Marvin Laufer
MilitaryLaufer bailed out on the infamous 21st November 1944 mission to Merseburg when the Group lost so many aircraft. He was captured by German soldiers who relieved him of his A-2 jacket, lighter and cigarettes!
Prisoner of War (POW) crashed on 11/21/44 in B-17 #448348
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Nutty Huzzy
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Born |
Bronx, New York, USA | ||
|
Other Prisoner of War (POW) |
Germany | 21 November 1944 |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
MACR 10412 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database