UPL 6448
IMAGEAllan Strom Crew Crew #411 Standing L to R: unidentified, George C. Hildebrant (CP), Robert D. Matheson (N), Richard C. Monroe (B), Allan Strom (P) Kneeling L to R: unidentified, Victor E. Castillo (R/O), Roy M. Crow (FE), unidentified, unidentified Crew Roster: Allan Strom - Pilot George C. Hildenbrant - Co Pilot Robert Matheson - Navigator Richard Monroe - Bombardier Eugene S. Bell - Gunner Richard Nichter - Radio Operator Victor Castillo - Radio Operator (replacement) Roy M. Crow - Engineer Roy B. Kelly - Gunner Gerald E. Lewis - Gunner Robert Walwer - Gunner This crew was shot down on their 3rd mission, 8 April 1944. Richard Monroe was Killed in Action. The rest of the crew were made POW. Nichter and Lewis were not aboard when the crew went down.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner