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 531st SQUADRON


CONTENTS


LIST OF THE 531ST AIRCRAFT COMMANDERS


Last Name

First Name

Initial(s)

Flight Duty Post

Air Crew

Air Crew Number

Airplane Name

Notes

Allen

Walter

H.

Acft Cmdr

Allen's Crew

NL

   

Austin

Clifford

W.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Baptist's Crew, Brody's Crew

87, 90

ROYAL FLUSH II

See: Baptist or Brody

Baker

Marvin

E.

Acft Cmdr

Baker's Overseas Crew

32, 26

LUCKY

 

Baptist

John

H.

Acft Cmdr

Baptist's Crew

87

ROYAL FLUSH II

 

Bates

Arthur

A., Jr.

Acft Cmdr

Bates' Crew

89

FOIL PROOF MARY

 

Benson

Richard

E.

Acft Cmdr

Benson's Crew

116

EMBARRASSED

 

Biggs

Devon

E.

Acft Cmdr; Asst Operations Officer, Operations Off

Biggs' Crew

95

SHI-CHI BABY

 

Blum

Harry

J.

Acft Cmdr

Blum's Crew

91

MALE CALL

 

Blyth

John

J.

Acft Cmdr

Blyth's Crew

NL

   

Bowman

Kenneth

G.

Acft Cmdr

Bowman's Crew

96

   

Boyd

Lee

C.

Acft Cmdr

Boyd's Crew

76

TODDY

 

Brasfield

James

L.

Acft Cmdr, Asst Base Opns Officer

Brasfield's Crew

86

MALE CALL

 

Brennan

David

T.

Acft Cmdr

Brennan's Crew

34

DELIVERER

See also: Brennan Overseas Crew

Brissey

Forrest

L(ee)

Acft Cmdr; Sqdn Cmdr

No Crew Assigned

   

See: Brissey Fly Home Crew (HQ)

Brody

James

C.

Acft Cmdr

Brody's Crew

90

UNDECIDED

 

Brown

George

L.

Acft Cmdr

Brown's Crew

92

SAD SACK

 

Bruce

Lee

H(ouston)

Acft Cmdr, Asst Aerodrome Officer

Bruce's Crew

86

BIG ASS BIRD II

 

Buia

Stanley

J.

Acft Cmdr

Buia's Crew

83

EMBARRASSED

 

Campell

John

L.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Paul's Crew, Various Crews

32

SOOPER DROOPER

See: Paul-Sowa

Christensen

William

R.

Acft Cmdr

Christensen's Crew

NL

SULTAN'S DAUGHTER

 

Connaughton

Joseph

B., Jr.

Acft Cmdr

Connaughton's Crew

95

DRUNKARD'S DREAM

 

Cook

Thomas

E.

Acft Cmdr

Cook's Crew

112

TODDY

 

Craig

Richard

M.

Acft Cmdr

       

Cunningham

Cletus

A.

Acft Cmdr

Cunningham's Crew

28

SHE'ASTA

 

Deaton

Clarence

J.

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Opns Officer

Deaton's Crew

78

SUNSHINE

 

Dienelt

James

H.

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr

Baker's Overseas Crew (Passenger), Payne's Crew, No regular crew

32

LUCKY

See: Baker Overseas Crew or Payne-Dienelt

Dreier

Theron

A.

Acft Cmdr

Dreier's Crew

28

LEILA BELLE

See also: Dreier Overseas Crew

Eden

Cecil

(NMI)

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Hinman's Crew, Sears' Crew, Eden's Crew

84, 85, 99

PATTY'S PIG, EMBARRASSED

See also: Hinman or Sears or Eden

Ehrman

Merle

R.

Acft Cmdr

Ehrman's Crew

NL

   

Eriksen

T.

S.

Acft Cmdr

Eriksen's Crew

77

BAIL-OUT BELLE

 

Farrington

John

A.

Acft Cmdr

Farrington's Crew

48

FYRTLE MYRTLE

 

Finlayson

J.

W.

Acft Cmdr

Finlayson's Crew

82

   

Fleming

Olan

R(obert)

Acft Cmdr

Fleming's Crew

29

ROBBIE L

 

Forssell

Roger

E.

Acft Cmdr

Forssell's Crew

77

CRUISIN SUSAN

 

Fowler

Everett

R.

Acft Cmdr

Fowler's Crew

96

   

Garn

Robert

A.

Acft Cmdr, Asst Sqdn Opns Off, Sqdn Opns Off, Sqdn Cmdr

       

Gillespie

Adam

(NMI)

Acft Cmdr

Gillespie's Crew

94

MILADY

 

Goode

Frank

M.

Acft Cmdr

Goode's Crew

90

MALE CALL

 

Grover

Niles

L.

Acft Cmdr, Asst Sqdn Opns Officer

Grover's Crew

79

TODDY

 

Haas

Daniel

J.

Acft Cmdr

Haas' Crew

NL

   

Hahn

Howard

G.

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr

Hahn's Crew

31

MR FIVE X FIVE

See also: Hahn Overseas Crew

Halliday

Lex

(NMI)

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Halliday's Crew

88

   

Hamilton

Norris

W.

Acft Cmdr, Asst Sqdn Opns Off

Hamilton's Crew

80

PAPPY'S PASSION II

 

Hegvold

Arthur

E., Jr.

Acft Cmdr

Hegvold's Crew

NL

   

Henderson

Walter

B., Jr.

Acft Cmdr

Henderson's Crew

NL

   

Henderson

William

E.

Acft Cmdr

Henderson's Crew

92

HOT ROCKS

 

Hicken

Lloyd

R.

Acft Cmdr

Hicken's Crew

114

   

Hinman

Robert

L.

Acft Cmdr, Asst Sqdn Opns Officer

Hinman's Crew

84

EMBARRASSED

 

Hulsey

Harold

C.

Acft Cmdr

Hulsey's Crew

82

ESQUIRE

 

Kay

John

W.

Acft Cmdr

Kay's Crew

113

SHI-CHI BABY

 

Kempf

Louis

J.

Acft Cmdr

Kempf's Crew

NL

   

Kilbury

William

M.

Acft Cmdr

Kilbury's Crew

98

   

Koller

John

G.

Acft Cmdr

Koller's Crew

NL

   

Lasko

Edward

J.

Acft Cmdr, Operations Officer

Lasko's Crew

85

DOODLEBUG

 

Law

M.

S.

Acft Cmdr

Law's Crew

93

MILADY

 

Lenihan

Thomas

J.

Acft Cmdr

Lenihan's Crew

81

PATTY'S PIG

 

Low

Fred

C., Jr.

Acft Cmdr

Low's Crew

109

PATCHES

 

Lurty

Frederick

L(ee)

Acft Cmdr

Lurty's Crew

77

   

Magee

Carl

D(ick)

Acft Cmdr

Magee's Crew

91

SAD SACK

 

Manley

Raymond

C.

Acft Cmdr

Manley's Crew

84

TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER

 

McCrea

George

P.

Acft Cmdr

McCrea's Crew

NL

   

McDowell

Francis

G.

Acft Cmdr

McDowell's Crew

10

MISS MARY

 

Merkel

Howard

W.

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr

Paul's Crew, No Crew Assigned

50

ESMERALDA II

See: Paul-Merkel

Milner

George

P.

Acft Cmdr

Milner's Crew

NL

   

Mincks

Leonard

F.

Acft Cmdr

Minck's Crew

115

FREE FOR ALL

 

Moody

Frederick

G.

Acft Cmdr

Moody's Crew

93

ESQUIRE

 

Moore

E.

(NMI)

Acft Cmdr

Moore's Crew

91

   

Neal

Bobby

T.

Acft Cmdr

Neal's Crew

UNK

MILADY

 

Nunan

John

M.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Hahn's Crew, Nunan's Crew

31, 53

MR FIVE X FIVE

See also: Hahn

O'Brien

James

F.

Acft Cmdr

O'Brien's Crew

104

PATCHES

 

Olearczyk

Stanley

R.

Acft Cmdr

Olearczyk's Crew

NL

   

Parker

Benjamin

D.

Acft Cmdr

Parker's Crew

31

KATHY

 

Parker

P.

(NMI)

Acft Cmdr

Parker's Crew

82

   

Parsons

Cecil

E.R.

Acft Cmdr

Parsons' Crew

82

   

Paul

Robert

D.

Acft Cmdr

Paul's Crew

50

SOOPER DROOPER, LITTLE EVE

See also: Paul Overseas Crew or Paul-Sowa

Payne

John

B., Jr.

Acft Cmdr

Payne's Crew

33

CARE LESS

See also: Payne Overseas Crew

Perry

William

W.

Acft Cmdr

Perry's Crew

NL

   

Prest

Robert

F.

Acft Cmdr

Prest's Crew

77

PATTY'S PIG

 

Purinton

Richard

G.

Acft Cmdr

Purinton's Crew

NL

   

Rosenbaum

Herbert

R.

Acft Cmdr

Rosenbaum's Crew

NL

   

Seale

Francis

M.

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr

Seale's Crew

76

SACK TIME

 

Sears

Francis

L(yle)

Acft Cmdr

Sears' Crew

85

PATTY'S PIG

 

Smillie

John

K.

Acft Cmdr

Smillie's Crew

NL

   

Smith

Charles

T.

Acft Cmdr

Smith's Crew

93

   

Smith

Gorman

W.

Acft Cmdr, Asst Sqdn Opns Officer

Smith's Crew

94

DOODLEBUG

 

Smith

Paul

G.

Acft Cmdr, Operations Officer

Brennan's Overseas Crew (Passenger); No Regular Crew; Dreier's Crew

28

 

See: Brennan Overseas Crew or Dreier

Smith

Zed

S., III

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr

No Regular Crew

     

Smolek

Emil

T.

Acft Cmdr

Smolek's Crew

111

   

Stephens

William

L.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Smith's Crew

94

DOODLEBUG

See: Smith

Sternke

Myrl

B.

Acft Cmdr, Opns Officer

Sternke's Crew

103

   

Strauss

N.

H.

Acft Cmdr

Strauss' Crew

89

   

Stutt

William

J.

Acft Cmdr

Stutt's Crew

89

SAD SACK

 

Swain

Jock

F.

Acft Cmdr

Swain's Crew

89

   

Swanson

Augustus

Y.

Acft Cmdr

Swanson's Crew

94

   

Swartz

Robert

L.

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Paul's Crew, Zagrobski's Crew, Swartz's Crew

50, 88

LITTLE EVE

See also: Paul-Sowa or Zagrobski

Swereda

Peter

(NMI)

Acft Cmdr

Swereda's Crew

NL

   

Thomas

William

L.

Acft Cmdr

Thomas' Crew

34

PUG

See also: Thomas Overseas Crew

Trafton

Sherman

W.

Acft Cmdr

Trafton's Crew

108

   

Venzke

Earle

P.

Acft Cmdr

Venzke's Crew

NL

   

Whitlock

Gerald

S.

Acft Cmdr

Whitlock's Crew

NL

   

Williams

Howard

C., Jr.

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr

No Crew Assigned

     

Williams

William

M.

Acft Cmdr

Williams' Crew

NL

SULTAN'S DAUGHTER

 

Wilson

Joel

R.

Acft Cmdr

Wilson's Crew

102

PATCHES

 

Winston

Harrison

R.

Acft Cmdr

Winston's Crew

107

   

Wylie

John

A., Jr.

Acft Cmdr, Asst Sqdn Opns Officer, Sqdn Cmdr

Wylie's Crew

117

   

Yetter

Albert

L.

Acft Cmdr

Yetter's Crew

NL

   

Zagrobski

William

(NMI)

Pilot, Acft Cmdr

Thomas' Crew, Zagrobski's Crew

34, 88

PUG, MILADY

See also: Thomas or Thomas Overseas Crew

Ziegler

James

E.

Acft Cmdr

Ziegler's Crew

NL

   

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.




ALLEN (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Allen, Walter H., O-833461 | Allen's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Brown, George H., Jr., O-2056894 | Allen's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Terrell, Frank D., O-2073262 | Allen's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Davidson, Thomas H., T-8212 | Allen's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, F/O | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, F/O |

Flt Eng: Birdsall, Grant F., 42024500 | Allen's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Heise, George L., 36895543 | Allen's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Fortin, Arthur E., 37575058 | Allen's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Hardin, William G., 14178867 | Allen's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Martin, Phillip W., 36969580 | Allen's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | Water Manifest, Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Pillar, William A., 33921307 | Allen's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

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BAKER OVERSEAS CREW (32)

Acft Cmdr: Baker, Marvin E., O-433342 | Baker's Overseas Crew (32, 26), LUCKY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, 2/Lt | (To 530), Jul 43, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Nilson, Gunner N., O-736307 | Baker's Overseas Crew (32), LUCKY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | /, /, / | No Further Data

Navigator: Moore, Wayne H., O-660511 | Baker's Overseas Crew, Lippincott's Crew (32, 22), LUCKY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | (To 530, Jul 43); KIA, 11 Sep 43, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Gilmore, Raymond E., O-733554 | Baker's Overseas Crew, Hastings' Crew (32, 1), LUCKY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | (To 528 Jul 43), KIA, 7 Jan 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Cater, Clifford D., 16024274 | Baker's Overseas Crew (32), LUCKY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KFA (Miller accident), 25 Aug 43, T/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Wilkinson, Harold J., 37287236 | Baker's Overseas Crew, Thomas' Crew (32, 34), LUCKY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | PAR20, SO36, 5AF, 5 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Lynch, Harold P., 35259224 | Baker's Overseas Crew (32), LUCKY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO227, VBC, 16 Aug 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner:   Blessinger, Irvin J., 39609985 | Baker's Overseas Crew, Thomas' Crew (32, 34), LUCKY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Burton, Jack R., 6960177 | Baker's Overseas Crew, Paul's Crew (32, 50), LUCKY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, S/Sgt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Dienelt, James H., O-23999 | Baker's Overseas Crew (Passenger);No regular crew (32), LUCKY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, 1/Lt | KIA (with Payne Crew (33)), 11 Jun 43, Capt |

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BAPTIST (87)

Acft Cmdr: Baptist, John H., O-736460 | Baptist's Crew (87), ROYAL FLUSH II | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | Transferred to another unit in New Guinea (B-25s), Feb 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Austin, Clifford W., O-803333 | Baptist's Crew, Brody's Crew (87, 90), ROYAL FLUSH II | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO192, FEAF, 23 Dec 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Browne, John J., Jr., O-669978 | Baptist's Crew (87), ROYAL FLUSH II | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Hock, Martin L., O-741562 | Baptist's Crew (87), ROYAL FLUSH II | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR10, SO138, FEAF, 27 Oct 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Jackson, Fred W., 38211036 | Baptist's Crew (87), ROYAL FLUSH II | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Lynch, William B., Jr., 34175505 | Baptist's Crew (87), ROYAL FLUSH II | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO135, FEAF, 27 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Anderson, Russell E., 36271214 | Baptist's Crew (87), ROYAL FLUSH II | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PAR4, SO125, FEAF, 17 Oct 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Johnston, Francis R., 16131398 | Baptist's Crew (87), ROYAL FLUSH II | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PAR4, SO125, FEAF, 17 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Starr, Jasper W., Jr., 15315809 | Baptist's Crew (87), ROYAL FLUSH II | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, s/Sgt |

Gunner: Veitch, Curtis L., 18109470 | Baptist's Crew (87), ROYAL FLUSH II | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, T/Sgt |

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BATES (89)

Acft Cmdr: Bates, Arthur A., Jr., O-800313 | Bates' Crew (89), FOIL PROOF MARY | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 5 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Pecula, John G., O-806897 | Bates' Crew (89), FOIL PROOF MARY | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Fuller, Donald L., / | Bates' Crew (89), FOIL PROOF MARY | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Sep 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier; Sqdn Gunnery Officer: Blowers, Loren W., O-684130 | Bates' Crew (89), FOIL PROOF MARY | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO100, FEAF, 22 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Whittington, Gordie (NMI), 34349238 | Bates' Crew (89), FOIL PROOF MARY | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Ceplice, Peter P., 15324457 | Bates' Crew (89), FOIL PROOF MARY | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Dufficy, Robert E., 36708741 | Bates' Crew (89), FOIL PROOF MARY | /, Nov 43, Sgt | KFA, 5 Feb 44, Sgt |

Gunner: Hoffman, Albert (NMI), 13054750 | Bates' Crew (89), FOIL PROOF MARY | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Miller, Daniel C., 33293930 | Bates' Crew (89), FOIL PROOF MARY | /, Nov 43, Sgt | KFA, 5 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Soletz, Nicholas A., 35359692 | Bates' Crew (89), FOIL PROOF MARY | /, Nov 43, Sgt | KFA, 5 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

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BENSON (116)

Acft Cmdr: Benson, Richard E., O-720427 | Benson's Crew (116), EMBARRASSED | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Hall, Philip B., O-830850 | Benson's Crew (116), EMBARRASSED | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Poy, George C., O-2070122 | Benson's Crew (116), EMBARRASSED | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Stephenson, Gail F.,O-785433 | Benson's Crew (116), EMBARRASSED | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Carroll, Walker A., 31364093 | Benson's Crew (116), EMBARRASSED | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Abram, Milton H., II, 36824452 | Benson's Crew (116), EMBARRASSED | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Hall, Calvin C., 33659370 | Benson's Crew (116), EMBARRASSED | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Hare, Leslie R., 37480021 | Benson's Crew (116), EMBARRASSED | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Jansen, Albert (NMI), 19148783 | Benson's Crew (116), EMBARRASSED | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Mintzer, Jerome N., 33613403 | Benson's Crew (116), EMBARRASSED | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 15 Jun 45, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

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BIGGS (95)

Acft Cmdr; Asst Operations Officer, Operations Off: Biggs, Devon E., O-696544 | Biggs' Crew (95), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR15, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, Capt |

