Max Milton Westfall

Military
Staff Sergeant Max M Westfall, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, fixes a badminton racquet. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257541.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Badminton after bombing Jerry is the relaxation of S/Sgt ( Gunner) Max M. Westfall, of 2044, N. Waco Ave. Wichita, Kansas, a former store clerk in his home town. Aged 23 he has been on 14 raids and won the Air Medal and one cluster. Educated at Which media-378856.jpg FRE 988 Staff Sergeant Max M Westfall, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, fixes a badminton racquet. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257541.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Badminton after bombing Jerry is the relaxation of S/Sgt ( Gunner) Max M. Westfall, of 2044, N. Waco Ave. Wichita, Kansas, a former store clerk in his home town. Aged 23 he has been on 14 raids and won the Air Medal and one cluster. Educated at Whichita North High-school he sends this message to his parents: " As soon as we finish off these huns I'll be home." U.78 Not to be published before 20th April 1943.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 988 - Staff Sergeant Max M Westfall, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, fixes a badminton racquet. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs...

Assigned to 358BS, 303BG, 8AF USAAF. Morales crew. 25 x combat missions. 27-Apr-44 Died non Battle (DNB).





Awards: AM (OLC), EAME, PH.

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Units served with

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.

303rd Bomb Group

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

People

Carl H Morales

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-435877
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

41-24562

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sky Wolf
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Weldon, IA 20 April 1919 Son of Getrude Maxwell.

Died

27 April 1944

Buried

Old Mission Cemetery Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS Old Mission Cemetery Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas

Based

Molesworth 27 April 1944 Assigned to 358BS, 303BG, 8AF USAAF.

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Max Milton Westfall: Gallery (2 items)

Staff Sergeant Max M Westfall, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, fixes a badminton racquet. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257541.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Badminton after bombing Jerry is the relaxation of S/Sgt ( Gunner) Max M. Westfall, of 2044, N. Waco Ave. Wichita, Kansas, a former store clerk in his home town. Aged 23 he has been on 14 raids and won the Air Medal and one cluster. Educated at Which

Object number: FRE 988 - Staff Sergeant Max M Westfall, a gunner of the...

Object number: UPL 51812 - "Capt. Morales and crew of the 303rd Bomb Group...