Master File A-Z

Reconstruction of Some Personnel Records

497th Bomb Group
73rd Bomb Wing
Saipan 1944-1945

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Fine, Kenneth F. (S) 1 Lt., 0-695416. 882nd. Nav-Bomb, 1036. b. 1916. AM, GO 53-V
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Fine, Kenneth F. (S) 1 Lt., 0-695416. 882nd. Nav-Bomb, 1036. b. 1916. AM, GO 53-V; AM (OLC),
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GO 73-I (XXI BC); 2nd Lt to1st Lt, SO 127-3 (AAF); AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 121-XII (XXI
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1. Surname, First Name, Middle Initial.

2. Marital Status. (S) Single, (M) Married. Information available for some officers.
3. Rank. Usually, the highest attained. Exceptions are enlisted men who have been
reduced for cause.
4. Army Serial Number (ASN).
5. Unit. Can be: Headquarters Detachment, 881st. 882nd. or 883rd , Squadrons. There are
also some records from the 3rd Photo Recon and the 18th Photo Lab Squadrons.
6. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) and number.
7. Birth Year. Known for some officers.
8. Air Medal (AM).
9. Authority for award of Air Medal. In this case it was General Order 53, Section V,
issued by the XXI Bomber Command.
10. Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (equivalent of a second Air Medal) by authority of
General Order 73, Section I, XXI Bomber Command.
11. Promotion by authority of Special Order 127, Section 3, Army Air Force.
12. Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (equivalent of a third Air Medal).
13. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC).
14. Battle Star (BS), General Order 25-I for the Western Pacific Campaign.

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15. Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (equivalent of a fourth Air Medal).
16. Battle Star (BS), General Order 33-I for the Air Offensive Japan Campaign.
17. Airplane Number(s), Name(s), and Pilot(s) flown with.
18. Address in 1946.
19. Birth date.
20. Date of Death and Last Known Address (LKA) from Social Security Death Index.
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Enlisted

012 Auto Electr

014 Auto Mech
055 Gen Duty
056 Mail Clerk
060 Cook
070 Draftsman
196 Sanitary Tech
237 Teletype Opr
239 Teletype Mech
264 X-Ray Tech
345 Truck Drvr
405 Clrk, Typist
501 Administrative Clerk
505 Ammo NCO
511 Apl Armr
521 Airman, Basic
555 Apl Metl Wrkr,
573 Apl Welder
580 CFC Gunr
585 First Sergeant
590 Clerk
611 Aer Gunr

Officers
0141 Radar O
0142 Radar Obs/Bomb
0224 Gp Crypto O
0600 Sq Mess O

612 Armr Gunr

620 Parachute Rigger
631 Intelligence NonCom
650 Telephone Switchbrd Opr
657 Medical Aidman
666 First-Aid Man
673 Med Adm Spec
684 Apl Pwr Plnt Spec
685 Apl Elect Spec
686 Apl Instr Spec
687 Apl Prop Spec
737 Flt Eng
747 Apl & Eng Mech
748 Apl Mech/Gnr
750 Apl Mech/Crew Chief
754 Radio Mech
756 Radio Opr/Mech
757 Radio Opr
821 Qrtrmstr Suppl Tech
805 Cryptographic Tech
835 Supply Clerk
852 Radar Mech, RCM
855 Dental Tech
866 Radar Opr
867 Radar Mech
901 Munitions Wrkr
911 Apl Armr
932 Special Vehicle Opr
941 Lab Tech
960 CFC Mech
964 Apl Pwr Plnt Spec
1685 Apl Elect Mech/Gunr
2756 Radio Opr/Mech
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1024 Pilot, Four Engine

1028 Flt Eng
1034 Nav
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1036 Nav-Bomb
1038 Nav-Bomb, Radar
1042 Pers Equip O
1051 Pilot, Two Engine
1091 Pilot, B-17
1092 Pilot, B-24
1093 Pilot, B-29
2110 Sq Adj
2120 Executive O
2161 Ops O
2554 Aer Gunnery Instr
3100 Medical O
3102 Medical O, Gen Duty
4000 Supply O
4110 Mess O
4113 Supply O
4532 Avn Ord O

4822 Armmt O
4823 Acft Engr O
4823 Acft Maint O
5000 Asst Spec Serv O
6402 Asst Gp Stat O
7888 Radar Obs RCM
8219 Weather O

8502 Aerial Photo O

8503 Photo Interpreter
9301 Intelligence O

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Notes:
Addresses shown in the entries as:
46. are from the listing in The Long Haul: The Story of the 497th Bomb Group.
89. Are from Detailed Business Report for 73rd Bomb Wing as of 3-31-89 on file at the Pratt Museum.

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Abar, Everett P., Capt. 0-661171. 870th. B-29 Pilot Pilot,1093 Four Engine, 1024, APC. AM (OLC), GO
135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 Apr A-24, Wheel nDeal, Abar. Name change fr
Everett P. King to Everett P. Abar, PM 22-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-13-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO16-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). 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.
Abbott, Orville L., 2nd Lt. 0-771646. 869th. Pilot. Sortie credits OO-16-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). ). A-11, Southern Belle,
Campbell, W. Add. 46: Parma, Idaho. Add. 89: 3625 Ava Way, Carmichael, CA.
Abraham, Paul A., Sgt. 17080699. 869th. Rt Gunr. Aer Gunr, 611. AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, SO 153 (XXIst BC) per
PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: (address unknown)
Abrams, Roy E., Sgt. 32841422. 869th. HQ. Cook, 060. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6
(497th).
Acker, Jace E., Add. 46: 1308 North Genessee, Los Angeles, CA.
Ackley, Roger L., Sgt. 37660190. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Adams, Frank H. Jr., Add. 46: Transfer, PA.
Adams, Howard S, Pfc. 14149092. 870th. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
206 Walhalla Street, Westminster, SC.
Adams, John B., 2nd Lt. 0-863736. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1,
OO-24-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 58-XV (20 AF). Add. 46: 1026 20th Street, Central City, NE. Box
210, Decatur, MS
Adams, Robert E. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-862857. 871st. Flt Eng,1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1
(497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 18 April, 1945, A-31.
Adams, Verna G., Add. 46: 206 Walhalla Street, Westminster, SC.
Adams, Wavel L., F/O. T5556. 870th. Bomb, 1035. DFC, GO 42-XXII (20th AF). Add. 46: Tower Grove Bank &
Trust Co. Grand Avenue, St. Louis, MO .
Adamson, David F., Add. 46: 215 West Hill Street, Neosho, MO.
Aden, Thomas B. Jr., Add. 46: 380 South Franklin Denver, CO
Addis, Howard B., S/Sgt. 14024897.HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Agent, Arlie A., Sgt. 14151663. 871st. Radar. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Ahearn, Maurice A., T/Sgt. 31313066. 869th. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO15-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Aina, Pasquale T., Sgt. 32138406. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.
Akin, Willard M., Cpl. 6285053. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Albertson, Ralph, Sgt. 37254347. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Route 5, Newtown, KS.
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Alcabes, Henry E., Cpl. 32698867. 870th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add.
46: 1560 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY.
Aldrich, M.S., Add. 46: Alarka, NC.
Aldrich, Robert G., Cpl. 32731366. 871st. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits OO-15-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, SO 178 (XXIst BC)
per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 21 Archer Avenue, Buffalo 10 , NY.
Aldrich, Thomas G. S/Sgt. 19126899. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Aldridge, Rosco W., Sgt. 34037578. 871st. Ammo NCO, 505. HQ. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Alex, K., Add. 46: 1245 50th Avenue, Oakland, CA.
Alexander, Darrell E., Cpl. 15945590. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Alexander, Donald B., 1st Lt. 0-866361. 871st. Flt. Eng, 1028. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). 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
Alexander, Joseph B., Add. 46: 709 Hazelwood Avenue, Detroit, MI.
Alford, John L., 2nd Lt. 0864467. 869th. Trfd to 246 BU, SO 100-5 (497th).
Allee, Phil R., Add. 46: 301 East Mayfield, San Antonio, TX.
Alleman, Charles R., S/Sgt. 13045634. 870th. Radio. Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI
BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 115 Willow, Schuylkill Haven, PA. Add. 89: Route 2, Toccoa, GA.
Allen, Bernard F., Add. 46: Green Bay, WI.
Allen, Charles D., Add. 46: Van Nuys, CA.
Allen, Charles R., 1st Lt. 0700169. 869th. HQ. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Aptd B Flight Bombardier (Prim duty). (Vice 1st Lt. Hanson missing in action), SqO 2-11 (497th).
Sortie credits, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). PH, GO 36-I-1 (497th). A-8, Coral Queen, Yon.
Add. 46: Box 450 Route 4, Akron, OH. Add. 89: 762 Hampton Ridge, Akron, OH.
Allen, Dale L., Sgt. 39234117. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-281 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, SO 176 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address
unknown)
Allen, Jean H., Sgt. 14178322. 869th. Rt Gunr. DFC, GO 23-VI (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl,
SO 101-8 (497th). A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W. Add. 46: Sumter, SC. Add. 89: 10005 Debbie Drive, El
Paso, TX.
Allen, Ralph W., Cpl. 37230115. 871st. 1685 Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Allen, Robert L., 2nd Lt. 0-682758. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. APC. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 175 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd).
Add. 46: Route 1, Magnolia, MS.
Allinger, Perry H., Add. 46: Sulphur, IN.
Allison, Birt Jr., 1 st Lt 0560279. HQ. Acft Engr O, 4823. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Allison, Martin S., Add. 46: 28220 Wacerly Street, Roseville, MI
Allison, Robert C., 1st Lt. 06284217. 871st. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). DFC, GO
42-I ( 20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF).
Allison, Robert G., (Address unknown)
Almy, John W., Cpl. 33566278. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Aloia, Earl V., Sgt. 15334418. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
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Alspaugh, William C., S/Sgt. 18132164. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Asgd to 869th fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th).
BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF,
Herington, KS). Add. 89: 4976 SE Princeton, Bartlesville, OK.
Altman, William., 2nd Lt. 0866810. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3
December 1944, 42-63461. 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
Alton, Noel S., 1st Lt. 0729594. HQ. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Allowed from duty as Asst. Sq Censor (Add duty), SqO 2-22 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-221, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 135-VI (XXI BC). A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Morgan. Add. 46: 1234 Ulloa
Street, San Francisco, CA.
Alton, William D., 2nd Lt. 0-2060905. 870th. Nav-Bomb. 1036. Aptd Asst. Sq Opns O (Add duty), SqO 2-8
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add.
46: 8606 148th Street, Jamaica, Long Island, NY. Bellingham, WA.
Alves, Charles S., Add. 46: 37 Maple Street, Braintree, MA.
Amadon, George F. T/Sgt. 19130195. 869th. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. CFC Gunr, 580. Trnfd fr Lincoln to 869th SO
103-1 (497th) [1944]. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits OO20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 193 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Framingham, MA.
Ambuske, Richard J., Add. 46: Route 3, Cattaraugus, NY.
Amorello, Edward V., Pvt. 31387979. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 964. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 232 Plantation Street, Worchester, MA.
Amrine, Richard R., Sgt. 35635477. 871st. HQ. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Amunds, George R., 2nd Lt. 0-809791. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XIX (20th AF). AM, GO 50-II (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I
(XXI BC). Add. 46: 11480 77th Street, Brooklyn, NY. Add. 89: 199 A Newport Road, Cranbury, NJ.
Amundsen, Veryl A., 1st Lt. 0729789. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024. Reld fr 871st and asgd to 246th BU, Pratt.
Anaenos, John, Add. 46: 752 Acaica Street, Hawthorne, CA.
Anderson, Charles E., S/Sgt. 36699862. HQ. 869th. Aer Gunr, 611. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie Credit, OO-9,
OO-13-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). PH, GO 36-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th).
(Address unknown)
Anderson, Dorcas I., 11 Park Street, North Warren, PA.
Anderson, Earl R., 2410 South 10th Street, Council Bluffs, IA.
Anderson, Edward C., Sgt. 12147936. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Anderson, Einar, Add. 89: 115 Tobin Ct., Vallejo, CA.
Anderson, Eric T. Jr., Pfc. 17088436. CFC Gunr, 580. Mech, 960. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th).
Anderson, Gordon B., 1956 Edgemont Place, Seattle, WA.
Anderson, James G., Cpl. 31368824. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credit, OO-22-1 (497th).
Anderson, Marshall C., Pfc. 37478317. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Anderson, Oliver B., Sgt. 14173583. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC).
Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 4, West Point, GA.
Anderson, Robert J., 1st Lt. 0-726731. 871st. APC. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
MIA
Anderson, William R., 2nd Lt. 0-771614. 870th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46: Fort Benton, MT. Add. 89:
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Andrea, Arthur V., 2nd Lt. 0862456. HQ. Acft Maint O, 4823. Trnfr fr 869th Bomb Sq to 870th Bomb Sq, PM
29-2 (49th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 46: 2112 Linden Avenue, Nashville, TN.
Andrews, George L., Endicott, NY
Angelbeck, Charles C., Add. 46: 549 West 9th Avenue, Rosselie, NJ.
Angell, Robert B., Sgt. 36660273. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-24-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. MIA, 1
June, 1945, A-16.
Arata, Henry J., Sgt. 39035864. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Archer, Oneal J.T., Capt. 0417927. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Placed on Special dy with Hq 73rd Bomb Wing Lead
Crew School for an indefinite period, and upon completion of this special duty will rtn to proper orgn for
duty, SO 33-5 (73rd). APC. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Aptd A flight CO (Prim duty).
(Vice Maj. Baird missing in action), SqO 2-2 (497th). 6592 Add. 46: 1517 3rd Street, Brownwood, TX. Add.
89: 5700 Cactus Flower NW, Albuquerque, NM.
Armeen, Mitchell J., Cpl. 34591235. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 420 North Poplar Street, Charlotte,
NC.
Armstrong, Arthur D., Cpl.* 18199-63. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) - ASN
Armstrong, Jack, Add. 46: 556th E. 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Armstrong, Stanley W., Cpl. 33430700. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Arnoff, Joseph M., Add. 46: 11414 Temblett Avenue, Cleveland, OH.
Arnold, Forrest E., Jr., Sgt. 38510829. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Tail Gunr. Left. Gunr. Reclass 611 to 612, SO
80-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC).
(Address unknown)
Arnold, James C., Capt. 0417921. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Add. 46: 253
Melrose Avenue, Corpus Cristi, TX. Add. 89: HCR 2 Box 420, Beeville, TX.
Arringdale, Leroy B., S/Sgt. 37471551. 870th. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-24-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add.46: 2517 North 49th Street, Omaha, NE.
Arrington, James, Add. 46: 703 Bradley Street, Bessemer, AL. Addison, AL.
Arthur, Robert M., Sgt.35728006. 870th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech,747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 110 S.E. 5th Street, Washington, MD.
Ash, Richard M., 1st Lt. 0725399. 869th. DFC, GO 23-VI (20th AF).
Ashcraft, Floyd D., F/O. 7033233. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. DFC, GO 42-XXII (20th AF). Add. 46: 1210 North Ann
Street, Pontiac, IL
Atchley, Glenn H., 2nd Lt. 0867984. Flt. Engr, 1028. Directed to ferry B-17F fr Lincoln to Pratt, So 101-5
(497th).
Atherton, Donald C., (Address unknown)
Atwater, Stephen K., 2nd Lt. 0-771650. 871st. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 56-V (XXI BC). BS, SO 166 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
(Address unknown)
Atwell, Charles D., Add. 46: 505 E. Barbee Street, Louisville, KY
Atwell, Elmer K., T/Sgt. 6981634. Reld fr 246th BU & atchd to 869th Bomb Sq, PM 21-1 (497th)[1944].
Atwell, Kenneth E., (Address unknown)
Audinwood, Willis R., Sgt. 33610438. 869th. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Auren, Handford L., Capt. 0481906. HQ. 870th. Carbine qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-3 [1944] (497th).

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Austin, Arthur E., 2nd Lt. 0675530. 871st. APC. Sortie credit OO-9, (497th). A-42, Jokers Wild II, Austin. PH
(OLC), GO 32-1 (497th BG). RTD, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. Add. 46: Eagle Rock, CA
Austin, Thomas J., S/Sgt. 17159262. HQ. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: Kirkwood, MO
Auten, Kanford L., Add. 46: Box 164 Bridgman, MI
Avdevich, Fillmore, Capt. 0-789433. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. AC. Dy asgmt, Asst. Gp S-3, SO 40 (497th). Sortie
credits OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-II (20th AF). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th); Reld fr
special duty with Lead Crew School, APO 237, and will return to proper orgn for dy, SO 31-2 (73rd Wing).
Sortie credit OO-23-1 (497th).
Avery, Lloyd, 1st Lt., 0726302. 871st. AC. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st
BC).
Avon, George E., S/Sgt. 32935487. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-5. Add. 89: 460 Morningside, Miami Springs, FL 33166. Add. 46: Syracuse,
NY.
Avriette, V., Ad. U.S. Naval Hospital, Dental Clinic, San Diego, CA.

B
Baar, Joseph F., Sgt. 35097114. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Babits, William P., S/Sgt. 31417272. 871st. Radar. Sortie credits OO-16-1 (497th). DFC, GO 58-XV (20 AF). AM
(OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 54 Pteeyplain Road, Greenfield, MA.
Bach, Edward A., Add. 46: 617 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ.
Bachelder, William F., Cpl. 39462496. 870th. Apl Armr, 511. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
1714 South West Emigrant Avenue, Pendleton, OR. Box 569 Burns. OR.
Bachmarr, Hiram G., 2nd Lt. KIA
Add. 46: 3611 Travis Street, Dallas, TX.
Add. 46: Route 2, Ladysmith, WI.
Backsiron, Arthur E., 1st Lt. 0-869357. 7th Weather Sq. O. Sortie credit, OO-24-1 (497th).
Baeza, Hilbert R., Add. 46: 3312 Pecan Street, Los Angeles 33, CA.
Bagajski, Joseph A., Add. 46: 9044 Plainview, Detroit 23, MI.
Baggett, Gerald L., M/Sgt. 6970961. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Add. 46: 1514 Kirkmzan Street, Lake Charles, LA.
Baguhn, Russel, Sgt. 36222189. HQ. Apl Prop Spec, 687. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Bailey, James O., S/Sgt. 12022403. 871st. Flt Eng, 737. Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Bailey, Ralph W., T/Sgt. 19003117. 869th. HQ. Flt Eng, 737. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1 (497th). (Address unknown).
Bailey, Vern C., S/Sgt. 32805316. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 218 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn,
NY.
Baird, Joe P., Maj. 0403702. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. 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 (497th). Entered Service fr AZ. NOK: Mrs.
Dorothy G. Baird (Wife), 527 West Gurley St., Prescott, AZ. Natl Arch. 996885 WWII Memorial. 788263
Baker, Merle E., Sgt. 15085645. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Baker, Roland, Pfc. 32404948. 871st. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46:
Newburgh, NY.
Bakkum, Leon C., S/Sgt. 17017090. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Baldaszarre, Albert B., Add. 46: 283 Mott Street, New York, NY.