Pilot: Webster, Charles H., O-765368 | Biggs' Crew (95), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO140, FEAF, 20 May 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Cohen, Lester (NMI), O-767227 | Biggs' Crew (95), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO120, FEAF, 20 May 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Sheets, Donald E., O-703364 | Biggs' Crew (95), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PR May 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Blanchette, Wilfred H., 31071242 | Biggs' Crew (95), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO139, FEAF, 19 May 45, T/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Efthemios, Nicholas (NMI), 12065509 | Biggs' Crew, Sears' Crew (95, 85), SHI-CHI BABY, SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO116, FEAF, 26 Apr 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Gilbert, James T., 39280720 | Biggs' Crew (95), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO139, FEAF, 19 May 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: White, Warren E., 13023395 | Biggs' Crew (95), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR4, SO144, FEAF, 24 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Marshall, Ernest L., 35707799 | Biggs' Crew (95), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO129, FEAF, 19 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Merritt, Wesley (NMI), Jr., 15339943 | Biggs' Crew (95), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR45, SO132, 91RB, 27 May 44, Pvt | PAR1, SO222, 380BG, 10 Aug 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Napier, Calvin H., 15321074 | Biggs' Crew (95), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR27, SO119, VBC, 28 Apr 44, Pvt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Scher, Ernest (NMI), 32861526 | Biggs' Crew (95), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO129, FEAF, 19 May 45, S/Sgt |

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BLUM (91)

Acft Cmdr: Blum, Harry J., O-705296 | Blum's Crew (91), MALE CALL | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR6, SO197, 5AF, 16 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Cruthers, Zura B., O-721991 | Blum's Crew (91), MALE CALL | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO210, 5AF, 29 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Webster, Archie R., Jr., O-833853 | Smith's Crew, Blum's Crew (93, 91), MALE CALL | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt | PR Aug 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Grieb, Donald L., O-2057907 | Blum's Crew (91), MALE CALL | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Dinardo, Anthony (NMI), O-772834 | Blum's Crew (91), MALE CALL | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Ward, Woodrow P., 6297750 | Blum's Crew (91), MALE CALL | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, M/Sgt | PR Aug 45, RM, M/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Schoenemann, Oswald M., 18117262 | Blum's Crew (91), MALE CALL | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR6, SO197, 5AF, 16 Jul 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Colie, Ray W., Jr., 32838382 | Blum's Crew (91), MALE CALL | PAR6, SO269, 380BG, 25 Sep 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Flora, Lewis E., 39014372 | Blum's Crew (91), / | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Raybon, Braxton I., 14189093 | Blum's Crew (91), / | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO223, FEAF, 11 Aug 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Stanley, Emmett S., Jr., 33660257 | Blum's Crew (91), MALE CALL | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO223, FEAF, 11 Aug 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Winters, Harold R., 35296427 | Blum's Crew (91), MALE CALL | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO223, FEAF, 11 Aug 45, S/Sgt |

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BLYTH (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Blyth, John J., O-799318 | Blyth's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, SO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, 1/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: VanDusen, William H., O-838709 | Blyth's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, SO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Luzzi, Frank (NMI), Jr., T-140497 | Blyth's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Bombardier: Basilike, Gregory (NMI), T-136533 | Blyth's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Pleas, Mason A., 39308821 | Blyth's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Enesh, Lloyd M., 35121955 | Blyth's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Goldman, Louis P., 35921959 | Blyth's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Miller, Royall M., Jr., 14151105 | Blyth's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Ownby, Doyle S., 34923442 | Blyth's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO43, FEAF CR&TC, 30 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Ross, Wallace (NMI), 17181341 | Blyth's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

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BOWMAN (96) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Bowman, Kenneth G. (Ken), (RAAF) | Bowman's Crew (96), / | FM, Aug 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Pilot: Baldwin, Douglas (NMI), (RAAF) | Bowman's Crew (96), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Navigator: Burns, K. J., (RAAF) | Bowman's Crew (96), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Bombardier: Mocrae, Alec W., (RAAF) | Bowman's Crew (96), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Flt Eng: McRae, Howard J., (RAAF) | Bowman's Crew (96), / | FM, Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Alderton, R. A., (RAAF) | Bowman's Crew (96), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Leslie, R. R., (RAAF) | Bowman's Crew (96), / | FM, Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Thomas, C. E. (Ken), (RAAF) | Bowman's Crew (96), / | FM, Aug 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Gunner: Brownley, L. (NMI), (RAAF) | Bowman's Crew (96), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Gunner: Wentworth, L. C., (RAAF) | Bowman's Crew (96), / | FM, Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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BOYD (76)

Acft Cmdr: Boyd, Lee C., O-758680 | Boyd's Crew (76), TODDY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, Capt |

Pilot: Cornwell, Thurlow K., Jr., O-764243 | Boyd's Crew (76), TODDY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR3, SO127, FEAF, 7 May 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: French, Fred E., O-707256 | Boyd's Crew, Staff Crew (76), TODDY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO117, FEAF, 27 Apr 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Self, Frank P., O-762955 | Boyd's Crew (76), TODDY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, 2/Lt | /, May 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: French, Charles W., 35038323 | Boyd's Crew (90), TODDY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PR May 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Lazarus, James P. J., 36741636 | Boyd's Crew (76), TODDY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Hoskins, Robert W., 13098067 | Boyd's Crew (76), TODDY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Pacheco, Joseph (NMI), 11063991 | Boyd's Crew (76), TODDY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Sgt | PR May 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr: Jemerson, Robert (NMI), Jr., 34630676 | Boyd's Crew (96), TODDY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Parrott, Charles A., Jr., 17079747 | Boyd's Crew (76), TODDY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Shultz, John (NMI), 33513175 | Boyd's Crew (76), TODDY | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

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BRASFIELD (86)

Acft Cmdr, Asst Base Opns Officer: Brasfield, James L., O-763925 | Brasfield's Crew (86), MALE CALL | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, Capt |

Pilot: Cooper, Keith B., O-772206 | Brasfield's Crew (86), MALE CALL | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO140, FEAF, 20 May 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Resko, Stephen P. L., O-712670 | Brasfield's Crew (86), MALE CALL | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO140, FEAF, 20 May 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Haven, Donald E., O-768954 | Brasfield's Crew (86), MALE CALL | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | (To 380), /, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Ward, Albert M., 39294442 | Brasfield's Crew (86), MALE CALL | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PR May 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Lake, Alden D(onald), 36420742 | Brasfield's Crew (86), MALE CALL | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO139, FEAF, 19 May 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: North, Edward M., 12164846 | Brasfield's Crew (86), MALE CALL | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO127, FEAF, 7 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Boyer, Hubert S., 33652447 | Brasfield's Crew (86), MALE CALL | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO139, FEAF, 19 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Newton, Clarence L., 35226088 | Brasfield's Crew (86), MALE CALL | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO179, 13 STA Hosp, 22 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Painter, Carl (NMI), 35760385 | Brasfield's Crew (86), MALE CALL | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO129, FEAF, 19 May 45, S/Sgt |

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BRENNAN (34)

Acft Cmdr: Brennan, David T., O-437447 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/lt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, Capt |

Pilot: Sheridan, Thomas H., O-796213 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Jungles, Charles H., O-667407 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Owens, Laurel J., O-796586 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Thomson, William H., Jr., O-727681 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, Capt |

Flt Eng: Caprarotta, Francis (NMI), 36320977 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Hanley, Thomas J., Jr., 18148943 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Cpl | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Blaker, Kyle F., Jr., 35439870 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Brokob, Alvin H., 18160782 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR11, SO31, 31 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Forster, Thomas W., 13078494 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, May 43, Sgt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Sachs, Howard P., 11053031 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: VanAlstine, Albert S., 12172558 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, May 43, Cpl | PR Aug 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Woody, Robert F., 39951485 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

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BRENNAN OVERSEAS CREW (34)

Acft Cmdr: Brennan, David T., O-437447 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/lt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, Capt |

Pilot: Sheridan, Thomas H., O-796213 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Owens, Laurel J., O-796586 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Thomson, William H., Jr., O-727681 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, Capt |

Flt Eng: Caprarotta, Francis (NMI), 36320977 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Hanley, Thomas J., Jr., 18148943 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Cpl | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Blaker, Kyle F., Jr., 35439870 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Sachs, Howard P., 11053031 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Woody, Robert F., 39951485 | Brennan's Crew (34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Smith, Paul G., O-433417 | Brennan's Overseas Crew (Passenger); No Regular Crew; Dreier's Crew (28), / | Original Cadre, Nov 42, 1/Lt | KIA (with Dreier's Crew (28)), 11 Jun 43, Capt |

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BRODY (90)

Acft Cmdr: Brody, James C., O-800821 | Brody's Crew (90), UNDECIDED | /, Apr 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO100, FEAF, 22 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Austin, Clifford W., O-803333 | Baptist's Crew, Brody's Crew (87, 90), ROYAL FLUSH II | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO192, FEAF, 23 Dec 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Packer, William J., Jr., O-804864 | Brody's Crew (90), UNDECIDED | /, Apr 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO97, FEAF, 7 Apr 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Moseley, James C., Jr., O-673254 | Brody's Crew (90), UNDECIDED | /, Apr 44, 2/Lt | /, Nov 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Leahy, James H., 12125343 | Brody's Crew (90), UNDECIDED | /, Apr 44, Sgt | /, Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Conley, Lester H., 37123551 | Brody's Crew (90), UNDECIDED | /, Apr 44, Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Zychowski, John P., 35519867 | Brody's Crew (90), UNDECIDED | /, Apr 44, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Bryniarski, Michael F., / | Brody's Crew (90), UNDECIDED | /, Apr 44, Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Paiva, Alfred D., / | Brody's Crew (90), UNDECIDED | /, Apr 44, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

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BROWN (92) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Brown, George L., (RAAF) | Brown's Crew (92), SAD SACK | FM, Oct 44, F/Lt | /, /, S/Ldr |

Pilot: Dunn, Stanley D., (RAAF) | Brown's Crew (92), SAD SACK | FM, Oct 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Navigator: Carter, Peter G., (RAAF) | Brown's Crew (92), SAD SACK | FM, Oct 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Bombardier: Alford, John S., (RAAF) | Brown's Crew (92), SAD SACK | FM, Oct 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Flt Eng: Peacock, Roger H., (RAAF) | Brown's Crew (92), SAD SACK | FM, Oct 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Ross, G. R., (RAAF) | Brown's Crew (92), SAD SACK | FM, Oct 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Humrich, Stanley R., (RAAF) | Brown's Crew (92), SAD SACK | FM, Oct 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: McDonell, John (NMI), (RAAF) | Brown's Crew (92), SAD SACK | FM, Oct 44, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Gunnery Ldr: Crow, John M. (Mac), (RAAF) | Brown's Crew (92), MILADY | FM, Oct 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Gunner: Jervois, W. D. (Tom), (RAAF) | Brown's Crew (92), SAD SACK | FM, Oct 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Jones, Edward R. (Ted), (RAAF) | Brown's Crew (92), SAD SACK | FM, Oct 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

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BRUCE (86)

Acft Cmdr, Asst Aerodrome Officer: Bruce, Lee H(ouston), T-121395, O-888842 | Bruce's Crew (86), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Nov 43, F/O | PAR6, SO170, FEAF, 1 Dec 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Saecker, Albert J., O-802247 | Bruce's Crew (86), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | (To 529), /, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Olinger, Charles G., O-682226 | Bruce's Crew (86), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Miller, Clayton H., O-679587 | Bruce's Crew (86), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Potter, James C., 38291266 | Bruce's Crew (86), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Goodelman, Paul (NMI), 32075650 | Bruce's Crew (86), BIG ASS BIRD II | (Fr 530), Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Aug 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Yingling, Gerald L., 33257110 | Bruce's Crew (86), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Broyles, Jessie E., 37465305 | Bruce's Crew (86), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Baker, Norman W., 38231768 | Bruce's Crew (86), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Strebler, Jerome R., 35585930 | Bruce's Crew (86), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: VanMeter, James E., 37226326 | Bruce's Crew (86), BIG ASS BIRD II | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 45, RM, S/Sgt |

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BUIA (83)

Acft Cmdr: Buia, Stanley J., O-800823 | Buia's Crew (83), EMBARRASSED | /, Apr 44, 2/Lt | PR Nov 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Trotter, Lewis J., O-806749 | Buia's Crew (83), EMBARRASSED | /, Apr 44, 2/Lt | PR Nov 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Dewey, Robert B., O-674163 | Buia's Crew, Deaton's Crew (83, 78), EMBARRASSED | /, Apr 44, 2/Lt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Wallis, Julius W., O-804904 | Buia's Crew (83), EMBARRASSED | /, May 44, 2/Lt | PR Apr 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Schmella, Richard J., O-741755 | Buia's Crew (83), EMBARRASSED | /, Apr 44, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Radio Opr: Gagne, Richard J., 32404950 | Buia's Crew (83), EMBARRASSED | PAR5, SO123, VBC, 2 May 44, Sgt | PR Apr 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Griffin, Johnny Q., 34355628 | Buia's Crew (83), EMBARRASSED | /, Apr 44, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO219, VBC, 6 Aug 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner, Photographer: Kent, John P., 39529346 | Buia's Crew (83), EMBARRASSED | /, /, / | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Piatt, John F., 13026316 | Buia's Crew (83), EMBARRASSED | /, Apr 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO135, FEAF, 27 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Busby, Harold A., 18067754 | Buia's Crew (83), EMBARRASSED | /, Apr 44, Sgt | PR Aug 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Herring, James R., 14141117 | Lurty's Crew, Buia's Crew (77, 83), EMBARRASSED | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, Sgt | PR Aug 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Smith, James J., 15040238 | Buia's Crew (83), EMBARRASSED | /, Apr 44, T/Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, T/Sgt |

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CHRISTENSEN (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Christensen, William R., O-741587 | Christensen's Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR16, SO146, FEAF CR&TC, 26 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Hyland, Francis P., O-833751 | Christensen's Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR16, SO146, FEAF CR&TC, 26 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Schench, Richard G., T-135950 | Christensen's Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR16, SO146, FEAF CR&TC, 26 May 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Triman, Morris (NMI), T-5632 | Christensen's Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR16, SO146, FEAF CR&TC, 26 May 45, F/O | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, F/O |

Flt Eng: Cianciosi, Nicholas A., 42021014 | Christensen's Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR16, SO146, FEAF CR&TC, 26 May 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Grandstaff, Joseph L., 35224056 | Christensen's Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR16, SO146, FEAF CR&TC, 26 May 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Bradley, William S., 14153720 | Christensen's Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR16, SO145\6, FEAF CR&TC, 26 May 45, Sgt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Brandenburg, Charles O., 18114836 | Christensen's Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR5, SO149, FEAF CR&TC, 29 May 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Matthew, Carl J., 16188022 | Christensen's Crew, Koller's Crew (NL, NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Nicholas, Richard L., 20926935 | Christensen's Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR2, SO128, FEAF CR&TC, 8 May 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO251, VBC, 9 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Nichols, Delbert F., 15344524 | Christensen's Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR16, SO146, FEAF CR&TC, 26 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

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CONNAUGHTON (95)

Acft Cmdr: Connaughton, Joseph B., Jr., O-806189 | Connaughton's Crew (95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, 2/Lt | KFA, 18 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Swan, Jay W., O-713626 | Connaughton's Crew (95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR11, SO56, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, 2/Lt | KFA, 18 Jun 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Plotkin, Edward I., O-2070120 | Connaughton's Crew (95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, 2/Lt | KFA, 18 Jun 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Gilbert, Harris J., O-783154 | Connaughton's Crew (95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Ostapowski, Henry L., O-785422 | Kilbury's Crew, Connaughton's Crew (98, 95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt | KFA, 18 Jun 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Abbott, Smith M., 35148514 | Connaughton's Crew (95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | KFA, 18 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Altig, Gerald H., 37266507 | Connaughton's Crew (95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Sgt | KFA, 18 Jun 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Adams, George P., 33709944 | Connaughton's Crew (95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | KFA, 18 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Albert, Lonnie L., 34402104 | Connaughton's Crew (95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | KFA, 18 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Bain, Henry F., Jr., 33750851 | Connaughton's Crew (95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | KFA, 18 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Barb, Joseph C., 35847680 | Connaughton's Crew (95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR11, SO59, FEAF CR&TC, 20 Dec 44, Cpl | KFA, 18 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

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COOK (112)

Acft Cmdr: Cook, Thomas E., O-719565 | Cook's Crew (112), TODDY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Fuhrmeister, Robert C., T-63750 | Cook's Crew (112), TODDY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Hogan, Edward P., T-132937, O-2027130 | Cook's Crew (116), TODDY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, F/O | ACFU, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Berndt, Marlin L(ee), T-7213, O-2027193 | Cook's Crew (112), TODDY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Peake, Troy A., 35443833 | Cook's Crew (112), TODDY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Lundstad, Gordon S., 36200205 | Cook's Crew (112), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Sgt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Barton, Fred A., 36820552 | Cook's Crew (112), TODDY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Daugherty, Mark G., 35757277 | Cook's Crew (NL), TODDY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Sgt | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Eisenhard, Horace P., 33484391 | Cook's Crew, Koller's Crew (112, NL), TODDY | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | Water Manifest, Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Jack, Donald I., 16192138 | Cook's Crew (112), TODDY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kopczak, William E., 32997011 | Cook's Crew (112), TODDY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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CUNNINGHAM (28)

Acft Cmdr: Cunningham, Cletus A., O-791394 | Cunningham's Crew (28), SHE'ASTA | (Fr 530), Jul 43, 1/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, Capt |

Pilot: Lyons, James T., O-734114 | Cunningham's Crew (28), SHE'ASTA | (Fr 530), Jul 43, 2/Lt | PAR20, SO36, 5AF, 5 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Olson, Paul V., O-796584 | Cunningham's Crew (28), SHE'ASTA | (Fr 530), Jul 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: McClellan, Wilbert E., O-732947 | Cunningham's Crew (28), SHE'ASTA | (Fr 530), Jul 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Cate, Gerald R., 39387539 | Cunningham's Crew (28), SHE'ASTA | (Fr 530), Jul 43, T/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Hilderbran, David H., 15077428 | Cunningham's Crew (28), SHE'ASTA | (Fr 530), Jul 43, T/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Bowman, Conrad K., 39091842 | Cunningham's Crew (28), SHE'ASTA | (Fr 530), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Howard, Curtis W., 14109394 | Cunningham's Crew (28), SHE'ASTA | (Fr 530), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Reed, Wiley C., 36058410 | Cunningham's Crew (28), SHE'ASTA | (Fr 530), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

