John E Connolly

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Gunner Sgt. John Connolly, was flying in the B-24D, 42-24226, Joisey Bounce, when it collided with another aircraft, The Valient Virgin, 13 November 1943. Killed in Action (KIA). He also had flown on the famous Ploesti raid. 1 Aug 43

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Units served with

The insignia of the 93rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19074500 / O-733155
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

A B-24 Liberator ( serial number 41-24226) nicknamed "Joisey Bounce" of the 93rd Bomb Group in flight.
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: - Joisey Bounce - Utah Man
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron

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Killed in Action (KIA)

Germany 13 November 1943

Born

Royal Oak Mich

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Black Sunday - Michael Hill

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 2179 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database