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Ball, Donald D., Add. 46: Ravenna, NE.
Ball, Theodore B., Jr., Sgt. 38518893. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). Sortie
credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). (Address unkown)
Ballard, Robert C, Jr., 1st Lt. 0-806959. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). PH, GO 37-I-1 (497th). BS, SO 155 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1
(497th).
Balzarini, LeRoy B., S/Sgt. 36577778. HQ. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr,748. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits,
OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). PH, GO 36-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8
(497th). (Address Unknown).
Banderdistel, John C., Add. 46: 52 Jones Street, Denver, CO.
Bands, Petra, Add. 46: General Delivery 2, Torrance, CA.
Banker, William C., S/Sgt. 19163179. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-24-1
(497th). DFC, GO 130-VII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Cannon
Falls, MN.
Banker, William E., Pfc. 33696445. 869th. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Banovicts, Ralph C. S/Sgt. 16045323. 870th. Radio. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 24
November,1944. 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
Banovitz, William J., Cpl. 36658403. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 5428 Henderson Street, Chicago 4, IL. Add. 89: 8108 Prospect Ct., Niles, IL60648.
Barbeaux, John E., Add. 46: 3026 O Street, Sacramento, CA.
Bardin, Robert M., Sgt. 15364197. 869th. Aer Gunr, 611. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-181 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, SO 176 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1
(497th). (Address unknown)
Barefoot, Armond D., 2nd Lt. 02068554. 869th. AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). Add. 46: 522 West Dorothy,
Hollis, OK.
Barnes, Carl R., Maj. 0395107. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Add. 46: Route
1, Box 66, Los Altos, CA.
Barnes, Harold C., 2nd Lt. 0868625. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-47. DED
Barnes, Jack S., 1st Lt. 0737704. 871st. Sortie credit, OO-9 (497th). APC, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA.
Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service fr
MO. NOK: Mrs. Helen F. Barnes (Wife), Kansas City, MO. NatlArch. 1084974 WWII Memorial. 788508
Barnes, Marcum W., Add. 46: 2606 Michigan Street, Dallas, TX.
Barnes, Robert L., Add. 46: C/o S.C. Barnes, Williston, ND.
Barnhart, David L., Cpl. 16111088. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Barquist, John A., Pfc. 39202584. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Barr, Joseph F., Add. 46: 274 North Bellview Place, Indianapolis, IN.
Barrera, Ralph A., Jr., M/Sgt. 53010419. 869th. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief , 750. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Passenger. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
Barrett, Jesse W., M/Sgt. 6996752. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. . BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Movement
Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). something wrong with ASN
Barriere, Leandor E., Add. 46: Leominster, MA.
Barron, Harry C., T/Sgt. 35377500. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). May be Barren? Add. 46: 691 Bell
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Barron, James M., Jr., S/Sgt. 13112523. 870th. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1
(497th). PH, GO 35-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM, GO 50-II (20th AF). Add. 46: 5630 Miriam
Road, Philadelphia, PA.
Barry, Eugene A., Sgt. 33541300. 871st. Radio Opr, 2756. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51VIII (497th). KIA, 15 February, 1945, A-44.
Bartels, Eugene S., S/Sgt. 39273710. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Trfd fr 500th Bomb Gp, Walker AAB asgd
to 869th Bomb Sq, SO 91-3(497th) [1944]. BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Movement
Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 89: 5830
Eastbrook Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713.
Barthold, Carl H., S/Sgt. 17133162. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO24-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 3006 Delavan Drive, Belnor, MO.
Bartholomai, John H., Sgt. 33364810. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Bartles, Eugene S., (Address unknown)
Bartlett, John D., 1st Lt. 01699570. 869th. HQ. Pilot, B29,1093. ATereC. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Aptd Deputy C flight CO (Prim duty). (Vice Capt.
Hanley relieved), SqO 2-7 (497th). Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). A-7, American Maid,
Bartlett. Add. 46: 8 West Harrison Avenue, Bozeman, MT.
Bash, James L., Cpl. 38398888. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Bastasch, A.E., 3115 N.E. 54th Avenue, Portland, OR.
Bastin, Earl M., Cpl. *7366523. 870th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Bastin, Earl W., Sgt. 17166583. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). 1116 North 21st Street, Parsons, KS. Elmdale,
KS.
Bastress, George A., Sgt. 33875548. Squadron??. HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
Batal, George, Pfc. 31265407. 869th. HQ. 657 Medical Aidman, 657. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Bates, Frederick R., Add. 89: 1731 Rainbow Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Bates, Richard J., 2nd Lt. 01546414. HQ. Pers Equip O, 1042. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Bathrust, William D., 2nd Lt. 0786880. 869th. HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF). Add. 46: 1513 19th Street,
Altoona, PA.
Bau, Gerald J., 2nd Lt. 0-2057819. 870th. Nav, 1034. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th).
Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd).
Baudendistel, John C., 2nd Lt. 0703167. 871st. Nav. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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. WWII Memorial.
Sam E. Pennartz. Ms. Helen Baudendistel, Sister.Natl Arch. 1165352 WWII Memorial.788707 Sam E.
Pennartz. 2347846 Ms. Helen Baudendistel, Sister. 553227
Baudino, Peter P., Sgt. 36676398. 869th. HQ. MOS 600. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6
(497th). KNB
Baumann, Frederick W. Jr., 1st Lt. 0485209. HQ. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2
[1944] (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI
BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-13. DED.
Baumgartner, Eugene H., Cpl. 36453337. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Bauml, Richard C., 2nd Lt. 0866676. 869th. HQ. Flt. Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1

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(497th). DFC, GO 130- III (XXI BC). BS, SO 198 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). A-9, Skyscrapper, Garvin.
Add. 46: 162 Delamine Drive, Rochester, NY.
Baxter, J.C., M/Sgt. 34161695. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Baxter, Jay, Jr., M/Sgt. 17032881. HQ. Intelligence NonCom, 631. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77
(ATC). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Bay, Edwin V., Pfc. 19124387. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). GCM, GO 37-II-1
(497th).
Bazin, Joseph W., (Address unknown)
Beal, Charles W., 10 Faragut Street, Uniontown, PA.
Beale, James C. Jr., Sgt. 34612426. 871st. HQ. MOS 826. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Beall, Arthur L., 2nd Lt. 0-683387. 869th. Pilot,B29, 1093. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 203 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). A-8, Coral Queen, Yon. Add46:
432 C Bonita Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Bean, Edwin Jr., Add. 46: Box 119, Brookfield, IL.
Bean, Robert D., Pfc. 36482014. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Bean, Robert K., Add 46: Illma, MO.
Beard, Paul, Capt. 0424349. 870th. HQ. Pilot,B29, 1093. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). CA. Sortie credits OO-18-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Bearss, Billee C., Sgt. 36405451. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Beasor, John C. S/Sgt. 35036989. 7th Weather Sq. O. Sortie credit, OO-24-1 (497th). Confirm with another
order.
Beatty, Calvin J., M/Sgt. 36501194. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Prom to M/Sgt.
(Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: 15329 Rolson Avenue, Detroit, MI. Add. 89: 810 West Elmo Drive, 517
Monroe, MI 48161.
Bechtel, Robert C., Cpl. 19136889. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Beck, George A., Jr., S/Sgt. 37653841. 869th. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Left Gunr. Reld asgmt 15th Photo Lab
Gp and asgd to 869th, PM 32-2 (497th) [1944]. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas
shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). AM, GO82-1 (XXI BC). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.
Beck, George N., T/Sgt. 19207979. 869th. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Tail Gunr. DFC, GO 23-VI (20th AF). BS, GO
46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington,
KS). Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-20-1, OO-24-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO
200 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Becker, Donald W., Sgt. 39920480. 869th. HQ. Aer Gunr, 611. Radar. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits
OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). (Address unknown)
Becker, Howard H., 2nd Lt. 0-702362. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 715 South Oakes Street, Tacoma, WA. Add.
89: 12555 SW 124th, Tigard, OR 97223.
Becker, LaVern H., Add. 46: 95 South Washington Street, Oxford, MI.
Beckett, David M., Add. 46: 232 East Hickory Street, Hinsdale, IL.
Beckett, David M., Add. 46: Box 903, Boulder City, NV.
Bednarczyk, Betha, Add. 46: 20 Center Street, Yonkers, NY.
Beecroft, Lawrence W., Sgt. 32069587. 869th. Rt. Gunr, 611. RTD 14 Jan 1945. Soldiers Medal, Air Medal,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Died 21 July 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific
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Beeh, Edward A. Jr., Add. 46: 617 Bergen Street, Newaile, NJ.
Beek, George A., Add. 46: 1304 B Avenue, Ft. Madison, IA.
Beeler, Arlie C., Pfc. 34369218. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Beene, Harvey B., S/Sgt. 6284452. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Bees, Mearl, S/Sgt. 33273542. HQ. MOS 502. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Beggs, Gordon C., Cpl. 17147077. 871st. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-231, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Reclass Aer Gunr, 611 to Armr Gunr, 612, SO 83-6 (497th BG). GCM, GO 37-II-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, SO 178 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 89: 122
Katherine Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065.
Begin, Leo E., T/Sgt. 31373560. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1,
OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
DFC. A-33, The Shrimper, Lamback. D. 10-31-12, Plymouth, MA Add. 46: 163 Middle Street, Lewiston,
ME.
Beitia John L., 2nd Lt. 0779757. 870th. HQ. Pilot. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO24-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: 1503 North 11th Street, Boise, ID.Shoshone, ID.
Belanger, Nelson A., Add. 46: Marine City, MI.
Bell, Charles L., Cpl. 36621692. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add. 46: Route 1,
Thompsonville, IL.
Bell, Edwin B., Pfc. 36892128. 870th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
Big Sandy, TN.
Bellanger, Nelson A., T/Sgt. 16044674.HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th).
Belschner, Eugene W., Sgt. 35337729. 869th. HQ. Aer Gunr, 611. Rt. Gunr. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie
credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). (Address unknown)
Belshaw, Wilbur M., M/Sgt. 16028826. 869th. Flt Eng, 737. Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1
(497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). (Address unknown)
Belshaw, Morris W., M/Sgt. 16028826. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). 869th. Flt Eng. Sortie credits OO-18-1
(497th).
Bembry, Glen P., Sgt. 34443753. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8
(497th). Add. 89: 119 Williams Terrace, Warner Robins, GA 31093.
Bena, Joseph, 2nd Lt. DED
Benden, Harry *, Cpl. 13041567. Squadron ?? HQ. AM, GO 29-XXIII (20th AF).
Beneigh, Harold, Add. 89: 118 A Villa Drive, Butler, PA 16001.
Benjamin G. Roe, Jr., (Address unknown)
Bennet, William J., 2nd Lt. 0866551. 870th. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th).
Bennett, George W., 2nd Lt. 0-2060184. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). Sortie credits,
O-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 8-I
(20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). (Address unknown)
Bennett, John J., 2nd Lt. 0-702886. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 185 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46:
Camden, NJ. Add. 89: 1523, Belle Haven Road, Alexandria, VA 22307.
Bennett, Vernon E., Pvt. 38536584. 871st. HQ. Gen Duty, 055. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
German TX
Bennett, William J., Add. 46: 137 Brighton Road, Columbus, OH.
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Benton, Norman W., Pfc. 39328216. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: C/o S.H. Wilson, 808 High Street, Eugene, OR.
Benton, Raymond P., Add. 46: 132 Ridge Road, J Rochester, NY.
Bentzlin, Bertil V., Add. 46: 865 Burr Street, St. Paul, MN.
Beratz, John F., Add. 46: Dayton Bluff, Route 4, St. Paul, MN.
Berdy, Morton, S/Sgt. 32272668. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-221, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 56-V (XXI BC). BS, SO 125 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1
(497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. (Address unknown)
Berkebile, Edward E., Cpl. 33510795. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Berkowitz, Joseph A., S/Sgt. 32991352. 871st. Radio Opr/Mech,2756. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46:
1643 Popham Avenue, Bronx 53, New York City, NY.
Berkowitz, Martin, S/Sgt. 32821739. 869th. Radio. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). KIA, 18 April 1945, 42-63519. Add. 46: 2198 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Berman, Jerome S., Pfc. 32489213. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: C/o K8S f and 10 Belmar, NJ.
Berner, Gerald J., Pfc. 36578638. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 15232 Promenade, Detroit, MI.
Bernett, James, Cpl. 31143713. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Berning, John J., 1st Lt. 0741445. HQ. 870th. GO 57-XXVII (20th AF); AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
KIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. NOK: Mrs. Jane P. Berning (Wife), 2038 # 6th St. Tucson, Arizona. NatlArch.
995902 WWII Memorial.789141. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
Bernzott, Edward G., S/Sgt. 35797109. HQ. 869th. Radio Opr, 757. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). PH, GO 36-I-1 (497th). AM, BS,
GO 46-I-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to
US, SO 195-4 (73rd). (Address unknown)
Berry, John V., Add. 46: 434 Maple Way, Pasadena, CA
Best, Orle R., Add. 46: 1125 Harding Avenue, Ames, IA.
Betia, John L., Add. 46: Box 175, Shoshone, ID.
Betsold, William J. J., S/Sgt. 31128166. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging , SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Bety, Oscar A. Jr., (Address unknown)
Betz, Francis C., Sgt. 37707105. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
Add. 46: 173 Eureka Street, San Francisco, CA.
Beuchler, Gerald B., Add. 46: 108 west 7th Street, Grand Island, NE.
Beutenauer, Richard E., Pfc. 36647793. 871st. HQ. Intelligence NonCom, 631. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6
(497th).
Bever, Lawrence N., Capt. 0659230. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
Beveridge, George J., Pfc. 32607182. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl,
SO 101-8 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Beverly, John R., Sgt. 13014214. HQ. 869th. Cook, 060. TD to Flight feeding School, Salina for one week,
return to Pratt, SO- 103-2 (497th) [1944]. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th),
Bevilacqua, Eugene, Sgt. 33688741. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO28-1 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). BS, SO 153 (XXIst BC) per PR 497
GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address Unknown)
Bianchi-Rossi, Gino J., Sgt. 39131556. 871st. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
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Bianco, Philip J., Cpl. 15130597. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add.
46: 417 Cherry Street, Niles, OH
Biddulph, Norman, Add. 89: 1421 N Univ. #S-124, Little Rock, AR 72207.
Bienski, Albert, Add. 46: Bryan, TX
Bienski, Leon L., Add. 46: General Delivery, Bryan, TX
Bindi, Aldo J., Pfc. 39128793. 869th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 27 November, 1944.
Birchfield, Clifford A., Pfc. 39038218. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Bird, John J. S/Sgt., 32466733. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Bisanz, Jack B., 2nd Lt. 0-702365. HQ. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2
[1944] (497th). Add. 46: 2218 Atkins Avenue, Lakewood, OH
Bischoff, Hans M., 1st Lt. 0862863. 871st. DFC, GO 42-I ( 20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC),
GO 30-III (20th AF). Add. 46: 4386 Mayfield Road, South Euclid, OH. Add. 89: 516 Alvarado Street,
Redlands, CA 92373.
Biser, David M., (Address unknown)
Bishop, John W. Jr., Add. 46: 422 East Capital, Little Rock, AR
Bittner, Allen A., Sgt. 36459035. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 815 Ship Street, Joseph, MI. Add.
89: 1337 Lewis Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085.
Bittner, Maurice J., 2nd Lt. 0-702887. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1 (497th). DFC, GO 23-XXV (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: Solon, IA.
Black, Bernard S., 2nd Lt. 0866285. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-48.
Black, Donald T., Sgt. 37498494. 869th. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748, Tail Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). BS, SO 174 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51IX-1 (497th). (Address Unknown)
Black, Frank A., 1st Lt. 0584806. Gp Crypto O, 0224. Reld A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Morgan. Add. 46: 612
Woodland Avenue, Houston, TX.
Black, Frederick W., S/Sgt. 37463115. 869th. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th).
BS, SO 200 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). A-8, Coral Queen, Yon. (Address unknown)
Black, Valentine D., Add. 46: 861 South 12th Street, Salem OR.
Black, William F. Jr., S/Sgt. 18178427. 869th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr,1685. LG. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1
(1505th AAFBU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 18 April, 1945,
42-63519. Add. 46: Box 849, Brownsboro, TX.
Blaker, Robert H., Pfc. 31339217. 871st. Radio Opr,757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Blair, Lafayette B., Pfc. 15170259. 870th. HQ. Cryptographic Tech, 805. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Add. 46: 2122 29th Street, Ashland, KY.
Blair, Ray H., Pfc. 35654878. 869th. HQ. Truck Drvr, 345. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1
(497th).
Blair, William A., Sgt. KIA
Blake, John E., T/Sgt. 19094169. 871st. AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: Wapota, WA.
Blaun, James H., (Address unknown)
Bleth, Howard P., Sgt. 39193622. HQ. Radio Mech,754. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
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Blood, Craig N., Add. 46: 1331 41st Street, Sacramento, CA.
Bloomenthal, Harold S., 2nd Lt. 0-928719. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). (Address unknown)
Blough, Leo C., M/Sgt. 16010138. 869th. Flt Eng, 737. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Blum, Bernard, Pvt. 13151685. HQ. Gen Duty, 055. ). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 321 South 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Blumenfeld, Irving M., 2nd Lt. 02057861. HQ. Nav, 1034. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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 37th St., New York, NY. Natl Arch. 1298457
WWII Memorial. 789553 Sam E. Pennartz. 2349846
Bluto, Mary, Add. 46: 130 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Boal, Charles W., Jr., S/Sgt. 36577772. 870th. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51VIII (497th). 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
Board, John S., Add. 46: 530 Maplewood Avenue, Houston, TX.
Board, Paul, Add. 46: C/o. Clayton National Bank, Clayton, St. Louis, MO.
Boatright, Paul M., S/Sgt. 37467998. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Bobbouine, Louis, Add. 46: 14 Park Avenue, Pillston, PA.
Boberg, Edward H., Add. 46: 3174 West 116th Street, Cleveland, OH.
Bobo, Juane W., 1st Lt. 0-703595. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 42-VIII (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 824
Highland, Houston, TX. Add. 89: 310 Grammar, Houston, TX 77047.
Boffouine, Louis., Add. 46: 14 Park Avenue, Pittston, PA.
Bogan, Joseph V., Add. 46: 1818 Robinson Avenue, Portsmouth, OH.
Bogart, Alfred C., Sgt. 32466631. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Bogle, Robert M., Cpl. 33532087. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497t
Bohling, Charles F., 1st Lt. 0741450. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Aptd Acting Sq Bombardier (Prim duty). (Vice Capt.
Evans transferred) and A Flight Bombardier (Add duty). (Vice Lt. Bolton missing in action) and Asst. Sq
Opns O (Add duty), SqO 2-9 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
Boisvert, Joseph A. R., S/Sgt. 11040438. 870th. Radar Opr, 866. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VII (XXI BC). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd). (Address
unknown)
Boisvert, Roger, Add. 46: 306 Dubuque Street, Manchester, NH. Add. 89: 138 Warrenton Road, Haverhill,
MA 01830.
Boland, John R., Add. 89: 38 Shadow Wood Way, Ballston Lake, NY 12019.
Bolen, William A., Sgt. 36831058. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). 869th. Aer Gnr, 611. Sortie credits, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). (Address unknown)
Bolin, Sid J., Add. 89: 1311 Dickenson Drive, Clearwater, FL 34624.
Bolinsky, Samuel J., S/Sgt. 12183916. 871st. Apl Elect Spec,685. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O9 (871st) 1944. Add. 46: 1511 Sheridan Avenue, Bronx, NY
Bollenbach, Herman C., Sgt. 32765777. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)