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DEATON (78)

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Opns Officer: Deaton, Clarence J., O-668555 | Deaton's Crew (78), SUNSHINE | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, Capt |

Pilot: Pope, Clarence L., O-671694 | Deaton's Crew (78), SUNSHINE | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Nov 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Dewey, Robert B., O-674163 | Buia's Crew, Deaton's Crew (83, 78), SUNSHINE | /, Apr 44, 2/Lt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Wilgus, Fred M.I., O-679427 | Deaton's Crew (78), SUNSHINE | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO100, FEAF, 22 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Couch, William K., 18170090 | Deaton's, Manley's, Craig's Crayfish Crew (78, 84, 8), SUNSHINE, TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER, JEZEBELLE | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Landau, Morton M., 12125154 | Deaton's Crew (78), SUNSHINE | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Childers, Paul V., 34430736 | Deaton's Crew (78), SUNSHINE | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Peacock, Warren G., 17100131 | Deaton's Crew (78), SUNSHINE | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Oct 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Chadburn, Herman J., 20148843 | Deaton's Crew (78), SUNSHINE | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Gregory, George S., 12023305 | Deaton's Crew (78), SUNSHINE | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

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DREIER (28)

Acft Cmdr: Dreier, Theron A., O-728612 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Orton, Ronald L., O-736320 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Larson, John H., O-736011 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Hartman, Clarence V., O-733565 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Delp, Gary D., 39173438 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Wright, Bernard L., 35357777 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Falltrick, Thomas G., 6583561 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, Pvt |

Gunner: Aylward, Joseph C., 37113270 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kilduff, Earl C., 6564078 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Pvt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, Pvt |

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DREIER OVERSEAS CREW (28)

Acft Cmdr: Dreier, Theron A., O-728612 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Orton, Ronald L., O-736320 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Larson, John H., O-736011 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Hartman, Clarence V., O-733565 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Delp, Gary D., 39173438 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Wright, Bernard L., 35357777 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Falltrick, Thomas G., 6583561 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, Pvt |

Gunner: Aylward, Joseph C., 37113270 | Dreier's Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Capt Paul Smith), 11 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Segal, Nelson N., 20308669 | Dreier's Overseas Crew (28), LEILA BELLE | Initial Deployment, May 43, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Crislip, Edgar K., 15013380 | Dreier's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (28), / | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, M/Sgt | RHEW, RU, M/Sgt |

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EHRMAN (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Ehrman, Merle R., O-931924 | Ehrman's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 22 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Pilot: White, Foster W., T-7840 | Ehrman's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 22 Jul 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Navigator: Pratt, Arthur R., O-2065823 | Ehrman's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 22 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Jones, Donald F., T-9164 | Ehrman's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 22 Jul 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Hamilton, Archibald F., 38538479 | Ehrman's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 22 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Cash, Carlton H., 38600610 | Ehrman's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO208, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Kelly, Charles L., 17136487 | Ehrman's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 22 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Miller, Ronald C., 31372129 | Ehrman's Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 22 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

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ERIKSEN (77) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Eriksen, T. S., (RAAF) | Eriksen's Crew (77), BAIL-OUT BELLE | /, Mar 44, F/Lt | /, May 44, F/Lt |

Pilot: Michael, S. H., (RAAF) | Eriksen's Crew (77), BAIL-OUT BELLE | /, Mar 44, F/Lt | /, May 44, F/Lt |

Navigator: O'Shaughnessy, E. H., (RAAF) | Eriksen's Crew (77), BAIL-OUT BELLE | /, Mar 44, F/O | /, May 44, F/O |

Bombardier: Cunningham, A. J(ames), (RAAF) | Eriksen's Crew (77), BAIL-OUT BELLE | Mar 44, /, F/O | /, May 44, F/O |

Flt Eng: Grimm, Lindsay C., (RAAF) | Eriksen's Crew (77), BAIL-OUT BELLE | /, Mar 44, Sgt | /, May 44, Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Davey, Edward (NMI), (RAAF) | Eriksen's Crew (77), BAIL-OUT BELLE | /, Mar 44, F/Sgt | /, May 44, F/Sgt |

Gunnery Ldr: Hogan, D. J., (RAAF) | Eriksen's Crew (77), BAIL-OUT BELLE | /, Mar 44, F/Sgt | /, May 44, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Grosvenor, G. H. V(ictor), (RAAF) | Eriksen's Crew (77), BAIL-OUT BELLE | /, Mar 44, F/Sgt | /, May 44, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Matthews, A. K., (RAAF) | Eriksen's Crew (77), BAIL-OUT BELLE | /, Mar 44, Sgt | /, May 44, Sgt |

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FARRINGTON (48)

Acft Cmdr: Farrington, John A., O-663881 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | (Fr 530), Jul 43, 1/Lt | KIA, 26 Oct 43, Capt |

Pilot: Dumont, Tracy N., O-795577 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | (Fr 530), Jul 43, 2/Lt | POW, 26 Oct 43, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Paris, Alfred W., O-736325 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | (Fr 530), Jul 43, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: McFerren, William (NMI), Jr., O-736015 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | (Fr 530), Jul 43, 2/Lt | POW, 26 Oct 43, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Perry, John L., O-732967 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | (Fr 530), Jul 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 26 Oct 44, 1/Lt |

Radio Opr: Sleighter, Howard G., 11065590 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | (Fr 530), Jul 43, Sgt | POW, 26 Oct 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: DeGroat, James C., 39453114 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | (Fr 530), Jul 43, T/Sgt | POW, 26 Oct 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Glaven, Louis J., 35306016 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | (Fr 530), Jul 43, Sgt | POW, 26 Oct 43, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Glendon, Daniel R., 11086889 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | (Fr 530), Jul 43, Cpl | KIA, 26 Oct 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Lardin, John D., 13039837 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | (Fr 530), Jul 43, T/Sgt | POW, 26 Oct 43, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Lovett, Jack W., 20367118 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | (Fr 530), Jul 43, S/Sgt | POW, 26 Oct 43, S/Sgt |

Photographer: Holman, Adelbert F., 11020096 | Farrington's Crew (48), FYRTLE MYRTLE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Pvt | POW, 26 Oct 44, Pvt |

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FINLAYSON (NL) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Finlayson, John W. (Mick), (RAAF) | Finlayson's Crew (82), / | FM, Aug 44, S/Ldr | /, /, S/Ldr |

Pilot: Vine, R. (NMI) (Bill), (RAAF) | Finlayson's Crew (NL), / | FM, Aug 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Navigator: Sperring, Eric L., (RAAF) | Finlayson's Crew (82), / | FM, Aug 44, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Bombardier: Craig, Keith J. A., (RAAF) | Finlayson's Crew (82), / | FM, Aug 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Flt Eng: Ward, E. K., (RAAF) | Finlayson's Crew (82), / | FM, Aug 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Radio Opr: McDowell, Edward J., (RAAF) | Finlayson's Crew (82), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Radar Countermeasures: Pike, Kenneth H., 417113 (RAAF) | Finlayson's Crew (82), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: West, E. H., (RAAF) | Finlayson's Crew (82), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Gunnery Ldr: Underwood, Allan J., (RAAF) | Finlayson's Crew (82), / | FM, Aug 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Gunner: Kearney, Frank (NMI), (RAAF) | Finlayson's Crew (82), / | FM, Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Sieber, A. D(ave), (RAAF) | Finlayson's Crew (82), / | FM, Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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FLEMING (29)

Acft Cmdr: Fleming, Olan R(obert), O-660051 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, 1/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, Capt |

Pilot: Winters, Donald E., O-796260 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, 2/Lt | FEXO 210.31, USAFFE, 22 Feb 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Nahodil, Roy F., O-796580 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Irwin, Donald S., T-190866, O-888841 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, F/O | FEXO 210, 31, USAFFE, 22 Feb 44, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Mellinger, Elvin (NMI), Jr., O-734811 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, 2/Lt | PR Aug 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: DeSutter, David H., 18015895 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Miller, Levere E., 15102187 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, T/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Rohr, Leroy C., 37136961 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Houchens, Jesse H., 36507092 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PAR11, SO31, 5AF, 31 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Nielson, Albert O., 32107129 | Hahn's Crew, Fleming's Crew (31, 47), ROBBIE L, MR FIVE X FIVE | (Fr 529), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PAR20, SO36, 5AF, 5 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Papulias, Charles V., 12032516 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Ritchey, Philip S., 35276472 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Stewart, George R., 6147247 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pvt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Westergaard, Roy (NMI), 16037546 | Fleming's Crew (29), ROBBIE L | (Fr 529), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

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FORSSELL (77)

Acft Cmdr: Forssell, Roger E., O-740783 | Forssell's Crew (77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Lundberg, John R., Jr., O-716181 | Forssell's Crew (77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR1, SO287, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO210, 5AF, 29 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Davis, Clifford H., T-131813, O-2027153 | Smith's Crew, Forssell's Crew (93, 77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, F/O | PR Jul 45, RM, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Ensign, Ralph E., O-2056567 | Forssell's Crew (77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR6, SO197, 5AF, 16 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Packer, Clyde L., Jr., O-776785 | Forssell's Crew (77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR6, SO197, 5AF, 16 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Stone, Howard T., Jr., T-6921, O-2027150 | Smith's Crew, Forssell's Crew (93, 77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, F/O | PR Jul 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Buschmann, William G., 32813410 | Forssell's Crew (77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: McCaskill, George C., 38405716 | Forssell's Crew (77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR1, SO287, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR8, SO195, FEAF, 14 Jul 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Miner, Marvin D., 37676785 | Smith's Crew, Forssell's Crew (93, 77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Pvt | PR Jul 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Kahn, Sheldon A., 12219575 | Forssell's Crew (77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR6, SO197, 5AF, 16 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kurta, Andrew R., 33279162 | Forssell's Crew (77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Schlitter, Raymond (NMI), 37725821 | Forssell's Crew (77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR6, SO197, 5AF, 16 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Slingerland, Roland F. D., 32856234 | Forssell's Crew (77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Williams, William H., Jr., 33902301 | Forssell's Crew (77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, S/Sgt |

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FOWLER (96)

Acft Cmdr: Fowler, Everett R., O-829451 | Fowler's Crew (96), / | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, Capt |

Pilot: Burton, William R., O-537692 | Fowler's Crew (96), / | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Noyes, Howard E., O-2070108 | Fowler's Crew (96), / | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Wherley, Dale J., T-6928, O-2027122 | Fowler's Crew (96), / | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, F/O | KGA, 28 Jun 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Betzner, Ernest G., 35148526 | Fowler's Crew (96), TODDY | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Butler, Richard W., 37674359 | Fowler's Crew (96), / | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Bechtel, Joseph W., Jr., 31311724 | Fowler's Crew (96), / | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Benedict, Raymond K., 31340615 | Fowler's Crew (96), / | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Cantrell, Robert G., 34835290 | Fowler's Crew (96), / | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 31 Jan 45, Pfc | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Coble, Henry C., 20453018 | Fowler's Crew (96), / | PAR1, SO31, VBC, 1 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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GILLESPIE (94) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Gillespie, Adam Forsyth, (RAAF) | Gillespie's Crew (94), MILADY | FM, Jun 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Pilot: Gates, N. P. (Steve), (RAAF) | Gillespie's Crew (94), MILADY | FM, Jun 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Navigator: Brophy, Desmond G., (RAAF) | Gillespie's Crew (94), MILADY | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Bombardier: Clemow, R. F(red), (RAAF) | Gillespie's Crew (94), MILADY | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Bombardier: Hiscock, K. G(eoffrey), (RAAF) | Gillespie's Crew (94), MILADY | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Lutton, Hector G., (RAAF) | Gillespie's Crew (94), MILADY | FM, Jun 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Kelly, Clarence J. H. (Clarrie), (RAAF) | Gillespie's Crew (94), MILADY | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunnery Ldr: Daniel, Edward J. (Ted), (RAAF) | Gillespie's Crew (94), MILADY | FM, Jun 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Gunner: Hollis, P. G., (RAAF) | Gillespie's Crew (94), MILADY | FM, Jun 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Vaughn, W. L., (RAAF) | Gillespie's Crew (94), MILADY | FM, Jun 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

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GOODE (90)

Acft Cmdr: Goode, Frank M., T-125390, O-2007561 | Goode's Crew (90), MALE CALL | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, F/O | PR Aug 45, RM, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Ferdig, Sylvester C., T-3613, O-2007348 | Goode's Crew (90), MALE CALL | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, F/O | PAR4, SO210, 5AF, 29 Jul 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Katz, Solomon (NMI), T-127746, O-2007292 | Goode's Crew (90), MALE CALL | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, F/O | PAR4, SO210, 5AF, 27 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Vetter, Robert L., T-3862, O-2007635 | Goode's Crew (90), MALE CALL | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, F/O | PAR5, SO150, 380BG (To 529), 30 May 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Bester, Joseph F., 19068141 | Goode's Crew (90), MALE CALL | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 25 Oct 44, T/Sgt | PAR1, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Gormley, Richard C., 36298005 | Goode's Crew (86), / | (Fr 530), Nov 44, T/Sgt | PR Aug 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Steen, Claude W., 38468756 | Goode's Crew (90), MALE CALL | PAR6, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR6, SO197, 5AF, 16 Jul 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Varley, Eugene (NMI), 39613474 | Goode's Crew (90), MALE CALL | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, Pvt | PR Aug 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Megliola, Joseph R., 11107057 | Goode's Crew (90), MALE CALL | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, Cpl | PR Aug 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: White, Robert L., 15339944 | Goode's Crew (90), MALE CALL | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, S/Sgt | PR Aug 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Zizzamia, Daniel L., 31408894 | Goode's Crew (90), MALE CALL | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO223, FEAF, 11 Aug 45, S/Sgt |

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GROVER (79)

Acft Cmdr, Asst Sqdn Opns Officer: Grover, Niles L., O-680207 | Grover's Crew (79), TODDY | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PR May 45, RM, Capt |

Pilot: Manley, Harold J., O-691280 | Grover's Crew (79),  TODDY  | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Gurthet, Robert E., O-809591 | Grover's Crew (79),  TODDY  | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PR Jan 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Panos, Peter S., O-752373 | Grover's Crew (79),  TODDY  | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO260 (To 530), 16 Sep 44, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Owens, Carl W., 18033881 | Grover's Crew (79),  TODDY  | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Morales, Victor C., 18202319 | Grover's Crew (79),  TODDY  | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: O'Connell, Cornelius D., Jr., 33484682 | Grover's Crew (79),  TODDY  | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO26, FEAF, 26 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Bronakowski, Anthony E., 16136086 | Grover's Crew (79),  TODDY  | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, Sgt | PR Jan 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Gudgeon, Gerald R., 15337397 | Grover's Crew (79), TODDY | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO187, FEAF, 18 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Uhrich, Gilbert A., 37462478 | Grover's Crew (77), TODDY | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, S/Sgt |

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HAAS (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Haas, Daniel J., O-2066338 | Haas' Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO27, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Landrum, William W., O-838901 | Haas' Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO27, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Mara, Lawrence J., O-2078618 | Haas' Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO27, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Rossi, Mario (NMI), O-2077076 | Haas' Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO27, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Dec, Walter F., 32936055 | Haas' Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO27, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Cooper, Joseph B., Jr., 33732735 | Haas' Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO47, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Boudreau, Francis X., 12241257 | Haas' Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO27, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Franz, Henry H., 15344535 | Haas' Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO27, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Oliver, Frank O., 15171322 | Haas' Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO27, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Shiveley, Earle B., 37477996 | Haas' Crew (NL), / | PAR4, LO27, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

 

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HAHN/NUNAN (31, 53)

Hahn

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr: Hahn, Howard G., O-379569 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | SO33, 380BG (To Gp), 2 Jan 44, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Nunan, John M., O-736310 | Hahn's Crew, Nunan's Crew (31, 53), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO74, 5AF, 15 Mar 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Fleck, Charles S., O-735990 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Mar 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Pillsbury, Arthur W., O-732970 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Mar 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Davis, Alfred T., 36320382 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PR Mar 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Lindenberger, Clarence J., 15120114 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PR Mar 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Campbell, Leland V., 37216287 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Mar 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Armitage, Jay L., 39453751 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Mar 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Edinger, Joseph R., 13045481 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Mar 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Nielson, Albert O., 32107129 | Hahn's Crew, Fleming's Crew (31, 47), ROBBIE L, MR FIVE X FIVE | (Fr 529), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PAR20, SO36, 5AF, 5 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Snedeker, Gerald C., 35403811 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, May 43, Sgt | PR Aug 44, RM, S/Sgt |

 

Nunan

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Nunan, John M., O-736310 | Hahn's Crew, Nunan's Crew (31, 53), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO74, 5AF, 15 Mar 44, 1/Lt |

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HAHN OVERSEAS CREW (31)

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr: Hahn, Howard G., O-379569 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | SO33, 380BG (To Gp), 2 Jan 44, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Nunan, John M., O-736310 | Hahn's Crew, Nunan's Crew (31, 53), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO74, 5AF, 15 Mar 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Fleck, Charles S., O-735990 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Mar 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Pillsbury, Arthur W., O-732970 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Mar 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Davis, Alfred T., 36320382 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PR Mar 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Lindenberger, Clarence J., 15120114 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | PR Mar 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Campbell, Leland V., 37216287 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Mar 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Armitage, Jay L., 39453751 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Mar 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Edinger, Joseph R., 13045481 | Hahn's Crew (31), MR FIVE X FIVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Mar 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Leigh, Argyle T., 38099594 | Hahn's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (30), MR FIVE X FIVE | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Cpl | PAR7, SO20, VBC, 20 Jan 45, M/Sgt |

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HALLIDAY (88) (RAAF)

