43-38526 Star duster
Delivered Cheyenne 12/8/44; Hunter 23/8/44; Grenier 4/9/44; Assigned 568BS/390BG [BI-Z] Framlingham 8/9/44 BIG GAS BIRD; Missing in Action Derben 14/1/45 with Lou Niebergall, Norman Comstock, Lorenzo Herring, Bob Putt, Jack Palmer, Len Hokow (7 Prisoner of War); Jay Bowman, Vic Perrotta, Jim Kidd (3 Killed in Action); enemy aircraft, crashed Friesacker, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 11722. STAR DUSTER.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35558368
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 14 January 1945 |