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Boltan, Joseph, 1st Lt. 0669965. 869th. Bomb,1036. A-2, Pacific Union Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA
Crashed, 9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. AM, PH, (ABMC). Entered Service fr Kitsap County, WA. NOK: Mrs.
Edith Boltan (Mother), Post Office Box 38, Port Orchard, WA. NatlArch. 1291251 WWII Memorial. 789654
Sam E. Pennartz. 2357078
Bolton, Charles F., 2nd Lt. 0-742120. 869th. Pilot. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Add. 89:
6410 Putters Cir., Spring Hill, FL 34606.
Bolton, Paul D., 1st Lt. 0794618. 870th. Reld of dy and asgmt 870th Bomb Sq, is asgd Hq & Hq Sq, 73rd Bomb
Wing and designated Asst A-3 Officer, SO 33-4 (73rd). Add. 46: 1449 Rollins Road, Toledo, OH.
Boman, Harold S., Cpl. 6151802. HQ. 869th. Cook, 060. TD to Flight feeding School, Salina for one week,
return to Pratt, SO- 103-2 (497th) [1944]. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Bond, Richard R. C., ., T/Sgt. 20380732. 3rd 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. WWII Memorial. Natl Arch. 1256058 WWII Memorial.
789676
Bones, James C., Add. 46: 1020 North 7th Street, Monroe, LA. Add. 89: 5709 Highland Hills, Austin, TX
78731.
Bonham, Charles C. Jr., (Address unknown)
Bonnecaze, Chester, J., Pfc. 38377805. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Bonomo, Raymond, 1st Lt. 0-699115. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-X (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). BS, SO
195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Add. 46: Box 100, Noark, CT.
Bonvicini, Thomas L., Cpl. 31406855. HQ. Aer Gunr, 611. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8
(497th). Add. 46: Bridgeport, CT.
Boodrookas, Canstantine, Add. 46: 237 Paterson, Ogden, UT. Add. 89: 237 Patterson, Ogden, UT 84401.
Boorman, Stanley H., S/Sgt. 32432423. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-42. DED
Booth, Arthur, 2nd Lt. 0691387. 3rd 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
Booth, Nobert E., Add. 46: 417 Garison Street, Fremont, OH.
Bopp, Warren G., 1st Lt. 0-868626. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-X (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). BS, SO 209
(421 AAF) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 4018 Courville, Route 2, Detroit, MI. Add. 89: 26338
Hidden Valley Ct., Farmington, MI 48018.
Borden, Alvin J. C., S/Sgt. 18077412. HQ. TG. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-231 (497th). DFC, GO 130-III (XXI BC). BS, SO 198 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). A-9, Skyscrapper,
Garvin. (Address unknown)
Borden, Herschel W., Cpl. 37460269. HQ. 869th. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Borenstein, Nathan B., Add. 46: 6824 21st Ave, Brooklyn, NY.
Boring, John S., 1st Lt. 0573983. HQ. Intelligence O, 9301. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 89: 961 Carnation Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
Borkowitz, Martin, (nmi)., Pfc. 32821739. Radio Opr, 757. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th).
Borm, Hans C., S/Sgt. 35612579. 871st. 2625. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). Aerial
Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 89: 15110 NE, 195th Woodinville, WA 98702.
Borotz, M., Add. 46: Dayton Bluff, Route 4, St. Paul, MN.

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Borsheim, James O., Cpl. 17108177. 869th. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 85-1
(497th).
Borst, Samuel W., S/Sgt. 15399122. 870th. HQ. CFC, 580. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC).870th. Sortie credits OO-16-1,
OO-20-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VI (XXI BC). Radio. Add. 46: Bainbridge, OH
Boskowitz, Irwin S., 2nd Lt. 0-777911. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC).
Bosse, William A., S/Sgt. 18115989. 869th HQ. Left Gunr. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-131, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). Add. 89: 419
Yorktown, Beaumont, TX 77707.
Bossler, Harold M., Sgt. 18171340. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th).
Bossley, Harold M., S/Sgt. 18171340. 870th. Left Gunr. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI
BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. NOK: Mrs. Modest Bossley
(Mother), 985 9th St., Crowley, Louisiana. Natl Arch 1052999. Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz
2350888. Mrs. S. A. Bossley 930367.
Bouck, Aubrey J., Maj. 0-423911. HQ. B-29 Pilot, 1093. AC. Reld from Dy as Gp Air Inspector asgnd as Asst.
Gp Air Inspector for Supply & Maint, SO 40 (497th). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-23-1 (497th).
Add. 46: 1863 Smith Street, Muskegon, MI
Bouges, Merle E., Add. 89: 1810 North 56, Lincoln, NE 68504.
Bourland, M., Add. 46: 216 North 7th Street, Springfield, IL.
Bowen, Charles L., 2nd Lt. 0-702889. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 176 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 461 Park Avenue,
Collingswood, NJ. Add. 89: 606 Mariposa Street, St Augustine, FL 32084.
Bower, Robert G., Add. 46: Creek Road, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Bowerman, Robert C., Add. 46: Aberdeen, WA.
Bowers, James B., Add. 46: Box 423 Johnson City Hi-way, Kinkscort, TN.
Bowman, Stanley R., Add. 46: Route 1, Kirkwood, NY.
Bowry, Donald W., 1st Lt. 0-794620. 871st. APC. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 132-XV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). Add.
46: 9 Auburn Street, Brookline, MA. Add. 89: P. O. Box 322, Walpole, NH 03608.
Bowser, Richard M., Add. 46: 130 West Laurel Street, Nryhleham, PA.
Boxter, Jay, Add. 46: 508 North State Road, Arlington Heights, IL.
Boyd, James A., Add. 46: Tanneytown, MD.
Boyd, Willie B., Sgt. 34623878. 870th. CFC, 580. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: Route 3, Jayess, MS.
Boyer, Paul E., Add. 46: Dudley, IL.
Boykin, Thomas C., Add. 46: Cottonwood Falls, KS.
Boyles, Robert E., Sgt. 19164545. 869th. Aer Gunr, 611. Rt. Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th
AAFBU). Sortie Credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th).
(Address unknown).
Brabec, Charles E., T/Sgt. 36331786. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. CFC Mech. 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Ship to Herington, KS for staging , SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Bracken, Lester B., Add. 46: 460 North Howard Street, Akron, OH.
Braden, David R., 2nd Lt. 0-2060234. HQ. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-221, OO-24-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 4343 Dickson Avenue,
Dallas, TX. Add. 89: 3310 Fairmont, #17 E, Dallas, TX 75201.

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Bradford, Foy E., Add. 46: 2603 Loving, Fort Worth, TX.
Brady, Lawrence K., Add. 46: 445 West 57th Street, New York City, NY.
Brafec, Charles E., Add. 46: 1605 South 61st Avenue, Cicero, IL.
Bragg, Samuel H., Cpl. 39722941. 871st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add.
46: Route, Garolen Grove, CA.
Bragg, Hugh B., Cpl. 32797335. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2317 Barley Street, Baltimore, MD.
Brakenbury, Arthur W., Add. 46: 112 Hail Street, Buffalo, NY.
Brandt, Arthur M., Add. 46: Box 124, Fennimore, WI.
Braswell, Baxter R., Pfc. 34772384. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr , 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc.
(Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Brauman, Oscar, 2nd Lt. 0708613. 3rd 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.
Braumbaugh, Harry D., Sgt. 33250003. HQ. DFC, GO 56-XVIII (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC).
Braun, James E., Pfc. 35919810. 869th. Aer. Gunr, 611. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th).
Braun, James H., S/Sgt. 15127415. 869th. Rt Gunr. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-23-1
(497th). DFC, GO 130-III (XXI BC). BS, SO 200 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 89: 1085 Dietz
Avenue, Akron, OH 44301.
Braunseis, Henry, Sgt. 36449912. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie Credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: Witt, IL
Brautigan, Jack A., Cpl. 36814081. 870th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC).
Add. 89: 522 Red Wood Road, Lemont, IL 60439.
Brawtigan, Jan A., Add. 46: 4035 21st Street, Racine, WI.
Breakey, John K., S/Sgt. 12030620. 871st. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I
(20th AF). (Address unknown)
Breaux, Douglas N., Sgt. 14017049. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging , SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 1155 Sutton Avenue, Mobile 20, AL.
Breazlale, Edgar B. Jr., Add. 46: Townville, SC.
Brebino, Robert G., (Address unknown)
Breckenridge, Eugene R., Pfc. 39279425. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to
Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: Great Bend, KS.
Breen, John K., S/Sgt. 31308665. 869th. HQ. Aer Gunr, 611. Left Gunr. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits,
OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). (Address unknown).
Brehe, Melvin L., Cpl. 36444059. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Breininger, Louis H., 2nd Lt. 0760771. HQ. 870th. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024. Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 1022 [1944] (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 46: 1317 Clark Avenue, CA. b. June
15, 1921. d. Dec 23, 2013.
Bresseau, Leonard J., (Address unknown)
Breth, Carl F., 2nd Lt. 0865106. HQ. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO
102-2 [1944] (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie Credits, OO-9, OO-18-1 (497th).
Add. 46: Box 237, Emeigh, PA. Add. 89: 1265, Lost Nation Road, #12, Willoughby, OH 44094.
Brewster, John H., Capt. 0-790786. 869th. B-29 Pilot,1093. APC. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th
AAFBU). Aptd C flight CO (Prim duty). (Vice Capt. Archer relieved), SqO 2-4 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-161, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 187 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI
BC). Add. 46: Sunapee, NH. Add. 89: 7945 S Tropical Tr., Merritt Isl., FL 32952.

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Bricking, Raymond A., Add. 46: 129 Washington Avenue, Bellevue, KY. Add. 89: 3503 Brink Circle SW,
Bonita Springs, FL 33923.
Brighton, Amilia, Add. 46: 1349 Sanborn, Los Angeles, CA.
Brill, Viola, Add. 46: 1885 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Brinkmeyer, Milton H., M/Sgt. 17015524. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Morgan.
Broach, Coit E., Pfc. 34644967. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 964. Ship to Herington, KS for staging , SO 236
(497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 89: Route 4, Box 334, Darlington, SC 29532.
Broadhurst, Richard B., Maj. 9442120. HQ. Acft Engr O, 4823. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77
(ATC). Ship to Herington, KS for staging , SO 236 (497th).Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Add. 46: Farmers Branch, TX.
Broitzman, Robert C., F/O. T-129484. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). KIA
Brombaugh, Durwood D., Add. 46: 609 North 7th Street, Fairview, OK.
Bromley, Thomas M., S/Sgt. 12228598. 869th. HQ. Rt. Gunr. Aer.Gunr, 611. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie
Credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). (Address
unknown).
Brookman, Herman J., 2nd Lt. 0-748342. 870th. APC. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1
(497th). Add. 46: 805 North Central Street, Joliet, IL.
Brooks, Charles J., Add. 46: 209 South Marlobar, Dallas, TX.
Brooks, Gordon C., Sgt. 34707412. 871st. HQ. Ammo NCO, 505. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Brooks, Ott R., S/Sgt. 15329980. 870th. Radar. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits, OO-9,
OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1
(497th). Add. 46: 637 Woodridge Avenue, Cleveland, OH.
Brooks, Robert C., Add. 46: Pensacola, FL.
Brooks, Thomas R., Add. 89: 508 Faun Street, Metairie, LA 70003.
Brooks, William H., Add. 46: Pine Street, Jordan, NY.
Brosseau, Leonard J., S/Sgt. 11085912. 871st. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 187 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Brouse, Harold A., Cpl. 19201003. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Brown, Clyde Jr., Add. 46: Wyalusing, PA.
Brown, Daniel A., Sgt. 32287789. 870th. HQ. Ammo NCO, 505. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add.
46: 525 Bleeker Street, Utica, NY.
Brown, Dillard O., Add. 46: 1204 West 120th Street, Coffeyville,KS.
Brown, E.M., Add. 46: 929 Holstein Avenue, Bristol TN
Brown, Ernest A., Add. 46: Route 3, Box 181, Corpus Christi, TX.
Brown, Erwin G., Add. 46: 2673 28th Street, Sacramento, CA.
Brown, Frank M., Cpl. 32714974. 869th. Tail Gunr. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1
(ATC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 23 January, 1945, A-6.
Brown, Harry L., T/Sgt. 17042099. 870th. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). DFC
(OLC), GO 42-IX (20th AF). Add. 46: 1223 South 7th Street, Keokuk, IA.
Brown, Harry R., Capt. 0-280089. HQ. Avn Ord O, 4532. Apptd. Inquiry Brd, SO 209-1 (497th). BS, GO 46-I-1
(497th). Add. 46: 1223 Rosedale Avenue, Wilmington, DE.
Brown, Herbert L., 1st Lt. 0586562. 870th. Acft Maint O, 4823. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Aptd Group Weight and Balance Officer, SO 83-4 (497th BG); aptd Gptd Gp Maintenance Inspection
O, SO 84-4 (500th BG). Add. 46: 650 Topeka Street, Shreveport, LA.
Brown, James J., Add. 46: 217707 Gaukler Street, St. Clair Shores, MI.
Brown, James W., Pvt. 36599119. 870th. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).

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Brown, Jay J., Capt. 0411929. 871st. AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). Add. 46: 1142 Sims Avenue, San
Antonio, TX. Add.46: Route 2, Little Rock, AR.
Brown, John B., 1st Lt. 0-667240. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
DFC, GO 58-XV (20 AF). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Aptd A Flight Navigator (Prim duty). (Vice Lt. Richards
missing in action), SqO 2-10 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th). Add. 46: 210 Bell Street,
Sweetwater, TX.
Brown, Joseph E., Add. 46: 2883 Elliott Circle, Atlanta, GA.
Brown, Lloyd E., Sgt. 35331322. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: Route 5, Box 738, South Bend, IN.
Brown, Pat E., Pfc. 14133649. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Brown, Reuben M., 1st Lt. 0-760773. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO24-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VII (XXI BC).
Brown, Reuben R., 2nd Lt. 0760780. HQ 870th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944]
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-13-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd). Add. 46: Corvallis, MT.
Brown, Walter O., Cpl. 17108177. 869th. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Brown, William D., Cpl. 14149466. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Brown, William T., Add. 46: 1204 West 12th Street, Coffeyville, KS.
Brownell, James E., Add. 46: Woodland, CA.
Browse, Harold A., Add. 46: Valentine, NE.
Bruce, William R., Sgt. 14159524. 869th. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Bruks, D., Add. 46: 739 Orcas Street, Seattle, WA.
Brumbaugh, Harry D., Add. 46: Scalph Level, PA. Add. 89: 1244 Seanor Road, Windber, PA 15963.
Brunhammer, Eugene J., S/Sgt. 1201270*. 871st. Flt Eng, 737. Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Bruton, Leo, Add. 46: 12 Wallace Place, Wallingford, CT.
Bryan, Milo C., S/Sgt. 17072008. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I1 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). Prom to
Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, SO 196 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd).
(Address Unknown).
Bstin, Earl W., Add. 46: Elmdale, KS.
Buchanan, Marion T., Pfc. 35138132. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Bucheit, James E., (Address unknown)
Buck, Alvin B., Capt. 0-865395. 869th. 7th Weather Sq.?? O. Sortie Credits, OO-9, OO-24-1 (497th).
Buck, John H., 1st Lt. 0-664961. 869th. AC. Radio Opr, 757. APC. Sortie Credits, OO-9, OO-22-1, OO-23-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 176 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 271 Wattles Road, Battle
Creek, MI
Buckheit, James E., 1st Lt. 0-736097. 870th. APC. Sortie Credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). AM (OLC),
GO 41-IV (20th AF). A-Weather, Miss Margaret, Buckheit. Ditched, 26 Feb 1945, Rescued.
Buckley, John J., Add. 46: Hudson, MA.
Budd, A.T., Add. 46: 205 Monticello Avenue, Jersey, NJ.
Budd, Benjamin G., Sgt. 42104321. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612, Rt Gunr. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Reclass 611 to
612, SO 80-1 (497th). Sortie Credits, OO-9, (497th). A-42, Joker's Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945,
Survived, RTD.
Buderns, Joseph B., Add. 46: 3207 Royton Road, Toledo, OH.
Buderus, Joseph B., T/Sgt. 16039177. HQ. MOS 791. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).