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Halliday, Lex (NMI), 406480 (RAAF) | Halliday's Crew (88), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Pilot: Holloway, Allan E., 417189 (RAAF) | Halliday's Crew (88), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Navigator: Gawlor, Allan H., 408988 (RAAF) | Halliday's Crew (88), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Bombardier: Cordingly, William F., 415233 (RAAF) | Halliday's Crew (88), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Flt Eng: Mathias, Francis Jeffrey Douglas (Frank), 120746 (RAAF) | Halliday's Crew (88), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Dadman, Lance C., 416147 (RAAF) | Halliday's Crew (88), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Alcock, N. L(ance), 2118312 (RAAF) | Halliday's Crew (88), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Gunnery Ldr: Liefman, C. E(dward), 400694 (RAAF) | Halliday's Crew (88), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Gunner: Berrell, Donald G., 61622 (RAAF) | Halliday's Crew (88), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Hinter, John Joseph, 28634 (RAAF) | Halliday's Crew (88), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Piggott, John F., 69660 (RAAF) | Halliday's Crew (88), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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HAMILTON (80)

Acft Cmdr, Asst Sqdn Opns Off: Hamilton, Norris W., O-803611 | Hamilton's Crew (80), PAPPY'S PASSION II | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO101, FEAF, 11 Apr 45, Capt |

Pilot: Parr, George F., Jr., O-689341 | Hamilton's Crew (80), PAPPY'S PASSION II | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO44, FEAF, 13 Feb 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Grassl, Ferdinand O., O-809588 | Hamilton's Crew (80), PAPPY'S PASSION II | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PR Jan 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Rohr, Lester E., O-752303 | Hamilton's Crew (80), PAPPY'S PASSION II | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Landry, Maurice (NMI), 11040591 | Hamilton's Crew (80), PAPPY'S PASSION II | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: McCormick, George J., 15377436 | Hamilton's Crew (80), PAPPY'S PASSION II | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO185, FEAF, 16 Dec 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Smith, J. F., (RAAF) | Hamilton's Crew (80), PAPPY'S PASSION II | /, /, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Bixler, Martin L., 35290675 | Hamilton's Crew (80), PAPPY'S PASSION II | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Wallace, James A., 32225686 | Hamilton's Crew (80), PAPPY'S PASSION II | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Fortner, Cecil R., 35437777 | Hamilton's Crew (80), PAPPY'S PASSION II | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Krumpelmann, William C., 20758569 | Hamilton's Crew (80), PAPPY'S PASSION II | PAR7, SO28, 5AF, 28 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

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HEGVOLD (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Hegvold, Arthur E., Jr., O-719644 | Hegvold's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Broyles, Ira E., O-2061869 | Hegvold's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Chapman, Charles B., O-2068366 | Hegvold's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | KFA (in Riehle Crash), 22 Jun 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Dunn, Percy J., O-2065342 | Hegvold's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Bohannon, Jefferson W., 34769618 | Hegvold's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO212, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Lanier, Robert F., 14175416 | Hegvold's Crew (UNK), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Caltagirone, Joseph P., 12165012 | Hegvold's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Chapman, Edward J., 35553288 | Hegvold's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Medwick, Oliver (NMI), 33759926 | Hegvold's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO156, VBC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

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HENDERSON (92) (WILLIAM)

Acft Cmdr: Henderson, William E., O-677200 | Henderson's Crew (92), HOT ROCKS | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Crowe, Walter A., Jr., O-682991 | Henderson's Crew (92), HOT ROCKS | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | SO100, FEAF, 22 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Brown, Howard C., O-685519 | Henderson's Crew (92), ROBBIE L | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Bass, Thomas E., O-679601 | Henderson's Crew (92), HOT ROCKS | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR16, SO225, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Rego, William F., 36264985 | Henderson's Crew (92), HOT ROCKS | /, Dec 43, S/Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Reed, Victor A., 33296121 | Henderson's Crew (92), HOT ROCKS | /, Dec 43, S/Sgt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Engel, Donald A., 32378296 | Henderson's Crew (92), ROBBIE L | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PAR1, SO135, FEAF, 27 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Goodman, Sidney (NMI), 13076956 | Henderson's Crew (92), HOT ROCKS | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Todd, Jack W., 38109068 | Henderson's Crew (92), HOT ROCKS | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, S/Sgt |

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HENDERSON (NL) (WALTER)

Acft Cmdr: Henderson, Walter B., Jr., O-930872 | Henderson's Crew (NL), / | PAR14, SO235, 380BG, 23 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Tobler, Robert E., O-932521 | Henderson's Crew (NL), / | PAR14, SO235, 380BG, 23 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Henson, Fred D., O-2079354 | Henderson's Crew (NL), / | PAR14, SO235, 380BG, 23 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Laird, Deane F., T-8807 | Henderson's Crew (NL), / | PAR14, SO235, 380BG, 23 Aug 45, F/O | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, F/O |

Radio Opr: Adams, George T., Jr., 37724096 | Henderson's Crew (NL), / | PAR14, SO235, 380BG, 23 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Jones, Robert D., 15174485 | Henderson's Crew (NL), / | PAR14, SO235, 380BG, 23 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Modarolli, William F., 35929648 | Henderson's Crew (NL), / | PAR14, SO235, 380BG, 23 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Stabilito, George R., 13150441 | Henderson's Crew (NL), / | PAR14, SO235, 380BG, 23 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Flt Eng: Fitzgerald, Harry J., 35919253 | Henderson's Crew (NL), / | PAR14, SO235, 380BG, 23 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

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HICKEN (114)

Acft Cmdr: Hicken, Lloyd R., O-721743 | Hicken's Crew (114), / | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Oleynick, Nickolas (NMI), T-64252 | Hicken's Crew (114), / | PAR15, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Mellen, Victor B., O-2071657 | Hicken's Crew (114), / | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: McKee, Burton E., O-786877 | Hicken's Crew (114), / | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Hektor, Rudolf L., 32939182 | Hicken's Crew (114), / | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Berrellez, Jose R., 39860576 | Hicken's Crew (114), / | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Beccio, Michael G., Jr., 13141421 | Hicken's Crew (114), / | PAR13, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: English, James E., 34685054 | Hicken's Crew (114), / | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Errecart, Peter F., 19100253 | Hicken's Crew (114), / | PAR5, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Sgt | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Hillman, Edward (NMI), Jr., 15327407 | Hicken's Crew (114), / | PAR3, SO38, FEAF CR&TC, 7 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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HINMAN/EDEN (84, 99)

Hinman

Acft Cmdr, Asst Sqdn Opns Officer: Hinman, Robert L., O-731986 | Hinman's Crew (84), EMBARRASSED | PAR26, SO127, VBC, 5 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO129 (To 529), 9 May 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Miller, John A., O-835740 | Hinman's Crew (84), EMBARRASSED | PAR14, SO268, VBC, 24 Sep 44, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO210, 5AF, 29 Jul 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Eden, Cecil (NMI), O-768035 | Hinman's Crew, Sears' Crew, Eden's Crew (84, 85, 99), PATTY'S PIG, EMBARRASSED | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO140, FEAF, 20 May 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Thrash, Willis S., O-807352 | Hinman's Crew (84), EMBARRASSED | PAR14, SO138, VBC, 17 May 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO140, FEAF, 20 May 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Crayton, William H., Jr., O-751891 | Lurty's Crew, Hinman's Crew (77, 84), PATCHES, EMBARRASSED | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO97, FEAF, 7 Apr 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng, Gunner: Odders, Melvin N., 36813940 | Eden's Crew, Hinman's Crew (99, 84), EMBARRASSED | PAR1, SO271, VBC, 27 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR2, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Morrison, Walter D., 14062200 | Hinman's Crew (84), EMBARRASSED | PAR1, SO271, VBC (Fr 312BG), 27 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO222, 380BG, 10 Aug 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Zinevich, Vassel (NMI), 36532513 | Hinman's Crew (84), EMBARRASSED | PAR1, SO271, VBC (Fr 312BG), 27 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR4, SO149, 380BG (To 529), 29 May 45, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Parlo, Peter A., 12098473 | Hinman's Crew (84), EMBARRASSED | PAR26, SO191, VBC, 5 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR4, SO125, FEAF, 17 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Irby, Jack G., 38278512 | Hinman's Crew (84), EMBARRASSED | PAR26, SO191, VBC, 5 Jul 44, Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Skoba, Michael (NMI), Jr., 32394212 | Hinman's Crew (84), EMBARRASSED | PAR1, SO271, VBC (Fr 312BG), 27 Sep 44, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO223, FEAF, 11 Aug 45, S/Sgt |

 

Eden

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Eden, Cecil (NMI), O-768035 | Hinman's Crew, Sears' Crew, Eden's Crew (84, 85, 99), PATTY'S PIG, EMBARRASSED | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO140, FEAF, 20 May 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng, Gunner: Odders, Melvin N., 36813940 | Eden's Crew, Hinman's Crew (99, 84), EMBARRASSED | PAR1, SO271, VBC, 27 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR2, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Fortunato, Angelo A., 32414781 | Eden's Crew (99), / | PAR5, SO123, VBC, 2 May 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

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HULSEY (32)

Acft Cmdr: Hulsey, Harold C., O-764896 | Hulsey's Crew (82), ESQUIRE | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Johnson, Robert B., O-768964 | Hulsey's Crew (82), ESQUIRE | PAR1, SO287, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Brinton, Robert S., O-712371 | Hulsey's Crew (82), ESQUIRE | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Keith, Jerry P., O-831214 | Hulsey's Crew (82), ESQUIRE | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PR Jul 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Sweet, Kenneth H., 36461963 | Hulsey's Crew (82), ESQUIRE | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Callaghan, James B., 18232295 | Hulsey's Crew (82), ESQUIRE | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PR Jul 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Neill, Herman T., 35731385 | Hulsey's Crew (82), ESQUIRE | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Payton, James M., 14151809 | Hulsey's Crew (82), ESQUIRE | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR6, SO197, 5AF, 16 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Quimby, Kenneth D., 38565101 | Hulsey's Crew (82), ESQUIRE | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR6, SO197, 5AF, 16 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Swanson, Ralph E., 19048044 | Hulsey's Crew (82), ESQUIRE | PAR1, SO278, VBC, 4 Oct 44, / | PR Jul 45, RM, S/Sgt |

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KAY (113)

Acft Cmdr: Kay, John W., O-829755 | Kay's Crew (113), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | KFA, 8 Sep 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Anderson, Robert W., O-2067074 | Kay's Crew (113), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Kramer, Clarence B., O-2072480 | Kay's Crew (113), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Withorn, Robert E., O-782998 | Kay's Crew (113), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Stone, Lyndon T., 14115162 | Kay's Crew (113), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Lipinski, Walter S., 16137357 | Kay's Crew (113), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Ballard, Gus M., 34639137 | Kay's Crew (113), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Cain, Thomas F., 33714373 | Kay's Crew (113), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Christopher, George E., 33916987 | Kay's Crew (113), SHI-CHI BABY | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Gross, Albert (NMI), 31085524 | Kay's Crew (113), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

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KEMPF (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Kempf, Louis J., O-833762 | Kempf's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Pilot: McChesney, Robert A, Jr., O-790862 | Kempf's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Smith, Philip C., T-135972 | Kempf's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, F/O | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, F/O |

Bombardier: Stronmer, Edmund R., O-788111 | Kempf's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Tomek, Frank J., Jr., 16136410 | Kempf's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO152, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Thompson, Ernest W., 37704332 | Kempf's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: David, Robert C., 11141512 | Kempf's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Davis, Grady M., 39052674 | Kempf's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Gibbons, Thomas J., 16187429 | Kempf's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, Cpl |

Gunner: Kenney, Joseph A., 37670202 | Kempf's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

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KILBURY (98)

Acft Cmdr: Kilbury, William M., O-719508 | Kilbury's Crew (98), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, ATO 224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Pitkin, Philip A., T-64136 | Kilbury's Crew (98), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, F/O | KGA, 28 Jun 45, F/O |

Navigator: Montgomery, Robert L., O-926081 | Kilbury's Crew (98), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Ostapowski, Henry L., O-785422 | Kilbury's Crew, Connaughton's Crew (98, 95), DRUNKARD'S DREAM | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt | KFA, 18 Jun 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Malik, Robert J., Jr., 33691286 | Kilbury's Crew (98), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Werner, Alexander J., Jr., 16011375 | Kilbury's Crew (98), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Gullion, Henry F., Jr., 35874676 | Kilbury's Crew (98), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kangas, William (NMI), 37592529 | Kilbury's Crew (98), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Lamb, Fred R., 39468400 | Kilbury's Crew (98), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Walker, Earl E., 34854310 | Kilbury's Crew (98), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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KOLLER (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Koller, John G., O-2062223 | Koller's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Brown, George A., T-3875, O-2007339 | Koller's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Franklin, Richard C., T-137329 | Koller's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Bombardier: Rever, Stanley A., T-8840 | Koller's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, F/O | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, F/O |

Flt Eng: Leiner, Samuel (NMI), 32885467 | Koller's Crew (UNK), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Peterson, Joseph T. O., Jr., 17081753 | Koller's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Carlson, Vernon E., 39828066 | Koller's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | Water Manifest, Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Eisenhard, Horace P., 33484391 | Cook's Crew, Koller's Crew (112, NL), TODDY | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | Water Manifest, Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Felts, Carl E., 36775359 | Koller's Crew (NL), / | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Pvt | Water Manifest, Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Matthew, Carl J., 16188022 | Christensen's Crew, Koller's Crew (NL, NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR7, SO148, FEAF CR&TC, 28 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

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LASKO (85)

Acft Cmdr, Operations Officer: Lasko, Edward J., O-677531 | Lasko's Crew (85), DOODLEBUG | /, Oct 43, 2/Lt | PR Oct 44, RM, Capt |

Pilot: Grant, Chesley L., O-749505 | Lasko's Crew (85), DOODLEBUG | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Oct 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Gustafson, Robert V., O-682320 | Lasko's Crew (85), DOODLEBUG | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO 100, FEAF, 22 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Holowack, Stephen (NMI), O-666668 | Lasko's Crew (85), DOODLEBUG | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Aug 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Weaver, Gale H., 39187877 | Lasko's Crew (85), DOODLEBUG | /, Nov 43, T/Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Simpson, Herbert (NMI), 37266299 | Lasko's Crew (85), DOODLEBUG | /, Nov 43, T/Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Jones, Rufus C., 18078341 | Lasko's Crew (85), DOODLEBUG | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PAR1, SO251, VBC, 9 Sep 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Chrzanowski, Joseph P., 6133727 | Lasko's Crew (85), DOODLEBUG | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Brown, Warren W., 13137216 | Lasko's Crew (85), DOODLEBUG | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Burdette, Robert L., 13059976 | Lasko's Crew (85), DOODLEBUG | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Maynard, Jack H., 13015658 | Lasko's Crew (85), DOODLEBUG | PAR27, SO119, VBC, 28 Apr 44, Pvt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

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LAW (93) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Law, M. S., (RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jan 45, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Pilot: Allen, D. W., (RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jan 45, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Navigator: Taafe, C. L., (RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jan 45, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Bombardier: Weeks, William Leslie Arnold,(RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jan 45, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Flt Eng: Clarke, N. M., (RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jun 45, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Malcolm, W. A., (RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jan 45, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Gunner: Bromwell, F. S., (RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jan 45, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Lapage, G. K., (RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jan 45, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Madden, J. M., (RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jan 45, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Gunner: Norich, F. (NMI), (RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jan 45, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Oakney, C. F., (RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jan 45, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Robinson, Ray (NMI), (RAAF) | Law's Crew (93), MILADY | FM, Jan 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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LENIHAN (81)

Acft Cmdr: Lenihan, Thomas J., O-424445 | Lenihan's Crew (81), PATTY'S PIG | PAR3, SO97, VBC, 6 Apr 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO95, FEAF, 5 Apr 45, Capt |

Pilot: Weaver, George R., O-691072 | Lenihan's Crew (81), PATTY'S PIG | PAR3, SO97, VBC, 6 Apr 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO51, FEAF, 26 Feb 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Debevec, Tony J., O-692380 | Lenihan's Crew (81), MILADY | PAR3, SO97, VBC, 6 Apr 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO25, FEAF, 25 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Bechtel, Charles R., O-689445 | Lenihan's Crew (81), PATTY'S PIG | PAR3, SO97, VBC, 6 Apr 44, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Westfall, Graden L., 15337771 | Lenihan's Crew (81), PATTY'S PIG | PAR3, SO97, VBC, 6 Apr 44, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Plant, William F., Jr., 12185147 | Lenihan's Crew (81), PATTY'S PIG | PAR3, SO97, VBC, 7 Apr 44, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Berkowitz, Frank L., 34682935 | Lenihan's Crew (81), PATTY'S PIG | PAR3, SO97, VBC, 6 Apr 44, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Amadeio, Antonio (NMI), 39530317 | Lenihan's Crew (81), PATTY'S PIG | PAR3, SO97, VBC, 6 Apr 44, Sgt | PAR2, SO66, FEAF, 7 Mar 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Morris, Raymond E., 32148063 | Lenihan's Crew (81), PATTY'S PIG | PAR3, SO97, VBC, 6 Apr 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO16, FEAF, 16 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Walters, Robert E., 17092050 | Lenihan's Crew (81), PATTY'S PIG | PAR3, SO97, VBC, 6 Apr 44, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

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LOW (109)

Acft Cmdr: Low, Fred C., Jr., O-719689 | Low's Crew (109), PATCHES | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Rankin, Stephen W., T-63700 | Low's Crew (109), PATCHES | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Otto, John W., Jr., O-2071821 | Low's Crew (109), PATCHES | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Bruen, Daniel T., T-7023, O-2027193 | Low's Crew (109), PATCHES | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Mayer, Robert P., 33764017 | Low's Crew (109), PATCHES | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Schauman, George M., 37624207 | Low's Crew (109), PATCHES | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Carman, Philip E., 15047437 | Low's Crew (109), PATCHES | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Sgt | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Fiori, Eugene (NMI), 36835064 | Low's Crew (109), PATCHES | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Galliher, William D., 32940900 | Low's Crew (109), PATCHES | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Murphy, John J., 39617854 | Low's Crew (109), PATCHES | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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LURTY (77)

