullivan's Crew (15), RANGY LIL | PAR6, SO303, VBC, 29 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO143, FEAF, 23 May 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Harrison, George V., O-817433 | Sullivan's Crew, Steinkamp's Crew (15, 1), RANGY LIL | PAR6, SO303, VBC, 29 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Heck, James T., T-129267, O-2007386 | Steinkamp's Crew, Sullivan's Crew (1, 15), RANGY LIL | PAR6, SO303, VBC, 29 Oct 44, F/O | PAR7, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Vitale, Salvatore (NMI), T-3863, O-926946 | Sullivan's Crew (15), RANGY LIL | PAR6, SO303, VBC, 29 Oct 44, F/O | PAR7, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Hemphill, John R., 37664320 | Sullivan's Crew (15), RANGY LIL | PAR6, SO303, VBC, 29 Oct 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO186, FEAF, 5 Jul 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Shahum, Aziz J., 13116264 | Sullivan's Crew (15), RANGY LIL | PAR6, SO303, VBC, 29 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Hennelly, James J., 32967694 | Steinkamp's Crew, Sullivan's Crew (1, 15), RANGY LIL | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kent, Hugh B., 33348811 | Sullivan's Crew (15), RANGY LIL | PAR6, SO303, VBC, 29 Oct 44, Pvt | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Marion, Joseph V., 13187940 | Sullivan's Crew (15), RANGY LIL | PAR6, SO303, VBC, 29 Oct 44, Pvt | PAR1, SO186, FEAF, 5 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Turner, Frank T., 36415938 | Sullivan's Crew (15), RANGY LIL | PAR6, SO303, VBC, 29 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

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SYNAR (18)

Acft Cmdr: Synar, Joseph J., O-693485 | Synar's Crew (18), FLAK FLED FLAPPER | PAR9, SO160, VBC, 8 Jun 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO143, FEAF, 23 May 45, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Henry, Edward C., O-761246 | Synar's Crew, Henry's Crew (18, 12), FLAK FLED FLAPPER | PAR9, SO160, VBC, 8 Jun 44, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO127, FEAF, 7 May 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Peterson, Robert W., O-701370 | Synar's Crew (18), FLAK FLED FLAPPER | PAR9, SO160, VBC, 8 Jun 44, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO127, FEAF, 7 May 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Oakes, Loyd R., O-701631 | Synar's Crew (18), FLAK FLED FLAPPER | PAR9, SO160, VBC, 8 Jun 44, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO127, FEAF, 7 May 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Russell, Paul J., 36453262 | Synar's Crew (18), FLAK FLED FLAPPER | PAR9, SO160, VBC, 8 Jun 44, S/Sgt | /, /, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Hearron, James L., 19093961 | Synar's Crew (18), FLAK FLED FLAPPER | PAR9, SO160, VBC, 8 Jun 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: May, Larry E., 37411373 | Synar's Crew (18), FLAK FLED FLAPPER | PAR9, SO160, VBC, 8 Jun 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Pauly, Ralph F., 39324928 | Synar's Crew (18), FLAK FLED FLAPPER | PAR9, SO160, VBC, 8 Jun 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Warren, James H., 14164409 | Synar's Crew (18), FLAK FLED FLAPPER | PAR9, SO160, VBC, 8 Jun 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Grover, George R., 15125779 | Synar's Crew (18), FLAK FLED FLAPPER | PAR9, SO160, VBC, 8 Jun 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

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TATE (9)