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Buechler, Gerald B., Pfc. 17131506. 871st. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). GCM, GO 37-II-1
(497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Buge, Frederick V., Sgt. 19181170. 870th. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-23-1,
OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 42-XXI (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 2, Box 290,
Saugus, CA.
Buis, William, Pfc. 32450481. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add.
46: 79 Kenn Street, Paterson, NJ. Add. 89: 97 Franklin Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506.
Bukanowski, Sylvester., (Address unknown).
Bulgrin, Vernon C., Add. 46: 739 Corice Street, Akron, OH.
Bullock, Richard L. Jr., Pfc. 34822791. 871st. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555.Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Add. 46: Box 2089, Burmingham, AL
Bunga, William B., 2nd Lt. 0-828946. 871st. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1
(497th). DFC, GO 23-VI (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). Add. 46: Box 54, Dixonville, PA.
Buran, Wallace P., S/Sgt. 14090642. 871st. 2685. Tail Gunr. Left Gunr. LG Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-X (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM
(OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 198 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
(Address unknown).
Burbank, John P., 32 Beaconsfield Road, Worcester, MA.
Burg, Frederick, S/Sgt. 32228814. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC).
Burger, Knox B., Cpl. 32935138. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1
(AAF, Herington, KS). 869th. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497th). Add. 46: Chappaqua, NY
Burgess, Lawrence L., Cpl. 39327335. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 604 Sharpe Avenue, Glenholder,
PA.
Burk, James L., Cpl. 39341578. TG. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED
Burke, Charles O., Jr., S/Sgt. 18232022. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). DFC, GO
27-XVIII (20th AF). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1 (497th). Prom to
S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). (Address unknown).
Burke, Robert T., Cpl. 38698766. 871st. Aer Gunr , 611. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Burkholder, Arnold C., 2nd Lt. 0-2065330. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1035. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1,
OO-23-1, OO-24-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Add. 89: 3764 Argonne Street,
Mogadore, OH 44260.
Burks, Charles B., Add. 46: Box 1, Cabot, AR.
Burks, Luther H., Pfc. 14069950. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging , SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 6238 Carlton Avenue, Seattle 8, WA.
Burleson, John E., 2nd Lt. 0760722. 870th. Pilot,B29,1093. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED. Add. 46: Box 224, Walnut Springs, TX.
Burling, James R., 2nd Lt. 0-703695. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 42-VIII (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI
BC). Add. 46: Route 4, Carthage, IL. Add. 89: 828 Walnut, Carthage, IL 62321.
Burnett, Robert E., Bison Street, Edgemont, Fairmont, WV.
Burns, Richard E., Add. 46: Chineek, MT.
Burns, Linus H., S/Sgt. 35046268. 871st. Flt Engr, 737. Sortie credits, OO-9, (497th). A-42, Jokers Wild II,
Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service fr Mahoning
County, OH. NOK: Mrs. Mildred E. Burns (Wife), 5698 North Penn St., Indianapolis, IN. NatlArch. 1163597
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Burns, Richard F., 2nd Lt. 0-867988. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-231, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC).
Burton, Leo R., Add. 46: 12 Wallace Place, Wallingford, CT.
Burwell, Edward L., Add. 46: 102 South William Street, Goldsboro, NC.
Bussell, Jack C., 2nd Lt. 0-760564. 869th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Pilot,B29,1093. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1
(1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). MIA, 18 April, 1945, 43-63519.
Buzzell, Herbert, Add. 46: Clarendon Street, Biddeford, MA. Add. 89: P O Box 386, Suffield, CT 06078.
Byers, Billy, Add. 46: Vernon, TX. Add. 89: 5726, Ensign Drive E., Fortworth, TX 76119.
Byers, Orthello V. Jr., 1st Lt. 0771291. 871st. AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: Route 1, Glenwood,
IA. Add. 89: 4516 Mimosa, Bellaire, TX 77401.
Bylander, John E., 2nd Lt. 0-867219. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 195
(73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Add. 46: Beresford, SD.

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Cable, Carter A., Cpl. 34770752. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Tuskagee, NC.
Cadwallader, F., Add. 46: 147 Summer Street, Cresson, PA.
Cahpla, Robert W., 2nd Lt. DED
Cain, Edgar A. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-774523. 871st. Pilot. QT. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
8-I (20th AF). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Add. 46: Breckenridge, TX.
Cain, John A., Braymer, MS.
Cain, Thomas F., Sgt. 12079349. 871st. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: 857 Oakwood, Schenectady, NY.
Calamari, John J., Sgt. 12122676. 870th. Radio Opr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). (Address unknown).
Calandra, Tom J., Pfc. 36650991. HQ. Gen Duty, 055. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Calbridge, Robert A., 2nd Lt. 0-2060936. 870th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC).
Add. 46: Cranberry Lake, NJ.
Caldwell, David R., S/Sgt. 39411743. 869th. Left Gunr. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr,
1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie
credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). DFC, GO 130-III (XXI
BC). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). BS, SO 198 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). A-9, Skyscrapper, Garvin.
(Address unknown).
Caldwell, Ralph E., Sgt. 18195068. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Tail Gunr. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Sortie credit, OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 482,
Stonewall, OK.
Callaghan, James A., 2nd Lt. 0699980. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Callaghan, Robert P., Sgt. 32040050. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 14 Younglove Avenue, Cahoes, NY.
Callahan, Joe M., 5436 Girard Avenue, Philadelphia 31, PA.

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Callaway, Stephen J., 1st Lt. 0-702897. 869th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
Aptd C Flight Navigator (Prim duty). (Vice 1st Lt. Brown relieved), SqO 2-14 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-13-1,
OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Mt.
Calm, TX. Add. 89: Rt 5, Box 375, Waco, TX 76705.
Callender, Earl J., 1st Lt. 0-511679. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Callender, Earl L., 2nd Lt. 0511679. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Callewaert, Camile C., 2nd Lt. 02079278. Nav, 1034, AC. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW). DOI
Calligan, James J., (Address unknown).
Callis, Henry M., Add. 46: Willow Springs, NC.
Cameron, Ronald N., S/Sgt. 35222777. 871st. MOS 2960. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 163 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st)
1944. Add. 89: 5027 Belle Isle Drive, Dayton, OH 45439.
Cammon, Howard F., Add. 46: 4414 Rons Avenue, Detroit, MI.
Campbell, David C., 1st Lt. 0730374. 870th. AC. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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, Edward R., 1st Lt. 0386026. HQ. 870th. APC. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1,
OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 132-XV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 140-III (XXI BC). Pistol qual,
Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: Box 230, Brady, TX. Add. 89: P
O Box 911, Brady, TX 72825.
Campbell, Francis J., Sgt. 35558866. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF).
Campbell, 0702907 B., Add. 46: 831 West 51st Street, Seattle, WA.
Campbell James D., 2nd Lt. 0-2073043. 869th. Radar. Sortie credit, OO-28-1 (497th).
Campbell, James F., Sgt. 18119275. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945. Add. 46: 4829 Cedar
Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
Campbell, James M., Capt. 0-441831. 870th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. APC. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 132-XV (XXI BC). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd).
Add. 46: Route 5, Box 325, Greensboro, NC.
Campbell, Norman J., Lt. Col. 0-325819. Hq. AC, Exec O, 2120; Reld fr PuebloAAF aptd Exec O, 497th, SO 912 (497th)[1944]. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 144 Egbert Avenue, Staten Island, NY. Add. 89: 2923 S
Fairway Drive, Burlington, NC 27215.
Campbell, Richard D., Sgt. 32723010. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Campbell, William C., Capt. 0-724517. 869th. AC. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1
(497th). DFC (OLC), GO 132-XV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 12* (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51IX-1 (497th). A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W. Add. 46: 1424 Bedford Road, Detroit, MI. Add. 89: 206
Riviera Drive, St Clair Shores, MI 48080.
Canavan, Anthony, Add. 46: Near Water Lane, Norton, CT.
Cander, John R., (Address unknown)
Canfield, Jack E., Cpl. 37507369. 869th. HQ. Telephone Switchbrd Opr, 650. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to
Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Canova, Sabastian J., Add. 46: 2219 30th Avenue, Birmingham, AL.
Canzak, Stanley R., Add. 46: Route 2, Simonton Lake, Elkhart, IN.

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Capron, Joseph R., 2nd Lt. 0703696. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED
Capron, Sanford D., Add. 46: 407 Euclid Street, Santa Monica, CA.
Carabillo, Jack, Add 89: 73610 Boxthorn Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
Carabillo, John A., T/Sgt. 12087966. 869th. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9,
OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Prom to
T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Caradonio, Albert J., Cpl. 32927468. 870th. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 69 Plymouth Street, Newark, NJ.
Carandrello, A., Add. 46: 102 Christopher Street, New York, NY.
Cardiff, Alfred V., Pfc. 11068718. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 63 Main Street, Farmingham, MA. Add. 89: 11 Merriam Road, Framingham, MA.
Cardinali, Febo F., Sgt. 42044088. 869th. Rt Gunr. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Cardine, Godfrey L., Add. 46: Rockford, IL.
Cardone, Andrew P., Capt. 0796302. 871st. AC. Sortie credits OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). (Address unknown).
Cardwell, Grover C. Jr., 1st Lt. 0403512. 869th. DFC, GO 23-VI (20th AF). Add. 46: Madisonville, KY.
Carey, Frederick, Cpl. 32726108. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging , SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Carle, Alvin B., Add. 46: East Dubuque, IL.
Carlson, Jack K., Add. 46: 2751 Maxwell Avenue, Oakland, CA
Carlson, Lester A., 2nd Lt. 0864033. HQ. Acft Maint O, 4823. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Carlson, Robert J., Add. 46: 1436 Thorndale Avenue, Chicago 26, IL.
Carneigie, Corbett L., Sgt. 12214591. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-15.
Carney, William, Add. 89: 8249 Hatteras Road, Orlando, FL.
Carpenter, John M. 1st. Lt. 0-863751. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 9333 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI. Add.
89: 5845 La Salle St., Lincoln, NE.
Carpenter, Vere D., S/Sgt. 39194527. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-22. POW-EUS
Carrion, Tony. Sgt. 39040141. 871st. Left Gunr. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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. 870th. Radar. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED
Carroll, Frank B. Jr., T/Sgt. 18138231. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO28-1 (497th). Asgd to 871th fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-X (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th
AF). Rotated to US, SO 195-3 (73rd). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 153,
Slidell, LA. Add. 89: 28922 132nd SE, Auburn, WA.
Carroll, Harry R., Add. 46: 2327 North Normandy Avenue, Chicago 35, IL. Add. 89: 431 Country Club,
Slidell, LA.
Carroll, John W., Maj. 0-437927. 869th. Pilot,B29,1093. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). DFC
(OLC), GO 135-VI (XXI BC). Aptd Sq Opn O (Prim duty). (Vice Capt. Cox missing in action), SqO 2-1 (497th).
Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46: Fredericktown, PA.

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Carroll, Thomas J. Cpl. 32818064. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1605 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx,
NY. 190 Nagle Avenue, New York, NY.
Carruth, William J., Cpl. 36861350. 871st. CFC Mech, 960. Trnsfd from Lincoln to 871st, SO 101-3 (497th).
Carson, James E., 1st Lt. 0702899. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IX (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM
(OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1).
BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd). Add. 89: 1329 Cody
Avenue, Pueblo, CO.
Carter, Allen B., 1st Lt. 0-2060939. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1 (497th). PH, GO 35-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF).
Carter, Livingston H., Sgt. 32670477. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 361 Hoyt Street, Buffalo, NY.
Carter, Paul W., T/Sgt. 13020102. 870th. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-281 (497th). Add. 89: 1648 Blue Spruce Way, Milpitas, CA.
Carter, Robert W., 2nd Lt. 0760780. HQ 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Add. 46:
Route 4, Clinton, NC. Add. 46: 742 Endid, Beaumont, TX.
Caruso, Luigi, Sgt. 11100213. 871st. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.
Carville, Thomas A., Cpl. 18061526. 869th. HQ. Cook, 060. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6
(497TH). Add. 46: El Campo, TX.
Casadaban, Joseph E., Pfc. 38501192. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Casey, Neil C., Pfc. 17070321. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 1017 Court Street, Sioux City 19, IA.
Cassar, Paul A., Sgt. 12191351. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. Left 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 26th St., Brooklyn, NY. Natl Arch. 1310653 WWII Memorial. 791443
Casteel, Thomas H., Add. 46: Hazelton, WV.
Castle, Robert D., T/Sgt. 15016978. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 210 (421 AAF) per PR 497 GO
51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. (Address unknown). Add. 89: 349 Princeton Avenue,
Elyria, OH.
Caton, Everette B., Sgt. 19189939. HQ. MOS 502. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). Deceased, 18 January, 1945. DNB.
Cauagnare, Nicholas J., S/Sgt. 32425192. HQ. Lab Tech, 941. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 76 75th St. Brooklyn, NY.
Cechura, Ernest E., Pfc. 36744011. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Ceres, Clarence L., T/Sgt. 36722321. 869th. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). A-8, Coral Queen,
Yon. Add. 46: 15014 Leavill Avenue, Harvey, IL. Add. 89: 16968 Crane Avenue, Hazel Crest, IL.
Chace, Donald A., 2nd Lt. 0-702103. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-201, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM,
GO 94-I (XXI BC). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Add. 46: 7415 Russell Road, Hayward, CA. Add. 89: 17321
Ehle St, Castro Valley, CA.
Chadwell, James L., Cpl. 35141428. 869th. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec,684. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Chalk, Sigmund B., M/Sgt. 6076624. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
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Chalker, Victor H., S/Sgt. 20254511. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-181, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 56-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142XX (XXI BC). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 89:
5318 Serenity Cove, Bokeelia, FL.
Challs, Sigmund B., Add. 46: 132 Linden Avenue, Raleigh, NC.
Champagne, Norman J., Add. 46: 193 Union Street, Littleton, NH.
Chandler, Henley C. Jr., Sgt. 31289912. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1 (497th).
Chanpagno, Julien J., S/Sgt. 0809050. 3rd Photo Recon. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC).
Chapla, Robert W., 2nd Lt. 0868099. Flt Eng. 737. Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27
January, 1945, A-23. Add. 46: 607 South Jefferson Street, Sturgis, MI.
Chapman, George W., Add. 46: 154 Wellington Road, Jenkintown, PA.
Chapman, Wilbur J., Sgt. 38606304. 869th. Aer. Gunr, 611. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, 42-24772.
Chartier, Jack G., Pfc. 35544354. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Chartier, Kamaris L., Add. 46: 405 Sherry Street, Neenah, WI.
Chase, Leroy B., 2nd Lt. 0698262. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED
Chavez, Rumaldo, Cpl. 18122093. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901.BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Chechura, Ernest E., Add. 46: 4208 South Oak Park Avenue, Berwin, IL.
Cheever, Russell E., Add. 46: 310 East Courtland Place, San Antonio, TX.
Cheney, Hardin W., 1st Lt. 0724132. HQ. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Directed to Salina for purposeof attending
instruction on camera bombing for a period of five days, SO 101-2 (497th). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2
[1944] (497th).
Chenry, Jacob, Add. 46: 9 Glenborn Street, Roxbury, MA.
Chernick, Nationel, Add. 46: 1432 University Avenue, Bronx, NY.
Cherny, M., Add. 46: Glenburne Street, Rocksbury, MA.
Chesshir, Charles N., Add. 46: Route 3 Brownfield, TX.
Chester, Gray W., Sgt. 35607218. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Chionchie, Mathew, Add. 46: 954 West Street, Kent, OH.
Chocola, Richard U., 2nd Lt. 0-703089. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46:
60 Prospect Street, Uniontown, PA. Add. 89: P O Box 3012, Falls Church, VA.
Chrgersoll, William S. Jr., Add. 46: Sloven, PA.
Christ, Oswald J.W., S/Sgt. 16120172. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO
85-1 (497th).
Christensen, Donald A., 1st Lt. 0-703701. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1 (497th).
Sortie credits OO-18-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-31.
Christensen, Louis H., S.Sgt. 12119861. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. DFC, GO 23-VI (20th AF). Prom to
S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: Ciffside Park, NJ.
Christensen, Reo M., Sgt. 38352917. 871st. Auto Mech, 014. Addl Class, 256?
Christensen, Terrell, Add. 46: Box 394, Farmington, NM.
Christenson, William C., Add. 46: 44th S. W., Seattle, WA.
Christiansen, Clarence A., 2nd Lt. 0-866817. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46:
4155 Edenhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Add. 89: Seven Lakes Box 2073, West End, NC.