Acft Cmdr: Lurty, Frederick L(ee), O-681446 | Lurty's Crew (77), / | PAR1, SO25, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | Involved in Takeoff Crash 16 Mar 44, Hospitalized Apr 44, Crash Injuries, to USA, Jun 44, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Shideler, Elmer M., O-691066 | Lurty's Crew (77), / | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | Hospitalized Crash Injuries Apr 44, To US, Jun 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Biespel, Harold (NMI), O-689590 | Lurty's Crew (77), / | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | KFA, 16 Mar 44, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Crayton, William H., Jr., O-751891 | Lurty's Crew, Hinman's Crew (77, 84), PATCHES, EMBARRASSED | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO97, FEAF, 7 Apr 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Cross, Charles W., 13103057 | Lurty's Crew, Prest's Crew (77, 77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jun 44, S/Sgt | Involved in Lurty Crash (16 Mar 44), KIA, 9 Oct 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: O'Hern, Frank D., 34574589 | Lurty's Crew (77), / | PAR1, SO25, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | KFA, 16 Mar 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Boucher, Leo A., 31270418 | Lurty's Crew (77), / | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt | KFA, 16 Mar 44, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Durbin, Marcel D., 15333454 | Lurty's Crew (77), / | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, Sgt | PR Apr 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Eng, Shew H., 12191507 | Lurty's Crew (77), / | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, Sgt | KFA, 16 Mar 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Herring, James R., 14141117 | Lurty's Crew, Buia's Crew (77, 83), EMBARRASSED | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jan 44, Sgt | PR Aug 45, RM, S/Sgt |

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MAGEE (91)

Acft Cmdr: Magee, Carl D(ick), O-743047 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Wassner, William R., O-806018 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Williams, Theodore J., O-805373 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Wilkinson, Milton D(oak), O-679431 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | T.O.-NO281, VBC, 3 Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO117, FEAF, 9 Oct 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Grunnet, Gene D., 19057015 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, S/Sgt | PR Dec 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Prew, Raymond A., 11111123 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Ogilvie, Robert R., 39192081 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, S/Sgt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Wells, Joseph H., 35612243 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | T.O.-NOL81, 5BC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Keen, Curtis C., 34276512 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | /, /, Sgt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Martinez, Maclovio (NMI), 18220817 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Marz, Robert H., 32661941 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | T.O.-NOL81, VBC, 3 Dec 43, Sgt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Sepulveda, Raymond E., 19173567 | Magee's Crew (91), SAD SACK | (Fr 529), Feb 44, Sgt | PAR3, SO238, 380BG (To 529), 25 Aug 44, S/Sgt |

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MANLEY (84)

Acft Cmdr: Manley, Raymond C., O-742499 | Manley's Crew (84), TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Aug 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Egli, Max L., O-749218 | Manley's Crew (84), TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR10, SO138, FEAF, 27 Oct 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Keller, Foster C., O-682340 | Manley's Crew (84), TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO192, FEAF, 23 Dec 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Clark, William C., Jr., O-671224 | Manley's Crew (84), TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PR Dec 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Couch, William K., 18170090 | Deaton's, Manley's, Craig's Crayfish Crew (78, 84, 8), SUNSHINE, TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER, JEZEBELLE | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, T/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Richmann, Melvin L., 37437185 | Manley's Crew (84), TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER | /, Nov 43, S/Sgt | PR Sep 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Ankney, Frederick N., 15374326 | Manley's Crew (84), TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Shapiro, Seymour (NMI), 12155985 | Manley's Crew (84), TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER | /, Aug 44, T/Sgt | PAR2, SO248, 380BG (To 529), 4 Sep 44, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Jessen, Robert (NMI), 36180934 | Manley's Crew (84), TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PAR1, SO25, 380BG, 24 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: MacDonald, Roger E., 11052752 | Manley's Crew (84), TENN SQUIRREL HUNTER | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PAR2, SO103, 5AF, 12 Apr 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Scalese, Vincent (NMI), 13154585 | Manley's Crew (84), FOIL PROOF MARY | /, Nov 43, Sgt | PAR1, SO251, VBC, 9 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

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McCREA (NL)

Acft Cmdr: McCrea, George P., O-2071025 | McCrea's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Jurczyk, Joseph T., O-2070655 | Milner's Crew, McCrea's Crew (NL, NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Walm, Carl G., O-2075758 | McCrea's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Biedinger, Robert J., O-787533 | McCrea's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Radio Opr: Pancik, Robert J., 15127773 | McCrea's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Filbert, Robert F., 38473658 | McCrea's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Olson, Melvin T., 13081073 | McCrea's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Robison, Francis M., 16190749 | McCrea's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Yeshkowitz, Milton (NMI), 12828576 | McCrea's Crew, Milner's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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McDOWELL (10)

Acft Cmdr: McDowell, Francis G., O-728697 | McDowell's Crew (10), MISS MARY | (Fr 529), Jul 43, 1/Lt | KIA, 10 Jul 43, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Shelly, Gilman F., O-735499 | McDowell's Crew (10), MISS MARY | (Fr 529), Jul 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 10 Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Friedlander, Marcus I., O-735992 | McDowell's Crew (10), MISS MARY | (Fr 529), Jul 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 10 Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Kahn, William F., O-732936 | McDowell's Crew (10), MISS MARY | (Fr 529), Jul 43, 2/Lt | KIA, 10 Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Dardis, Ronald A., 39604417 | McDowell's Crew (10), MISS MARY | (Fr 529), Jul 43, T/Sgt | KIA, 10 Jul 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Cross, Charles R., 18062957 | McDowell's Crew (10), MISS MARY | (Fr 529), Jul 43, Pfc | KIA, 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Wozniak, Leonard J., 36398539 | McDowell's Crew (10), MISS MARY | (Fr 529), Jul 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Allen, Eugene H., 34260920 | McDowell's Crew (10), MISS MARY | (Fr 529), Jul 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kallstrom, Clyde E., 15320936 | McDowell's Crew (10), MISS MARY | (Fr 529), Jul 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Murphy, Daniel S., 11030896 | McDowell's Crew (10), MISS MARY | (Fr 529), Jul 43, Sgt | KIA, 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

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MILNER (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Milner, George P., O-2071028 | Milner's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Jurczyk, Joseph T., O-2070655 | Milner's Crew, McCrea's Crew (NL, NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Wilm, Carl C., O-2075758 | Milner's Crew (NL), / | PAR2, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Riedinger, Robert J., O-787333 | Milner's Crew (NL), / | PAR2, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Millami, Frank J., 13037554 | Milner's Crew (NL), / | PAR2, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Dancik, Robert J., 15127778 | Milner's Crew (NL), / | PAR2, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Hilbert, Robert K., 38470894 | Milner's Crew (NL), / | PAR2, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Olson, Melvin F., 16130207 | Milner's Crew (NL), / | PAR2, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Robinson, Francis M., 16190749 | Milner's Crew (NL), / | PAR2, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Yeshkowitz, Milton (NMI), 12828576 | McCrea's Crew, Milner's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO9, FEAF CR&TC, 13 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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MINCKS (115)

Acft Cmdr: Mincks, Leonard F., O-781633 | Minck's Crew (115), FREE FOR ALL | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Moeller, Warren H., O-2067741 | Minck's Crew (115), FREE FOR ALL | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | KFA (killed with Kay (113)), 8 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Kutch, Leo D., T-134573, O-2027166 | Minck's Crew (115), FREE FOR ALL | /, /, F/O | KFA (with Kay), 8 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: McCabe, Louis F., Jr., O-782945 | Minck's Crew (115), FREE FOR ALL | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Mongan, James L., Jr., 33561386 | Minck's Crew (115), FREE FOR ALL | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Riley, Charles T., Jr., 36690016 | Minck's Crew (115), FREE FOR ALL | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | KFA (with Kay (113)), 8 Sep 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Anderson, Iver N., Jr., 11036997 | Minck's Crew (115), FREE FOR ALL | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Aust, Royce M., 34637931 | Minck's Crew (115), FREE FOR ALL | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Caldwell, David T., 35779996 | Minck's Crew (115), FREE FOR ALL | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Krause, Gilbert (NMI), 33708004 | Minck's Crew (115), FREE FOR ALL | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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MOODY (93)

Acft Cmdr: Moody, Frederick G., O-742005 | Moody's Crew (93), ESQUIRE | PAR16, SO1, VBC, 1 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO16, FEAF, 16 Jan 45, Capt |

Pilot: Chapman, Arthur A., O-806620 | Moody's Crew (93), ESQUIRE | PAR16, SO1, VBC, 1 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR10, SO138, FEAF, 27 Oct 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Callaway, Thomas O., Jr., O-445718 | Moody's Crew (93), ESQUIRE | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PR Oct 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Cicciollo, Henry J., O-749831 | Moody's Crew (93), ESQUIRE | PAR7, SO1, VBC, 1 Jan 44, 2/Lt | PAR23, SO136, FEAF, 28 Oct 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Hatfield, Jasper H., 15337753 | Moody's Crew (93), ESQUIRE | /, Dec 43, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO135, FEAF, 27 Oct 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Wachtel, Norman (NMI), 12184479 | Moody's Crew (93), ESQUIRE | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PR Oct 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Smith, Roger D., 37388911 | Moody's Crew (93), ESQUIRE | PAR7, SO1, VBC, 1 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO135, 27 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Banos, James (NMI), 12164679 | Moody's Crew (93), ESQUIRE | PAR16, SO1, VBC, 1 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO135, FEAF, 27 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Beatty, Boyd W., 33569446 | Moody's Crew (93), ESQUIRE | PAR7, SO1, VBC, 1 Jan 44, Sgt | PAR2, SO139, 380BG, 18 May 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Douglas, Roger R., 39406760 | Moody's Crew (93), ESQUIRE | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PAR1, SO135, FEAF, 27 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Nelson, Gerald E., 15116247 | Moody's Crew (93), ESQUIRE | /, Dec 43, Sgt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

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MOORE (91) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Moore, Eldin (NMI), (RAAF) | Moore's Crew (91), / | FM, Aug 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Pilot: Robey, Keith T., (RAAF) | Moore's Crew (91), / | FM, Aug 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Navigator: Fitzgerald, Desmond M., (RAAF) | Moore's Crew (91), / | FM, Aug 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Bombardier: Essex, K. (NMI), (RAAF) | Moore's Crew (91), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Flt Eng: Kynaston, G. (NMI), (RAAF) | Moore's Crew (91), / | FM, Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Barrett, W. H., (RAAF) | Moore's Crew (91), / | FM, Aug 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Ruff, Victor C., (RAAF) | Moore's Crew (91), / | FM, Aug 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Gunnery Ldr: Smith, Donald Fraser (RAAF) | Moore's Crew (91), / | FM, Aug 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Gunner: O'Donnell, J. D., (RAAF) | Moore's Crew (91), / | FM, Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: O'Shea, J. J., (RAAF) | Moore's Crew (91), / | FM, Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: West, Ezra L., 18052715 (RAAF) | Moore's Crew (91), / | FM, Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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NEAL (UNK)

Acft Cmdr: Neal, Bobby T., O-823712 | Neal's Crew (UNK), MILADY | PAR6, SO307, VBC, 2 Nov 44, 2/Lt | KFA, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Scanlon, Walter E., Jr., O-771027 | Neal's Crew (UNK), MILADY | PAR2, SO336, VBC, 1 Dec 44, 2/Lt | KFA, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Wetzel, Frederick L., O-776160 | Neal's Crew (UNK), MILADY | PAR6, SO307, VBC, 2 Nov 44, 2/Lt | PR May 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Ward, William G., Jr., O-2064690 | Neal's Crew (UNK), MILADY | PAR6, SO307, VBC, 2 Nov 44, 2/Lt | KFA, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Walsh, Richard W., O-777385 | Neal's Crew (UNK), MILADY | PAR6, SO307, VBC, 2 Nov 44, 2/Lt | KFA, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Caballero, Francisco (NMI), 38663915 | Neal's Crew (UNK), MILADY | PAR6, SO307, VBC, 2 Nov 44, Cpl | KFA, 17 Jan 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Sacre, Gerald D., 17122357 | Neal's Crew (UNK), MILADY | PAR6, SO307, VBC, 2 Nov 44, Cpl | KFA, 17 Jan 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Devine, Robert J., 32650469 | Neal's Crew (UNK), MILADY | PAR6, SO307, VBC, 2 Nov 44, Cpl | PR May 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Dyer, Charles J., 11081800 | Neal's Crew (UNK), MILADY | PAR6, SO307, VBC, 2 Nov 44, Cpl | PAR16, SO127, FEAF, 7 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner; Photographer: Rollings, Harry D., 33642877 | Neal's Crew, Various Crews (UNK), / | PAR6, SO307, VBC, 2 Nov 44, Cpl | KFA (with Connaughton), 18 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

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O'BRIEN (104)

Acft Cmdr: O'Brien, James F., O-830674 | O'Brien's Crew (104), PATCHES | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | KIA, 20 Apr 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Letchas, Harry S., T-63634 | O'Brien's Crew (104), PATCHES | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, F/O | KIA, 20 Apr 45, F/O |

Navigator: Graham, Robert T., O-2070010 | O'Brien's Crew (104), PATCHES | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | KIA, 20 Apr 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Brueggeman, William L., O-785650 | O'Brien's Crew (104), PATCHES | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, 2/Lt | KIA, 20 Apr 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: McClay, Newell W., 35804927 | O'Brien's Crew (104), PATCHES | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 20 Apr 45, Cpl |

Radio Opr: Jenkins, Junius D., 39917402 | O'Brien's Crew (104), PATCHES | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 20 Apr 45, Cpl |

Gunner: Barrow, John J., 33810386 | O'Brien's Crew (104), PATCHES | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 20 Apr 45, Cpl |

Gunner: Bingham, Kile (NMI), 38532269 | O'Brien's Crew (104), PATCHES | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 20 Apr 45, Cpl |

Gunner: Brown, Max A., 35242781 | O'Brien's Crew (104), PATCHES | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 20 Apr 45, Cpl |

Gunner: Hanish, Joseph J., 42010802 | O'Brien's Crew (104), PATCHES | PAR7, SO18, FEAF CR&TC, 18 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 20 Apr 45, Cpl |

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OLEARCZYK (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Olearczyk, Stanley R., T-130787 | Olearczyk'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 |

Pilot: Howard, Douglas E., T-66523 | Olearczyk'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: Martine, Frederick J., T-138720 | Olearczyk'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 |

Bombardier: Simcoe, Locey W., T-134249 | Olearczyk's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Bryant, Therence T., 14123647 | Olearczyk'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: Gross, David H., 33400387 | Olearczyk's Crew (NL), / | PAR, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Jackson, Herman W., 38292358 | Olearczyk's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Staab, Donald J., 33410428 | Olearczyk's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Ware, Cecil A., 37741894 | Olearczyk's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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PARKER (31)

Acft Cmdr: Parker, Benjamin D., O-439661 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Welter, Leo H., O-731710 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, 2/Lt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Field, Herbert W., O-735986 | Paul's Overseas Crew, Parker's Crew (29, 31), SOOPER DROOPER, KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Corey, Jack E., O-733535 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Jeanson, Earl A., 37160349 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Soloway, Daniel (NMI), 12057307 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Brown, Donald E., 18044647 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: DeLauter, William L., 33363256 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Rumberg, Stanley C., 12079920 | Parker's Crew (31), / | Original Cadre, Nov 42, S/Sgt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

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PARKER OVERSEAS CREW (31)

Acft Cmdr: Parker, Benjamin D., O-439661 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Welter, Leo H., O-731710 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, 2/Lt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Kohrt, Carl F., O-670157 | Parker's Overseas Crew, Paul's Crew, Thomas' Crew (31, 50, 34), KATHY, ESMERALDA II, PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Corey, Jack E., O-733535 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Jeanson, Earl A., 37160349 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Soloway, Daniel (NMI), 12057307 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Brown, Donald E., 18044647 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: DeLauter, William L., 33363256 | Parker's Crew (31), KATHY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Rumberg, Stanley C., 12079920 | Parker's Crew (31), / | Original Cadre, Nov 42, S/Sgt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Fialkoff, Benjamin (NMI), 34208064 | Parker's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (31), KATHY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Pvt | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

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PARKER (82) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Parker, P. (NMI), (RAAF) | Parker's Crew (82), / | FM, Jun 44, W/C | /, /, W/C |

Pilot: Shackell, J. (NMI), (RAAF) | Parker's Crew (82), / | FM, Jun 44, S/L | /, /, S/L |

Navigator: Kemp, H. K., (RAAF) | Parker's Crew (82), / | FM, Jun 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Bombardier: Jackman, J. (NMI), (RAAF) | Parker's Crew (82), / | FM, Jun 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Flt Eng: Broad, M. J., (RAAF) | Parker's Crew (82), / | FM, Jun 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Radio Opr: McLaine, H. D., (RAAF) | Parker's Crew (82), / | FM, Jun 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Bracken, J. (NMI), (RAAF) | Parker's Crew (82), / | FM, Jun 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Griffiths, T. (NMI), (RAAF) | Parker's Crew (82), / | FM, Jun 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Gunner: Oldham, B. (NMI), (RAAF) | Parker's Crew (82), / | FM, Jun 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Gunner: Sharpe, J. (NMI), (RAAF) | Parker's Crew (82), / | FM, Jun 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

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PARSONS (82) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Parsons, Cecil E.R., (RAAF) | Parsons' Crew (82), / | /, Mar 44, F/Lt | /, May 44, F/Lt |

Pilot: Trewin, Sydney W., (RAAF) | Parsons' Crew (82), / | /, Mar 44, P/O | /, May 44, P/O |

Navigator: Jones, David S., (RAAF) | Parsons' Crew (82), / | /, Mar 44, F/O | /, May 44, F/O |

Bombardier: Gilbert, D. W., (RAAF) | Parsons' Crew (82), / | /, Mar 44, F/Sgt | /, May 44, F/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Fishwick, Ronald W., (RAAF) | Parsons' Crew (82), / | /, Mar 44, Sgt | May 44, /, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Hagan, Alexander P., (RAAF) | Parsons' Crew (82), / | /, Mar 44, F/Sgt | /, May 44, F/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Reynolds, Arthur N., (RAAF) | Parsons' Crew (82), / | /, Mar 44, F/Sgt | /, May 44, F/Sgt |