Acft Cmdr: Tate, Luther D., O-765145 | Tate's Crew (9), MY DEVOTION | PAR5, SO249, VBC, 5 Sep 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO188, FEAF, 30 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Fortenberry, William M., O-772335 | Tate's Crew (9), PUSS & BOOTS | PAR5, SO249, VBC, 5 Sep 44, 2/Lt | PAR7, SO173, FEAF, 22 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Olson, David H., O-713216 | Tate's Crew (9), PUSS & BOOTS | PAR5, SO249, VBC, 5 Sep 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO181, FEAF, 30 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Aalto, Elmer E., O-768974 | Tate's Crew, Pederson's Crew (9, 3), PUSS & BOOTS, NET RESULTS | PAR5, SO249, VBC, 5 Sep 44, 2/Lt | PAR7, SO173, FEAF, 22 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Hamilton, Warren H., 19095317 | Tate's Crew (9), MY DEVOTION | PAR5, SO249, VBC, 5 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR2, SO182, FEAF, 1 Jul 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Murtaugh, James F., 35531913 | Tate's Crew (9), MY DEVOTION | PAR5, SO247, VBC, 5 Sep 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO181, FEAF, 30 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Crowell, Kenneth A., 39046877 | Tate's Crew (9), MY DEVOTION | PAR5, SO249, VBC, 5 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO181, FEAF, 30 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Dennison, William E., 35226081 | Tate's Crew (9), MY DEVOTION | PAR5, SO249, VBC, 5 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO181, FEAF, 30 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Sondles, Jay R., 15130269 | Tate's Crew (9), MY DEVOTION | PAR5, SO249, VBC, 5 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO181, FEAF, 30 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Strimple, Dale K., 32933542 | Tate's Crew (9), PUSS & BOOTS | PAR5, SO249, VBC, 5 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR2, SO182, FEAF, 1 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

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TIFFANY (NL)

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Executive Officer:   Tiffany, Robert J., O-451696 | Tiffany's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, 1/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Sheehan, George J., O-836349 | Tiffany's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Doty, Arthur B., Jr., T-134890 | Tiffany's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Bombardier: Brew, William D., T-7142 | Tiffany's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Radar Bombardier: Bongiorno, Thomas G., T-137958 | Tiffany's Crew, Various Crews (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, F/O | KIA (with Dyson), 12 Jul 45, F/O |

Flt Eng: Lobosco, Angelo M., 42000731 | Tiffany's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Hancock, Samuel O., 36741344 | Tiffany's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Cutler, Don Earl, 37535493 | Tiffany's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Lilge, George P., 36962055 | Tiffany's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Wolfhope, Roy J., 13031862 | Tiffany's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

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VANCE/O'DAY (2, NL)

Vance

Acft Cmdr: Vance, William F., O-690281 | Vance's Crew (2), LADY LUCK | PAR18, SO131, VBC, 10 May 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO143, FEAF, 23 May 45, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: O'Day, Russell M., II, O-1170895 | Vance's Crew, O'Day's Crew (2, NL), LADY LUCK | /, Aug 44, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, Capt |

Pilot: Marks, Murray C., O-771468 | Vance's Crew, Harris' Crew (3, NL), LADY LUCK, NET RESULTS | PAR2, SO336, VBC, 1 Dec 44, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO210, 5AF, 29 Jul 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Coley, Truman F., Jr., O-707862 | Vance's Crew (2), LADY LUCK | PAR18, SO131, VBC, 10 May 44, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO127, FEAF, 7 May 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Winter, Thomas E., T-123716, O-1686382 | Vance's Crew (2), LADY LUCK | PAR18, SO131, VBC, 10 May 44, F/O | PAR3, SO127, FEAF, 7 May 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Stephens, William T., 39273645 | Vance's Crew (2), LADY LUCK | PAR18, SO131, VBC, 10 May 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Groce, Gard D., Jr., 39127978 | Vance's Crew, Ortman's Crew (2, 24), LADY LUCK | PAR18, SO131, VBC, 10 May 44, Sgt | KFA (with Ortman), 14 Mar 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Allison, Lute P., 17128412 | Vance's Crew, Navran's Crew (2, 7), LADY LUCK | PAR18, SO131, VBC, 10 May 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Carlisle, Jack B., 37460157 | Vance's Crew (2), LADY LUCK | PAR18, SO131, VBC, 10 May 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Simonetti, Rudolph (NMI), 32778467 | Vance's Crew, Raggio's Crew (2, 7), LADY LUCK, ROBERTA AND SON | PAR1, SO271, VBC, 27 Sep 44, Sgt | PAR9, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Lento, John F., Jr., 32889022 | Vance's Crew (2), LADY LUCK | PAR18, SO131, VBC, 10 May 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Scott, Samuel T., 37536603 | Vance's Crew (2), LADY LUCK | PAR18, SO131, VBC, 10 May 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Radar Observer, Sea Search; Gunner:   McCallum, Donald C., 36521712 | Vance's Crew, Navran's Crew (1, 7), LADY LUCK, BATTLE WEARY | PAR2, SO202, VBC, 20 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |


O'Day

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: O'Day, Russell M., II, O-1170895 | Vance's Crew, O'Day's Crew (2, NL), LADY LUCK | /, Aug 44, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, Capt |