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Christmas, Barnie D., Sgt. 870th. 34652224. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 426 State Street, Rock Hill,
SC. Add. 89: 649 Arch Drive, Rock Hill, SC.
Christoff Samuel J., Add. 89: 2061 Montauk Ct., Byron, CA.
Christopher, Hildry H., 2nd Lt. 0-867990. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-16-1,
OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 166 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 296
Belle Glade, FL.
Chumbley, Harold P., Cpl. 35465235. 871st. HQ. Reclass Special Vehicle Opr, 932 to Auto Mech, 014, SO 836 (497th BG).
Ciapinsky, Peter P., Sgt. 31077967. 869th. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr,555. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Ciccarelli, Carmen J., Sgt. 35010512. HQ. 869th. Cook, 060. TD to Flight feeding School, Salina for one
week, return to Pratt, SO- 103-2 (497th) [1944]. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Conneaut, OH.
Cieply, John M., Add. 46: 220 Hannun Avenue, Roosfod, OH.
Ciezarek, John J., S/Sgt. 16140803. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). DFC, GO 130-III (XXI BC). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). BS, SO
196 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). A-9, Skyscrapper, Garvin. (Address unknown).
Cipullo, Anthony F., Add. 46: 8 Boyd Street, Dorchester, MA.
Clabridge, Robert A., Add. 46: Cranberry Lake, NJ.
Clancy, George J., Cpl. 36659321. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Clapp, Edgar L., 2nd Lt. 0864215. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED
Clark, Arthur W., Cpl. 15354574. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add.
46: 367, Old Main Road, Conneaut, OH.
Clark, James M., Pfc. 34705775. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Clark, Kenneth D., Sgt. 37677184. 869th. Aer. Gunr, 611. Rt. Gunr. AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). Prom to Cpl,
SO 101-8 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-23-1
(497th). Add. 89: Rt. 1 Box 27, Prairie City, IA.
Clark, Leland J., Cpl. 3818*805. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) ASN?
Clark, Tom B., S/Sgt. 35800816. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). 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.
Clark, Vernon D., 1st Lt. 0729416. Bomb, 1035. Reld fr special duty with Lead Crew School, APO 237, and
will return to proper orgn for dy, SO 31-2 (73rd Wing). Sortie credit, OO-16-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2116
Lawnview, Cleveland, OH.
Clark, Wesley L., 2nd Lt. 0678685. 869th. Nav-Bomb,1036. AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Movement Overseas, OO 61 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 178
(XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Ponca City, OK.
Clark, William E. Jr., Add. 46: Fort Warren, WY.
Classick, James J., 2nd Lt. 0-698662. 869th. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Aptd
Asst Sq Navigator (Prim duty), SqO 2-20 (497th). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2719 North 24th Street,
Philadelphia, PA.
Claybon, Curtis E., Add. 46: Bandera, TX.
Clayton, Hubert W., Jr., Pfc. 34708794. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Clees, Donald J., Sgt. 36866252. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Left Gunr. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). Sortie
credits OO 13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VIII (XXI BC).
AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 805 Lennox Avenue, Detroit, MI. Add. 89:
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Clements, Morris W., M/Sgt. 13032301. 869th. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief,750. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). A-8, Coral Queen, Yon. Add. 46: Inman, SC.
Clepy, John M., Add. 46: 220 Hannum Aveue, Rossford, OH.
Clevenger, William C., 2nd Lt. 0795358. 871st. AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF).
Clifford, Howard M., Capt. 871st. AC. A-50, Jumbo King of the Show, Clifford. Add. 46: 102 State Street,
Perth Amboy, NJ. Add. 89: 11069 Sam Snead Drive, El Paso, TX.
Cline, Lawrence H., Add. 46: 935 South Rimpan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
Cliplof, John B., Cpl. 37569391. 869th. Asgd to 869th fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th).
Clouser, J A., Sgt. KIA
Clowes, Robert W., 1st Lt. 0-577153. HQ. Sq Adj, 2110. Apptd. Inquiry Brd, SO 209-1 (497th).
Cobb, Robbie L. Sgt. 14161874. Radio. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 3 Dec 1944. Ditched. A30, Campbell. Entered Service: KY: NOK: Mrs. Jesse E. Cobb (Mother), 1401 Kenton St., Bowling Green, KY.
Natl Arch. Natl Arch. 1229977 WWII Memorial. 792030 Sam Pennartz. 2343136 Marcia Stinson, Niece.
2254262
Coco, Stephen, S/Sgt. 12198208. 869th. Aer Gunr, 611. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-20-1, OO-281 (497th). DFC (OLC) GO 13-VIII (XXI BC). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). (Address
unknown).
Coffin, Roland T., Add. 46: 506 Grand Avenue, Leavenworth, KA.
Cohen, Stanley, Sgt. 32865865. HQ. Clrk, Typist. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Coke, Gerald D., Sgt. 19098439. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 89: P O Box 25, Sonora, CA.
Colandrello, Salvatore, Pfc. 32786443. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Coldridge, Robert A., Add. 46: Cranberry Lake, NJ.
Coldstein, Edward R., S/Sgt. KIA
Cole, James W., Pfc. 35399759. 869th. Aer. Gunr, 611. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th).
Coleman, Edward C., Add. 46: Coffeyville, KA.
Coleman, Jacob J., S/Sgt. 13167932. 871st. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1 (497th). DFC (OLC) GO 135-IV (XXI BC). BS, SO 220 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 89: 417
4th, Braddock, PA.
Colesanto, Michael, Pfc. 42030239. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Collingwood, Basil, Pvt. 39137177. 870th. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). GCM,
GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1245 50th Avenue, Oakland, CA.
Collins, Edward B. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-750948. 869th. Pilot. Sortie Credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-88083.
Collins, Myron E., Sgt. 17023500. 3rd Photo Recon. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC).
Colston, Edward M., 1st Lt. 0-867991. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC
(OLC) GO 13-VIII (XXI BC). Add. 89: 106 N Hita Avenue, Louisville, KY.
Colvin, Emmett, 2nd Lt. 0584295. HQ. Intelligence O, 9301. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Combs, Samuel E., S/Sgt. 39529643. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Comer, Willis J., Sgt. 33750432. 869th. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, , OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Common, Howard, Add. 89: 25291 Kildare, Southfield, MI.
Conlin, Frederick W., Pfc. 32503649. 869th. HQ. Clerk, 590. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO
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Connell, John J., S/Sgt. 11082233. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945. DED
Conners, Francis P., Capt. 0-562755. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 6-L Alsace Avenue, Buffalo, NY.
Add. 89: 100 Moorman Drive #60, Cheektowaga, NY.
Connor, James B., Add. 46: Vernon, AL.
Connor, Timothy A., S/Sgt. 32468068. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 32 Astor Street, Newark, NJ.
Constantien, Anthony S., Add. 46: 4040 Bronx Blvd, New York, NY.
Contos, Charles C., 1st Lt. 0868100. 869th. Flt. Eng, 1028. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA 14 Jan
1945. Entered Service: IL. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union Ditched. NOK: Mr. Leslie C. Contos (Brother), 751 East 65th
St., Chicago, IL. Memorial. 795141 Natl Archives. 1048267
Conway, Robert J., 1st Lt. 0-2044865. 871st. APC. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 59-IV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st
BC). BS, SO 180 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address unknown).
Cook, Elden, E., Cpl. 36736281. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Cook, G., Add. 46: Hazelgreen, WI.
Cook, Richard G., Add. 46: 7218 Witherspoon, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cook, Richard L., Pvt. 15313658. 869th. HQ. Aer Gunr, 611.BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Rt Gunr. Sortie credits, OO20-1, OO-13-1, OO-24-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). (Address unknown).
Cook, Robert E., (Address unknown).
Cook, Robert H., T/Sgt. 35608665. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-16-1,
OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). (Address unknown).
Cook, Roy C., M/Sgt. R-2133067. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). something is wrong with
ASN
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 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January,1945, A-46. DED
Cooper, Robert E., S/Sgt. 36451976. 869th.HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI
BC). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, SO 200
(73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Corbett, Kenneth L., Pfc. 17181254. 871st. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Cordes, Edward H., S/Sgt. 39231888. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Prom to S/Sgt, SO 101-8 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Morgan.
Cordua, Theodore H., Cpl. 39128634. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1433 Jackson Street, San
Francisco, CA
Cornejo, Anthony W., Sgt. 35583441. 869th. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Cornwell, Dean P., 2nd Lt. 0928779. 870th. Nav - Bomb, 1036. HQ. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV,
(20th AF). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). A-Weather, Miss Margaret, Buckheit. Ditched, 26
Feb 1945, Rescued. Add. 46: 29232 Wellington Road, Farmington, MI.
Corona, Victor Frank, Add. 46: Long Island, NY.
Corvecrowe, Franklin W., Add. 46: Northwood Apartments, Baltimore, MD.
Coster, Lloyd H., Sgt. 42023322. 871st Radar Opr, 0141. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.
Cottingham, Dewey R., Sgt. 14070262. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
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Coulter, Andrew H., S/Sgt. 13032763. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Coulter, David M., 2nd Lt. 0868794. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. Add. 46:
Gilbert Lane, Knoxville, KY.
Countryman, Marvin, Sgt. 38116798. 871st. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: General Delivery, Handley, TX.
Courtney, Vincent S., Clp. 37613714. 871st. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Add. 46: 800 North Jackson Street, Little Rock, AR.
Courtois, Normand A., S/Sgt. 11111175. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. DFC, GO 42-XXII (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1
(497th). Add. 46: 68 Darling Street, Central Falls, RI.
Covaleski, Edward J., Pfc. 31278654. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Cover, Dean O., 1st Lt. 0702903. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add. 46: 2104 Gayload Street, Denver, CO.
Cowenhoven, Nicholas, Sgt. 12076379. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Lafayette Road, Princeton,
NJ.
Cox, Carroll E., Add. 46: 705 Lincoln Avenue, Woodland, CA.
Cox, Dale L., T/Sgt. 16016319. HQ. MOS 502. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS) Add. 46: Geneseu, IL. ASN in question
Cox, Leonard L., Capt. 0422385. 869th. B-29 Pilot,1093. AC. DFC, AM (4 OLC), PH, ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). 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
Cox, Milton H., S/Sgt. 6296425. 869th. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO
6 (497th). Need ASN correction.
Crafton, Edward B., Cpl. 33921470. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 89:
8644 140 Way N, Seminole, FL.
Craig, Walter J., 1st Lt. 0805770. 871st. Pilot. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). DED 28
Jan 1945. A-46, Ghastly Goose, Petersen. Entered Service from New York. NOK: Mrs. Nella Craig (Mother),
229-15 *** Ave., Bellerose, NY. Natl Arch. 1315834 WWII Memorial. 792298
Craig, Walter J., `229-15 88th Avenue, Long Island, NY.
Cranbenstein, Hermen J., (Address unknown)
Crane, Frank J., S/Sgt. 16007692. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Crawford, Frederick L., Add. 46: 318 West Edwards Street, Springfield, IL.
Cripps, John M. J., Add. 46: 48 Maple Avenue, Dirby, CO.
Cripps, John M. Jr., 1st Lt. KIA
Crisman, George W., S/Sgt. 32538884. 870th. Radar. Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 26 Pratt
Street, New Rochelle, NY. Add. 46: 904 East End Avenue, Pittsburgh 21, PA.
Crispi, Harold L., 2nd Lt. 0-760794. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
Sortie credits OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated
to US, SO 195-2 (73rd). Add. 46: Route 4, Box 148, Kent, WA. Add. 89: 1949 Bch Pkwy #216, Cape Coral, FL.
Criswell, William H., 2nd Lt. 0-760795. 869th. Pilot. Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 23-XXV (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46:
2135 North 90th Street, Seattle, WA.
Croake, Thomas J., 2nd Lt. 02073304. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
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Croke, Harold J., S/Sgt. 11072953. Radio Opr, 757. Trfd fr 500th Bomb Gp, Walker AAB asgd to 871st Bomb
Sq, SO 91-3 (497th) [1944] Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Crouch, George E., Cpl. 13109814. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO
85-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). (Address unknown).
Crouse, George T., Pfc. 36655692. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Crouse, Jimmy L., Add. 46: 215 18th Street, Cairo, IL.
Crowder, Jess W., 2nd Lt. 0-761567. 869th. Pilot. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 2 Box 202, Auburn,
WA.
Crowder, John G., Capt. 0800842. 871st. HQ. Pilot,B29,1093. APC. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). APC. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 132-XV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). R &R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV,
No.1). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). (Address unknown).
Crowe, Franklin W., 1st Lt. 0760796. 869th. HQ. Pilot,B29,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June 1945, A-16. A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. Add. 46:
4416 Marble Hall Road, Baltimore, MD.
Crowel, Benjamin E. Jr., 1st Lt. 0666244. Pilot, Four Engine. Directed to ferry B-17F fr Lincoln to Pratt, SO
101-5 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, 42-24653. DED
Crucitti, Joseph D., Cpl. 31406975. 869th. Aer Gunr, 611. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). AM, GO 57XXVII (20th AF). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA. Entered Service: Fairfield County, CT. NOK: Mrs. Marion Crucitti,
(Wife), 21 Marathon Place, Port Chester, NY. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). Natl Arch. 1011837 WWII
Memorial. 792477
Crump, Everett L., S/Sgt. 39460588. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC).
DFC, GO 21-VI (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th).
(Address unknown).
Cryan, Chester C., Sgt. 11108368. 870th. AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA (Address unknown).
Cullon, George H., Add. 46: 636 East Main, Watertown, NY.
Cummings, Charles H., Add. 46: Box 246, South, Yarmouth, MA.
Cummings, Clayton C., Pvt. 35645609. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).Add. 46: 1658 Schomburg, Toledo,
OH.
Cummings, Howard A., Sgt. 11039068. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Cummings, Howard S., Add. 46: 53 Burough Road, Penacock, NH.
Cummings, Thomas A, Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-702906. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th
AAFBU). Aptd C Flight Bombardier (Prim duty). (Vice 1st Lt. Bohling relieved), SqO 2-13 (497th). Sortie
credits OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). Add. 46: 400 North Front Street, Wheeling, WV.
Cunningham, J.R., S/Sgt. 13047614. 869th. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Cunningham, John J., S/Sgt. 34881701. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Bomb-Nav,1036. Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VIII
(XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO
195-3 (73rd). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 166 Second Avenue, Nashville, TN.
Add. 89: 116 Vossland Drive, Nashville, TN.
Cunningham, William P., Sgt. 11081145. 870th. Clrk, Typist, 405. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit Personnel,
SO 80-2 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: 40 Lexington Avenue, Cambridge, MA.

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Curland, David B., Cpl. 32823403. 870th. HQ. Cryptographic Tech, 805. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1607 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Curll, Charles H., S/Sgt. 6148062. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 89: 32 Crescent Avenue, Melrose, MA.
Curtin, Paul T., T/Sgt. 31026352. HQ. MOS 502. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: 89-A
Greer, Lynn, MA.
Curtis, Howard R., Pfc. 35604381. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Curtis, Robert L., Col. 13171929. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-24-1 (497th). Add. 46:
Box 241 Carmichaels, PA.
Custer, Ernest D., Pvt. 33544379. 870th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add.
46: 1102 Indlesied Road, Norfolk, VA.
Cutler, Edward J., Sgt. 12093095. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Asgd to 871st fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th). Add.
46: 1200 Street, George Avenue, Lindon, NJ
Carbine qual, Expert, SO 102-3 [1944] (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Cutler, Edward W., 1st Lt. 0-26296, 870th. APC. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie Credit, OO-9,
OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC) GO 140-II (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF).
Add. 46: 121 B Hunting Terrace, Alexander, VA. Add. 46: C/o. Mrs. E. F. Cook, Union Springs, NY. Add.
89: 2862 Oak Knoll Raod, Pebble Beach, CA.
Sortie credits OO-22-1 (497th). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
Cutler, Louis, S/Sgt. 34371148. 869th. HQ. Aer Gunr, 611. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-221, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, SO 199 (73rd) per PR
497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). (Address unknown).
Cutler, Raymond, Sgt. 39283814. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Cuttingham, Dewey R., Add. 46: 207 South 5th Street, Monroe, AL.
Cwick, Anthony, Add. 46: 744 Sibley Street, Grand Rapids, MI.
Cyr, Edward V., Sgt. 39038089., 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 536 4th Street, Richmond, CA
Cyran, Chester C., Sgt. 11108368. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA
Czaplicki, Bruno M., Add. 46: 2521 West Thomas Street, Chicago, IL.

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DAmour, Arthur J., Cpl. 31374891. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Dannunizto, Frank P., S/Sgt. 32509866. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1 (497th). PH, GO 35-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM, GO 50-II (20th AF). Add. 46: 723
East 182nd Street, New York City, NY.
Daal, George R., Add. 46: 110 Filbert Street, Hamden, CT.
Dacko, John, Add. 46: 1621 5th Street South, Minneapolis, MN.
Dade, Wilfred J., S/Sgt. 12162797. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 89: 29 S Alward Avenue,
Basking Ridge, NJ.
Dahl, Odne N. (S). 2nd Lt. 0867992. 870th. Flt. Eng, 1028. 3100. Pistol qual, Expert, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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, 1028. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 18 Dec
1944. Entered Service: CA. A-45, Walling, Dixie Darlin, Ditched. Photo, 871st, Air Crews, Walling. NOK: Mrs.

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Grace M. Dall (Mother), 5049 Prospect Way, La Mesa, CA. Natl Arch. 988649 WWII Memorial. 793639 Sam
E. Pennartz. 2347850.
Damm, Virgil, T/Sgt., 19016790. 870th. Radio. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). Sortie credits OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 46: 533 Dakota, Superior, NE.
Danchik, Harold, Add. 46: 3230 East 119th Street, Cleveland, OH.
Daniels, Lawrence E., Cpl. 36886314. 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 2237 Phoenix Street,
Saginaw, MI
Danis, George J., Pfc. 36895011. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Danna, Frank, Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-866688. 869th. Flt Eng,1028. AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1
(1505th AAFBU). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46: 633
Crawford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Darrington, William H., (Address unknown).
Darrow, Alden T., S/Sgt. 6553576. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Dauderis, Albert P., S/Sgt. 31082256. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Bronze Star Medal, GO 59-III (497th). Add. 46: 26 Dupuis Avenue, Worcester, MA.
Daugherty, Gerald P., Add. 46: James Street, Newport, DE.
Dauth, Raymond O., Capt. 0421892. 870th. HQ. APC. Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). (MIA, 27
January, 1945, A-23.
Davey, Edward C., Add. 46: Brodheadsville, PA.
Davideris, Albert, Add. 46: 9 Guston Street, Worcester 4, MA.
Davidson, Lawrence R., S/Sgt. 39250562. 871st. Radar. Sortie credits OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 56-V (XXI BC). BS, SO 163 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Davidson, Robert N., 2nd Lt. 0702907. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th
AF).
Davis, B. B., Add. 46: 5815 North 15th Street, Arlington, VA.
Davis, Charles H., Add. 46: 823 North 10th Street, Durant, OK.
Davis, Frank L., Lt. Col. 0-397488. HQ. B-29 Pilot, 1093, APC. DFC (OLC), GO 135-IV (XXI BC). BS, GO 46-I-1
(497th). AC. Aptd Non-Effective Aircraft Board, SO 229-1 (497th). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-22-1
(497th). Add. 46: 11 Broadway, Cornwall, NY.
Davis, Gilbert W., Pfc. 33634281. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Davis, Heyward F., Add. 46: Rembert, SC.
Davis, James D., Add. 46: Box 400, Kyle, TX. Add. 46: Kyle, TX.
Davis, John A., Cpl. 39282832. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Davis, N. C., 1812 Add. 46: South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA.
Davis, Robert A., S/Sgt. 11080230. 869th. HQ. Armr Gunr, 612. Left Gunr. DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). BS, GO
46-I-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1
(497th). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). (Address unknown).
Davis, Robert C., Pfc. 19111926. 871st. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
(Address unknown)
Davis, William E., Sgt. 38208106. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 215 Ernest Street, Malvern, AR.
Davis, William J., Jr., Sgt. 6995288. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Davis, Willie V., S/Sgt. 3415 0389. HQ. 869th. Mess Sergeant, 824. TD to Flight feeding School, Salina for
one week, return to Pratt, SO- 103-2 (497th) [1944]. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)

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Davison, Clair C., Sgt. 33421981. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Davison, Robert N., 1st Lt. 0702907. 871st. Bomb-Nav,1036, 1035. Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-231, OO-24-1 (497th). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). DFC, GO 130-IX (21st BC). BS, SO 209 (421 AAF) per PR
497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 215 Manhattan Avenue, New York City, NY.
Dawson, Melvin D., Pfc. 36477117. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Dawson, Sam B., 1st Lt. 0567853. 871st. Flt Engr, 1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). A-44, Ponderous Peg,
Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
Entered Service fr Navarro County, TX. NOK: Earl M. Dawson (Father), General Delivery,Frost, TX. NatlArch.
1233388 WWII Memorial.793910
Day, Charles A., Pfc. 31310259. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add.
46: 12 Drayton Avenue, MA.
De Silva, Alfred, M/Sgt. 19040006. HQ. 869th. DFC, GO 56-XVIII (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC).
Deal, Keith M., 2nd Lt. 0872754. 869th. AM, GO 56-XXVII (20th AF). Add. 89: 101 Barnett Regency Tower,
Jasonville, FL.
DeBartolo, Jimmie Jr., 39122724. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 89: 2160 N Buhach Road, Merced, CA.
chk ASN
DeCaro, Alphonse A., Pvt. 32938471. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
206 Atkinson Street, Rochester, NY.
Deceder, Walter W., Cpl. 35437910. 870th. HQ. MOS 683. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: 2610
Grandview Avenue, Ambridge, PA.
Decker, Lindsey, Cpl. 37665604. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6
(497th).
Decker, Ralph A., Add. 46: 15 Kinsey Street, Montgomery, PA.
Defillippi, Vincent J., Sgt. 12181381. 869th. Tail Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-16-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1037 65th
Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Degraw, William, Sgt. 33598960. 870th. Apl & Eng Mech, 747.Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). GCM, GO
36-II-1 (497th). 117 Davisville Road, Willow Grove, PA.
DeGregorio, James G., Sgt. 31368824. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Left Gunr. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th).
Sortie credit, OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 46: 70 Frankfurt Street, East Boston, MA
DeHaven, Charles R., S/Sgt. 12239915. 871st. Radar Opr, 866. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2009
Green Street, Harrisburg, PA.
Deitz, John G., Sgt. 35283555. 869th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr,1685. Left Gunr. A-2, Pacific Union, Baird. BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). 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
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
Delaney, Richard E., Add. 46: Route 2, Carrollton, OH. Add. 89: 68239 Meadow Avenue, St. Clairsville, OH.
DeLeon, Subiaco, Pfc. 38539007. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Delgado, Raymendo, Add. 46: 1101 Arizona Street, El Paso, TX.
Delgado, Salvadore, Add. 46: 265 W. L. Street, Colton, CA.
DelGreen, Armando A., Pfc. 31307659. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).