Gunnery Ldr: Hewat, Richard (NMI), (RAAF) | Parsons' Crew (82), / | /, Mar 44, F/Sgt | /, May 44, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Jones, Dudley D., (RAAF) | Parsons' Crew (82), / | /, Mar 44, Sgt | /, May 44, Sgt |

Gunner: Munro, Errol W., (RAAF) | Parsons' Crew (82), / | /, Mar 44, P/O | /, May 44, P/O |

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PAUL-MERKEL (50)

Acft Cmdr: Paul, Robert D., O-728918 | Paul's Crew (50), SOOPER DROOPER, LITTLE EVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, Capt |

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr: Merkel, Howard W., O-403734 | Paul's Crew, No Crew Assigned (50), ESMERALDA II | (Fr 528), Jul 43, Capt | KIA, 10 Jul 43, Capt |

Pilot: Marion, Howard E., O-734115 | Paul's Crew (32), SOOPER DROOPER, ESMERALDA II | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Kohrt, Carl F., O-670157 | Parker's Overseas Crew, Paul's Crew, Thomas' Crew (31, 50, 34), KATHY, ESMERALDA II, PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Owens, Laurel J., O-796586 | Paul's Crew, Brennan's Crew (50, 34), DELIVERER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Kohl, George C., Jr., O-732937 | Paul's Crew (32), ESMERALDA II | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Hyman, Raymond B., 35259355 | Paul's Crew (32), SOOPER DROOPER, ESMERALDA II | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Cohan, Joseph M., 14066118 | Paul's Crew (32), SOOPER DROOPER, ESMERALDA II | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Burton, Jack R., 6960177 | Baker's Overseas Crew, Paul's Crew (32, 50), LUCKY, ESMERALDA II | Original Cadre, Nov 42, S/Sgt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Cantrill, Rufus H., 18089947 | Paul's Crew (32), ESMERALDA II | Initial Deployment, May 43, Sgt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, Sgt |

Gunner: Gutwald, Robert R., 13084646 | Paul's Crew (32), SOOPER DROOPER, ESMERALDA II | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Helyer, Sydney J., 32427886 | Paul's Crew (32), SOOPER DROOPER, ESMERALDA II | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Cpl | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner, Photographer: Leigh, Wallace E., 16093494 | Paul's Crew (32), ESMERALDA II | Initial Deployment, May 43, Sgt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, Sgt |

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PAUL OVERSEAS CREW (29)

Acft Cmdr: Paul, Robert D., O-728918 | Paul's Crew (29), SOOPER DROOPER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, Capt |

Pilot: Marion, Howard E., O-734115 | Paul's Crew (29), SOOPER DROOPER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Field, Herbert W., O-735986 | Paul's Overseas Crew, Parker's Crew (29, 31), SOOPER DROOPER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KFA, 15 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Marshall, Keith K., O-732974 | Paul's Overseas Crew (29), SOOPER DROOPER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Hyman, Raymond B., 35259355 | Paul's Crew (29), SOOPER DROOPER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Cohan, Joseph M., 14066118 | Paul's Crew (29), SOOPER DROOPER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Jones, Ray H., 37333813 | Paul's Overseas Crew (29), SOOPER DROOPER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Gutwald, Robert R., 13084646 | Paul's Crew (29), SOOPER DROOPER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Helyer, Sydney J., 32427886 | Paul's Crew (29), SOOPER DROOPER | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Cpl | KIA (with Merkel), 10 Jul 43, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Heckel, Ralph W., O-855297 | Paul's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (29), SOOPER DROOPER | Original Cadre, Nov 42, 2/Lt | SO80, 380BG (To Gp), 20 Mar 44, Capt |

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PAUL-SOWA (50)

Acft Cmdr: Paul, Robert D., O-728918 | Paul's Crew (50), SOOPER DROOPER, LITTLE EVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Campell, John L., O-736102 | Paul's Crew, Various Crews (32), SOOPER DROOPER | (Fr 528), Jul 43, 2/Lt | PR Aug 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Swartz, Robert L., O-798175 | Paul's Crew, Zabrobski's Crew, Swartz's Crew (50, 88), LITTLE EVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Morris, Vernon R(ay), O-736019 | Paul's Crew (50), LITTLE EVE | (Fr 528), Jul 43, 2/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Gearhart, Jack L., O-734334 | Paul's Crew (50), LITTLE EVE | (Fr 528), Jul 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO79, 5AF, 20 Mar 44, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Bartlett, William J., 12031633 | Paul's Crew (50), LITTLE EVE | (Fr 528), Jul 43, T/Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Shine, John G., Jr., 11053460 | Paul's Crew (50), LITTLE EVE | (Fr 528), Jul 43, T/Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Benshoff, William G., 13087953 | Paul's Crew, Smith's Crew (50, 94), LITTLE EVE; DOODLEBUG | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Cpl | KIA (as extra gunner, Smith's Crew), 19 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Black, Neil (NMI), 17088193 | Paul's Crew (50), LITTLE EVE | (Fr 528), Jul 43, S/Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Freeman, Robert D., 38209149 | Paul's Crew (50), LITTLE EVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO50, 380BG, 19 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Wolfe, Robert M., 35163497 | Paul's Crew (50), LITTLE EVE | Original Cadre, Nov 42, S/Sgt | PR Jan 44, RM, S/Sgt |

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PAYNE-DIENELT (33)

Acft Cmdr: Payne, John B., Jr., O-734130 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, 1/Lt |

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr: Dienelt, James H., O-23999 | Baker's Overseas Crew (Passenger), Payne's Crew, No regular crew (32), LUCKY | Original Cadre, Nov 42, 1/Lt | KIA (with Payne Crew (33)), 11 Jun 43, Capt |

Navigator: Palmer, John A., O-796587 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Donovan, Joseph A., O-734322 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Nevill, Clarence E., 34263296 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Schulte, Alvin J., 37418570 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, T/Sgt |

RCM Opr: Holohan, Joseph (NMI), (RAAF) | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | /, /, Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, Sgt |

Gunner: Greenfield, Bernard (NMI), 12148026 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Kelley, William J., 37285165 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, May 43, Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, Sgt |

Gunner: Ochala, Carl A., 16100376 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Russell, Donald D., 19088599 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pvt | KIA (with Dienelt (531 Sqdn Cmdr)), 11 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Vanek, Emil F., 17030755 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

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PAYNE OVERSEAS CREW (33)

Acft Cmdr: Payne, John B., Jr., O-734130 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 1/Lt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Fleniken, Leo E., Jr., O-796115 | Payne's Overseas Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Jan 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Palmer, John A., O-796587 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Donovan, Joseph A., O-734322 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Nevill, Clarence E., 34263296 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Schulte, Alvin J., 37418570 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, T/Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Greenfield, Bernard (NMI), 12148026 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Ochala, Carl A., 16100376 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Vanek, Emil F., 17030755 | Payne's Crew (33), CARE LESS | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | KIA (with Dienelt), 11 Jun 43, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Bailey, Henry R., 35275606 | Payne's Overseas Crew (Passenger) (33), CARE LESS | Original Cadre, Nov 42, M/Sgt | PAR7, SO20, VBC, 20 Jan 45, M/Sgt |

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PERRY (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Perry, William W., O-684769 | Perry's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, 1/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Carr, Arch (NMI), T-65920 | Perry's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Navigator: Davis, John A., O-2076577 | Perry's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Kelly, John W., T-136185 | Perry's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, F/O | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, F/O |

Flt Eng: Collins, Richard M., 33734098 | Perry's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Johnson, William F., Jr., 12178702 | Perry's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Egolf, Kenneth R., 15345601 | Perry's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Fontana, Floyd J., 33459301 | Perry's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Reetz, Warren W., 35683112 | Perry's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Stoddard, Daniel E., 32897198 | Perry's Crew (NL), / | PAR9, LO44, FEAF CR&TC, 31 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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PREST (77)

Acft Cmdr: Prest, Robert F., O-760706 | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR2, SO8, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Jul 44, 2/Lt | KIA, 9 Oct 44, 1/lt |

Pilot: O'Neill, John T., O-768203 | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR2, SO8, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Jul 44, 2/Lt | KIA, 9 Oct 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Gould, Harry R., O-711306 | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR2, SO8, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Jul 44, 2/Lt | KIA, 9 Oct 44, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Casey, Joseph F., 31306576 | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR2, SO8, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR4, SO149, 380BG (To 529), 29 May 45, S/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Cross, Charles W., 13103057 | Lurty's Crew, Prest's Crew (77, 77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR1, SO24, 5AF, 24 Jun 44, S/Sgt | Involved in Lurty Crash (16 Mar 44), KIA, 9 Oct 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Fritschy, Joseph A., 31294133 | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR2, SO8, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Jul 44, Sgt | KIA, 9 Oct 44, T/Sgt |

RCM Operator: Herbert, Donald N., 433297 (RAAF) | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | /, /, / | KIA, 9 Oct 44, Sgt |

Bombardier: O'Loughlin, John T., Jr., O-765834 | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR2, SO8, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Jul 44, 2/Lt | KIA, 9 Oct 44, 2/Lt |

Gunner: Ackerman, Alanson S., 33740629 | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR2, SO8, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Jul 44, Cpl | KIA, 9 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Beenken, Alvin W., 37660698 | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR2, SO8, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Jul 44, Cpl | KIA, 9 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Massin, Morris (NMI), 38541256 | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR2, SO8, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Jul 44, Cpl | KIA, 9 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Williams, Lloyd E., 19090058 | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR2, SO8, FEAF CR&TC, 10 Jul 44, Sgt | KIA, 9 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Photographer: Cave, Fred C., 17169701 | Prest's Crew (77), PATTY'S PIG | PAR10, SO206, VBC, 22 Jul 44, Pvt | KIA, 9 Oct 44, Pfc |

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PURINTON (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Purinton, Richard G., O-1283306 | Purinton's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO22, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Aug 45, 1/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Jaffee, Matthew (NMI), T-65870 | Purinton's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO22, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Aug 45, F/O | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, F/O |

Navigator: Miller, Reuben (NMI), O-2076682 | Purinton's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO22, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Gottheimer, Robert C., O-207496 | Purinton's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO22, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Loson, John J., 32854512 | Purinton's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO22, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Peck, Franklin L., 31314380 | Purinton's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO22, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Kelly, William F., 39715396 | Purinton's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO22, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Kolman, Robert F., 35056787 | Purinton's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO22, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Menthen, Charles J., 36467258 | Purinton's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO22, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Peterson, Howard L., 11141064 | Purinton's Crew (NL), / | PAR5, LO22, FEAF CR&TC, 4 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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ROSENBAUM (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Rosenbaum, Herbert B., O-931668 | Rosenbaum's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Medalinski, Sebastian L., T-132447 | Rosenbaum's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Navigator: Batovsky, John (NMI), T-137275 | Rosenbaum's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Bombardier: Tichy, Edward F., T-8861 | Rosenbaum's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, F/O | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, F/O |

Flt Eng: Keith, Edward W., 18220910 | Rosenbaum's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Lonsbery, Leland R., 39212888 | Rosenbaum's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Chernes, Frederick T., 12042923 | Rosenbaum's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | Water Manifest, Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Desrochers, Clement A., 16190378 | Rosenbaum's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Misonholter, Thomas E., 13171985 | Rosenbaum's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, Cpl |


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SEALE (76)

Acft Cmdr, Sqdn Cmdr: Seale, Francis M., O-672456 | Seale's Crew (76), SACK TIME | /, Sep 43, 2/Lt | (To 380), Jun 44, Capt |

Pilot: Glandon, Roderick B., O-801271 | Seale's Crew (76), SACK TIME | /, Sep 43, 2/Lt | PAR6, SO214, 5AF, 1 Aug 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Collins, Morris R., O-678692 | Seale's Crew (76), SACK TIME | /, Sep 43, 2/Lt | PAR6, SO214, 5AF, 1 Aug 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Cheek, James T., O-736755 | Seale's Crew (76), SACK TIME | /, Sep 43, 2/Lt | PR Aug 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Englert, William J., 35309713 | Seale's Crew (76), SACK TIME | /, Sep 43, T/Sgt | PAR16, SO255, 5AF, 11 Sep 44, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Haer, Arthur H., 36389459 | Seale's Crew (76), SACK TIME | /, Sep 43, S/Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Adin, Aaron (NMI), 12026597 | Seale's Crew (76), SACK TIME | /, Sep 43, Sgt | PR Aug 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Ross, Willard H., 37428595 | Seale's Crew (76), SACK TIME | /, Sep 43, S/Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Schultz, Charles F., 15329520 | Seale's Crew (76), SACK TIME | /, Sep 43, S/Sgt | PAR4, SO125, FEAF, 17 Oct 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Worthington, Arley C., 37227171 | Seale's Crew (76), SACK TIME | /, Sep 43, S/Sgt | PR Sep 44, RM, S/Sgt |

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SEARS/EDEN (85, 99)

Sears

Acft Cmdr: Sears, Francis L(yle), O-700552 | Sears' Crew (85), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, Capt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Eden, Cecil (NMI), O-768035 | Sears' Crew, Eden's Crew (85, 99), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS, EMBARRASSED | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO140, FEAF, 20 May 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Ehlers, Leslie S., O-782504 | Sears' Crew (85), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR11, SO242, VBC, 1 Sep 44, 2/Lt | PR May 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Walford, Edward T., O-712958 | Sears' Crew (85), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO140, FEAF, 20 May 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Bernstein, Elwood E., O-768990 | Sears' Crew (85), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO140, FEAF, 20 May 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Efthemios, Nicholas (NMI), 12065509 | Biggs' Crew, Sears' Crew (95, 85), SHI-CHI BABY, SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR1, SO5, FEAF CR&TC, 2 Jul 44, S/Sgt | PAR2, SO116, FEAF, 26 Apr 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Chubick, John (NMI), 35609018 | Sears' Crew (85), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Pvt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Caron, Joseph R., 11092403 | Sears' Crew (85), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Burdi, Carlo J., 32697799 | Sears' Crew (85), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO139, FEAF, 19 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Harnois, Carl J., Jr., 31260709 | Sears' Crew (85), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR4, SO144, FEAF, 24 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Herzig, Leo M., 33785368 | Sears' Crew (85), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO139, FEAF, 19 May 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Schultz, Raymond J., 35553464 | Sears' Crew (85), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO129, FEAF, 19 May 45, S/Sgt |

Eden

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Eden, Cecil (NMI), O-768035 | Sears' Crew, Eden's Crew (85, 99), SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS, EMBARRASSED | PAR4, SO209, FEAF CR&TC, 27 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO140, FEAF, 20 May 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng, Gunner: Odders, Melvin N., 36813940 | Eden's Crew, Hinman's Crew (99, 84), EMBARRASSED | PAR1, SO271, VBC, 27 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR2, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Fortunato, Angelo A., 32414781 | Eden's Crew (99), EMBARRASSED | PAR5, SO123, VBC, 2 May 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, T/Sgt |

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SMILLIE (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Smillie, John K., O-2066396 | Smillie'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: Middlemas, Arthur D., O-2838378 | Smillie's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Janssen, Harvey W., O-2078560 | Smillie's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Baker, Dee A., 37626327 | Smillie's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Flt Eng: Phillips, James P., Sr., 34828326 | Smillie's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Kozan, Joseph R., 35928015 | Smillie's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Pellegrino, Frank A., 13187815 | Smillie's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Poland, William T., 37341639 | Smillie's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Sierra, John O., 39716952 | Smillie's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, LO14, FEAF CR&TC, 26 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |


Note:  No Bombardier or Radio Operator was transferred with this crew. Since hostilities had ceased by the time of their arrival at the 380th Bomb Group, this crew was not fully staffed.