Gunner: Staub, /, / | O'Day's Crew (NL), / | /, Aug 44, Sgt | PR Jul 45, RM, S/Sgt |

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WATLEY (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Watley, James D., O-660942 | Watley's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jun 45, 1/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Krieger, John G., O-930725 | Watley's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, 2/Lt | PAR7, SO268, 380BG (To Gp), 25 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Weigle, Joseph V., O-576638 | Watley's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, 1/Lt | PAR1, SO266, 380BG (To Gp), 23 Sep 45, 1/Lt |

Radar Bombardier: Galloway, James D., O-2075170 | Watley's Crew, Various Crews (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Kroschel, Thomas S., O-932624 | Watley's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, 2/Lt | /, /, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Trawczyski, Frank (NMI), 42003351 | Watley's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Watson, John O., 19151977 | Watley's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: McKenna, John C., 39344794 | Watley's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Sandholm, Sture V., 37685365 | Watley's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Stumpf, Leo A., 37578505 | Watley's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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WILKINS (21) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Wilkins, Ralph C., 401872 (RAAF) | Wilkins' Crew (21), / | FM, Jan 45, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Pilot: Chaffey, Thomas M., 421963 (RAAF) | Wilkins' Crew (21), / | FM, Jan 45, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Navigator: Brennen, Kelvin J., 410943 (RAAF) | Wilkins' Crew (21), / | FM, Jan 45, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Bombardier: Maher, William F., 401825 (RAAF) | Wilkins' Crew (21), / | FM, Jan 45, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Radio Opr: King, Alfred N., 434280 (RAAF) | Wilkins' Crew (21), / | FM, Jan 45, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Radio Opr: Robinson, Alban G., 431583 (RAAF) | Wilkins' Crew (2), / | Fm, Jan 45, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Whitehead, Peter W. J., 429097 (RAAF) | Wilkins' Crew (21), / | FM, Jan 45, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Harrison, Maxwell (NMI), 431659 (RAAF) | Wilkins' Crew (21), / | FM, Jan 45, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Mellare, Joseph L., 435615 (RAAF) | Wilkins' Crew (21), / | FM, Jan 45, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

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WISE (19)

Acft Cmdr: Wise, Lester S., O-720653 | Wise's Crew (19), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Measer, Robert L., T-63836 | Wise's Crew (19), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Sullivan, Daniel G., O-2070178 | Wise's Crew (19), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Legge, Lowell N(orman), O-785412 | Wise's Crew (19), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: D'Alimento, Carlo J., 32986209 | Wise's Crew (19), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Yelton, Norman H., 37624339 | Wise's Crew (19), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Behrbaum, Rueben N., 39215511 | Wise's Crew (19), / | PAR19, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Coles, Henry A., 39335929 | Wise's Crew (19), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Erb, Robert G., 36946602 | Wise's Crew (19), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Klebanoff, Joseph (NMI), 39048807 | Wise's Crew (19), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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WYLIE (UNK)

Acft Cmdr: Wylie, Charles C., / | Wylie's Crew (UNK), / | /, /, 2/Lt | KFA (in States), 19 Feb 43, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Games, Edward L., / | Wylie's Crew (UNK), / | /, /, 2/Lt | KFA (in States), 19 Feb 43, 2/Lt |

Navigator: McMullen, James E., / | Wylie's Crew (UNK), / | /, /, 2/Lt | KFA (in States), 19 Feb 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Morris, Richard L., / | Wylie's Crew (UNK), / | /, /, 2/Lt | KFA (in States), 19 Feb 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: King, Ralph E., / | Wylie's Crew (UNK), / | /, /, S/Sgt | (Jumped from stricken plane, only one not killed), /, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Dickson, Lloyd G., / | Wylie's Crew (UNK), / | /, /, Sgt | KFA (in States), 19 Feb 43, Sgt |

Gunner: Donaldson, Robert J., / | Wylie's Crew (UNK), / | /, /, Sgt | KFA (in States), 19 Feb 43, Sgt |

Gunner: Holloway, Samuel (NMI), / | Wylie's Crew (), / | /, /, / | KFA (in States), 19 Feb 43, Sgt |

Gunner: Stinne, Leslie W., Jr., / | Wylie's Crew (UNK), / | /, /, / | KFA (in States), 19 Feb 43, Sgt |

Gunner: Yauch, John J., / | Wylie's Crew (UNK), / | /, /, / | KFA (in States), 19 Feb 43, Sgt |

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PERSONNEL WHO FLEW ON VARIOUS CREWS

Agnew, Philip G., 75768 (RAAF) | Flight Crew, RCM Opr (7888) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Bauscher, Allen S., 32076377 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | Ground Staff, Armament, Aircraft Armorer (911) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Bevan, Keith H., 35952 (RAAF) | Flight Crew, RCM Operator (7888) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, P/O | KIA (with Beller), 21 Nov 43, P/O |

Binder, Edwin M., O-587039 | Flight Crew, RCM Operator (7888) | Ground Staff, Administration, Asst Sqdn Adjutant (2120) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR3, SO151, VBC, 31 May 45, 2/Lt | /, /, 2/Lt |

Bongiorno, Thomas G., T-137958 | Flight Crew, Radar Bombardier (1031) | /, / (/) | Tiffany's Crew, Various Crews (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, F/O | KIA (with Dyson), 12 Jul 45, F/O |

Brooks, Kenneth B., 34607986 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR3, SO147, VBC, 27 May 45, Sgt | PAR4, SO182, 380BG (To 531), 1 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Ceglarz, Edmund C., 33278023 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | Ground Staff, Armament, Bombsight Maintenance (574) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR1, SO1, 380BG, 1 Jan 43, Pvt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Cogs, A. (NMI), / | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

Coughlin, Dennis E., Jr., 39399049 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Sgt | PAR1, SO25, 380BG, 25 Jan 44, Sgt |

Dakeyne, Richard B., 421181 (RAAF) | Flight Crew, RCM Opr (852) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Doldt, John O., 31136022 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Pvt | PAR, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

Fetterer, Jerome F., 36835159 | Flight Crew, RCM Opr (852) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR35, SO44, 93RB, 4 Apr 45, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

Flanagan, Michael J., Jr., O-798779 | Flight Crew, Navigator, Radar Navigator (1034, 1038) | /, / (/) | McGuire's Crew, Various Crews (23), BECOMING BACK | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | KIA (with Major Dyson), 12 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Franklin, Lee B., 10641141 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR2, SO139, 91RB, 16 Aug 45, Pvt | /, /, Pfc |

Galloway, James D., O-2075170 | Flight Crew, Radar Bombardier (1038) | /, / (/) | Watley's Crew, Various Crews (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Gentle, John R., 34806098 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR1, SO12, 380BG (Fr 380), 12 Jan 45, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

Goga, Alberth T., 33286844 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, / | /, /, S/Sgt |

Hans, John J., 15109763 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR2, SO214, 380BG (Fr Gp), 1 Aug 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Harris, William F., 34777409 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Pvt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Hawkins, Ray B., 58430 (RAAF) | Ground Staff, Communications, Radar Mechanic, RCM (852)  | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, LAC (Leading Aircrafts Man) | /, /, LAC |

Haws, Kato D., 39835562 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pfc | /, /, S/Sgt |

Henderson, Bruce R., O-673162 | Flight Crew, Observer Gunner (2554) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR1, SO133, 380BG (Fr 531), 12 May 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO156, FEAF, 17 Nov 44, 1/Lt |

Hoffman, Abraham I., 35894385 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR2, SO214, 380BG (Fr 380), 1 Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Howard, Thomas L., Jr., O-572077 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | Ground Staff, Intelligence, Intelligence Officer (9100) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, 2/Lt | /, /, Capt |

Jurgel, / / , / | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

Keeney, Norwood H., Jr., 31326927 | Flight Crew, RCM Opr (852) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR3, SO12, 92RB, 15 Jan 45, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

Kelley, George C., Jr., T-7241 | Flight Crew, Radar Bombardier (1038) | /, / (/) | Flint's Crew, Various Crews (26), / | PAR6, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 11 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Kidwell, Morris E., 35358408 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Cpl | /, /, Sgt |

Leaphart, Paul V., 34128856 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR7, SO66, 380BG (Fr Gp), 7 Mar 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO142, 380BG (To Gp), 22 May 45, S/Sgt |

Lewis, Donald A., 37181301 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Cpl | KIA (with Parker), 8 May 44, S/Sgt |

