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Abar, Everett P., Capt. 0-661171. 870

th
. B-29 Pilot Pilot,1093 Four Engine, 1024, APC.
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 14 Apr A-24, Wheel nDeal, Abar. Name change fr Everett P.
King to Everett P. Abar, PM 22-1 (497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-
23-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). NOK: Mrs. Edith E. Abar (Mother), 149 N. State St., Concord, NH.
Not in Natl Arch, Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350113. Mr. Leighton E. Way,
Brother-in-law. 417898.
Adams, Robert E. Jr., 1
st
Lt. 0-862857. 871st. Flt Eng,1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-
18-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 18 April, 1945, A-31.
Agent, Arlie A., Sgt. 14151663. 871
st
. Radar. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from MS. NOK: Mrs.
Mary F. Agent (Mother), Philadelphia, MS. Natl Arch. 1173910 WWII Memorial. 787424
Aina, Pasquale T., Sgt. 32138406. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.
Alexander, Donald B., 1
st
Lt. 0-866361 871
st
. Flt-Eng. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from Phelps
Cty, MO. NOK: Mrs. Hazel S. Alexander (Wife), Box 102, Saint James, MO. Natl Arch. 1129942
WWII Memorial. 787513
Altman, William., 2
nd
Lt. 0866810. 870
th
. Flt Eng, 1028. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).
FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: MO. NOK: Mr. Michael Altman, 2620
Chelsea Av., Kansas City, MO. Natl Arch. 1283731 WWII Memorial. 787659 Sam Pennartz.
2343130
Anderson, Robert J., 1
st
Lt. 0-726731. 871st. APC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-
28-1 (497
th
). MIA
Angell, Robert B., Sgt. 36660273. 869
th
. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1
(497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497
th
). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8
(497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.
Audinwood, Willis R., Sgt. 33610438. 869
th
. Radar. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1 (497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 2 April, 1945,
42-93883.
Avon, George E., S/Sgt. 32935478. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497
th
).
Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-5. Add. 89: 460 Morningside, Miami Springs, FL
33166.
Baar, Joseph F., Sgt. 35097114. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Bachmarr, Hiram G., 2
nd
Lt. KIA
Baird, Joe P., Maj. 0403702. 869th. AC. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945
near Tokyo on A-14. DFC, AM (OLC), PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945,
42-24772. Entered Service fr AZ. NOK: Mrs. Dorothy G. Baird (Wife), 527 West Gurley St.,
Prescott, AZ. Natl Arch. 996885 WWII Memorial. 788263
Baird, Joe P., Maj. 0403702. 869th. Pilot,1093. AC. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. KIA. Crashed, 9
Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. DFC, AM (OLC), PH, (ABMC). Entered Service fr AZ. NOK: Mrs.
Dorothy G. Baird (Wife), 527 West Gurley St., Prescott, AZ. Natl Arch. 996885 WWII Memorial.
788263
Banovicts, Ralph C. S/Sgt. 16045323. 870
th
. Radio. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).
FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Wayne Cty, MI. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by
enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Frieda T. Banovicts (Mother), 3993 Lillybridge St., Detroit, MI. Natl
Arch. 1261364 WWII Memorial.788418 Sam E. Pennartz. 2339050
Barnes, Harold C., 2
nd
Lt. 0868625. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or
A-47. DED
Barnes, Jack S., 1
st
Lt. 0737704. 871
st
. AC, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision

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over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Entered Service fr MO.
NOK: Mrs. Helen F. Barnes (Wife), Kansas City, MO. NatlArch. 1084974 WWII Memorial. 788508
Barry, Eugene A., Sgt. 33541300. 871
st
. Radio Opr, 2756. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497
th
).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 15 February, 1945, A-44.
Baudendistel, John C., 2
nd
Lt. 0703167. 871st. Nav. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).
FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Montgomery Cty, OH. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', Ditched.
Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mr. Evangler Baudendistel (Father), 52 James St., Denver,
CO. Natl Arch. 1165352 WWII Memorial.788707 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347846 Ms. Helen
Baudendistel, Sister. 553227
Baudino, Peter P., Sgt. 36676398. 869
th
. HQ. MOS 600. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497
th
). Prom to Pfc.
(Temp), SO 6 (497
th
). KNB
Baumann, Frederick W. Jr., 1st Lt. 0485209. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2
[1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-13. DED
Beck, George A., Jr., S/Sgt. 37653841. 869
th
. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Left Gunr. Reld asgmt
15
th
Photo Lab Gp and asgd to 869
th
, PM 32-2 (497
th
) [1944]. Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497
th
). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-18-1,
OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497
th
). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497
th
). BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.
Beecroft, Lawrence W., Sgt. 32069587. 869
th
. Rt. Gunr, 611. RTD 14 Jan 1945. Soldiers Medal,
Air Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Died 21 July
1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union, Ditched. RTD. Entered Service: New Jersey. Not in Natl Archives.
WWII Memorial. 788880
Berkowitz, Martin, S/Sgt. 32821739. 869th. Radio. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th

AAFBU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). Prom to
Cpl, SO 101-8 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 18 April 1945, 42-63519. Add. 46: 2198
Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Berning, John J., 1
st
Lt. 0741445. HQ. 870
th
. GO 57-XXVII (20
th
AF); AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). KIA. NOK: Mrs. Jane P. Berning (Wife), 2038 # 6
th
St. Tucson, Arizona. NatlArch.
995902 WWII Memorial.789141. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497
th
).
Bindi, Aldo J., Pfc. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 27 November, 1944.
Black, Bernard S., 2
nd
Lt. 0866285. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January,
1945, A-48.
Black, William F. Jr., S/Sgt. 18178427. 869
th
. Left Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th

AAFBU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 18 April,
1945, 42-63519. Add. 46: Box 849, Brownsboro, TX.
Blair, William A., Sgt. KIA
Blough, Leo C., M/Sgt. 16010138. 869th. Flt Eng, 737. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Blumenfeld, Irving M., 2
nd
Lt. 02057861. HQ. Nav, 1034. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). MIA, 22 December, 1944. A-31,
Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM (OLC), PH (ABMC). Entered Service from
Kings Cty, NY. NOK: Miss Evelyn Blumenfeld (Sister), c/o William Miller Company, 101 West 37
th

St., New York, NY. Natl Arch. 1298457 WWII Memorial. 789553 Sam E. Pennartz. 2349846
Boal, Charles W., Jr., S/Sgt. 36577772. 870
th.
HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI
BC). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. NOK: Etta E Boal (Mother), 10 Farragut St.,
Union Town, PA. Not Natl Arch 1260972, Not WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350899. Mr.
James L. Boal, Brother 147819
Boltan, Joseph, 1st Lt. 0669965. 869th. Bomb,1036. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. AM, PH, (ABMC). Entered Service fr Kitsap
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County, WA. NOK: Mrs. Edith Boltan (Mother), Post Office Box 38, Port Orchard, WA. NatlArch.
1291251 WWII Memorial. 789654 Sam E. Pennartz. 2357078
Bond, Richard R. C., T/Sgt. 20380732. 3
rd
Photo Recon Sq. Photographer. DED, 21 Nov 1944.
Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from Princess Anne County, VA. NOK: Mrs.
Elizabeth W. Scott (Friend), Rudge Heights, Virginia Beach, VA. Natl Arch. 1256058 WWII
Memorial. 789676
Boorman, Stanley H., S/Sgt. 32432423. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-
42. DED
Booth, Arthur S., 2
nd
Lt. 0691387. 3
rd
Photo Recon Sq. Pilot. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya
area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from NJ. NOK: Mrs. Ruth E. Booth (Wife), Box 169,
Mountain View, NJ. Natl Arch. 1187216 WWII Memorial. 789792
Bossley, Harold M., S/Sgt. 18171340. 870
th
. Left Gunr. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI
BC). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. NOK: Mrs. Modest Bossley (Mother), 985 9
th
St.,
Crowley, Louisiana. Natl Arch 1052999. Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350888. Mrs.
S. A. Bossley 930367.
Brauman, Oscar, 2
nd
Lt. 0708613. 3
rd
Photo Recon Sq. Nav-Radar. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed
Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from CT. NOK: Mrs. Esther C. Brauman (Wife), 508
Grove St., Woonsocket, RI. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 790059
Broitzman, Robert C., F/O. KIA
Brown, Frank M., Cpl. 32714977. 869
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA
Burk, James L., Cpl. 39341578. TG. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS, GO 51-
VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED
Burleson, John E., 2
nd
Lt. 0760722. 870
th
. Pilot,B29,1093. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th

AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED. Add. 46: Box 224, Walnut
Springs, TX.
Burns, Linus H., S/Sgt. 35046268. 871
st
. Flt Engr, 1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). A-42,
Jokers Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Sortie
Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). Entered Service fr Mahoning County, OH. NOK: Mrs. Mildred E. Burns
(Wife), 5698 North Penn St., Indianapolis, IN. NatlArch. 1163597 WWII Memorial. 790746
Bussell, Jack C., 2
nd
Lt. 0-760564. 869
th
. Nav-Bomb,1036. Pilot,B29,1093. Movement Overseas,
OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1
(497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 18 April, 1945, 43-63519.
Cahpla, Robert W., 2nd Lt. DED
Callaghan, James A., 2
nd
Lt. 0699980. 871st. Bomb-Nav. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).
FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: IL. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air
Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Mary A. Callaghan, Locust Court Apartments, New Rochelle, NY. Natl
Arch. 1305111 WWII Memorial. 790970 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347844
Callender, Earl J., 1
st
Lt. 0-511679. 870
th
. Flt Eng, 1028. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 14 April
1945. A-24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. Flt/ Engr. A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944.
RTD. NOK: Mrs. Marian E Callender (Wife), 1603 Clark St., Pittsburg, PA. Not in Natl Arch, Not in
WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350885. Mrs. Marion Goodwin, Widow 23140
Callewaert, Camile C., 2
nd
Lt. DOI
Campbell, David C., 1
st
Lt. 0730374. 870
th
. AC. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). DED, 3
Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30. Entered Service: IN. NOK: Mrs. Vivian Campbell (wife), 2801 South
Anthony Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Natl Arch. 1066238 WWII Memorial. 791045 Sam E.
Pennartz. 2343124
Campbell, James F., Sgt. 18119275. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945.
Add. 46: 4829 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
Capron, Joseph R., 2
nd
Lt. 0703696. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or
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A-42. DED
Cardinali, Febo F., Sgt. 42044088. 869th. Rt Gunr. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). A-14, Baird. KIA.
Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo. Entered Service fr Kings County, NY. NOK: Mr. Joseph
Cardinali (Father), 131 Saint Edward St., Brooklyn, NY. Natl Arch. 1310605 Not in WWII
Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz. 2356444
Carneigie, Corbett L., Sgt. 12214591. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA,
9 January, 1945, A-15.
Carpenter, Vere D., S/Sgt. 39194527. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-22. POW-
EUS
Carrion, Tony. Sgt. 39040141. 871
st
. Lft Gunr. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from CA. NOK: Mrs.
Beverly K. Carrion (Wife), 1816 *** Ave., Walnut Creek, CA. Natl Arch. 988896 WWII Memorial.
791308
Carroll, Daniel J., S/Sgt. 32118508. Radar. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED
Caruso, Luigi, Sgt. 11100213. 871
st
. Tail Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-
VIII (497
th
). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.
Cassar, Paul A., Sgt. 12191351. 3
rd
Photo Recon Sq. Lft Gunr.. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed
Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from NY. NOK: Mrs. Gloria Cassar (Wife), 222
Beaumond St., Brooklyn, NY; Mr. Richard N. Cassar, 2204 East 26
th
St., Brooklyn, NY. Natl Arch.
1310653 WWII Memorial. 791443
Caton, Everette B., Sgt. 19189939. HQ. MOS 502. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497
th
). Ship to APO, SO 77
(ATC). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497
th
).

Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF,
Herington, KS). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). DNB Deceased, 18 January, 1945.
Chapla, Robert W., 2
nd
Lt. 0868099. Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA,
27 January, 1945, A-23. Add. 46: 607 South Jefferson Street, Sturgis, MI.
Chapman, Wilbur J., Sgt. 38606304. 869
th
. Aer. Gunr, 611. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497
th
). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945, 42-24772.
Chase, Leroy B., 2nd Lt. 0698262. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or
A-42. DED
Christensen, Donald A., 1
st
Lt. 0-703701. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-31.
Clapp, Edgar L., 2
nd
Lt. 0864215. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-
42. DED
Clark, Tom B., S/Sgt. 35800816. 871
st
. CFC Gunr. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-
VIII (497
th
). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from CA. NOK:
Mrs. Charity M. Klerk? (Mother), Middleshore, KY. Natl Arch. 1041113 WWII Memorial. 791898
Clouser, J A., Sgt. KIA
Cobb, Robbie L. Sgt. 14161874. Radio. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD, 3 Dec
1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: KY: NOK: Mrs. Jesse E. Cobb (Mother), 1401
Kenton St., Bowling Green, KY. Natl Arch. 1229977 WWII Memorial. 792030 Sam Pennartz.
2343136 Marcia Stinson, Niece. 2254262
Coldstein, Edward R., S/Sgt. KIA
Collins, Edward B. Jr., 2
nd
Lt. 0-750948. 869
th
. Pilot. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-88083.
Comer, Willis J., Sgt. 33750432. 869
th
. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Connell, John J., S/Sgt. 11082233. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
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236 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED
Contos, Charles C., 1st Lt. 0868100. 869
th
. Flt. Eng, 1028. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). KIA 14 Jan 1945. Entered Service: IL. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union, Ditched. NOK: Mr. Leslie C.
Contos (Brother), 751 East 65
th
St., Chicago, IL. Memorial. 795141 Natl Archives. 1048267
Coone, John J., S/Sgt. 18129219. Radio Opr, 757. Directed to ferry B-17F fr Lincoln to Pratt, So
101-5 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January,1945, A-
46. DED
Cornejo, Anthony W., Sgt. 35583441. 869
th
. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Coster, Lloyd H., Sgt. 42023322. 871
st
Radar Opr, 0141. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). Sortie
credit, OO-15-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.
Coulter, David M., 2
nd
Lt. 0868794. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-
24807. Add. 46: Gilbert Lane, Knoxville, KY.
Cox, Leonard L., Capt. 0422385. 869
th
. Pilot,B-29,1093. AC. DFC, AM (4 OLC), PH, ABMC). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union, Ditched. Entered Service: OK. NOK: Mrs. Patricia
G. Cox (Wife), Box 830, Duncan, OK. WWII Memorial. 792249 Natl Arch. 1038784
Craig, Walter J., 1
st
Lt. 0805770. 871
st
. Pilot. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from New York. NOK:
Mrs.*** Craig (Mother), 229-15 *** Ave., Bellerose, NY. Natl Arch. 1315834 WWII Memorial.
792298
Crane, Frank J., S/Sgt. 16007692. 869
th
. CFC. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA 14
Jan 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union, Ditched. NOK: Mrs. Theresa Crane (Mother), 1214 Ninth St.,
Oshkosh, WI. WWII Memorial. 792319 Natl Archives. 1289647
Cripps, John M. Jr., 1
st
Lt. KIA
Croake, Thomas J., 2
nd
Lt. 02073304. 871
st
. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA,
5 May, 1945.
Crowe, Franklin W., 1
st
Lt. 0760796. 869
th
. HQ. Pilot,B29,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 1 June 1945, A-16. Add.
46: 4416 Marble Hall Road, Baltimore, MD.
Crowel, Benjamin E. Jr., 1
st
Lt. 0666244. Pilot, Four Engine. Directed to ferry B-17F fr Lincoln to
Pratt, SO 101-5 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945, 42-24653. DED
Crucitti, Joseph D., Cpl. 31406975. 869
th
. Aer Gunr, 611. AM, GO 57-XXVII (20
th
AF). BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). KIA. Entered Service: Fairfield County, CT. NOK: Mrs. Marion Crucitti, (Wife), 21
Marathon Place, Port Chester, NY. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497
th
). Natl Arch. 1011837 WWII
Memorial. 792477
Cyran, Chester C., Sgt. 11108368. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Dahl, Odne N. (S). 2
nd
Lt. 0867992. 870
th
. Flt. Eng, 1028. 3100. Pistol qual, Expert, SO 102-2
[1944] (497
th
). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: IL. A-
26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mr. Axel K. Dahl (Father) 2503 North
Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, IL. Natl Arch. 1048650 WWII Memorial. 793610
Dall, George R., 2nd Lt. 0866821. 871st. Flt/Eng. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA,
18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: CA. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews,
Walling. NOK: Mrs. Grace M. Dall (Mother), 5049 Prospect Way, La Mesa, CA. Natl Arch. 988649
WWII Memorial. 793639 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347850
Dauth, Raymond O., Capt. 0421892. 870
th
. HQ. Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944]
(497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI
BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23.
Dawson, Sam B., 1
st
Lt. 0567853. 871
st
. Flt Engr, 1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). A-44,
Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC).
December 22, 2013 HONOR ROLL


BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Entered Service fr Navarro County, TX. NOK: Earl M. Dawson (Father),
General Delivery, Frost, TX. NatlArch. 1233388 WWII Memorial.793910
Deitz, John G., Sgt. 35283555. 869th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Lft Gunr. A-2, Pacific Union,
Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. AM, PH, (ABMC).
Entered Service fr OH. NOK: Mrs. Katherine Deitz (Mother), Rural Delivery One, Kingsville, OH.
Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 794083 Sam E. Pennartz. 2357050
Desimone, Albert, S/Sgt. 12174033. 870
th
. Radar Opr, 866. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB
Dietzel, Edwin F. Jr., 1
st
Lt. 0-663134. 869
th
. Pilot, B-29,1093. APC. Movement Overseas, OO 6-
1 (1505
th
AAFBU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). DED MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-91887.
Dlugokencky, Chester, Sgt. 32657555. 871st. Radar. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).
KIA, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: NY. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air
Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Julia M. Dlugokencky, 93 Princeton St., Hempstead, NY. Not in Natl
Arch. WWII Memorial. 794424 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347864
Donham, Charles C., Jr., 2
nd
Lt. 0683665. 869
th
. Pilot, B-29,1093. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-
VIII (497
th
). KIA 14 Jan 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union, Ditched. Entered Service: TX. NOK: Mrs.
Ruth K. Donham, 751 East 65
th
St., Chicago, IL. WWII Memorial. 794516 Natl Archives. 1162409
Dugan, Charles R., Sgt. 32981631. 871
st
. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). Sortie credit,
OO-15-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44
Dunholter, John H., 1st Lt. 0863759. 869th. Flt Engr,1028. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. Entered Service fr Hamilton
County, OH. NOK: Mrs. Ruth C. Dunholter (Wife), 316 Resor Ave., Cincinnati, OH. NatlArch.
1127832 Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz. 2368696 Harry E. Dunholter. 13580
Dutschke, William R., Sgt. 35726679. 871
st
. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
)
1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED
Eber, Edward J., Cpl. 33697185. 871st. Tail Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM,
PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr Allegheny County, PA. NOK: Mrs. Clara M. Eber, 2719 Spring
Garden Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. NatlArch. 1325311 WWII Memorial. 795399
Edman, Herbert, 2nd Lt. 0868105. 970
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27
January, 1945. DED
Elewaut, Alphonse E., Cpl. 36835694. 871
st
. Radar, A-42, Jokers Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched,
19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). Entered
Service fr WI. NOK: Mrs. Emma Elewaut (Mother), Route One, Wentworth, WI. Not in Not in Natl
Arch. WWII Memorial 795773
Ellis, John F., 2
nd
Lt. 0685457. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January,
1945, A-173. DED
Elmar, Francis E Jr., 2
nd
Lt. 0860964. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-42.
DED
Estes, Jack F., Sgt. 38432408. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-
42. DED.
Evans, Harry L. Jr., S/Sgt. 36725163. 869
th
. Tail Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th

AAFBU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). A-1,
Dauntless Dotty, Morgan. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 13 April, 1945, A-19.
Ewing, Richard A., 1
st
Lt. 0666263. 870
th
. Pilot. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 14 Apr 1945.
A-24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. AC. A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched, 19 Dec 1944.
Survived NOK: Mr. James A Ewing (Father), 3209 South, 87
th
St., Philadelphia, PA. Not in
Natl Arch, Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350179.
Fair, Richard D., Sgt. 38472123. 869th. CFC Gunr. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII
December 22, 2013 HONOR ROLL


(497
th
). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. AM, PH, (ABMC). Entered Service fr OK.
NOK: Mr. William M. Fair (Father), Dewey, OK. NatlArch. 991766 WWII Memorial. 796413 Sam E.
Pennartz. 2356443
Falk, Horace R., Cpt. KIA
Farris, Jone W., 2
nd
Lt. 0760810. 870
th
. Pilot. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD, 3 Dec
1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: OK. NOK: Mrs. Marjorie Farris (Wife), 1616
Northeast 4
th
St., Oklahoma City, OK. WWII Memorial. 796705 Natl Archives. 1027547
Fast, William E., Sgt. 16159560. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945. DED
Fate, Richard, E., Capt. 0433666. Pilot, B-29, 1093. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). KNB
Fike, Walter H Jr., 1
st
Lt. 0777635. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Flanagan, Erle P., S/Sgt. 12076389. 871
st
. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 5
May, 1945.
Flick, Robert C., Sgt. 33698250. 871st. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-
15-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.
Floriani, Paul W., Sgt. 13107677. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. CFC Gunr. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed
Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from PA. NOK: Mrs. Lillian M. Floriani, Box #414,
Sutersville, PA. Natl Arch. 1344786 WWII Memorial. 797343
Foley, Harry J., 2
nd
Lt. 0-785267. 871
st
. Bomb-nav. Sortie credit, OO-22-1 (497
th
). AM, GO-82-1
(XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
Foster, Charlie C. S/Sgt. 38159600. 871
st
. Radio Opr, 757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944.
Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose,
Petersen. Entered Service from TX. NOK: Mrs. Maria S. Foster (Wife), 315 Washington St.,
Kerrville, TX. Natl Arch. 1220906 WWII Memorial. 784666
Franson, Leroy E., T/Sgt. 17004403. 871st. Radio. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-
28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 10 April, 1945.
Frazier, Robert C., 2
nd
Lt. 0696081. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27
January, 1945. KIA.
Frederick, Cecil E., 19195160. 870
th
. CFC Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD,
24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: King Cty, WA. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy
fighter. NOK: Mrs. Mae Frederick (Mother), 17042-33 ** Avenue South, Seattle, WA. Natl Arch.
1213662 WWII Memorial. 807992 Sam E. Pennartz. 2339051
Freeman, James L., 2
nd
Lt. 0698690. 869
th
. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO 51-
VIII (497
th
). MIA 23 January, 1945, A-6.
Frorillo, Gerald P., S/Sgt. MIA
Garavel, George R., Sgt. 11103780. Rt Gunr. . AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD, 3
Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: CT. NOK: Mrs. Frances M. Garavel (Mother),
47 Spring St., Danbury, CT. Natl Arch. 1012341 WWII Memorial. 808364 Sam Pennartz.
2343131
Garrison, Paul R. Jr., 2
nd
Lt. 0698695. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th

AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA 9 January, 1945, A-5.
Gatto, Joseph J., S/Sgt. 12024315. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9
January 1945, A-5.
Gaeron, Edward F., Sgt. 32855468. 870th. CFC. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497
th
). Sortie credit,
OO-22-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Glynn, Charles F., Pfc. KIA
Goldstein, Edward R., Sgt. 11120888. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). A-31, Hamilton, New Glory,
Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service from Cumberland Cty, ME. NOK:
Mrs. Elinor Goldstein (Mother), 399 Dearing Ave., Portland, ME. Natl Arch. 1020753 WWII
Memorial. 809463 Sam E. Pennartz. 2349848
December 22, 2013 HONOR ROLL


Gray, William H., Sgt. 39264208. 869
th
. TG. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-28-1
(497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Green, Robert L., 2
nd
Lt. 0-696086. 871. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA.
Griffith, John H., Lt. Col. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Griffith, Melvin L., S/Sgt. 15342793. 869
th
. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-
VIII (497
th
). KIA 14 Jan 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union, Ditched. NOK: Mr. Lee E. Griffith (Father),
1320 Eastover St, University City, MO. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497
th
). WWII Memorial. 809902
NatlArch. 1153030
Hahn, Elmer G., Cpt. 0478847. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Handley, Edward J., 2
nd
Lt. 0739428. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46.
DED
Hansen, Elvin E., 1
st
Lt. 0739093. 869
th
. Bomb. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA
Entered Service: IA. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union. Ditched. NOK: Mrs. Charlotte Hansen (Mother), 417
N.6
th
St., Missouri Valley, IA. WWII Memorial. 793108 Natl Archives. 1052141
Hanson, Richard H., Cpl. 31375224. 871
st
. Lft Gunr, A-42, Jokers Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched,
19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). Entered
Service fr Strafford County, NH. NOK: Mrs. Natley L. Hanson (Wife), Box 167, Milton, NH.
NatlArch. 1239954 WWII Memorial. 793140
Hardy, Craydon V., 2
nd
Lt. DED
Harrington, Thomas B., 2
nd
Lt. 0-2060796. 869
th
. Nav-Bomb. Sortie credit, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 18 April, 1945, 42-63519.
Harris, Benjamin L., 2
nd
Lt. 0-868010. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA
Hart, Alvin K., T/Sgt. 20947973. 869
th
. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-18-1,
OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.
Hassell, Cecil V., S/Sgt. 18047805. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Trfd fr 500
th
Bomb Gp, Walker AAB
asgd to 870
th
Bomb Sq, SO 91-3 (497
th
) [1944]. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497
th
).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945. DED
Hauser, Louis J., T.Sgt. 6990471. 871
st
. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 5
May, 1945. (Address unknown)
Hawkins, Raymond A., S/Sgt. 34605262. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Sortie credit,
OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).
MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-57
Hayes, Robert F., 1
st
Lt. KNB
Heddens, Earl E. Sgt. KIA
Heiden, Robert L., 2
nd
Lt. 0761930. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or
A-47. DED
Helmke, Lawrence D., T/Sgt. 15060249. 871
st
. Flt. Eng, 1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1
(497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.
Henderson, Emil A. Jr., Sgt. 12022030. CFC Gunr, 580. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 23 January, 1945, A-6.
Hensell, Ervin A., 2nd Lt. 0696091. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46.
DED
Hermann, Kurt J. II, T/Sgt. 12128248. 870th. TG. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Hesser, Jack R., F/O. T-129147. 871
st
. M. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497
th
). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
Hibler, Homer W., T/Sgt. 15113414. 869
th
. CFC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 OO-16-1, OO-28-
December 22, 2013 HONOR ROLL


1 (497
th
).MIA
Hill, Harry R., S/Sgt. 16122677. 870
th
. Radio. Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497
th
).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Hoffman, Alvin R, (M). 2
nd
Lt. 0696095. 870
th
. Nav 1034. b.1921. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-
VIII (497
th
). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Renville Cty, ND. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish,
rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Virginia E. Hoffman (Wife) Mohall, North Dakota. Natl
Arch. 1219734 WWII Memorial. 796617 Sam E. Pennartz. 2338902
Holloman, James D., 2nd Lt. 0698713. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 14 November, 1944.
Holsclaw, John R., Sgt. 35895957. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Tail Gunr. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
)
1944. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Marion Cty, IN.
A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Vera M.
Holsclaw, **** Douglas Boulevard, Apt. 7, c/o G. N. Meredith, Louisville, KY. Natl Arch. 1061507
WWII Memorial. 797030 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347870
Hoover, Glenn J., Sgt. 35544636. 869
th
. Radio Opr, 757. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC).
Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 23 January, 1945, A-6.
Horowski, Walter J., Sgt. 32427396. 870
th
. Left Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th

AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED
Houser, Louis J., T/Sgt. MIA
Hudson, Elby W Jr., 1st Lt. 0-1057471. 870
th
. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497
th
).
Sortie credit, OO-20-1 (497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-23-1 (497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 26 May, 1945.
Isley, William H., Cpl. 14148665. 869
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.
Jackson, Robert E., Cpl. 34831364. 871
st
. Tail Gunr, A-42, Joker's Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched,
19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). Entered
Service fr Habersham County, GA: NOK: Mrs. Beulah F. Jackson (Mother), Post Office Box 386,
Clarksville, GA. NatlArch. 1032297 WWII Memorial. 798066
Jacoby, Robert M., T/Sgt. 15099433. 871st. CFC Gunr. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944. AM,
PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: IN. A-45, Walling, Dixie
Darlin', Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Martha J. Jacoby (Wife), 5139
Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis, IN. Natl Arch.1061648 WWII Memorial. 798112 Sam E.
Pennartz.2347868
Jenkins, John T., Sgt. 33696149. 870
th
. Rt Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-20-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Johnson, Buford P., 1
st
Lt. 0-432244. 870
th
. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-
20-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-35.
Johnson, Howard R., Sgt. 35903294. 871
st
. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA,
5 May, 1945
Jones, Glenn W., T/Sgt. 19172637. 870
th
. CFC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1
(497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB
Jones, Jesse C., Jr., 1st Lt. 07292838. 869th. Pilot, A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. Entered Service fr Ohio County, IN. NOK:
Mrs. Lucy A. Jones (Mother), 12 Dunlop St., Kentland, IN. NatlArch. 1067378 Not in WWII
Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz. 2368684
Jorstad, Oswald J., 1st Lt. 0-864974. 869
th
. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-15.
Katchmir, Wassil, 2nd Lt. 0805486. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA
Keenan, James E., S/Sgt. 31431859. 870
th
. Radar. Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1
(497
th
). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20
th
AF). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37. Add. 46:
22 Willard S., West Quincey, MA.
Keith, Austin R., 1
st
Lt. 0-733909. 871
st
. APC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-
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VIII (497
th
). KIA
Kelley, John J., Sgt. 11140822. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). A-Weather, Miss Margaret, Buckheit. Ditched, 26 Feb 1945, KIA. Natl Arch.
1257526 WWII Memorial.799121
Kelley, William A., Cpt. 0-792995. 870
th
. APC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1
(497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Deceased, 6 June, 1945.
Kennedy, Maurice E., 2
nd
Lt. 0-702929. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-18-1,
OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.
Kennedy, William J. Jr, S/Sgt. 31361062. 870
th
. Asgd to 870
th
fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497
th
).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Kessler, Wilbur A., 1st Lt. 0-2060891. 869
th
. Nav, 1034 KNB
Ketzle, Henry W., S/Sgt. 36330683. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Radio. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed
Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from IL. NOK: Mrs. Florence M. Ketzle (Wife), RR #3
Box #76, Princeton, IN. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 799329
King, Ronald H., 2
nd
Lt. 0699192. HQ. 870
th
. Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497
th
).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA,
27 January, 1945.
King, Wilson K., 2
nd
Lt. 0830069. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 5 May, 1945
Kisti, Joseph F., S/Sgt. 42080023. 871
st
. Radio. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497
th
). AM, GO-82-1
(XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
Kolb, William E., Sgt. 34625009. 871
st
. MOS 2685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944. BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42.
Kolodner, Saul, 2nd Lt. KNB
Kopenitsi, William, Sgt. 16134382. 871
st
. CFC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-
1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.
Kovach, William, 1
st
Lt. 0-697876. HQ. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497
th
).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB
Kromer, Nicholas, Cpl. 32391831. 871
st
. Passenger, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair
collision over assembly point, 2 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Entered
Service fr Essex County, NJ. NOK: Mrs. Helen Kromoka, 412 17
th
St., Barnesboro, PA. NatlArch.
1223038 WWII Memorial 799946
Krysiak, Chester P., Sgt. 35018807. 869
th
. Radio, 757. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-18-1,
OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Lamoglia, Joseph V., 1
st
Lt. 0-861203. 870
th
. O. Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-9, , OO-18-1 (497
th
).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Lamoureaux, Cleo E., Sgt. 3770*914. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-
24807. DED
Land, Garland V., Sgt. 18140177. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq
O-9 (871
st
) 1944. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service:
Clairborne Parish, LA. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling.
NOK: Mrs. Gaynell A. Land (Wife), Oil City, LA. Natl Arch. 1061867 WWII Memorial. 800260 Sam
E. Pennartz. 2347869
Lanning, Virgil G., S/Sgt. KIA
Lawson, John W., 1
st
Lt. 0660274. 871
st
. AC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). A-42, Jokers Wild, Lawson.
MIA, 3 January, 1945. DED
Lee, Lawrence L., Sgt. 37252164. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA 9 January, 1945, A-5. Add. 46: 34 Amelia Street, Lockport,
NY.
Leu, Werner S., 2
nd
Lt. 0785696. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 19 July, 1945.
Levonas, Winfield A., T/Sgt. 6995575. 869th. Radio, 2756. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. KIA.
December 22, 2013 HONOR ROLL


Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Entered Service fr Luzerne
County, PA. NOK: Mrs. Mary Levonas (Mother), 653 Pinehill St., ???, PA. NatlArch.1336982 Not in
WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz. 2357051
Levy, Jules, 2
nd
Lt. 0-2057961. 869
th
. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Lindenstruth, Elmer C., Sgt. 33551226. 869
th
. Tail Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Baltimore Cty, MD. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish,
rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Johanna H. Lindenstruth (Mother), 941 Ashburton St.,
Baltimore, MD. Natl Arch. 1058161 WWII Memorial. 800925 Sam E. Pennartz. 2339053
Lodovici, Olinto F., Sgt. 6999883. 870
th
. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20
th
AF). MIA, 27 January,
1945, A-22. POW- EUS
Lopes, Ernest B., (S). 2
nd
Lt. 0758466. 870
th
. Pilot. 1024. b. 1921. AM, PH (ABMC). Pistol qual
Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service:
HI. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mr. John P. Lopes (Father) P.O.
Box 363, Waipahu, Oahu, HI. Natl Arch. 1034316 WWII Memorial. 801199 Sam E. Pennartz.
2338554
Lovvorn, Lowell E., S/Sgt. 34334018. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Lowe, Harry Jr., 1
st
Lt. 0683150. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Manning, John V., 1
st
Lt. 0-695943. 869
th
. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16. Add.
46: 1222 Annenciation Station, New Orleans, LA.
Mansir, Kenneth M., S/Sgt. 11097819. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA 9
January, 1945, A-5.
Martin, Delmas D., Sgt. 34623416. 871
st
. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944.
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED
Martin, Robert E., S/Sgt. 33496159. 869
th
. Tail Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-16-1 (497
th
). Add. 46:
Route 3, Meckanicsburg, PA. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 1 June, 1945, A-11.
Mathews, Edwin C. Jr., 2
nd
Lt. 0683043. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 19 July, 1945, A-46.
DED
McCarty, William E., 2
nd
Lt. 02078253. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 19 July, 1945, 44-
24717.
McCausland, Robert E., 1
st
Lt. 0-748722. 871st. Pilot. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-31.
McClay, Allen Jr., Sgt. 31270116. 870
th
. Rt. Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-22. DED
McDonald, Edward W., 1
st
Lt. 0-741211. 869
th
. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-22-
1 (497
th
). DOW BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 25 March, 1945.
McDonald, Walter S., Cpt. 0795783. HQ. 870
th
. Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944]
(497
th
). DED
McDonell, Walter S., Capt. 0789189. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20
th
AF).
MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-22. Add. 46: 3821 West 5
th
St., Duluth, MN.
McElwee, Raymond J., Sgt. 35091141. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 14 December, 1944.
McSpadden, Joe S., 2
nd
Lt. 0753232. 871
st
. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 5
May, 1945.
Meding, Eric N, 2
nd
Lt. 0-698314. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA
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Meeker, Roy E., 1
st
Lt. 0-733258. 870
th
. CFC Gunr, 580. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24,
Wheel N Deal, Abar. NOK: : Mrs. Esther V. Meeker (Mother), 3350 Piner Road, Santa Rosa,
CA. Not in Natl Arch, Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350808.
Meier John A., S/Sgt. 39030583. 871
st
. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 5
May, 1945.
Meldrum, Richard G., S/Sgt. 16159747. 871
st
. Asgd to 871
st
fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497
th
).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DED
Merrill, Keith N., Maj. 0-404374. 870
th
. AC. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-20-1
(497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-22-1 (497
th
). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20
th
AF). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA,
3 July, 1945, A-37.
Merritt, Rex E., Pfc. 35093539. 869
th
. Rt Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC).BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD, 24
Nov 1944. Entered Service: Wabash Cty, IN. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy fighter.
NOK: Mr. Herschel D. Merritt (Brother), 704 South Maple St., North Manchester, IN. Natl Arch.
1072129 WWII Memorial. 803405 Sam E. Pennartz. 2339052
Meza, Isais, 2
nd
Lt. 0744082. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807.
DED
Miller, Henry L., 2
nd
Lt. 0743627. 869th. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1
(497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 18 April, 1945, 42-63819. Add. 46: 4900 Queensbury Road,
Riverdale, MD.
Miller, Richard F., S/Sgt. 20218155. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA. 14 January, 1945, 42-
24807.
Miller, Robert D., Cpl. 38097472. 871
st
. Radio. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). A-44, Ponderous
Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-
VIII (497
th
). Entered Service fr TX. NOK: Mrs. Sallie H. Miller, Box 101, Wortham, TX. NatlArch.
1151748 WWII Memorial. 803684
Miller, Robert H., 2
nd
Lt. 0829060. 871st. Pilot. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). A-42, Jokers Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). Entered Service
fr Wayne County, IN. NOK: Mrs. Mary G. Miller (Mother), 240 S.W. 3
rd
St., Richmond, IN.
NatlArch. 1074317 WWII Memorial. 803689
Mitchell, Robert N., Sgt. 35548506. 871
st
. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
)
1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DED
Monroe, Robert F., S/Sgt. 13154863. 870
th
. Radar. Sortie credit, OO-23-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. NOK: Marian D
Monroe (Mother), 45 N. Nice St., Schuylkill PA. Natl Arch 1343334. Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E.
Pennartz 2350886.
Mount, Eugene C., Cpl. 35813638. 871st. CFC Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). A-44,
Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Entered Service fr IN. NOK: Mr. Clarence Mount (Father), 1014 Chicago
St., Michigan City, IN. Natl Arch. 1071837 WWII Memorial. 804929
Moye, James R., S/Sgt. 34665182. RCM. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD, 3 Dec
1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: NC. NOK: Mrs. Pearl A. Moye (Mother), Rural
Free Delivery #1, Box 302, Greenville, NC. WWII Memorial. 804941 Natl Arch. 1233111 Sam E.
Pennartz. 2343132
Murphy, Paul E., Pfc. 11081499. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DED
Myhra, Clifford A., Sgt. 37547534. 870
th
. AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). DOI
Nedderson, Gorden F., 2
nd
Lt. 870
th
. 092065384, Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credit, OO-16-1 (497
th
).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 4 March, 1945, A-25, Peace on Earth, Westervelt. CHECK KIA.
Nelson, Norman W., Sgt. 37627069. 870th.Tail Gunr. A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22
Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Entered Service from MO. NOK: Mrs.
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Mary T. Nelson (Mother), Cote Brilliante, Saint Louis, MO. Not in Natl Arch. 1232187 WWII
Memorial. 804066 Sam E. Pennartz. 2349850
Niece, Oscar L., Sgt. 38563053. 871
st
. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
)
1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED
Nobak, John T., M/Sgt. KNB
Norelli, Norelli, Vincent E., 2nd Lt. 0660372. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January,
1945, A-50 or A-42. DED
Northup, Theodore D., Sgt. 18194334. 870
th
. Radar. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th

AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23.
Norton, William H., 1
st
Lt. KNB
Oden, Odell K., Sgt. 17026963. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-
42. DED
Olson, Vaughn R., S/Sgt. 31219924. 871
st
. Radio Opr, 757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944.
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 194, A-50 or 42. DED
Orlowski, Howard J., 2
nd
Lt. 0723466. 3
rd
Photo Recon Sq. Flt/Engr. DED, 21 Nov 1944.
Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from OH. NOK: Lucylee Orlowski (Wife), 84
Howe St., New Haven, CT; Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Orlowski (Parents), R. F. D. #1, Federal
Reformatory, Chillicothe, OH. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 805522
Overmire, William Jr., S/Sgt. 16119171. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Owens, Ruey S., Sgt. 14157602. 870
th
. Gunr. A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944,
KIA. AM, PH (ABMC).BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Entered Service from Dickenson Cty, VA. NOK: Mr.
Joe C. Owens (Father), Brunks (?), VA. Natl Arch. 1220587 WWII Memorial. 805661 Sam E.
Pennartz. 2349849
Pace, Conrad, 1
st
Lt. 0-691671. 869
th
. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 10 May, 1945.
Paul, Edward W., Sgt. KIA
Pence, Otto B., S/Sgt. 38443934. 870
th
. Radio Opr, 757. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB
Penman, John S., S/Sgt. 16083651. 869
th
. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO
85-1 (497
th
). KNB.
Pentecost, Ned C., 1
st
Lt. 0659175. 3
rd
Photo Recon Sq. AC. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed Nagoya
area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from TN. NOK: Mrs. Will G. Pentecost, (wife), 319 North
Main St., Lexington, TN. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 805904
Petersen, Dale W., Capt. 0413489. 871
st
. AC. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). AM, GO 55-VI
(XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
) DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered
Service from OR. NOK: Mrs. Martha Petersen (Wife), 163 Archer Place, Shreveport, LA. Not in Natl
Arch. WWII Memorial. 806050
Peterson, Lemuel B., Sgt. 34587134. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Air Medal, Purple Heart
(ABMC). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46,
Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from AL. NOK: Mrs. Nina N. Peterson (Wife), 323
Breeder St., Eufala, AL. Natl Arch. 992997 WWII Memorial. 806069
Pettibone, Alfred B., S/Sgt. 32142500. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-
24807. DED
Phillips, Robert M., 2
nd
Lt. 0806901. HQ. Pilot,B29,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January,
1945, A-05.
Pleus, William, 1
st
Lt. 0668763. HQ. Bomb, 1035. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20
th
AF). MIA, 27 January, 1945. DED
Plotka, Robert J., Cpl. 36811522. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 19 July, 1945, 44-14787.
Points, Clyde U., 2
nd
Lt. 0774760. 871
st
. Pilot, Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).
A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH
December 22, 2013 HONOR ROLL


(ABMC). Entered Service fr CA. NOK: Mr. William C. Points (father), 400 N. Inez Av., Monterey
Park, CA. Natl Arch. 980785 WWII Memorial. 806423
Powell, John L., S/Sgt. 14016111. 870
th
. Left Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-20-1 (497
th
). Sortie credit,
OO-22-1 (497
th
). MIA
Preble, Quinton N., S/Sgt. 18131538. 870
th
. CFC. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED
Preisser, Albert W., Sgt. 13038616. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27
January, 1945. Add. 46: 503 3
rd
Street, New Kensington, PA
Prestley, Hugh D., 2nd Lt. KNB
Prusser, Albert W., Sgt. DED
Quattlander, George T., S/Sgt. 32532759. 870
th
. Radio Opr, 757. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. AM,
GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-
20-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. NOK: Mrs. Alice
Quattlander (Mother), 1159 E. 165
th
St., New York, NY. Natl Arch 1282420. Not in WWII
Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350887
Quinn, Patrick B., 1st Lt. 0-868591. 870th. Nav-Bomb. Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-
1 (497
th
). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20
th
AF). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Ray, John M., S/Sgt. 14139554. 871
st
. Radio Opr, 757. Sortie credit, OO-16-1, OO-18-1 OO-20-
1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497
th
). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA
Rea, James C., Sgt. 36699004. 871
st
. Aer. Gunr, 611. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944. BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50. DED
Redinger, Eugene J., 2
nd
Lt. 0693059. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944]
(497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Reid, Clifford E., 2
nd
Lt. 0684048. 871
st
. Pilot. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD, 18
Dec 1944. Entered Service: Tarrant Cty, TX. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin, Ditched. Photo, 871st,
Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mr. Marvin E. Nobles (Father-in-Law), Deport, TX. Natl Arch. 1244833
WWII Memorial. 807275 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347847
Reinhardt, Marvin N., 2
nd
Lt. 0837538. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 42-2407
Richards, John E., 1st Lt. 0789506. 869th. Nav, 1036. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. DFC, AM (OLC), PH, (ABMC). Entered
Service fr PA. NOK: Mrs. John E. Richards (Wife), 2308 Harvard Ave., Camphill, PA. Natl Arch.
1332142 WWII Memorial. 807473 Sam E. Pennartz. 2368685
Richters, George G., Sgt. 12163183. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-
24807. DED Add. 46: 503 3
rd
Street, New Kensington, PA
Roberts, Willard W., S/Sgt. 37245181. 869
th
. Radar, 0141. Radar Opr, 866. AM, PH (ABMC).
(Address unknown). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA 14 Jan 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union, Ditched.
NOK: Nancy Roberts (Mother), 315 East Normal St., Kirksville, MO. WWII Memorial. 807763 Natl
Archives. 1196818
Rogers, Ernest T., 1
st
Lt. 0-735928. 869
th
. Bomb, 1035. KNB
Romero, Frank W., Pfc. 39715755. 870
th
. Tail Gunr. KIA 19 Dec 1944. A-29, Ewing, Special
Delivery, Ditched. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Entered Service from CA. NOK: Mrs.
Margaret R. Romero (Sister), 522 Lavetta Terrace, Los Angeles, CA. Natl Arch. 981105 WWII
Memorial. 808982
Rosecrans, Robert E., Sgt. 39125190. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-
24807. DED Add. 46: 503 3
rd
Street, New Kensington, PA
Ross, Howard G., S/Sgt. 37552168. 871st. Rt Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA,
18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: MN. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews,
Walling. NOK: Mrs. Marguerite M. Ross (Mother), 317 Walnut St., Marshall, MN. Natl Arch.
1075162 WWII Memorial. 809052 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347926. David Lloyd Ross, Brother.
1467572
December 22, 2013 HONOR ROLL


