John Henry Schanzbach Jr
Military
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UPL 23631
Harold F. Spangler's Crew. Back row: (L-R) Sgt. Frank E. Garry, Jr.-Engineer, Sgt. Joseph P. Tola-Tail Gunner, Sgt. Donald King-Waist Gunner, Sgt. Gerard R. Bacon-Waist Gunner, Sgt. Howard F. Ayres-Radio Operator. Front row: (L-R) 2nd Lt. Robert E. Weidig-Co-pilot, 2nd Lt. Harold F. Spangler-Pilot, 2nd Lt. James V.B. Mayhall-Navigator, 2nd Lt. John H. Schantzbach-Bombardier. (Sgt. Carl Tope-Ball Turret Gunner is missing from the photo. Photo was taken on 28th October 1944.
398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18153933
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32914778
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33705856
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-817490
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Aircraft
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
New Orleans | 14 May 1924 | |
Enlisted |
New Orleans | 30 June 1942 | |
Died |
11 January 1988 | ||
Enlisted |