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Delker, Warren H., Capt. 0-433655. 870th. APC. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits, OO13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add. 46: Chapman, KS.
Add. 89: 918 Indian Springs Road, OFallon, IL.
Della, Vincent J., Add. 46: 65 Chestnut Street, Yonkers, NY.
Delle, Donne Gaetano, Add. 46: New Brighton, NY.
DeMarco, Gerald M., Pfc. 32843777. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 89: 2127 Meredith Drive, Spring Hill,
FL.
Demirjian, Albert M. Sr., Add. 46: 1534 Sez View Avenue, Bridgeport, CT.
Denault, Eugene, Add. 46: 51st Street, Adams, MA.
Dennan, Lawrence J., Pfc. 12181172. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 105 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Densmore, V., Add. 46: 2116 Perdue, Dallas, TX.
Denton, Arthur T., Sgt. 6947182. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Denton, Guy, T., Jr., Maj. 0329750. HQ. Medical O, 3100. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Aptd Non-Effective Aircraft
Board, SO 229-1 (497th). 871st. Sortie credit, OO-20-1 (497th).
Derico, Roland L., Add. 46: Box 172, Healdsburg, CA.
Derrington, William H., S/Sgt. 34503638. 871st. HQ. Aer Gunr, 611. Armr Gunr, 612. Rt. Gunr. Reclass Aer
Gunr, 611 to Armr Gunr, 612, SO 83-6 (497th BG). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16IV, (20th AF). Sortie credits OO-13-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-15-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-16-1 (497th).
Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Desimone, Albert, S/Sgt. 12174033. 870th. Radar Opr, 866. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-201, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB
DeSorbo, Angelo, Add. 46: 124 4th Avenue, Schenectady, NY. Add. 89: 430-4th Street, Schenectady, NY.
Deton, Guy T., Add. 46: 2519, Marvin Street, Dallas, TX.
Dety, Charles K., Add. 46: 38 North Tacoma Avenue, Indianapolis, IN.
DeValentine, Louis J., Sgt. 18169235. 870th. HQ. Rt. Gunr. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO-24-1, OO28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 42-XXI (20th AF). (Address unknown).
Devries, Lawrence, Add. 46: 60 Miltkie Street, Medland, NJ.
Dewall, Walter B., Add. 46: 609 West 25th Street, Terrace, Higginsville, MO.
DeWitt, Harry C., Cpl. 37537048. 869th. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
di Girolamo, John S., Cpl. 32913565. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Dickhaus, Prosper B., Cpl. 35666792. 870th. Radar Mech, 867. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
3794 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
Dickmann, Milton C., S/Sgt. 37407984. 869th. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, SO 200 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). A-8, Coral
Queen, Yon. (Address unknown)
Didier, Edward P., S/Sgt., 31382515. 870th. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1
(497th). DFC, GO 130-VII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC).
DiDomenico, Lorenzo M., Pfc. 36577697. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 6189 Seminole Avenue, Detroit 13, MI.
DiDomizio, Gabriele C., Pfc. 31277765. HQ. Apl Prop Spec, 687. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Dier, Edward P., Add. 46: 433 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT.

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Dietzel, Edwin F. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-663134. 869th. Pilot,B29,1093. APC. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th
AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). MIA, 2 April,1945, 42-91887.DED
DiFilippi, Vincent J., S/Sgt. 12181381. 869th. HQ. TG. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1,
OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 46: Brooklyn, NY.
Dimeo, Joseph, S/Sgt. 19089713. 871st. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR
497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).Add. 46: 827 York Street, San Francisco, CA. Add. 89: 440 Chestnut Street, San
Carlos, CA.
Dirden, Walter E., Add. 46: 620 North 10th Street, East St Louis, IL.
Disbrow, F., Add. 46: 173 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ.
Disorbo, R., Add. 46: 1241 4th Avenue, Schenectady, NY.
Dittmar, James H., T/Sgt. 36454404. 871st. CFC Gunr , 580. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: 109 Street Joseph Avenue, Niles, MI. Add. 89: 821 S 15th Street, Niles,
MI.
Dlugokencky, Chester., Sgt. 32657555. 871st. Radar. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).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
Dlugosielski, Alphonse J. Sgt. 15084702. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Dock, Frederick W., Add. 46: 3609 Patio Place, Los Angeles, CA.
Dodd, Franklin S., Sgt. 18106221. 871st. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Dodge, George D., Add. 46: Nampa, ID.
Doebling, John H., Add. 46: 30 Chester Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.
Dolaney, Richard E., Pfc. 35608556. 870th. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Dolence, Stanley P., Cpl. 37358240. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 331, Rock Springs, WY.
Add. 89: 1307 Liberty Drive, Rock Springs, WY.
Dolson, William Frank, 401 North Bond Street, Altamont, IL.
Domberzal, Raymond L., Add. 46: 17130 Caldwell Street, Detroit, MI.
Donaldson, Elmer L., 1st Lt. 0-702390. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: Route 3
Oxford, IN. Add. 89: 254 Cromwell Drive, San Antonio, TX.
Donaruma, Arthur C., Pvt. 32875443. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Doney, Edward C., Sgt. 33607483. HQ. Teletype Opr, 237. Hq. Reld asgmt 869th and asgd to Hq, PM 32-1
(497th) [1944]. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Doney, M., Add. 46: Box 74, Brodheadsville, PA. Add. 89: Road #3 Box 120, Kunkletown, PA.
Donham, Charles C., Jr., 2nd Lt. 0683665. 869th. B-29 Pilot,1093. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA
14 January, 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union Ditched. Entered Service: TX. NOK: Mrs. Ruth K. Donham, 751 East
65th St., Chicago, IL. WWII Memorial. 794516 Natl Archives. 1162409
Donne, Gaetano Delle, Sgt. 32319816. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) the name may be Delle Donne
Donovan, Leroy E., S/Sgt. 37672377. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). PH (OLC), GO 35-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 2, Emmetsburg, IA.
Dorbacker, Robert F., Add. 46: 301 Hussa Street, Linden, NJ.
Doricco, Rolando E., Pfc. 39328575. 870th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).

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Dossett, Walter B., Maj. 0-912853. HQ. Intelligence O, 9301. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77
(ATC). Ship to Herington, KS for staging , SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
871st. Sortie credits OO-22-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1503 Columbus Avenue, Waco, TX.
Dossey, Ernest, Add. 46: Lithia, FL.
Doty, Charles D., Add. 46: 38 North Tacoma Avenue, Indianapolis, IN.
Doty, Charles K., S/Sgt. 15382698. 870th. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF).
Doty, Oscar A. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0700709. 869th. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 210 (73rd) per PR 497 GO
51-IX-1 (497th). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. (Address unknown).
Doubetm Edwin H., Sgt. 33777220. HQ. CFC Mech,960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Dougherty, Gerald P., M/Sgt. 6770510. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th).
Douglas A., Sangster, Add. 46: 310 McDow Street, Sersanville, CA
Douglas, Charles, Add. 46: Route 4, Winnsboro, TX.
Douglas, Haman W., S/Sgt. 39399221. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 89: 880 Mandalay Avenue,
Clearwater, FL.
Douglass, Gerald A., Sgt. 39918770. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). GCM, GO
36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 930 North Haves Street, Pocatello, ID.
Dove, Elbert R., Add. 46: Crides, VA.
Dow, Jack C., Sgt. 39272262. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 130 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Doyle, James T., 2nd Lt. 0-2060257. 870th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 256
East 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Dozier, Wilmer A., 1st Lt. 0747652. 870th. AM, GO 57-XXVII (20th AF). Add. 46: 967 Juniper Street, Atlanta,
GA.
Drabek, Michael, T/Sgt. 13038544. HQ. MOS 502. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). Add. 46: 646 Glindwood Avenue, Ambridge, PA.
Dragoo, Earl E., Pfc. 37477432. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Drake, Donald V., 2nd Lt. 0-748596. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Sortie credits, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1
(497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 16 Rhodes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.
Drake, Justin R., Sgt. 15108004. HQ. 871st. CFC Mech,960. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Drebing, Robert Q., Sgt. 36689800. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1 (497th). PH,
GO 35-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). (Address unknown)
Dreier, Richard C., Sgt. 36661586. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Dreschler, Frank, Add. 46: 1438 North Ridgeway, Chicago, IL.
Drew, Mitchell Jr., T/Sgt. 14038801. 870th. Radio Opr, 2756. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46: 518 Silver Beach Avenue,
Daytona Beach, FL. Add. 89: 5559 Central Blvd, Mobile, AL.
Drill, Richard J., F/O. T134549. 870th. Radar O, 0141. DFC, GO 42-XXII (20th AF). Add. 46: 33 Vassar
Avenue, Newark, NJ.
Drinnan, John T., Add. 46: 4603 Addison Road, N. E. Kenilworth, MD.
Duden, Walter E., 1st Lt. 0675569. 870th. AM, GO 57-XXVII (20th AF). Add. 46: 621 East Market Street,
Sandusky, OH.
Dudley, Robert E., Add. 46: 1630 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. Add. 46: Route 2, Warthen, GA.

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Duettgenbach, Max A., Add. 46: Lincoln, NE. Add. 89: 800 Clermont Street, Denver, CO.
Duffield, Keith W., 1st Lt. 0-702345. 871st. Bomb-Nav,1036. O. Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 135-IV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC),
GO 142-XX (21st BC). BS, SO 200 (421 AAF) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Browns Valley, MN.
Add. 89: Box 266, Browns Valley, MN.
Duffy, John P., Cpl. 12083888. HQ. Intelligence NonCom, 631. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Dugan, Charles R., Sgt. 32981631. 871st. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.
Dukes, Robert A., Cpl. 34838220. 871st. Tail Gunr. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 126 2nd Avenue,
Decatur, GA.
Dumont, Albert A., Add. 46: 107 Bernice Street, Johnson City, NY. Add. 89: RD 6 Box 144B, Clarks Summit,
PA.
Dunckhorst, Ernest M., S/Sgt. 18014947. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Dunholter, John H., 1st Lt. 0863759. 869th. Flt Engr,1028. A-2, Pacific Union Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
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
Dunleavy, Edward F., Pfc. 32604994. 869th. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Dunn, Claude, Pfc. 34643925. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Reld fr SD with Group
Post Exchange, So 229-3 (49th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 89: 102 Suffolk Ct., Greer, SC.
Dunning, Miles E., Cpl. 36854071. HQ. Gen Duty, 055. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add.
46: 16845 Lawton Avenue, Detroit, MI. Add. 46: Add. 46: 814 South Oak Street, Pratt, KA
Dunsmoor, Herbert C., Add. 46: Roberts, ID.
Duprey, Donald E., Add. 46: 218 South Story Street, Appleton, WI.
Durinski, Arthur M., 2nd Lt. 0670717. 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Dutschke, William R., Sgt. 35726679. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED
Duvall, Walter B Jr., S/Sgt. 37493821. HQ. CFC Mech. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Dvorak, Anthony, Cpl. 36597409. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Dye, Q.P., S/Sgt. 37498273. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1
(497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 54 Franklin, MO. Add. 89: 15 Riverside, Boonville, MO.

E
E*tore, George, Pfc. 32915157. 871st. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Eagle, William R., 2nd Lt. 02072125. 869th. AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF).
Eakins, Robert F., Cpl. 39837787. 869th. HQ. MOS 238. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6
(497th).
Eargle, A. V., Add. 46: Lexington, SC.
Eargle, John M., Add. 46: Irom, SC.
Ebbs, John D., Sgt. 36773932. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Tail Gunr. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). Sortie
credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VIII (XXI BC). AM
(OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 210 East Park Avenue, Carbondale, IL. Add.
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Eber, Edward J., Cpl. 33697185. 871st. Tail Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Ebert, Rembert A., 2nd Lt. 0743576. 871st. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR
497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 89: 706 Starcrest, New Braunfels, TX.
Edelson, Saul, Add. 46: 1475 Grand Course, Bronx, NY.
Edison, Robert H., Add. 46: Sprindale, AK.
Edman, Herbert, 2nd Lt. 0868105. 970th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January,
1945. DED
Edmundson, E. S., Add. 46: 2120 Woodland Avenue, Raleigh, NC.
Eggers, Eugene L., Pfc. 36296964. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 707 South Pearl, New London,
WI.
Ehrenberg, Jack R., 1st Lt. 0753992. 869th. Nav-Bomb,1036. SIA 14 Jan 1945. Evacuated to US. A-2, Cox,
Pacific Union Ditched. Add. 46: 462 Brooks Avenue, Passaic, NJ.
Eichenberger, William H., Sgt. 33698397. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). AM,
GO-82-1 (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Eilenberger, Fredrick H Jr., Add. 46: 513 North John, Palestine, TX.
Eisenberg, Herbert, Add. 46: 1741 Melville Street, Bronx, NY.
Ela Howard C., Jr., Sgt. 11034027. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Elchlepp, Robert M., T/Sgt. 6561076. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Bronze Star Medal, GO 59-III (497th). Add.
89: P O Box 222, Forbestown, CA. ASN in question
Elewaut, Alphonse E., Cpl. 36835694. 871st. Radar. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-42,
Jokers Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). Entered Service fr WI. NOK: Mrs. Emma
Elewaut (Mother), Route One, Wentworth, WI. Not in Not in Natl Arch. WWII Memorial 795773
Elholm, Per A., Add. 46: Box 406, Islip, Long Island, NY.
Ellertson, Erving C., Add. 46: 2509 Mt Vernon Avenue, S. E Cedar Rapids, IA. Add. 89: 333 22nd Street NW,
Cedar Rapids, IA.
Elliot, Duane C., Add. 46: 321 E Colorado Avenue, St Joseph, MO.
Elliot, Herman L., T/Sgt. 6832448. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748.Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1,
OO-20-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. (Address unknown).
Elliot, Robert H. Jr., Add. 46: North Main Street, Conyers, GA.
Elliot, Robert H., Add. 46: Milstead, GA.
Elliot, Sheldon E., Add. 46: 1511 East Building, Enid, OK.
Ellis, Donald W., 2nd Lt. 0699102. 869th. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1 OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per
PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd). A-8, Coral Queen, Yon. Add. 46: 403 North
Dearborn Street, Indianapolis, IN. Add. 89: 1513 Frontenac, Wichita, KS.
Ellis, Henry K., Jr., 1st Sgt. 6393685. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Ellis, John F., 2nd Lt. 0685457. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-173. DED
Ellison, Robert L., Pfc. 35094970. HQ. MOS 658. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Elmar, Francis E Jr., 2nd Lt. 0860964. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-42. DED
Elrod, James L., T/Sgt. 6972986. 870th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16, OO-20-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd). Add. 46: Baxter, TN

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Emmett, Leland W., 2nd Lt. 0861373. 870th. Flt/Engr. A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched, 19 Dec 1944.
Survived. Add. 46: Route 1 Box 117, Salem, OR.
Emmons, Odis C., Sgt. 38185832. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Pleasant Hill, LA.
Enders, Anthony J., Add. 46: Mazomanie, WI.
England, Kenneth L., Cpl. 18226371. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 309 West 1st Street, Spencer,
IA.
Engle, C., Add. 46: 223 West Franklin, Winchester, IN.
Engle, Frank R., Pfc. 35097249. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Ens, Henry J., Jr., T/Sgt. 12029052. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51IX-1 (497th).
Ensign, Neal G., S/Sgt. 19136609. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 509 West Willow, Visalis, CA.
Epstein, Jerome L., 2nd Lt. 0-695637. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 153 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Add. 46: 736 West 186th Street, New York, New York
Erickson, Stanley O., 2nd Lt. 0-868504. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Rotated to US,
SO 195-2 (73rd). Add. 46: Route 1, Box 17, Stanchfield, MN.
Erickson, Victo W., Pfc. 16188981. 871st HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add.
46: 2455 Orchard Street, Blue Island, IL..
Erickson, William N., 2 West Jean Drive, Florissant, MO.
Erlandson, Harold A., 2nd Lt. 0696076. 869th. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Aptd B Flight Navigator (Prim duty). (Vice 1st Lt.
Ehronberg sk in hosp), SqO 2-12 (869th). Sortie credits OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 135-III
(XXI BC). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-3 (73rd). A-9, Skyscrapper,
Garvin. Add. 46: 1818 West 41st Street, Kansas City, MO.
Erwin, Hensell A., 2nd Lt. 0696091. Nav-Bom, 1036. Directed to ferry B-17F fr Lincoln to Pratt, So 101-5
(497th).
Erwin, Jonas B., S/Sgt. 34730285. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Erwin, Jorene B., 1017 Washington
Avenue, Piqua, OH.
Ested, James R., 109 Mitchell Street, Rantoul, IL.
Esters, Charles H., T/Sgt. 17027163. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: 7125 North Montana, Portland 13, OR.
Estes, Jack F., Sgt. 38432408. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED.
Estes, James R., Sgt. 16032330. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Etcheto, G. E., Route 1, Box 132, Luka, KS.
Ettore, George, 19 Jewett Street, Jewell City, NJ.
Evans, Harry L. Jr., S/Sgt. 36725163. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1
(1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). A-1, Dauntless
Dotty, Morgan. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 13 April, 1945, A-19.
Evans, John E., Sgt. 32730859. HQ. Apl Instr Spec, 686. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Evans, Ralph J. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-739755. 871st. APC. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I
(20th AF). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). (Address unknown).
Evans, Vincent B., Capt. 0727090. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 1545 North Los Palmes, Hollywood, CA.
Evenson, Leland E., Cpl. 37552088. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).

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Ewing, Richard A., 1st Lt. 0666263. 870th. Pilot. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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, 87th St., Philadelphia, PA. Not in Natl Arch, Not in WWII Memorial, Sam
E. Pennartz 2350179.

