Albert John Chacho

Military

42-31484 JD-F, 'Mairsy Doats' sustained battle damage and attempted to land away at RAF Manston, Kent. Crashed into aircraft in the dispersal area and exploded, killing the entire crew. He completed 27 combat missions. Killed in Action (KIA)

Awards: PH.

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The insignia of the 546th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group.

Arthur E McCloskey

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron
Service Numbers: 12136903
Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
Role/Job: Tail Gunner, Flexible Gunner

Harold W Rogerson

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron
Service Numbers: 11088680
Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Paul B Stern

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron
Service Numbers: 12177510 / O-710339
Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
Role/Job: Navigator

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Event	Location	Date	Description
Born	Newtown, CT	22 August 1925	Son of Albert and Mary Chacho.
Enlisted	Bridgeport, CT	13 October 1943
Died	Manston, Ramsgate, Kent CT12, UK	27 December 1944	Lead squadron. Sustained battle damage and attempted to land away at RAF Manston, Kent. Crashed into aircraft in the dispersal area and exploded, killing the entire crew.
Buried		28 December 1944	Interred Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial
Buried	Saint Michaels Cemetery, Stratford, CT		Re-Interred Saint Michaels Cemetery Stratford, Fairfield County, CT