John M Nesius

Military
media-16462.jpeg UPL 16462 Crew #668
Walter M. Bowen Crew
466th BG - 786th BS

Standing Left to Right: Walter M. Bowen (P), Arthur J. Dyson (CP), Daniel L. McDermott (B), John D. Howard (N)

Kneeling Left to Right: A.H. Wells (WG), William J. Hunter (TG), F.M. Sullivan (R/O), H.A. Ruth (NG), J.M. Nesius (FE), Robert K. Bieber (BTG)

Walter Bowen never got to lead his crew into combat. He was killed on a training mission on 16 September 1944 when the B-24 he was riding in as an observer collided with another B-24. Robert W. Svobodny was assigned as pilot and lead this crew for their first 24 missions. Arthur Dyson then took over and lead the crew for their final 11 combat missions. 466th Bomb Group collection

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Object Number - UPL 16462 - Crew #668 Walter M. Bowen Crew 466th BG - 786th BS Standing Left to Right: Walter M. Bowen (P), Arthur J. Dyson (CP), Daniel L. McDermott (B), ...

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Units served with

Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

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

People

Walter M Bowen

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-710552
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Arthur J Dyson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot/Pilot

Robert W Svobodny

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Laden Maid" of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'I beleive this is 560M parked in revetment #6- last mission- # 118 11 Sept 44. My records show 521K moved in and took her place- this one called "Laden Maid Again"- but no insignia painted on nose- I have a picture of 521K that shows it as a silver bird- no paint. What do you have different than this? Oh Yes 521K (44-10521)- also occupied Rev # 6- with first mission on # 120 (5 Oct 44).'

42-52560

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Laden Maid
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron

42-94902

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Stardust
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron

Places

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Attlebridge

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

Albany, NY, USA 28 January 1941

Born

New York, USA

Enlisted

Oneida County, NY, USA

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in the book ATTLEBRIDGE DIARY by Wassom & Brassfield, page 349

John M Nesius: Gallery (2 items)

Object number: UPL 15920 - Crew #668 Robert W. Svobodny Crew/A.J. Dyson Crew...

Object number: UPL 16462 - Crew #668 Walter M. Bowen Crew 466th BG - 786th BS...