43-38053

Delivered Cheyenne 20/6/44; Hunter 16/7/44; Grenier 24/7/44; Assigned 569BS/390BG [CC-W] Framlingham 28/7/44; Missing in Action Merseburg 30/11/44 with Bob Torrance, Donn Alvestad, Hubert Veasey, Cecil Dale (4 Killed in Action); Gene Stefanio, Boyce Klutts, Harlan Broadrick, Walt Polak, Greg McGinnis (5 Prisoner of War); flak hit caused fire and explosion crashed Grosskanya, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 11134.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.

390th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Donald E Alvestad

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 569th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Harlan D Broadrick

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 569th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Cecil H Dale

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 569th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Boyce R Klutts

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 569th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34770676
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Gregory L McGinnis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 569th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 30 November 1944

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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 11134 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database