3 1/2 missions. Shot down 27 March 1944 in B-17G #42-31363. Ditched, Atlantic Ocean off Brest Peninsula. Recovered by German amphibious aircraft. Transfered to hospital, Dulag Luft (Frankfurt. ) Stalag XVIIB. Forced march latter weeks of European operations until the end of the conflict. Entire crew (10) survived ditching with Bombardier suffering broken ankle.

In 1950 Engberg was recalled for duty in the Korean War, serving with the National Guard Troop Carrier at O'Hare Field, Chicago. In 1951 he left USAF to attend US Army OCS at Ft. Benning GA. Commissioned 2nd Lieutentant he became a rifle platoon leader in Korea W/40th Infantry Div. In December 1953 at time of discharge he was Battalion Maintenance Officer.



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