Jesse G McCoy

Military
media-12947.jpeg UPL 12947 43-38800 SO-K, BUSY BUZZARD, 384th Bomb group, 547th Bomb Squadron

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Object Number - UPL 12947 - 43-38800 SO-K, BUSY BUZZARD, 384th Bomb group, 547th Bomb Squadron

Assigned to the 384th BG, 547th BS on 6 June 1944, Robert Koch Crew, per squadron history (microfilm A0641-00226), 27 combat missions.

Bailed out over enemy territory, KIA

Final Resting Place or Memorial: Texas

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Units served with

The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Man in military uniform standing in front of a tent and leaning on a tent pole.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16113296 / O-705908
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot, Pilot
Staff Sergeant Robert J. Dippold
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32729977
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Man standing in field wearing overalls.  The man is looking directly at the camera and he has his hands in his pockets.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17115041
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flexible Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-762768
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17074027 / O-760823
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Nevada Avenger
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Busy Buzzard
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron

Missions

  • Date: 30 November 1944

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Texas, USA 25 August 1923

Died

KIA

Germany 30 November 1944 Miscommunication resulted in part of the crew bailing out over enemy territory.

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