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SMITH (93) (CHARLES)

Acft Cmdr: Smith, Charles T., O-709096 | Smith's Crew (93), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, Capt |

Pilot: Webster, Archie R., Jr., O-833853 | Smith's Crew, Blum's Crew (93, 91), MALE CALL | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt | PR Aug 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Davis, Clifford H., T-131813, O-2027153 | Smith's Crew, Forssell's Crew (93, 77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, F/O | PR Jul 45, RM, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Stone, Howard T., Jr., T-6921, O-2027150 | Smith's Crew, Forssell's Crew (93, 77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, F/O | PR Jul 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Rohrbach, Charles G., 33511565 | Smith's Crew, Minck's Crew (93, 115), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Pvt | KFA (with Kay), 8 Sep 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Miner, Marvin D., 37676785 | Smith's Crew, Forssell's Crew (93, 77), CRUISIN SUSAN | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Pvt | PR Jul 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Greer, Edward E., 34177017 | Smith's Crew (93), / | (Fr 530), May 45, Pvt | PAR4, SO149, 380BG (To 529), 29 May 45, Pvt |

Gunner: Shaw, David M., 33715014 | Smith's Crew (93), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Todd, Joseph P., 13120121 | Smith's Crew (93), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Wells, Richard A., 36875811 | Smith's Crew (93), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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SMITH (94) (GORMAN)

Acft Cmdr, Asst Sqdn Opns Officer: Smith, Gorman W., O-522729 | Smith's Crew (94), DOODLEBUG | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PR Jun 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Stephens, William L., O-806002 | Smith's Crew (94), DOODLEBUG | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR10, SO138, FEAF, 27 Oct 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Lees, Deane H., O-683262 | Smith's Crew (94), DOODLEBUG | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PR Sep 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Mendish, Joseph T., O-685805 | Smith's Crew (94), DOODLEBUG | /, Dec 43, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO37, USASO3, 15 Feb 44, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Lewallen, Boyd H., 34356391 | Smith's Crew (94), DOODLEBUG | /, Dec 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 19 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Zelby, Samuel (NMI), 36505735 | Smith's Crew (94), DOODLEBUG | /, Dec 43, S/Sgt | KIA, 19 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Sawbridge, Wilfred R., 32474912 | Smith's Crew (94), DOODLEBUG | /, Dec 43, Sgt | /, Jun 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Benshoff, William G., 13087953 | Paul's Crew, Smith's Crew (50, 94), LITTLE EVE; DOODLEBUG | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Cpl | KIA (as extra gunner, Smith's Crew), 19 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Owen, Charles R., 12142754 | Smith's Crew (94), DOODLEBUG | /, Dec 43, Sgt | KIA, 19 Jan 44, Sgt |

Gunner: Parks, J. (IO) T. (IO), 14047662 | Smith's Crew (94), DOODLEBUG | /, Dec 43, Sgt | KIA, 19 Jan 44, Sgt |

Gunner: Templeton, Billie T., 18078171 | Smith's Crew (94), DOODLEBUG | /, Dec 43, Sgt | KIA, 19 Jan 44, Sgt |

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SMOLEK (111)

Acft Cmdr: Smolek, Emil T., O-830728 | Smolek's Crew (111), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, Capt |

Pilot: Korber, George A., O-2067140 | Smolek's Crew (111), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Moore, Byron L., O-2072508 | Smolek's Crew (111), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Gerards, George (NMI), Jr., O-929631 | Smolek's Crew (111), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Segal, Israel (NMI), 32900573 | Smolek's Crew (111), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: McCabe, James W., 32935318 | Smolek's Crew (111), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Bush, Simon D(avid), 15344728 | Smolek's Crew (111), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Grambley, Timothy J., 15128362 | Smolek's Crew (111), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Moss, Robert I., 42076567 | Smolek's Crew (111), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Saulsbury, Bernard (NMI), 13041017 | Smolek's Crew (111), / | PAR3, SO40, FEAF CR&TC, 9 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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STERNKE (103)

Acft Cmdr, Opns Officer: Sternke, Myrl B., O-775179 | Sternke's Crew (103), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, Capt |

Pilot: Laman, Norman F., T-3494 | Sternke's Crew (103), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Sanders, Leland G., T-129874 | Sternke's Crew (103), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 12 Jan 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Ross, Thomas C., Jr., T-5469, O-2027177 | Sternke's Crew (103), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, F/O | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Paradise, William M., 33435599 | Sternke's Crew (103), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Zaepfel, Carl J., 12216077 | Sternke's Crew (103), / | PAR2, SO12, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Bagford, John M., 35298168 | Sternke's Crew (103), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Butler, Edward E., 13033451 | Sternke's Crew (103), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Irving, Evans J., Jr., 36875583 | Sternke's Crew (103), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Rapp, Kenneth E., 36896526 | Sternke's Crew (103), / | PAR2, SO17, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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STRAUS (89) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Straus, N. I., 250759 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | FM, Jun 44, S/L | KIA, 23 Mar 45, S/L |

Pilot: Carroll, L. W., (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | FM, Jun 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Pilot: Boyd, H. J., 427775 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | FM, Jun 44, F/S | MIA, 23 Mar 45, F/S |

Navigator: Whiting, R. A., 426733 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | FM, Jun 44, F/O | MIA, 23 Mar 45, F/O |

Bombardier: Parry-Okeden, C. D., 404485 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | FM, Jun 44, F/Lt | KIA, 23 Mar 45, F/Lt |

Flt Eng: Morris, R. M., 46563 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | FM, Jun 44, F/S | MIA, 23 Mar 45, F/S |

Radio Opr: Hursthouse, J. W., 416215 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | FM, Jun 44, F/O | MIA, 23 Mar 45, F/O |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Flanagan, W. R., 401748 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | FM, Jun 44, W/O | MIA, 23 Mar 45, W/O |

Gunnery Ldr: Parker, H. G., 408951 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | FM, Jun 44, W/O | MIA, 23 Mar 45, W/O |

Gunner: Ryan, J. R., 422716 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | /, /, / | MIA, 23 Mar 45, F/S |

Gunner: Rodgers, A. J., 436889 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | FM, Jun 44, F/S | KIA, 23 Mar 45, F/S |

Gunner: Whitehead, A. D., 121592 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | FM, Jun 44, Sgt | MIA, 23 Mar 45, Sgt |

Passenger: Madden, D. W., 36484 (RAAF) | Straus' Crew (89), / | / , / , / | MIA, 23 Mar 45, Cpl |

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STUTT (89) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Stutt, William J., (RAAF) | Stutt's Crew (89), SAD SACK | /, Mar 44, F/O | /, May 44, F/O |

Pilot: Manley, S. J., / | Stutt's Crew (89), SAD SACK | /, Mar 44, F/O | /, May 44, F/O |

Navigator: Farrel, B. W., (RAAF) | Stutt's Crew (89), SAD SACK | /, Mar 44, F/O | May 44, /, F/O |

Bombardier: Ciddor, H. H., (RAAF) | Stutt's Crew (89), SAD SACK | /, Mar 44, F/Sgt | /, May 44, F/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Walter, B. E., (RAAF) | Stutt's Crew (89), SAD SACK | /, Mar 44, Sgt | /, May 44, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Geddes, E. (NMI), (RAAF) | Stutt's Crew (89), SAD SACK | /, Mar 44, F/Sgt | /, May 44, F/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Adams, P. B., (RAAF) | Stutt's Crew (89), SAD SACK | /, Mar 44, F/Sgt | /, May 44, F/Sgt |

Gunnery Ldr: Bell, J. N. R., (RAAF) | Stutt's Crew (89), SAD SACK | /, Mar 44, P/O | /, May 44, P/O |

Gunner: Hussey, J. L., (RAAF) | Stutt's Crew (89), SAD SACK | /, Mar 44, Sgt | /, May 44, Sgt |

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SWAIN (89) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Swain, Jock F., 400607 (RAAF) | Swain's Crew (89), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Pilot: Welsh, Fred L., 410769 (RAAF) | Swain's Crew (89), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Navigator: Harley, John H., 428697 (RAAF) | Swain's Crew (89), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Bombardier: Gilbert, W. D(ouglas), 409911 (RAAF) | Swain's Crew (89), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Flt Eng: Leeds, John N., 77861 (RAAF) | Swain's Crew (89), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Powell, E. W. (Sandy), 406953 (RAAF) | Swain's Crew (89), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Nicholson, Roy H., 405696 (RAAF) | Swain's Crew (89), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Gunnery Ldr: Willers, S. V., 400185 (RAAF) | Swain's Crew (89), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Gunner: Couldrey, A. E., 205800 (RAAF) | Swain's Crew (89), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Gunner: Hayter, F. C. S., 439980 (RAAF) | Swain's Crew (89), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Gunner: Lawrensen, William A. (Bill), 15638 (RAAF) | Swain's Crew (89), / | PAR1, SO271, 380BG, 27 Sep 44, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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SWANSON (94) (RAAF)

Acft Cmdr: Swanson, Augustus Y. (Gus), (RAAF) | Swanson's Crew (94), / | FM, Jun 45, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Pilot: Gillmore, Geoffrey J., (RAAF) | Swanson's Crew (94), / | FM, Jan 45, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Navigator: Scott, John M., (RAAF) | Swanson's Crew (94), / | FM, Jun 45, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Bombardier: Armstrong, Lance C., (RAAF) | Swanson's Crew (94), / | FM, Jan 45, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Flt Eng: Thompson, Thomas K., (RAAF) | Swanson's Crew (94), / | FM, Jan 45, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Simcock, Gerald C. (Gerry) (RAAF) | Swanson's Crew (94), / | FM, Jan 45, W/O | /, /, W/O |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Luvfold, Magnus H., (RAAF) | Swanson's Crew (94), / | FM, Jan 45, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunnery Ldr: Tietxel, Donald K., (RAAF) | Swanson's Crew (94), / | FM, Jan 45, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Gunner: Fitzgerald, Leonard (NMI), (RAAF) | Swanson's Crerw (94), / | FM, Jan 45, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Gunner: Gilbert, S. G., (RAAF) | Swanson's Crew (94), / | FM, Jan 45, Sgt | /, /, Sgt |

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SWEREDA (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Swereda, Peter (NMI), O-932440 | Swereda's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, 2/Lt | (To 529), Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Bechtel, Robert C., O-932441 | Swereda's Crew (NL), / | PAR2, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Bennett, James G., T-138281 | Swereda's Crew (NL), / | PAR2, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, F/O | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, F/O |

Bombardier: Resch, Stanley (NMI), T-7252 | Swereda's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Flt Eng: Williams, Max R., 18014288 | Swereda's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, T/Sgt | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Jessup, Thomas R., Jr., 16168027 | Swereda's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Ellis, William H., 36739439 | Swereda's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Hall, Ambrose J., 36411584 | Swereda's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Parisher, Warren E., 38543856 | Swereda's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Zokosky, Willard (NMI), 15130753 | Swereda's Crew (NL), / | PAR3, SO228, 380BG, 16 Aug 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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THOMAS/ZAGROBSKI/SWARTZ (34, 88)

Thomas

Acft Cmdr: Thomas, William L., T-134, O-888700 | Thomas' Crew (34), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, F/O | PR Jan 44, RM, 1 /Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Zagrobski, William (NMI), O-796263 | Thomas' Crew, Zagrobski's Crew (34, 88), PUG, MILADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO193, 380BG, 31 Jul 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Trzaskowski, John L., O-737300 | Thomas' Crew (34), PUG | Initial Deployment, /, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO25, 380BG, 25 Jan 44, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Kohrt, Carl F., O-670157 | Parker's Overseas Crew, Paul's Crew, Thomas' Crew (31, 50, 34), KATHY, ESMERALDA II, PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Moxley, Arthur B., O-796575 | Thomas' Overseas Crew (35), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Papas, Chris (NMI), O-732963 | Thomas' Crew (34), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Altman, Allen A., 35321559 | Thomas' Crew (34), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Lipsey, Charles F., 14033579 | Thomas' Overseas Crew (35), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Wilkinson, Harold J., 37287236 | Baker's Overseas Crew, Thomas' Crew (32, 34), LUCKY, PUG | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | PAR20, SO36, 5AF, 5 Feb 44, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Thibodeaux, Caesar J., 18116593 | Thomas' Crew (34), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Smith, James D., 19013447 | Thomas' Crew (34), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Blessinger, Irvin J., 39609985 | Baker's Overseas Crew, Thomas' Crew (32, 34), LUCKY, PUG | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Crowley, Edward F., 13108555 | Thomas' Crew (34), PUG | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pvt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Dilbeck, Guss M., 18130589 | Thomas' Crew (34), PUG | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Sgt | PAR20, SO36, 5AF, 5 Feb 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Wilson, John J., 20258845 | Thomas' Crew (34), PUG | Initial Deployment, May 43, Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Zagrobski

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Zagrobski, William (NMI), O-796263 | Thomas' Crew, Zagrobski's Crew (34, 88), PUG, MILADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO193, 380BG, 31 Jul 44, 1/Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Swartz, Robert L., O-798175 | Paul's Crew, Zagrobski's Crew, Swartz's Crew (50, 88), LITTLE EVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Gould, William (NMI), Jr., O-662254 | Zagrobski's Crew (58), / | /, Nov 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Gunner: Badowski, Chester F., 35317251 | Zagrobski's Crew (88), / | Initial Deploymnet, May 43, S/Sgt | /, May 44, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Sauer, John (NMI), 35325450 | Zagrobski's Crew (88), MILADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PR Nov 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Swartz

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Swartz, Robert L., O-798175 | Paul's Crew, Zagrobski's Crew, Swartz's Crew (50, 88), LITTLE EVE | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR11, SO268, 5AF, 24 Sep 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Minutolo, Lonnie W., O-804849 | Swartz's Crew (88), / | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO21, 380BG, 21 Jan 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Flaim, Francis D., 33361488 | Swartz's Crew (88), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, S/Sgt | /, /, T/Sgt |

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THOMAS OVERSEAS CREW (35)

Acft Cmdr: Thomas, William L., T-134, O-437447 | Thomas' Crew (35), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, F/O | PR Jan 44, RM, 1 /Lt |

Pilot, Acft Cmdr: Zagrobski, William (NMI), O-796263 | Thomas' Crew, Zagrobski's Crew (35, 88), PUG, MILADY | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PAR2, SO193, 380BG, 31 Jul 44, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Moxley, Arthur B., O-796575 | Thomas' Overseas Crew (35), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Papas, Chris (NMI), O-732963 | Thomas' Crew (35), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, 2/Lt | PR Feb 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Lipsey, Charles F., 14033579 | Thomas' Overseas Crew (35), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Thibodeaux, Caesar J., 18116593 | Thomas' Crew (35), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, T/Sgt |

Asst Flt Eng, Gunner: Smith, James D., 19013447 | Thomas' Crew (35), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, S/Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Crowley, Edward F., 13108555 | Thomas' Crew (35), PUG | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pvt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Wilson, John J., 20258845 | Thomas' Crew (35), PUG | Initial Deployment, May 43, Sgt | PR Feb 44, RM, S/Sgt |

Passenger: Hersh, Raymond R., 35328223 | Thomas' Overseas Crew (Passenger) (35), PUG | Initial Deployment, Apr 43, Sgt | /, /, T/Sgt |

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TRAFTON (108)

Acft Cmdr: Trafton, Sherman W., O-755610 | Trafton's Crew (108), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, 2/Lt | KIA, 18 May 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Kuehnel, Guenther F., T-64245 | Trafton's Crew (108), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, F/O | KIA, 18 May 45, F/O |

Navigator: Garland, John J., O-2070005 | Trafton's Crew (108), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, 2/Lt | KIA, 18 May 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Branney, John W., O-785647 | Trafton's Crew (108), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, 2/Lt | KIA, 18 May 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Matthews, John E., IV, 35223141 | Trafton's Crew (108), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 18 May 45, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Ronk, John H., Jr., 37486175 | Trafton's Crew (108), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 18 May 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Barone, Robert L., 17134396 | Trafton's Crew (108), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 18 May 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Benson, Robert J., 31219807 | Trafton's Crew (108), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 18 May 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Bogan, Edward J., 42071835 | Trafton's Crew (108), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 18 May 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Kral, William E., 33921196 | Trafton's Crew (108), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | KIA, 18 May 45, Sgt |

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VENZKE (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Venzke, Earle P., O-2062089 | Venzke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Aug 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Voelker, Jack C., O-2063118 | Venzke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Navigator: Cox, Edward H., O-854413 | Venzke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, 1/Lt | RHEW, RU, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Pepard, Evert E., O-787198 | Venzke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Barr, Joseph L., 11112298 | Venzke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, Pvt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Pvt |

Radio Opr: Lamont, Jimmie (NMI), 39696357 | Venzke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Cpl |

Gunner: Campbell, Hubert F., 37722559 | Venzke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

Gunner: Grose, Arthur L., 37638367 | Venzke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Piner, Bradford H., 35080697 | Venzke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Radar Observer: Gerlitz, Waldo A., O-555466 | Venzke's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO2, FEAF CR&TC, 17 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

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WHITLOCK (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Whitlock, Gerald S., O-2066418 | Whitlock's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, 1/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Howie, William J., T-665858 | Whitlock's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Navigator: Peacock, Earl C., O-2078668 | Whitlock's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: Morgan, David G., O-2077045 | Whitlock's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Ruiz, Carl D., 19158904 | Whitlock's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Asst Radio Opr, Gunner: Lloyd, William J., 32505864 | Whitlock's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, S/Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Bryant, Elmer T., 13180680 | Ziegler's Crew, Whitlock's Crew (NL, NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Le Blanc, Raymond (NMI), 31296165 | Whitlock's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Powell, Alvin D., 35560273 | Whitlock's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Samoni, Joseph P., 33796633 | Whitlock's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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WILLIAMS (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Williams, William M., O-2063737 | Williams' Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR2, SO128, FEAF CR&TC, 8 May 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, Capt |

Pilot: Mahoney, Daniel D., T-63997 | Williams' Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR2, SO128, FEAF CR&TC, 8 May 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Navigator: Loop, Robert H., T-134945 | Williams' Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR2, SO128, FEAF CR&TC, 8 May 45, F/O | RHEW, RU, F/O |

Bombardier: O'Donnell, John E., T-8163 | Williams' Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR2, SO128, FEAF CR&TC, 8 May 45, F/O | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, F/O |

Flt Eng: Bell, James V., 35685135 | Williams' Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR2, SO128, FEAF CR&TC, 8 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Losee, Earl R., 37678314 | Williams' Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR2, SO128, FEAF CR&TC, 8 May 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Bakalar, Thomas G., 36760283 | Williams' Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR2, SO128, FEAF CR&TC, 8 May 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gunner: Maley, John F., 13003627 | Williams' Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR2, SO128, FEAF CR&TC, 8 May 45, S/Sgt | Water Manifest, Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Wehrle, Elbert D., 37679333 | Williams' Crew (NL), SULTAN'S DAUGHTER | PAR2, SO128, FEAF CR&TC, 8 May 45, Cpl | PAR12, SO262, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 19 Sep 45, Cpl |

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WILSON (102)

Acft Cmdr: Wilson, Joel R., O-714586 | Wilson's Crew (102), PATCHES | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PAR10, SO172, FEAF, 31 Jun 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Mansfield, Richard M., O-775958 | Wilson's Crew (102), PATCHES | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PR Aug 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Rogers, Hardy J(oseph), O-2060375 | Wilson's Crew (102), PATCHES | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, 2/Lt | PR Aug 45, RM, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Burns, Gordon E., T-1775, O-2007339 | Wilson's Crew (102), PATCHES | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, F/O | PR Aug 45, RM, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Sugusky, Anthony A., 32817638 | Wilson's Crew (102), PATCHES | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, Cpl | PR Aug 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Burdick, Joseph E., Jr., 35731164 | Wilson's Crew (102), PATCHES | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, Cpl | PR Aug 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Hice, Warren E., 12238445 | Wilson's Crew (102), PATCHES | PAR6, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Johnson, Alton M., 13134560 | Wilson's Crew (102), PATCHES | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR7, SO158, 380BG (To 530), 7 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Stanec, Steve A., 33705117 | Wilson's Crew (102), PATCHES | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, Cpl | PR Aug 45, RM, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Steen, Jasper M., 34841938 | Wilson's Crew (102), PATCHES | PAR15, SO302, VBC, 26 Oct 44, Cpl | PAR7, SO158, 380BG (To 530), 7 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

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WINSTON (107)

