Killed in Action (KIA) near Kleve in B-17 43-39081 which crashed near Kleve on 16 Feb 45. After two passes over primary target (Langendreer, Germany) were unsuccessful (target was covered with smog), crew was ordered to proceed to bomb secondary target the Munster railhead. This plane was in the lead and after dropping bombs (which successfully hit their target), the plane was shot down with 3 crew members killed and six Prisoner of War (POW)s. According to TSgt (Radio Operator Ed Giering), Price was flying his last required mission and had a choice of which crew he wished to fly with. He picked this plane as a 'lucky crew' and was the lead toggeleer. He was killed over the target by parts of the propeller which came from No. 1 engine that was shot off of the plane after releasing the bomb load.