Mattaliano, / / , / | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

McMahon, John E., T-127718 | Flight Crew, Radar Navigator (1038) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR29, SO108, VBC, 18 Apr 45, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Messanger, / / , / | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Pvt | /, /, Pvt |

Moore, / / , / | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, Pfc |

Pattison, Albert J., 434473 (RAAF) | Flight Crew, RCM Opr (852) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR3, SO237, 380BG, 24 Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Phelps, John F., 17164497 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, / | PAR2, SO103, 5AF, 12 Apr 44, S/Sgt |

Powers, Virgil J., 18083556 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | Ground Staff, Mess Hall, Cook (010) | Various Crews (/), / | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Pfc | PAR16, SO255, FEAF, 11 Sep 44, S/Sgt |

Ramsey, Roy J., 19186002 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | Ground Staff, Transportation, Heavy Equipment Operator (931) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pvt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Redden, Richard H., 12027819 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Pvt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Rooth, Charles A., 38420901 | Flight Crew, Gunner; RCM Opr (612, 852) | /, / (/) | Herbst's Crew, Various Crews (10), QUEER DEER | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO158, FEAF, 7 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Schmitz, James H., 39528459 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pvt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, S/Sgt |

Shannon, Charles A., 34350243 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR1, SO12, 380BG (Fr 380), 12 Jan 45, Cpl | KFA (with Ortman), 14 Mar 45, Sgt |

Treadwell, Charles B., 33827828 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, S/Sgt |

Turpin, Lawrence R., 15102487 | Flight Crew, RCM Operator (852) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Cpl | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, T/Sgt |

Vargo, Eugene L., 16176729 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | Ground Staff, Clerk, General (055) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR2, SO307 VBC, 2 Nov 44, Pvt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Wason, Robert C., O-1010730 | Flight Crew, Radar Navigator (1038) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR4, SO101, VBC, 11 Apr 45, 1/Lt | /, /, 1/Lt |

Wyckoff, Jack S., 17175167 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | Ground Staff, Transportation, Auto Equipment Operator (928) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pfc | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

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UNASSIGNED FLIGHT CREW PERSONNEL

Aikins, A. (NMI), 15068396 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, Cpl | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Cpl |

Arnheiter, Theodore L., Jr., 12228599 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR4, LO32, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Aug 45, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

Baker, Lendel E., / | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, Cpl |

Blackmon, Linnon R., O-392739 | Flight Crew, Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Cmdr (1092, 1060) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Capt | Did Not Go Overseas with 380th, /, Capt |

Boiman, Harold R., 32723503 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (2750) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR119, SO9, 91RB, 22 Jun 45, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Boyd, John D., O-835434 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR5, SO10, VBC, 10 Jan 45, 2/Lt | /, /, 2/Lt |

Brennan, Thomas S., 32854014 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR12, SO46, VBC, 15 Feb 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO248, 380BG, 5 Sep 45, Sgt |

Carlin, Andrew F., O-659519 | Flight Crew, Bombardier (1035) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR19, SO162, 5AF, 10 Jun 44, 2/Lt | /, /, 1/Lt |

Cater, Eugene R., / | Flight Crew, Radio Opr (757) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, T/Sgt |

Chappell, Charles W., 16109274 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO147, VBC, 27 May 45, S/Sgt | PAR4, SO182, 380BG (To 531), 1 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Clayton, Neil R., O-2061882 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR2, SO98, 380BG (Fr 529), 8 Apr 45, 2/Lt | /, /, 2/Lt |

Cooper, Clarence C., 7684668 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO97, 380BG (Fr 530), 7 Apr 45, Pvt | /, /, Pvt |

Dale, Roscoe A., 36697319 | Flight Crew, / (/) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Eddy, Jack D., O-2073357 | Flight Crew, Bombardier (1035) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR4, LO23, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Aug 45, 2/Lt | /, /, 2/Lt |

Eisner, Bernard (NMI), 32420836 | Flight Crew, Asst Flt Eng, Gunner (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

Flagan, Charles A., 31271230 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

Fruehwald, Charles E(ugene), 35714265 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | Ground Staff, / (/) | / (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pfc | /, /, Sgt |

Fudala, Frank (NMI), 33694425 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO149, VBC, 29 May 45, Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Gesslock, R. F., 36692496 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 16 Sep 45, Sgt |

Hamilton, Albert J., 38538479 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Hancock, Glen O., 16069864 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (2750) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR119, SO98, 91RB, 22 Jun 45, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Hellman, Barney (NMI), / | Flight Crew, Bombardier (1035) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, / |