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Fair, Richard D., Sgt. 38472123. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. A-2, Pacific Union Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Fairbanks, Samuel R. Jr., Cpl. 12165130. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Falk, Horace R., Cpt. KIA
Falkiewicz, H., Add. 46: 3141 6th Street, Jersey City, NJ.
Falkiewicz, John. S/Sgt. 32457480. HQ. Apl Elect Spec. 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Farin, Frank J., Add. 46: Box 622, Greenville, SC.
Farmer, Vernal R., Add. 46: Elkhorn, WV.
Farris, Jone W., 2nd Lt. 0760810. 870th. Pilot. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Farroux, William H., Cpl. 33430657. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Fast, William E., Sgt. 16159560. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945. DED
Fate, Richard, E., Capt. 0433666. B-29 Pilot, 1093. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). KNB
Faubion, John J., 1st Lt. ******** 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 3004 Harris Blvd., Austin, TX. Add.
89: 208 Oak Glen Drive, Port Lavaca, TX.
Faucheux, Eugene B., Sgt. 14023713. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747.Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Faulkenberry, Ripley A., Jr., Cpl. 34631140. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Faust, Haroll E., Add. 46: Route 2, Montgomery, PA.
Fay, Clinton K., M/Sgt. 15044468. 869th. Apl & Eng Mech, 747, Crew Chief. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). A-11, Southern
Belle, Campbell, W.
Fecci, Louis, Sgt. 32795072. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2035 West 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Fedoryszyn, Edward F., Add. 46: 992 East 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Feirstein, Bernard, Add. 46: 512 South 19th Street, Newark, NJ.
Feldman, Albert, 1st Lt. 0746872. 870th. AM, GO 57-XXVII (20th AF). Add. 46: Enquirer Avenue, Belle
Meade, Nashville, TN.
Felegy, Nicholas. Sgt. 37164327. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Felton, Robert J., Add. 46: 615 Quarry Street, Sharpsville, PA.
Fendre, James N., Add. 46: Box 104, Mathison, MS.
Fenisey, George D., Add. 46: 1514 Shehy Street, Youngstown, OH.
Ferguson, James B., Sgt. 19207989. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Ferguson, L. A., Add. 46: Route 3, Box2, Pamona, MO.
Ferguson, Owen J., Add. 46: Star Route, Dighton, KS.
Ferrarese, Frank L., Add. 46: Route 2, Box 160, Madero, CA. Add. 89: 401 Calif Avenue, Madera, CA.

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Fesq, Howell K., 2nd Lt. 0-864732. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. Aptd Non-Effective Aircraft Board, SO 229-1 (497th);
Reld fr special duty with Lead Crew School, APO 237, and will return to proper orgn for dy, SO 31-2 (73rd
Wing). 869th. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). BS,
SO 179 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W. Add. 46: 92034 219th
Street, Queens Village, Long Island, NY. Add. 89: 26 Quaker Path, Huntington, NY.
Fetr, Carl A., Add. 46: 84 Manro Road, Springfield, MA.
Fetterolf, Harry E., Capt. 0-460118. HQ. Pers Equip O,1042. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Aptd Non-Effective
Aircraft Board, SO 229-1 (497th).
Fetz, Carl E., Add. 46: 152 Hedeegarten Drive, Rochester, NY.
Fidel Gonzales S., Add. 46: Casa Grande, AZ.
Fike, Walter H Jr., 1st Lt. 0777635. 870th. AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Filler, Francis E., Jr., Sgt. 37244164. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Finch, Charles N., T/Sgt. 38428699. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 89: Rt. 2 Box 132, Canton, TX.
Finch, William C., Add. 46: Broad Street, Lexington, TN.
Findley, Robert A., Sgt. 13021371. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 209 David Street, Johnstown, PA.
Findley, Rolf A., Add. 46: 500 Vickroy Avenue, Johnstown, PA.
Fisher, John W., 2nd Lt. 0865178. HQ. Acft Maint O, 4823. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Fisher, Martin B., Sgt. 12080797. 869th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. LG. Sortie credita, OO-9, OO-22-1, OO28-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, SO 295 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51IX-1 (497th). Add. 89: 7328 Westwind Drive, Port Richey, FL.
Fisher, Morris NMI, Pfc. 12156482. 869th. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO
101-8 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). A-8, Coral Queen, Yon.
Fishman, Harry, 2nd Lt. 0-698685. 869th. Bomb-Nav,1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1 (497th). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-3 (73rd). A). A-11,
Southern Belle, Campbell, W. Add. 46: 33-34 116 Street, Flushing, NY.
Fitch, John A., Jr., T/Sgt. 14189898. 869th. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9,
OO-15-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 198 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address
unknown).
Fitzpatrick, Richard J., F/O. T-3923. 870th. AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: 5055 Vickroy Avenue,
Johnstown, PA.
Fitzsimmons, J., Add. 46: Englewood, NJ.
Fitzsimmons, Raymond H., S/Sgt. 12214374. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Flack, Russell, S/Sgt. 36459272. 869th. Tail Gunr. Apl Mech/Gnr,748. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). BS, SO 200 (73rd)
per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 89: 8820 Sheldon W Drive,
Tampa, FL.
Flanagan, Erle P., S/Sgt. 12076389. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May,1945.
Flanigen, John M. Jr., Add. 46: 245 3rd Avenue Street, Atlanta, GA.
Flannigan, Erie P., (Address unknown)
Fleischmann, Andrew W., Sgt. 13141505. 870th. Rt Gunr. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
Credit, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: North Heintzemanes
College, Grove Beach, Pasadena, MD. Add. 89: 8597 Bay Road, Pasadena, MD.
Fletcher, Arthur W., Cpl. 19102463. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). A-42, Joker's Wild II,
Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. Survived. RTD. Add. 46: 609 West 9th Street, The Dallas, OR.

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Flick, Robert C., Sgt. 33698250. 871st. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.
Floriani, Paul W., Sgt. 13107677. 3rd Photo Recon Sq. CFC Gunr, 580. 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
Floyd, D., Add. 46: Route 1, Jeffersonville, GA.
Fltz, Carl E., 1st Lt. 0792976. 870th. AM, GO 57-XXVII (20th AF).
Fly, Hugh G., 1st Lt. 0-793095. 869th. Pilot. APC. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM, GO82-1 (XXI BC). Add. 46: Jackson, TN.
Foerster, Wilbert W., Add. 46: 315 North Hutchinson, Houston, TX.
Fogg, Clyde E.,* Cpl. 312*0040. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) ASN?
Foley, Elroy C., Sgt. 20653990. 870th. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 50-II (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 2666 North 22nd Street,
Milwaukee, WI.
Foley, Harry J., 2nd Lt. 0-785267. 871st. Bomb-nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-22-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI
BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
Foley, Robert L., Add. 46: Wabasha, MN.
Folk, Daniel W., Add. 46: Harrisburg, PA.
Folk, Horace R., Add. 46: Independent Lock, Fitchburg, MA.
Folker, Frank J., Add. 46: Begenfield, NJ.
Fonden, Carl G., 1st Lt. T139149. 869th. HQ. AM GO 29-XXIII (20th AF). Add. 46: 21 Cambridge Street, East
Orange, NJ.
Fondren, James N. Sgt. 34875752. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). Sortie credits
OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 89: Rt. 2 Box 329F, Theodore, AL.
Fooskas, James, Add. 46: 219 South Street, Philadelphia 47, PA.
Forness, Carle, Add. 46: Fort Niagara, NY.
Forrest, Raymond W., Sgt. 32756977. 869th. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credit, OO-221 (497th). Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Forrest, Raymond, Add. 46: Merchantville, NJ.
Forrest, Weldon J., Add. 46: 1418 Youngs Street, Sault Ste, Marie, MI.
Forster, John L., Add. 46: 3207 A, Potomac Street, St. Louis, MO.
Forte, Carles G., Add. 46: 4222 Ketcham Street, Elmhurst, NY.
Forte, Lawrence L., Cpl. 32873984. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Fortino, William R., S/Sgt. 37407984. 869th. HQ. Med Adm Spec, 673. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Foster, Charlie C. S/Sgt. 38159600. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Air Medal,
Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Foster, John L., Cpl. 17035037. 870th. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Foster, Pell III., Add. 46: 171 Chestnut Street, Englewood, NJ.
Foster, Robert E., Sgt. 18163541. 870th. HQ. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
DFC, GO 42-XXI (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1224 South College,
Tulsa, OK. Add. 89: 119 Auriga Avenue, Lompoc, CA
Foust, Harold E., Cpl. 33511511. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Fowler, Clarence C., Maj. 0-397375. HQ. B-29 Pilot, 1093. AC. Dy asgmt, Gp Air Inspector, SO 40 (497th). BS,
GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). (Address unknown).

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Fox, Bill L., Add. 46: 1935 Thornton Court, Alexandria, LA.
Fox, Charles W. Jr., Add. 46: Stanton, VA.
Fox, Daniel W., 1st Lt. 0-2056371. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1
(497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: Middletown, PA.
Fox, John C., Add. 46: 819 Grand Avenue, North Gergen, NJ.
Fox, Leonard C., 2nd Lt. 0768819. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Add. 46:
Emmetm NE. Add. 89: 40444 Roya Ci, Hemet, CA.
Fox, Morris, Add. 46: 6219 12th Street, Washington, DC.
Fox, Robert F., Sgt. 33236486. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Fox, Robert W., Capt. 0-434096. 870th. Pilot. DFC, GO 21-V (20th AF). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-181, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 3815 Fountain
Street, Long Beach, CA. Add. 89: 2847 NW Miller Pl, Albany, OR.
Fox, Walter A., Pvt. 13082048. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Fox, William H., 1st Lt. 0760820. 871st. HQ. Pilot,B29,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1
(497th). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). DFC, GO 130-IX (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, SO 210
(421 AAF) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address unknown).
Frafel, Clifford A., Add. 46: 47244 West 34th Avenue, Denver, CO.
Frame, Loren A., Add. 46: 4335 Warner Road, Cleveland, OH.
Framhein, Majorie, Add. 46: 243 Fisher Avenue, Westerleigh, NY.
Framhein, Paul T., 32408525. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
France, Elbert H., Add. 46: 1621 Christler Avenue, Schenectady 3, NY.
Francher, W. M., Add. 46: 24708 Marboone Avenue, Lomita, CA.
Francis, Charles B., 1st Lt. 0-865181. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VII (XXI BC). Add. 46: 260 Maple Avenue, Hamburg, NY.
Francis, Jarield B., 1st Lt. 0-733864. 870th. Flt Eng,1028. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). APC. Sortie credits, OO-13-1,
OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd).Add. 46:
Brewick, LA.
Francis, Martin G. S/Sgt. 13109607. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 89: 590 Mongtomery Avenue, Washington, PA.
Frang, Carol N., 2nd Lt. 0-865302. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 153 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Frank, Carol N., Add. 46: Route 1, Parma, MI.
Frank, Victor, Add. 46: 108 17th Street, Coroma, Long Island, NY.
Franklin, Jack, Add. 89: 9801 Xerxes Avenue S, Bloomington, MN.
Franklin, Willard J., 1st Lt. 0-868108. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add.
46: 7546 Milan Avenue, St Louis, MO.
Franks, John C., Sgt. 33829929. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Rt. Gunr. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). Sortie
credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VIII (XXI BC). AM
(OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). (Address Unknown).
Franson, Elroy E., T/Sgt. MIA
Franson, Leroy E., T/Sgt. 17004403. 871st. Radio. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945.

Frantz, Leslie M., 3207 Highland Avenue, Kansas City, MO.

Franz, Roger E., T/Sgt. 12044459. 869th. HQ. Radio. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). 869th. Radio. Sortie credits OO22-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 89: 9575 Ernwood Street, San Ramon, CA.

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Fraser, Roy E., Sgt. 37397329. 870th. HQ. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO
42-XXI (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 3947 A Cleveland Avenue, St
Louis, MO.
Frazier, Ellis D., S/Sgt. 36884132. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Armr Gunr, 612. AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM
(OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq
O-9 (871st) 1944. (Address unknown).
Frazier, Robert C., 2nd Lt. 0696081. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January,
1945. KIA
Frederick, Cecil E., Cpl. 19195160. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Free, Ebo F., Add. 46: 2041 Cary Avenue, Cheyenne, WY.
Freed, Herbert J., Cpl. 14100261. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 160 Strathmore Road, Brighton,
MA.
Freeman, James L., 2nd Lt. 0698690. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). MIA 23 January, 1945, A-6.
Freeman, James W., Add. 46: Route 1, Box 45 A, Riverside, CA.
Freeman, N. N., Add. 46: Box 292, CA.
Freeman, Norman R., Sgt. 19110667. HQ. Gen Duty, 055. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: Florence, AZ.
Freeman, William V., 1st Lt. 0857404. MOS 200. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 46:
Treton, GA.
Freeze, Jack N., 1st Lt. 0- 204830. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1468 South 3rd E., Salt Lake City, UT.
French, Charles A., Cpl. 34730148. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Frens, John R., Add. 46: 842 Prince Street, Grand Rapids, MI
Frey, Dewey E., Add. 46: 323 Crossfield Drive, Rochester 5, NY
Friant, Franklin D., Sgt., 33320283. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 211 Hodden Avenue, Collingswood, NJ.
Friedman, Raymond, Sgt. 37394887. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). 869th. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit
Personnel, SO 80-2 (497th).
Frink, Hurlburt R.,* Cpl. 32389473. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) ASN? error in number(s)
Fritzshall, Sherwood, S/Sgt. 36349085. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO
153 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Morgan. (Address unknown).
Frizzle, Richard M., Sgt. 16039236. 869th. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO
6 (497th).
Frorillo, Gerald P., S/Sgt. MIA
Frorillo, Gerard F., Sgt. 11121339. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC).
Frost, David H., Pfc. 33582672. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 811 South 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Frost, Stevens L., Sgt. 31398819. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Fulks, Lawrence R., Sgt. 16075997. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Furman, William E., S/Sgt. 15340487. 871st . Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9,
OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 135-XII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO

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16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497
GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd). Add. 46: 3469 45th
Street, Cleveland, OH. Add. 89: 605 Whippoorwill Lane, Largo, FL.
Furst, Virgil E., T/Sgt. 17181412. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits OO-22-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC).
AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO
85-1 (497th). (Address unknown).

G
G***als, Alfred R.,* Cpl. 36877816. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) Last name? ASN?
Gabriel, Robert S., Sgt. 37537363. 869th. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Gaeron, Edward F., Sgt. 32855468. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC, GO
130-V (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Gage, Corral R., Add. 89: 2970 Santa Barbara, Brookfield, WI.
Gaines, Flyod C. Jr., Add. 46: 5226 Monticello, Dallas, TX.4996
Gaines, Thomas L., Cpl. 34656464. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th). ., Add. 89: P O Box 421083, Del Rio, TX.
Galante, James V., Cpl. 12228720. (squadron ??). HQ. AM GO 29-XXIII (20th AF).
Galigher. David J., Cpl. 19090380. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 89: 15111 Pipeline #198, Chino, CA.
Gallagher, Austin B., Sgt. 35608577. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Ship to Herington, KS staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Gallagher, Lawrence W., Sgt. 11121021. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: Kerhonkson,
NY.
Gallaway, Russell B., 2nd Lt. 0-863541. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-14
(497th).
Gallego, Armando F., Cpl. 19106701. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Box 627, Route 3, Tucson, AZ.
Galli, Arne J., Cpl. 36998133. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Galligan, James J., S/Sgt. 42034640. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. HQ. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII
(20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Gallion, Milton H., Sgt. 38398035. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 64, Mickoma Park, OK.
Gallion, Walton G., Add. 46: 2997 Thorn, San Diego, CA.
Galloway, Russell B., 1st Lt. 0863841. 870th. AM (OLC), GO 140-III (XXI BC). Add. 46: 2nd Street, Mississippi
City, MS.
Galloway, Stephen J., (Address unknown)
Gamboa, Richard M., Add. 46: 218 Calima Street, San Antonio, TX.
Ganczak, Stanley R., Pvt. 36719593. 870th. HQ. Cook, 060. TD to Flight feeding School, Salina for one week,
return to Pratt, SO- 103-2 (497th) [1944]. Add. 46: Route 2, Simonton Lake, Elkhart, IN. Add. 89: 26521
Roseland Road, Elkhart, IN.
Gander, John R., S/Sgt. 36648227. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). Sortie credits
OO-22-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI
BC). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC).

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Gansberg, Clarence F., 2nd Lt. 0-771376. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1,
OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: East
Standwood, WA. Add. 89: 12132 Ironwood Drive, Yuma, AR.
Gant, Leroy A., Add. 46: Mali, OR.
Gant, William J., S/Sgt. 14095867. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Garavel, George R., Sgt. 11103780. Rt Gunr. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Garber, Alvin J., 1st Lt. 0857805. 869th. Flt Eng,1028. AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO-20-1, OO-23-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 200 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 404 Segourney Street, Hartford,
CT.
Garcia, Catornio, Add. 46: Route 1, Box 22, Lockhart, TX.
Garcia, Guadalupe M., Cpl. 37346460. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Garcia, Virgil V., Pfc. 38461269. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Gardikas, B. P., Add. 46: 817 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA.
Gardineli, Febo F., Add. 46: Brooklyn, NY.
Gardner, Christopher R., Add. 46: 555 Plymouth Street, Witmen, MA.
Gardner, Robert R., T/Sgt. 18017959. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th).
Gareen, James E., (Address unknown)
Garnica, Rodoljo S., Add. 46: 203 4th Street, Chino, CA.
Garratt, Arnold F., Cpl. 39562886. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: North K Street, Fairburg, NE.
Garrick, Norman J., Cpl. 12221404. 871st. Radio. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). A-42, Joker's Wild II, Austin.
KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. Survived. RTD. Add. 46: 6030 Shisler Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
Garrison, Paul R. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0698695. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA 9 January, 1945, A-5.
Garrison, Richard J., 2256 Haviland Avenue, New York 61, NY.
Garrison, Willliam A., Sgt. 16006300. 870th. Ammo NCO, 505. Asgd to 870th Bomb Sq, SO 83-5 (497th BG).
Garson, Ferdinand F., Pfc. 33787180. 869th. Clerk, 590. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO
85-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2215 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Garst, Benjamin F., III., Add. 46: 1868 Chester Street, Little Rock, AR.
Garvin, John T., 1st Lt. 0523519. 869th. Pilot,B29,1093. A/C. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th).
DFC, GO 135-III (XXI BC). BS, SO 202 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). A-9, Skyscrapper, Garvin. Add. 46:
520 South 4th Street, Las Vegas, NV. Add. 89: 32 Towler Drive, Hampton, VA.
Gatto, Joseph A., S/Sgt.
Gatto, Joseph J., S/Sgt. 12024315. 869th. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. TG. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January 1945, A-5.
Gavagnaro, V., Add. 46: 76 75th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Gawron, Edward F., T/Sgt. MIA.
Geib, Robert L., Add. 46: Route 6, North Canton, OH.
Gentry, Duard D., Sgt. 35725450. 870th. Rt. Gunr. DFC, GO 42-XXII (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add.
46: Monroe City, IN.
George, Guy H., T/Sgt. 19012209. 871st. Ap. Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Prom to M/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).

