Robert Nathan Smith

Military
media-6722.png UPL 6722 First-Lieutenant Robert Nathan Smith of the 387th Bomb Group.

Handwritten caption on reverse: '1st Lt Robert Nathan Smith B-26 Marauder pilot 60 combat missions ETO, Prisoner of War 26 May 1944-29 April 1945. Awards: Dist Flying Cross, 11 Air Medals, POW Medal. NOTE: Picture taken in England, just prior to transfer of 387th Bomb Group from Eighth to Ninth Air Force.'

Image courtesy of Robert Nathan Smith via American Air Museum Memory Book Correspondence.

Object Number - UPL 6722 - First-Lieutenant Robert Nathan Smith of the 387th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1st Lt Robert Nathan Smith B-26 Marauder pilot 60...

'I am very proud and honored to have served our countries in World War II'- Robert N Smith.



B-26 Pilot, 60 combat missions in the ETO. Show down on bomb run over Chartres, France 26 May 1944, POW 26 May 1944- 29 April 1945.

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Units served with

387th Bomb Group

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

People

Neil G Bartholme

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 387th Bomb Group 557th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-677649
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

William L Brown

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 387th Bomb Group 557th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14004054
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

George S Farfaras

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 387th Bomb Group 557th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32438932
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Clyde N Morton

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 387th Bomb Group 557th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17044975
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Mechanic

Walter L Wright

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 387th Bomb Group 557th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-744006
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier / Navigator

Aircraft

A B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96199) of the 387th Bomb Group, flown by First Lieutenant Robert Nathan Smith and his crew, they were shot down over Chartres, 26 May 1944.

42-96199

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Unit: 387th Bomb Group 557th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Prisoner of War

Germany 26 May 1944 - 29 April 1945

Other

Shot Down

Chartres, France 26 May 1944
Flushing, MI USA

Revisions

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Changes
Sources

Self, Via American Air Museum memory book correspondence.

Robert Nathan Smith: Gallery (8 items)

A B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96199) of the 387th Bomb Group, flown by First Lieutenant Robert Nathan Smith and his crew, they were shot down over Chartres, 26 May 1944.

Object number: FRE 8160 - A B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96199) of the...

Object number: UPL 44840 - Lt. Neil G. Bartholme (second from the left) with...

Object number: UPL 44841 - Lt. Neil G. Bartholme

Object number: UPL 44842 - Lt. Neil G. Bartholme

Object number: UPL 6722 - First-Lieutenant Robert Nathan Smith of the 387th...

Object number: UPL 6723 - Prisoner of war identity card for First-Lieutenant...

Object number: UPL 6724 - The memorial page in "The Honor Book" on display...