Hemmingsen, Robert H., 37449548 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Hickerson, Harvey C., 20821281 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (2750) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR119, SO98, 91RB, 22 Jun 45, T/Sgt | /, /, T/Sgt |

Hillman, Ronald T., O-724314 | Flight Crew, Navigator (1034) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | /, /, Capt |

Jarvis, Thomas F., 32450073 | Flight Crew, Radar Observer-Sea Search (866) | Ground Staff, Communications, Radio Opr (756) | / (/), / | PAR7, SO34, VBC, 3 Feb 45, Pvt | /, /, Pvt |

Kussman, Robert H., 36748019 | Flight Crew, Radio Opr (757) | Ground Staff, Communications, Radio Opr, High Speed (766) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO266, VBC, 22 Sep 44, Pvt | PAR3, SO149, 380BG (To 530), 29 May 45, Pvt |

Lewis, James R., Jr., / | Flight Crew, Radio Opr (757) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, T/Sgt |

Lisner, Bernard (NMI), 32420836 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO147, VBC, 27 May 45, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

Maisan, J. J., / | Flight Crew, Bombardier (1035) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, 1/Lt |

Martin, John K., O-729779 | Flight Crew, Bombardier (1035) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, 1/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

May, Benjamin P., 19081057 | Flight Crew, Asst Radio Opr, Gunner (757) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO110, 380BG (Fr 530), 20 Apr 44, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

McFadden, John H., 35090801 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR7, SO219, VBC, 6 Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, T/Sgt |

McLeod, William M., 37146829 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (2750) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR119, SO98, 91RB, 22 Jun 45, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

McMillan, Douglas G., O-389311 | Flight Crew, Navigator (1034) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO45, VBC, 14 Feb 44, 1/Lt | PAR1, SO91, 380BG (To 529), 31 Mar 44, 1/Lt |

Meador, James W., O-765829 | Flight Crew, Observer (1031) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | PAR3, SO90, VBC, 31 Mar 45, 2/Lt |

Oeth, Raymond W., O-826270 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR14, SO268, VBC, 24 Sep 44, 2/Lt | /, /, 1/Lt |

Orr, John D., 35375385 | Flight Crew, Asst Flt Eng, Gunner (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, S/Sgt |

Parsons, James E., O-815381 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR5, SO10, VBC, 10 Jan 45, 1/Lt | /, /, 1/Lt |

Pester, / / , (RAAF) | Flight Crew, Asst Flt Eng, Gunner (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Schaffer, Richard G., O-827737 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR4, SO18, 92RB, 24 Jan 45, 2/Lt | PAR6, SO152, VBC (To 345BG), 1 Jun 45, 2/Lt |

Shaffer, Charles F., Jr., O-725088 | Flight Crew, Bombardier (1035) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, 2/Lt | PAR19, SO162, 5AF, 10 Jun 44, 1/Lt |

Sherman, Eric H., O-731684 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | Original Cadre, Nov 42, 2/Lt | /, /, 2/Lt |

Siddens, Herbert L., Jr., T-66888 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, F/O | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, F/O |

Sobieski, John F., 33761118 | Flight Crew, Radio Opr (757) | Ground Staff, Communications, Radio Opr (766) | / (/), / | PAR14, SO266, VBC, 22 Sep 44, Pfc | PAR2, SO111, 380BG (To 529), 21 Apr 45, Pfc |

Stewart, John D., 14183063 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO147, VBC, 27 May 45, Cpl | PAR4, SO18, 380BG (To 531), 1 Jul 45, Cpl |

Stupp, Harold E., 33622264 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO147, VBC, 27 May 45, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Swartz, M. (NMI), 33679297 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Vincent, James (NMI), / | Flight Crew, Bombardier (1035) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, 1/Lt |

West, Marvin E., Jr., 38419449 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR7, SO217, VBC, 6 Aug 44, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Wilkins, Benjamin T., O-581353 | Flight Crew, Aerial Gunnery Instructor (2554) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO186, VBC, 5 Jul 45, 1/Lt | /, /, 1/Lt |

Wray, Ervin E., 20812585 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR7, SO219, VBC, 6 Aug 44, S/Sgt | PAR6, SO198, 5AF, 17 Jul 45, S/Sgt |


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