Rouse, Joseph R., Jr., S/Sgt. 38494394. 870
th
. CFC Gunr. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).
FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: LA. NOK: Mrs. Mary P. Rouse (Wife),
1323 North Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD. Natl Arch. 1065581 WWII Memorial. 809113 Sam Pennartz.
2343133
Russell, Cyril F., Jr., 2
nd
Lt. 02061056. 871
st
. Nav-Bomb-Radar. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). A-42,
Jokers Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Entered
Service fr Tom Green County, TX. NOK: Major Cyril F. Russell, Sr. (Father), 436 ** St., San Angelo,
TX. NatlArch. 1245726 WWII Memorial. 809252
Samela Connie N., T.Sgt. 12082811. 870
th
. CFC Gunr, 580. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).
KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. NOK: Mrs. Fil Samela (Mother), 30 Windsor Terrace,
White Plains, NY. Natl Arch 1307909, Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350905.
Saucier, Conrad J., Sgt. 31399230. 870th. Rt Gunr. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-
24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497
th
). NOK: Madeline N Saucier (Wife), Box 165,
Union, ME. Natl Arch 1114759. Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350901.
Schnaars, David J., (S). 2
nd
Lt. 0697921. 870
th
. b. 1919. Bomb. AM, PH (ABMC). Pistol qual
Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service:
NY. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy fighter. NOK: Mrs. Mary L. Schnaars (Mother) 24
East Second Street, Brooklyn, New York. DED 24 Jan 1944. Natl Arch. 1317525 WWII Memorial.
812650 Sam E. Pennartz. 2338555
Schnecker, Clayton A., S/Sgt. 35791315. 869
th
. Rt Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-16-1 (497
th
). Sortie
credit, OO-18-1 (497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-22-1 (497
th
). AM, GO 80-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-11.
Schramn, Harold F., Capt. 0406036. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20
th
AF). MIA,
14 January, 1945, 42-24087. DED
Schroeder, John B., 2
nd
Lt. DED
Schwallie, Bernard E., Sgt. 15072297. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Rt Gunr. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed
Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from OH. NOK: Mrs. Cecilia M. Schwallie (Mother),
402 West Broad St, Louisville, OH. Not in NatlArch. WWII Memorial. 812897
Schwieger, Raymond, Pvt. 37680230. 871
st
. Radar. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM,
PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr Wright County, IA. NOK: Mrs. Frances D. Schwieger, Hampton, IA.
NatlArch. 1073289 WWII Memorial. 812958
Seel, William M., Sgt. 15341130. 871
st
. CPC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.
Shaffrath, Paul W., Capt. 0-427003. 871
st
. APC. A-52, Teaser. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA.
Shanaway, Jesse J., S/Sgt. 15353821. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-
24807.
Shank, William E., Cpl. KIA
Shankiln, Roy E. Jr., 1
st
Lt. 0-696672. HQ . 870
th
. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497
th
). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB
Shaw, Albert H., Jr., 2
nd
Lt. 0863303. 3
rd
Photo Recon Sq. Nav-Photo. DED, 21 Nov 1944. Downed
Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from PA. NOK: Mr. Albert H. Shaw, Sr., 1784 Brill St.,
Philadelphia, PA. Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 813505
Shaw, George W., S/Sgt. 33258694. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 26 May, 1945.
Shea, Daniel J. Jr., S/Sgt. 16169674. 869th. Radar. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-
20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). MIA
Sheriff, Roland, 2
nd
Lt. 0928781. 871
st
. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). BS, GO 51-
VIII (497
th
). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945.
December 22, 2013 HONOR ROLL


AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr NY. NOK: Mr. Barney Sheriff, 86 Concord Ave., White Plains,
Natl Arch. 1145325 WWII Memorial. 813711
Scheshansky, Harold, S/Sgt. 32658419. 871
st
. Radio. CFC. Sortie credit, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-
23-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 25 March, 1945.
Shoemaker, Richard E., Sr., Cpl. 33751679. 871st. Rt Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). A-44,
Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).
Entered Service fr Washington, DC. NOK: Mr. Elmo M. Shoemaker (Father), 24 Bennett Ave.,
Rochelle Park, NJ. NatlArch.1115170 WWII Memorial. 813912
Simon, Oakley A., S/Sgt. 39200594. 870
th
. TG. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). KIA, 26 May, 1945. Add. 46: 3646 46 Avenue, S. W., Seattle, WA.
Smith, Irvin L., Capt. 0-726023. 870
th
. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Nav, 1034. Sortie credit, OO-22-1, OO-
23-1 (497
th
). Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM (OLC), GO
55-V (XXI BC). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. NOK: Mrs. Emma T. Smith (Mother),
Linwood, North Carolina. Not in Natl Arch, WWII Memorial. 814678. Sam E. Pennartz 2350872.
Smith, Milton E. Jr., 2
nd
Lt. 0-2060403. 871
st
. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-15-1
(497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.
Smith, Raymond L., Sgt. 37675923. 871
st
. Rt. Gunr. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). Sortie
credit, OO-16-1 (497
th
). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 13 April, 1945,
A-50.
Smith, Robert G., Sgt. 15382676. 871st. Radar. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497
th
). ). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 25 March, 1945.
Snowden, Donnie L. Jr., 1
st
Lt. 0-807533. 869
th
. Pilot B-29, 1093. KNB
Sodomora, Alexander, S/Sgt. 32555706. 871
st
. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-28-1
(497
th
). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.
Sparks, Logan M., S/Sgt. 34675171. 871
st
. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 5
May, 1945.
Stambaugh, Harold E., 2
nd
Lt. 0927891. 869
th
. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1,
OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-
93883.
Stammerjohn, Carl W., 1
st
Lt. 0-866595. 870
th
. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497
th
). BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB
Stevens, William (NMI), 2
nd
Lt. 0-774801. 870
th
. Pilot. Sortie credit, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1,
OO-28-1 (497
th
). MIA
Strong, Russell W., S/Sgt., 31198234. 869
th
. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-
18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.
Studdard, David C., Sgt. 14123041. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 19 July, 1945, 44-28707.
Sturdevant, Gerald W., Sgt. 38370979. 871st. Radio. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD,
18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Tarrant Cty, TX. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin', Ditched. Photo, 871st,
Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs. Avis V. Sturdivant (Wife), c/o T. E. Forrest, De Leon, TX. Not in Natl
Arch. Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz.
Sullivan, Joseph D., S/Sgt. 17029314. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Tail Gunr. DED, 21 Nov 1944.
Downed Nagoya area. AM, PH, ABMC. Entered Service from IA. NOK: Mr. Frank R. Sullivan, 1351
Las Palmas St., Hollywood, CA. Not in Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. 815129
Sumner, Robert C., Sgt. 39831807. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Radar. Tail Gunr. Shipment to
Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497
th
). Aerial Flt Dy,
Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944. KIA.
December 22, 2013 HONOR ROLL


Sutton, Bernard F., Sgt. 17123954. 871
st
. Rt Gunr. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-
VIII (497
th
). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from NE. NOK: Mrs.
June V. Sutton (Wife), 723 N. 12
th
St., Beatrice, NE. Natl Arch. 1201743 WWII Memorial. 815205
Swenson, Harvey L., 1
st
Lt. 0-795856. 870
th
. AC. Sortie credit, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-
23-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 26 May, 1945. Add. 46: 216 6
th
Avenue, S.E.,
Aberdeen, SD.
Swiler, Lloyd K., 2
nd
Lt. 0695466. 870
th
. Bomb. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD, 3 Dec
1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: MN. NOK: Mr. Harry I. Swiler (Father), 3327
Emerson Ave, South, Minneapolis, MN. Natl Arch. 1073465 WWII Memorial. 815430 Sam Pennartz.
2343129
Swisshelm, John J., 1
st
Lt. 0-25967. 871st. Pilot. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1 (, OO-18-1, OO-20-
1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA
Toelle, Kenneth R., Sgt. 36730414. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46.
DED
Tompkins, William A., S/Sgt. 12083071. 871
st
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50
or A-42. DED
Tramp, Robert L., Sgt. 19134807. 871st. Aer. Gunr, 611. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497
th
). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA
Tsatsopoulos, John, Sgt. 31160076. 869th. Tail Gunr. A-14, h v l,Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).
KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo. Entered Service fr Kings County, NY. NOK: Mr. Mr. Nicholas
Zigouras, 300 Pleasant St., Brockton, MA. Natl Arch. 1258406 Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E.
Pennartz. 2356805
Turner, Ray F., Sgt. 38371224. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497
th
). A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). Entered Service from TX. NOK: Mrs. Ava Turner (Mother), Box
Number 1907, Tuscola, TX. Not in Natl Arch. 1245299 WWII Memorial. 811981 Sam E. Pennartz.
2349847
Tuttle, Robert R., 2
nd
Lt. 0927915. 870
th
. Bomb, 1035. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA 19 Dec 1944.
A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered Service from NJ. NOK: Mrs.
Corabelle C. Tuttle (Mother), 22 Central Ave., Cranford, NJ. Natl Arch. 1236481 WWII Memorial.
812021
Wadsworth, Robert M., 2
nd
Lt. 0825340. 870
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-
24807. DED
Wagner, Harold W., S/Sgt. 32528091. 869th. Radar. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). KIA. Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. Entered Service fr Nassau County, NY. NOK:
Mrs. Edith Wagner (Mother), 13 Morris Lane. Natl Arch. 1315247 Not in WWII Memorial. Sam E.
Pennartz. 2357053
Wagner, Sam P., (M). 1
st
Lt. 024801. 870
th
. AC, 1024. b. 1918. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). KIA, 24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: AL. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, Rammed by enemy
fighter. NOK: Mrs. Eva G. Wagner (Wife), 214 South McGadden Place, Los Angeles, CA. Not in Natl
Arch. WWII Memorial.
Walling, Granville H., 1
st
Lt. 0664093. 871
st
. AC. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 18
Dec 1944. Entered Service: IL. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin, Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews,
Walling. NOK: Mrs. Marguerite Walling (Mother), 431 North Bond? St., Altamont, IL. Natl Arch.
1184956 WWII Memorial. 811106 Sam E. Pennartz. 2347725
Walling, Thurman B., S/Sgt. 17166822. 870
th
. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB.
Watson, James C., Capt. 0343338. 871
st
. Nav-Bomb-Radar. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb
1945. PH (ABMC). Entered Service fr SD. NOK: Mrs. Ruth F. Watson (Wife), 923 Sixth, Brookings,
SD. NatlArch. 1100950 WWII Memorial 812324
December 22, 2013 HONOR ROLL


Wendler, William., S/Sgt. 38113889. 869
th
. Radar. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD,
24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Fayette Cty, TX. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy
fighter. NOK: Mr. Carl Wendler (Father), Star Route, Ledbetter, TX. Natl Arch. 1150518 WWII
Memorial. 813285 Sam E. Pennartz. 2339081
Westervelt, Norman V., 1
st
Lt. 0-735519. 870
th
. Sortie credit, OO-16-1, OO-24-1 (497
th
). BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 4 March, 1945. AC, A-25, Peace on Earth, Westervelt.
Wheeler, Hubert D., Sgt. 38536962. 869
th
. Lft Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD,
24 Nov 1944. Entered Service: Dallas Cty, TX. A-26, Wagner, Lucky Irish, rammed by enemy
fighter. NOK: Mrs. Bobbie J. Wheeler (Wife), 1614 Garden Drive, Dallas, TX. Natl Arch. 1133919
WWII Memorial. 813919 Mr. Bob D. Odom, Son. 1359211
Whitaker, Bernard E., Sgt. 35720532. 869
th
. SG. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO
51-VIII (497
th
). KIA
White, Robert P., Cpl. 36683585. 871st. Left Gunr. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). A-44,
Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). Entered Service fr IL. NOK: Mrs. Helen M. White, 7135 South Clyde Ave.,
Chicago, IL. NatlArch. 1175643 WWII Memorial. 815236
Wier, Chester J., 2
nd
Lt. 02065455. 871
st
. Nav-Bomb,1036. A-42, Jokers Wild II, Austin. KIA,
Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
).Entered
Service fr Manitowoc County, WI. NOK: Mrs. Mathilda Anna Weir (Mother), 2316 Marshall St.,
Manitowoc, WI. NatlArch. 1286165 WWII Memorial. 815625
Wildner, Carl A., S/Sgt. KIA
Williams, David C., Jr., 2
nd
Lt. 0683933. HQ. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Williams, Leo F., S/Sgt. 34671460. 869
th
. CFC, 580. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-
18-1, OO-28-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Wills, George L. Sgt. 14060195. Lft Gunr. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD, 3 Dec
1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: GA. NOK: Mrs. Edna Wills (Mother), Route Two,
Jefferson, GA. WWII Mem. 816066 Natl Arch. 1033778 Sam E. Pennartz 2343134
Wilson, William D., 1st Lt. 0706327.870
th
. HQ. Bomb-Nav,1036. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie
credit, OO-23-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37. Add. 46: 419 Monroe
Avenue, Memphis, TN.
Wittee, Harrison K., 1
st
Lt. 0-696002. 869
th
. HQ. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). Sortie credit, OO-13-1, OO-
20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497
th
). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-15.
Witucki, John J., 2
nd
Lt. 0696003. 870
th
. Nav. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). DED, 3 Dec
1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: IL. NOK: Mrs. Mary Witucki (Mother), 2158 North
Rockwell St., Chicago, IL. WWII Memorial. 816306 Natl Arch. 1176298 Sam E. Pennartz 2343127
Wright, Dale D., Sgt. 14135441. 871st. 2685. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-22-1 (497
th
). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871
st
) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). KIA, 25 March, 1945.
Wright, Murel, Sgt. 33350196. Tail Gunr. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). FOD, 3 Dec
1944. Ditched. A-30, Campbell. Entered Service: PA. NOK: Mr. Herbert Wright (Father), Rural
Delivery One, Hawley, PA. Natl Arch. 1346122 WWII Memorial. 816517 Sam Pennartz. 2343135
American Legion Post 77.
Young, Millard E., 2
nd
Lt. 0823756. 869
th
. BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.
Young, Walter R., Capt. 0382584. HQ. Pilot,B29,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497
th
). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505
th
AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497
th
). MIA, 9 January, 1945,
A-45. FOD.
Zeock, Joseph R., 0777397. 2
nd
Lt. 871
st
. Nav-Bomb. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-
VIII (497
th
). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from PA. NOK: Mr.
Andrew J. Zeock (Father), 214 Cumberland Ave., Reading, PA. Natl Arch. 1329340 WWII Memorial.
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Zylla, Frank L., 1
st
Lt. 0741395. 871
st
. Nav-Bomb. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497
th
). DED 28 Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from MN. NOK: Mrs.
Joseph J. Zylla (Father), 731 12 Avenue South, Saint Cloud, MN. Natl Arch. 1144950 WWII
Memorial. 811468