UPL 43859

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Unidentified photo: Believed to be a photo of the P.W. Johnson Crew after completion of their 30th Mission, 709 squadron

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Roger L Kaiser

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36050490 / O-?
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Staff Sergeant Elwin Kreps and Technical-Sergeant James Minchew of the 91st Bomb Group examine flak damage on the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp] 'Passed for Publication 7 Mar 1944' [stamp]. '309690' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Battle of Berlin. Associated Press photo shows S/Sgt Elwin W. Kreps, Ball Turret Gunner and T/Sgt James W. Minchew on top of nose, examine flak damage on return from their first mission over Berlin yesterday March

Elwin Wilburn Kreps

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38321573
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Roy Bea McGraw

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35446975
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Waist Gunner
Staff Sergeant Elwin Kreps and Technical-Sergeant James Minchew of the 91st Bomb Group examine flak damage on the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp] 'Passed for Publication 7 Mar 1944' [stamp]. '309690' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Battle of Berlin. Associated Press photo shows S/Sgt Elwin W. Kreps, Ball Turret Gunner and T/Sgt James W. Minchew on top of nose, examine flak damage on return from their first mission over Berlin yesterday March

James William Minchew

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 493rd Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14083023
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator-Mechanic-Gunner

Bernard Theodore Nurre

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18216306
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Contributorpamccolgan
ChangesChanges to caption, unit associations and person associations
Sources

447th Bomber Group Pictorial history

Date:
ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesChanges to person associations
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http://www.447bg.com/Combat%20Crew%20Gallery%205.htm

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Contributortimothymotz
ChangesCreated entry with collection, unit associations and place associations
Sources

Timothy Motz, from Pictorial History of the 447th Bombardment Group (H) https://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/41056