Acft Cmdr: Winston, Harrison R., O-774858 | Winston's Crew (107), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Pilot: Wildenberg, Marvin (NMI), O-2057495 | Winston's Crew (107), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Saunders, Harry C., O-2070142 | Winston's Crew (107), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Leckie, Alexander J., Jr., O-785411 | Winston's Crew (107), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Booth, Willis J., 14183082 | Winston's Crew (107), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Flt Eng: Ricks, William R., 14040087 | Winston's Crew (107), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | PR Sep 45, RM, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Westlund, Edward A., Jr., 36592300 | Winston's Crew (102), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Beischel, David C., 35877045 | Winston's Crew (107), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Brown, Eugene E., 35473323 | Winston's Crew (107), / | PAR6, SO269, 380BG (Fr Gp), 25 Sep 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO222, FEAF, 10 Aug 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Evans, Roger W., 35916818 | Winston's Crew (107), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Windsor, Richard N., Jr., 17134451 | Winston's Crew (107), / | PAR16, SO29, FEAF CR&TC, 29 Jan 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

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WYLIE (117)

Acft Cmdr, Asst Sqdn Opns Officer, Sqdn Cmdr: Wylie, John A., Jr., O-543854 | Wylie's Crew (117), / | PAR3, SO42, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, 1/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, Capt |

Pilot: Schmitt, Albert F., O-833423 | Wylie's Crew (117), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Navigator: Crupper, Joseph L., III, T-132868, O-2027159 | Wylie's Crew (117), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, F/O | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Bombardier: Bras, John H., O-546373 | Wylie's Crew (117), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, 2/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Flt Eng: Shaak, Wilson E., 33511210 | Wylie's Crew (117), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Radio Opr: Mack, Eugene A., 19125341 | Wylie's Crew (117), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, ATO224, FEAF, 9 Oct 45, T/Sgt |

Gunner: Abramson, Lee S., 31378292 | Wylie's Crew (117), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | Water Manifest, Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Diorio, Silvio A., 39338999 | Wylie's Crew (117), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Holloway, Sanuel J., 34851412 | Wylie's Crew (117), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | ACFH, Oct 45, S/Sgt |

Gunner: Nelson, Donald W., 33697843 | Wylie's Crew (117), / | PAR3, SO47, FEAF CR&TC, 16 Feb 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO95, 380BG, 5 Apr 45, S/Sgt |

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YETTER (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Yetter, Albert L., O-2067243 | Yetter's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO10, FEAF CR&TC, 23 Jun 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Thigpen, Joseph M., Jr., T-66428 | Yetter's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO10, FEAF CR&TC, 23 Jul 45, F/O | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, F/O |

Navigator: Saunders, Earl G., O-2078694 | Yetter's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, L010, FEAF CR&TC, 23 Jul 45, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Bombardier: O'Hara, John E., O-2077056 | Yetter's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO10, FEAF CR&TC, 23 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Flt Eng: Sauter, Alvin E., 36129062 | Yetter's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO10, FEAF CR&TC, 23 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Radio Opr: Bonavita, Antonio L., 12205490 | Yetter's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO10, FEAF CR&TC, 23 Jul 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Cpl |

Gunner: Catron, James K., 35087748 | Yetter's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO10, FEAF CR&TC, 23 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Herrington, Don E., 36465449 | Yetter's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO10, FEAF CR&TC, 23 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Tillotson, Dwight S., 17096498 | Yetter's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO10, FEAF CR&T, 23 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Witer, John P., 36651964 | Yetter's Crew (NL), / | PAR6, LO10, FEAF CR&TC, 23 Jun 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

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ZIEGLER (NL)

Acft Cmdr: Ziegler, James E., O-2067244 | Ziegler's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, 2/Lt | RHEW, RU, 2/Lt |

Pilot: Brown, Frank (NMI), Jr., T-66743 | Ziegler'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: Ashman, Edward A., T-138618 | Ziegler'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 |

Bombardier: Hathaway, Ernest S., Jr., T-129599 | Ziegler's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, F/O | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, F/O |

Flt Eng: Spears, Merle M., 35148474 | Ziegler'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: Carroll, William J., 42064588 | Ziegler's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

Gunner: Bryant, Elmer T., 13180680 | Ziegler's Crew, Whitlock's Crew (NL, NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: McGrath, John J., 12101146 | Ziegler's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Schimmel, Edwin A., 36904389 | Ziegler's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Thomas, Eugene G., 13190929 | Ziegler's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | RHEW, RU, Cpl |

Gunner: Wittwer, John C., 13134260 | Ziegler's Crew (NL), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Sgt | RHEW, RU, Sgt |

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PERSONNEL WHO FLEW ON VARIOUS CREWS

Aberdeen, Donald S., 434438 (RAAF) | Flight Crew, RCM Opr (852) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR3, SO237, 380BG, 24 Aug 44, Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Altruda, Victor E., 12027087 | Flight Crew, RCM Opr (852) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR4, SO294, VBC, 28 Oct 44, Sgt | PAR2, SO85, 380BG (To 530), 26 Mar 45, Cpl |

Anderson, Alvin E., 36535390 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pfc | Water Manifest, Sep 45, T/Sgt |

Bagdonas, Edmond F., O-2060450 | Flight Crew, Radar Navigator (1038) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR6, SO106, VBC, 16 Apr 45, 2/Lt | /, /, 1/Lt |

Baker, Joseph P., 12200437 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | Ground Staff, Medical Staff, Sanitation Tech; Administration, Clerk Typist; Communications Instructor (196; 405; 947) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Pvt | PAR1, SO251, VBC, 9 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Bennett, R. H(arry), (RAAF) | Flight Crew, Radar Countermeasures (7888) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Bova, Edward A., O-804780 | Flight Crew, Weather Observer (784) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, 1/Lt |

Bowling, Tom H., 18162525 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Cpl | /, Sep 44, S/Sgt |

Buss, Fred J., O-2060890 | Flight Crew, Radar Navigator (1038) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR3, SO105, VBC, 15 Apr 45, 2/Lt | /, /, 1/Lt |

Campell, John L., O-736102 | Flight Crew, Pilot, Acft Cmdr (1092) | /, / (/) | Paul's Crew, Various Crews (32), SOOPER DROOPER | (Fr 528), Jul 43, 2/Lt | PR Aug 44, RM, 1/Lt |

Coins, F. J., / | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, S/Sgt |

Craig, L. A., (RAAF) | Flight Crew, RCM Opr (852) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Doerner, Joseph S., 12008621 | Flight Crew, Gunner, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR9, SO244, 389BG, 2 Dec 43, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Elvidge, Rosslyn H., 36755121 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng, Photographer (748, 939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR3, SO149, VBC, 29 May 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Garwood, Ira R., 33711461 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR6, SO307, VBC, 2 Nov 44, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

Hall, Richard L., 33324576 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

Harrison, Frank D., O-563245 | Flight Crew, Gunnery Officer; Class "A" Agent Disbursing Officer (2554, 2136) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR6, SO190, VBC, 9 Jul 45, 1/Lt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Henderson, Bruce R., O-673162 | Flight Crew, Observer, Gunner (2554) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO133, 380BG (to 528), 12 May 44, 2/Lt |

Holohan, Joseph (NMI), (RAAF) | Flight Crew, RCM Opr (7888) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Sgt | KFA (with Dienelt), Sgt |

Hudson, Herman C., / | Flight Crew, Weather Observer (784) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, / | KFA (with Lurty (77)), 16 Mar 44, T/Sgt |

Locke, Vernon C., 18086658 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR24, SO99, 91RB, 12 Apr 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO12, 380BG (To Gp), 12 Jan 45, Cpl |

Maslowski, Michael J., 37178948 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR1, SO379, 380BG (Fr Gp), 22 Nov 44, S/Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

May, Geoffrey E., 437146 (RAAF) | Flight Crew, RCM Opr (852) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | VOCO, 13 Mar 44, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

McDougal, Warren K., 16098890 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR2, SO214, 380BG (Fr Gp), 1 Aug 44, Cpl | PAR1, SO128, FEAF, 8 May 45, S/Sgt |

McLaughlin, Francis J., 12007092 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR2, SO214, 380BG (Fr Gp), 1 Aug 44, Sgt | PAR1, SO23, FEAF, 23 Jan 45, S/Sgt |

Meador, J. R., / | Flight Crew, Radar Bombardier (1038) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, 2/Lt | /, /, 2/Lt |

Redden, R. H., / | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, S/Sgt |

Rollings, Harry D., 33642877 | Flight Crew, Gunner; Photographer (612, 939) | /, / (/) | Neal's Crew, Various Crews (UNK), / | PAR6, SO307, VBC, 2 Nov 44, Cpl | KFA (with Connaughton), 18 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Self, Frank (NMI), 6278104 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR1, SO271, VBC (Fr 312BG), 27 Sep 44, S/Sgt | PAR6, SO197, 5AF, 16 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Simonelli, D. (NMI), 36555800 | Flight Crew, Weather Observer (784) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | /, /, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

Stewart, John D., 14183063 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng, Photographer (748, 939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR4, SO182, 380BG (Fr 528), 1 Jul 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Wielar, Donald F., 12090741 | Flight Crew, Photographer (939) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Cpl | /, Sep 44, S/Sgt |

Zinck, Leon R., O-2078001 | Flight Crew, Radar Navigator (1039) | /, / (/) | Various Crews (/), / | PAR16, SO145, FEAF CR&TC, 25 May 45, 2/Lt | /, /, 2/Lt |

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UNASSIGNED FLIGHT CREW PERSONNEL

Ambrosini, Dante E., O-736059 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | SO29, 380BG (Fr 530), 29 Jan 45, 2/Lt | PAR6, SO145, 380BG, 25 May 45, 2/Lt |

Anderson, Robert J., O-752170 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO207, VBC, 25 Jul 44, 2/Lt | PAR7, SO209, 5AF, 28 Jul 45, Capt |

Armstrong, Bruce O., 20847162 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO224, VBC, 13 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO258, 380BG (To 529), 15 Sep 45, Sgt |

Bainbridge, Harold O., Jr., 39127652 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR119, SO98, 91RB, 22 Jun 45, Cpl | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Bayer, Hubert S., 33652448 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, May 45, S/Sgt |

Belch, William D., Sr., 33545418 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | Ground Staff, Armament, Gunnery Instructor (938) | / (/), / | PAR2, SO188, VBC, 7 Jul 45, Pfc | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, Cpl |

Bestlund, Edward A., Jr., 36592300 | Flight Crew, / (/) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

Bizzell, William C., O-562542 | Flight Crew, Gunnery Instructor (2554) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | (To 380), /, Capt |

Bowles, George F., T-2724 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR7, SO79, 380BG (Fr 529), 20 Mar 45, F/O | /, /, F/O |

Brindley, Claud S., 38035643 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR10, SO147, VBC, 27 May 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO158, 380BG (To 530), 7 Jun 45, Cpl |

Brooks, Kenneth B., 34607986 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR4, SO182, 380BG (Fr 528), 1 Jul 45, Sgt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Buchanan, Kenneth M., / | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, 2/Lt |

Casper, Keith B., O-772206 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, May 45, 1/Lt |

Chappell, Charles W., 16109274 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR4, So182, 380BG (Fr 528), 1 Jul 45, S/Sgt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Chappell, F. D., O-837646 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Clark, Maurice V., 36874916 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO224, VBC, 13 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO258, 380BG (To 529), 15 Sep 45, Sgt |

Clifton, Carl M., 35639348 | Flight Crew, Gunner, Gunnery Instructor (612, 938) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR6, SO269, 380BG, 25 Sep 44, Sgt | SO41, 380BG (To 528), 10 Feb 45, Sgt |

Cohen, L. B., 12220638 | Flight Crew, Radio Opr (757) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | (To 375 TC Gp), Sep 45, Sgt |

Cooper, Clarence O., 7084668 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO363,VBC, 28 Dec 44, Pvt | PAR2, SO85, 380BG (To 530), 26 Mar 45, Pvt |

Craig, Richard M., O-395121 | Flight Crew, Acft Cmdr (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | Original Cadre, Nov 42, Maj | (To 529), Jan 43, Maj |

Cross, E. H., 33400387 | Flight Crew, Radio Opr (757) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Dalmasso, Charles L., 18038278 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | Ground Staff, Administration, Duty Soldier (590) | / (/), / | PAR23, SO166, 5AF, 14 Jun 44, Pvt | PAR3, SO238, 380BG (To 529), 25 Aug 44, Pfc |

Dukich, Peter (NMI), 13108622 | Flight Crew, Gunner, Photographer (612, 939) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO271, VBC (Fr 312BG), 27 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR6, SO197, 5AF, 16 Jul 45, S/Sgt |

Eberhard, L. M., 35224955 | Flight Crew, Radio Opr (757) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Garwood, Frank S., 33533221 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO224, VBC, 13 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO258, 380BG (To 529), 15 Sep 45, Sgt |

Gobeillo, Frederick M., 11085287 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO224, VBC, 13 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO258, 380BG (To 529), 15 Sep 45, Sgt |

Goldsmith, Jerome K., O-789095 | Flight Crew, Navigator (1034) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR13, SO192, 380BG (Fr 530), 11 Jul 45, 1/Lt | ACFH, Oct 45, 1/Lt |

Hudson, Charles E., 36903948 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR14, SO235, 380BG, 23 Aug 45, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

Jones, David E., 33618484 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, LO13, FEAF CR&TC, 25 Jul 45, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

Lay, Carl P., O-785297 | Flight Crew, Bombardier (1035) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Liposky, J. T., O-2070655 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, 2/Lt | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Martin, Joseph J., 11061696 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO147, VBC, 27 May 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, Sgt |

Master, Robert (NMI), / | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), PATCHES | PAR15, SO37, FEAF CR&TC, 6 Feb 45, Cpl | /, /, Cpl |

McCarty, Dale G., 34241055 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, Feb 45, T/Sgt | /, /, T/Sgt |

McLeod, Kenneth I., 36534564 | Flight Crew, Radio Opr (757) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO11, 380BG (Fr 530), 11 Jan 45, Pvt | /, /, Pfc |

McLlvy, V. S., 34817123 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Miller, Jona L., 32142258 | Flight Crew, Asst Flt Eng, Gunner (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | PAR1, SO25, 380BG, 25 Jan 44, S/Sgt |

Mogliola, Joseph R., 11107057 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, Sgt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Muntz, W. M., 432626 (RAAF) | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, P/O | /, /, P/O |

Pair, Evert E., 17052575 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, Cpl | /, Sep 44, T/Sgt |

Palmer, Samuel S., O-835819 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR14, SO268, VBC, 24 Sep 44, 2/Lt | PAR12, SO116, VBC, 26 Apr 45, 2/Lt |

Pangborn, David S., 12136795 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO271, VBC, 27 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR18, SO169, FEAF, 18 Jun 45, S/Sgt |

Parrish, William O., 33126644 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (2750) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR119, SO98, 91RB, 22 Jun 45, Pvt | /, /, Pfc |

Patterson, Coy B., 14136559 | Flight Crew, Radar Opr Mechanic (853) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO12, 92RB, 15 Jan 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Price, Jack R., 39826264 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR10, SO147, VBC, 27 May 45, Sgt | PAR5, SO158, 380BG (To 530), 7 Jun 45, Sgt |

Ramon, Jack (NMI), O-2076227 | Flight Crew, Bombardier (1035) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR10, LO16, VBC, 28 Jul 45, 2/Lt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, 2/Lt |

Reckendorf, Herbert W., 31085814 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (2750) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR119, SO98, 91RB, 22 Jun 45, Sgt | /, /, S/Sgt |

Ryther, Jim W., 18191871 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO149, VBC, 29 May 45, Sgt | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, Sgt |

Smolensky, Charles (NMI), 31132516 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | Ground Staff, Communications, Radio Opr (756) | / (/), / | Initial Deployment, May 43, Sgt | PAR1, SO251, VBC, 9 Sep 45, S/Sgt |

Sorelle, Glentis W., 34167668 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, May 44, S/Sgt |

Stevens, Max G., 16092332 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng, Gunner (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | 312BG, PAR1, SO271, VBC, 27 Sep 44, Cpl | PAR2, S85, 380BG (To 530), 26 Mar 45, S/Sgt |

Strepko, Mitchell (NMI), / | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, Cpl |

Switzer, Max W., 36858387 | Flight Crew, Radar Observer (852) | Ground Staff, Communications, Radar Mechanic, Navigation (853) | / (/), / | PAR14, SO190, FEAF, 21 Dec 44, Cpl | /, /, S/Sgt |

Taylor, Roger M., O-831020 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR14, SO268, VBC, 24 Sep 44, 2/Lt | PAR9, SO118, VBC, 28 Apr 45, 2/Lt |

Tless, M. A., 39208821 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | PAR1, SO261, 380BG (To 375 TC Gp), 18 Sep 45, Sgt |

Via, Jack E., / | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, / | /, /, Cpl |

Vine, W. (NMI), (RAAF) | Flight Crew, / (/) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, F/Lt | /, /, F/Lt |

Vitter, Robert L., O-2007633 | Flight Crew, Bombardier (1035) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, 2/Lt | PAR4, SO156, 380BG, 5 Jun 45, 2/Lt |

Von Bargen, Frank E., Jr., O-836941 | Flight Crew, Pilot (1092) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR4, SO18, 92RB, 24 Jan 45, 2/Lt | PAR8, SO82, 380BG (To 529), 23 Mar 45, 2/Lt |

Welch, Charles J., 18166369 | Flight Crew, Asst Flt Eng, Gunner (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO271, VBC (Fr 312BG), 27 Sep 44, Cpl | /, /, T/Sgt |

Wilkin, C. L., (RAAF) | Flight Crew, / (/) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | /, /, F/Sgt | /, /, F/Sgt |

Wilson, Roland H., 31263234 | Flight Crew, Flt Eng (748) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR1, SO224, VBC, 13 Aug 45, Sgt | PAR1, SO248, 380BG (To 529), 5 Sep 45, Sgt |

Winning, Wayne W., 13075362 | Flight Crew, Gunner (612) | /, / (/) | / (/), / | PAR3, SO156, FEAF CR&TC, 5 Jun 45, Cpl | PAR5, SO263, 380BG (To 312BG), 20 Sep 45, Cpl |


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Introduction to RAAF Roster and Flight Crews

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