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Gerber, Harold R., Sgt. 35550990. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Gerlad, John R., Route 1, River Road, Chatham, NJ
Germain, Fernand L., Sgt. 31278858. 869th. HQ. Armr Gunr, 612. Tail Gunr. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie
credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: Fairfield, CT. Add. 89:
442 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT.
Gervertzman, Gilbert, Add. 46: 1654 East 13th Street, Brookly, NY.
Geyer, Walter L., Capt. 0-360049. 871st. APC. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 187 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46:
Mena, AR. Add. 89: 6304 Klamath Road, Fort Worth, TX.
Gibbs, Herbert O., Sgt. 33675500. 869th. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th). Ground Crew, A-9, Skyscrapper I, Garvin.
Gibson, Harold L., S/Sgt. 34771889. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Walnut Cove, NC. Add. 89:
10 Benbrook Cir, Roanoke, VA.
Gibson, Walter E., Sgt. 34710316. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-20-1 , OO-23-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 153 (XXIst BC)
per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address unknown).
Giffen, Dick, 1st Lt. 0-6751494. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (XXI BC).
Gigliotti, Joseph, M/Sgt. 39304527. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Bronze Star
Medal, GO 59-III (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF,
Herington, KS). (Address unknown).
Gilbart, ***** E.,* Cpl. 19095179. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) ASN incorrect
Gilbert, Charles P., Add. 46: Dorset, VA.
Gillette, Robert M., Add. 46: Route 4, Coffeyville, KS.
Gillies, Leroy B., Add. 46: 519 Nichols Street, Springfield, MO.
Gillies, Leroy E., S/Sgt. 37491618. 871st. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. 2685. Left. Gunr. Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IX (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st
BC). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9
(871st) 1944. Rotated to US, SO 195-3 (73rd). Add. 89: 1416 Parkview, Longview, TX.
Gillin, Thomas F., Add. 46: 402 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT.
Gilmore, E., Add. 46: Add. 46: 5227 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
Gilmore, James Jr., Sgt. 13113420. 871st. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Prom
to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Gilmore, Hugh B., Maj. 0-412938. 871st. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. O. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77
(ATC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46: 159 Fitzhugh Street, Paris, TX.
Ginsburg, Saul, 1st Lt. 0863088. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. BS, SO 166 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th).
Add. 46: 932 Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee, WI.
Ginsburg, Herman, S/Sgt. 36874471. 869th. HQ. Gen Duty. 055. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Giss, Ralph E., Sgt. 36734148. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 209 Newbertty, Libertyville, IL.
Givens, Add. 46: 436 Elm Street, C. Aillicotne, OH.
Givens, Noel St. Clair, M/Sgt. 18007533. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 2, Box 18, Electra,
TX.
Glance, Carl, Sgt. 36720730. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1157 Grace Street, Chicago, IL. Add.
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Glazebrook, Otis A., 2nd Lt. 0-695902. 869th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 153 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Lake
Placid, NY.
Glerum, John F., Add. 46: Bristol Pike, Route 1, Morrisville, PA.
Glubke, Howard T., Add. 46: 601, 13th Avenue, N.E., Minneapolis, MN.
Glynn, Charles F., Pfc. 3141492. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). KIA
Gniff, Ray W., Add. 46: Rock Island, IL.
Goebel, Alvin R., 1st Lt. 0-685152. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-231, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 27 Hartsdale Road, Elmsford, NY. Add. 89: 53
Hunting Lane, Stamford, CT.
Gold, Albert H., Sgt. 13186478. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC).
Goldie, Edward, Pfc. 32453678. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Goldman, Jerome N., Add. 46: 652 Randolph Street, Camden, NJ
Goldstein, Edward R., Sgt. 11120888. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Good, Wayne M., Sgt. 13009933. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Goodin, John Jr., Pfc. 37726342. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Trnsfd from HQ 73rd Wing to 870th. Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 46: 1014 South Broadway, Wichita, KS.
Goodling, John R., M/Sgt. 20522525. Bronze Star Medal, GO 59-III (497th). Add. 46: 912 West Church
Street, Champion, IL.
Goodman, Hart T., Add. 46: 732 South Mansfield, Los Angeles, CA.
Goodman, Lawrence L., Sgt. 37469321. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Ground Crew, electrician, A-9,
Skyscrapper I, Garvin.
Goodman, V. D., Add. 46: 2755 Forester Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Goodrich, John D., Sgt. 38222652. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Goodrich, Kenneth D., Add. 46: Route 3, Williamsport, IN.
Goodrich, Lovelle, Add. 46: 5020 Holland Street, Dallas, TX.
Goodridge, William H., Cpl. 34707279. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Goodvillie, James, Cpl. 36802979. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1 (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: 12045 Sorrento, Detroit, MI
Gordon, Benton R., Cpl. 34631086. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 89: 3310 Washington Avenue #1317,
Pascagoula, MS.
Gordon, Cecil D., Cpl. 37668915. HQ. 871st. Cook, 060. TD to Flight feeding School, Salina for one week,
return to Pratt, SO- 103-2 (497th) [1944].
Gordon, L. R., Add. 46: Seymour, IA
Goreski, Paul H., S/Sgt. 18001469. 871st. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 89: 3140 W 40th Avenue, Denver, CO.
Goslin, Russell F., Add. 46: Route 2, Quintan Road, Salem, NJ
Gostomczik, John F., Add. 46: Montgomery, MN
Gottesman, Abraham A., Cpl. 12156818. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
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Gouvis, Angelo, Add. 46: 11220 Street, Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL
Goyette, Donald F., Cpl. 16029476. 869th. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO
6 (497th).
Grabenstein, Herman J., 1st Lt. 0863988. 871st. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236,
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). DFC, GO 130-IX (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS,
SO 209 (421 AAF) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 89: 604 Greene, Cumberland, MD.
Grabowy, Frank A. Jr., S/Sgt. 11104268. 871st. Radio. Sortie credits OO-22-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 255 West Main Street, Norwich,
CT.
Grady, Elmer H., Cpl. 38509720. 869th. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6
(497th).
Grady, John A., S/Sgt. 37187014. HQ. MOS 502. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: 5654
Bartmer Avenue, St. Louis, MO.
Graf, Howard C., Cpl. 33719334. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2327 Harlem Avenue, MD.
Graf, Oscar S., Cpt. 0402424. HQ. Nav. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). A-Weather, Miss
Margaret, Buckheit. Ditched, 26 Feb 1945, Rescued. Add. 46: Route 4, Greensboro, NC.
Graham, George A., Add. 46: 1700 Hanfield Street, Cincinnati, OH.
Graham, William J., S/Sgt. 32708319. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Grandjean, Howard A., Sgt. 32594659. 870th. Radar Opr, 866. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). GCM,
GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 353 Grand Paterson, NJ.
Grannen, William J., 2nd Lt. 0827642. HQ. Pilot. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credit, OO-23-1 (497th). Add.
46: 1335 Rigland Avenue, Cincinnati, OH. Add. 89: 868 N Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH.
Grant, Edward F., 1st Lt. 0797519. HQ. DFC, GO 56-XVIII (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO23-1 (497th). Add. 46: Belmont, MA.
Grant, Robert D., Add. 46: 18418 Cherrylawn, Detroit, MI.
Grant, Robert P., 2nd Lt. 0-2047671. 869th. HQ. Pers Equip O, 1042. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 89: 1010 Knollwood Court, Midland, MI.
Grantham, Donald W., Cpl. 17150392. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 198 Ann Street, Chardon,
NE. Add. 89: 424 Chapin Street, Chadron, NE.
Grassman, Abraham, Add. 46: 1027 , Sewell Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ.
Graves, Charles A., Add. 46: Latta, SC
Gray, Bob G., S/Sgt. 38464996. 870th. TG. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Gray, Dale G., Capt. 0-726589. 871st. APC. AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC).
Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 3, Jerome, ID. Add. 89: 2506 Fremont
Avenue, Modesto, CA.
Gray, G. H., Add. 46: Axton, VA.
Gray, George A., Add. 46: 205 Spring Street, Jonesboro, TN.
Gray, Hugh A., Add. 46: Lamar, SC.
Gray, Josheu F., Add. 46: Dogsboro. DE.
Gray, K., Add. 46: 20-31 Fourth Avenue, Baltimore, MD.
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Gray, William H., Sgt. 39264208. 869th. TG. Sortie credits, OO-9, , OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883. Gray, Woodrow W., S/Sgt. 13018880. HQ. MOS 791. Ship
to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Route 2, Randleman, NC.
Grayson, Jim W., T/Sgt. 34163237. 870th. HQ. 737 Flt Eng, 737. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-23-1
(497th). Prom to M/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1507 Ward Avenue, Huntsville, AL.
Green, Leon, Add. 46: 803 Lindley Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
Green, Robert L., 2nd Lt. 0-696086. 871. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA.
Green, Roy M., Add. 46: 94-11 209 Street, Queen Village, NY.
Greenberg, Harry, Sgt. 32527438. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Greene, Adaline, Add. 46: Exeter, NE.
Greene, Robert E., 1st Lt. 0-702418. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142XX (21st BC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 180 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 455 East Barmer
Street, Frankfurt, IN.
Greene, Roy M., 2nd Lt. 0-866408. HQ. Armmt O, 4822. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Greer, Ervin L., Pfc. 33704437. 869th. HQ. Clerk, 590. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1
(497th).
Gregg, Williams, S/Sgt. 19182112. 870th. Aer Gunr, 611. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credita, OO-9, OO-16-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 46: 125 Pacific,
Santa Monica, CA.
Gregory, Glenn F., Sgt. 35094886. 870th. Tail Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Burt, IA. Add. 89: 4937 Diana Drive, Indianapolis, IN.
Greiser, Guy, Sgt. 33509434. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech,747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO
6 (497th).
Grider, Arthur D., Sgt. 39566612. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 304 North Travis, Wichita Falls,
TX.
Griff, Ray W., Cpl. 36481252. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 4005 18th Avenue, Rock Island, IL.
Griffen, Dick, 2nd Lt. 0-6759494. 870th Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XIX (20th
AF). Add. 46: 1139 Culebra Avenue, San Antonio, TX.
Griffith, Albert M., Add. 46: 1138 Clara Street, Fort Worth. TX.
Griffith, Howard B., Cpl. 12089873. Squadron?? HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
Griffith, John H., Lt. Col. 0-21365. Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 140-II (XXI BC). BS, GO 51VIII (497th).MIA 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Griffith, Melvin L., S/Sgt. 15342793. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
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 (497th). WWII Memorial. 809902 Natl Archives. 1153030
Grim, James B., Add. 46: 598 East Everly Street, Pontiac, MI. Add. 89: 7797 Wildwood Road, Athens, OH.
Grinclon, Warner C., Add. 46: 15861 Norhtlawn, Detroit, MI.
Grindem, Warner C., S/Sgt. 36587801. 871st . Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-24-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 135-XII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). BS,
SO 198(73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1).
Grindon, Robert G., (Address unknown).
Grissom, Paul D., M/Sgt. 18015099. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). A-9, Skyscrapper I, Garvin. (Address unknown).
Grobe, William D., Pfc. 15017107. 869th. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO
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Groff, Theodore H., Cpl. 35216139. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Grogan, M., Add. 46: 1543 Cross Island Blvd. Whitestone, NY.
Grooman, Hart T., Cpl. 39278036. 870th. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Grossman, Abram, 2nd Lt. 0-857851. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 , OO-23-1, OO28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 1027 Sewell Avenue Asbury Park, NJ.
Grote, Ralph L., S/Sgt. 17090260. 870th. Left Gunr. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits,
OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Mina, SD.
Grothusen, James F., Add. 46: 2526 23rd Avenue, Molin, IL.
Guartler, Robert J., Cpl. 36477291. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Gully, Regis J., Pvt. 33567444. 870th. HQ. Cook, 060. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: 133 Jones
Street, Lilly, PA.
Gump, Everett L., Add. 46: Lexington OR.
Gunther, Fred M., Add. 46: Port Washington, WA.
Gus, Ralph E., Add. 46: 209 Newberry Avenue, Libertyville, IL.
Guy, William F., 2nd Lt. 0-698702. HQ. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Nav- Bomb,1036. Sortie credits OO-18-1, OO-201 (497th). DFC, GO 130-V (XXI BC). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Add. 46: 946 Lantana
Avenue, Clearwater Beach, FL.
Gwarek, Edward T., M/Sgt. 6981924. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). something is
wrong with ASN

H
Haagenstad, Lloyd C, Pfc. 37567493. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Perham, MN. ASN?
Hackler, John B., Add. 46: 502 South 6th Street, Perkin, IL.
Hagan, John L., Add. 46: 363 North Thormpson Street, Hemmett, CA.
Haggerty, Rose, Add. 46: 701 West 198th Street New York, NY.
Haggerty, William T., Pfc. 42957176. 871st. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Hahn, Elmer G., Cpt. 0478847. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA, 27 January, 1945,
A-28.
Hahn, Frederick J., Add. 46: 112 East 8th Street, Michawka IN. Add. 89: 7119 Starbrook, Portage, MI.
Haiste, Albert, Add. 46: 134 Emerson Place, Brooklyn, NY.
Hake, Herman A., Add. 46: Route 2, Flat Rock, IL.
Hale, Frank L., Sgt. 33682343. 870th. TG. DFC, GO 42-XXII (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46:
Route 1, Venus, PA.
Haley, Albert L., Maj. 0-399524. 871st. HQ. B-29 Pilot, 1093. DFC, GO 42- XI (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-28-1 (497th). Aptd Inquiry Brd, SO 209-1 (497th). Aptd Asst
Group S-3, SO 229-2 (49th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). CA. Sortie credits, OO-22-1
(497th). Add. 46: 317 West Division, Arlington, TX. Add. 46: 4108 Travis Street, Dallas, TX.
Hall, Edward W., Sgt. 33611468. 870th. Lft Gunr. DFC, GO 42-XXII (20th AF). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). GCM, GO
36-II-1 (497th). KIA, 8 August, 1945.
Hall, Francis M., Sgt. 34795013. 871st. AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). Radar Opr, 866. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp),
SO 85-1 (497th).
Hall, Henry C., 2nd Lt. 0837314. 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 235 North Lakeview Avenue, Winter
Garden, FL.
Hall, Robert M., Pfc. 33506865. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 1707 Putnam Street, Harrisburg, PA. Add. 89: 28 Scarsdale Drive, Camp Hill, PA.
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Hall, Walter E., Add. 46: Lincoln Avenue, Seville, Long Island, NY.
Halladay, William J., 2nd Lt. 0932049. 869th. HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF). Add. 46: 701 Asheborrow
Street, Greensboro, NC.
Hallasey, John E., Add. 46: Bailey Street, 8 Manhattan Avenue, North Babylon, NY.
Hallasey, John W., Cpl. 12228858. 871st. HQ. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass Aer Gunr, 611 to Armr Gunr, 612, SO
83-6 (497th BG). Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Hallin, George C., Sgt. 39022424. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 4621 Del Monte Street, San Diego, CA.
Halpern, Seymour, 2nd Lt. 0-698704. 871st. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). Add. 46: 928 Avenue R, Brooklyn,
NY. Add. 89: 2406 Harmon Cove Turs, Secaucus, NJ.
Halpin, Charles R., Cpl. 31311039. 869th. Asgd to 869th fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th).
Halry, Albert L., Maj. 0-399524. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th).
Halstead, Clifford J., Sgt. 42034146. 869th. HQ. Rt Gunr. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF).
AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1 (497th). (Address
unknown).
Hamilton, Joseph L., 1st Lt. 0225516. 870th. HQ. Pilot, B29, 1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Reld fr duty and asgmt 870th Bomb Sq, 497th Bomb Gp, asgd to Hq & Hq Sq, 73rd Bomb Wing and
designated Asst-A-3 ), SO 31-9 (73rd Wing). Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). Add. 46: 24 Hannon Avenue,
Mobile, AL. AC. A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944. EUS.
Hammond, Eugene W., Sgt. 39403824. 869th. MOS 633. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Hammond, Harry C., S/Sgt. 34646201. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Hammontree, John L., Pfc. 34734105. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 110 West 5th Street,
Knoxville, TN.
Hamon, D. M., Add. 46: West 907 3rd Street, Spokane, WA.
Hamon, Willis N, Cpl. 39467098. 870th.GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 907 West 3rd, Spokane, WA.
Hanchenko, Henry D., Pfc. 32830858. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Handley, Edward J., 2nd Lt. 0739428. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DED
Handley, Jack C., (Address unknown)
Handley, Thomas J., III., (Address unknown)
Hanebury, James A.I., S/Sgt. 33472119. 869th. HQ. Apl Welder, 573. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 89: RD 1 Box 173, Glenmoore, PA.
Hanebury, Joseph A. L., Add. 46: Spring City, PA.
Haney, Leseer, Add. 46: Route 2, Excello, MO.
Haney, Lester, Add. 89: Route 1 Box 88, Huntsville, MO.
Hangse, E. B., Add. 46: 1037 South 31st Street, Omaha, NE.
Hanigman, Charles S., Cpl. 33803569. 869th. Rt. Gnr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1 (497th). (Address
unknown).
Hankovich, Joseph, S/Sgt. 36291973. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Hanks, Maurice E., T/Sgt. 38548824. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). (Address unknown).
Hanley, Thomas J. III, Capt. 0-24810. 869th. B-29 Pilot,1093, A/C. Aptd B flight CO (Prim duty). (Vice
Major Carroll relieved), SqO 2-3 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-20-1., OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Sortie credits
OO-28-1 (497th). Reclass B-29 Pilot, 1093 to Ops O, 2161, SO 83-6 (497th BG). Add. 89: 5838 Northgap, San
Antonio, TX.
Hannah, Ralph C., Cpl. 38468016. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: C/o. Hannah Drug Company,
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Hanmon, John V., 2nd Lt. 0-256388. 871st. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th).
Hanochok, Michael *., Pfc. 36777063. 870th. HQ. Cook, 060. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Hansard, Albert, Add. 46: 3810 Broadway, New York 32, NY.
Hansard, Charles A., Sgt. 32695464. 870th. MOS 275. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit Personnel, SO 80-2
(497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 89: 442 Cumberland Avenue,Teaneck, NJ.
Hansen, Elvin E., 1st Lt. 0739093. 869th. Nav. Bomb, 1036. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA . Entered Service: IA. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union. Ditched. NOK: Mrs.
Charlotte Hansen (Mother), 417 N.6th St., Missouri Valley, IA. WWII Memorial. 793108 Natl Archives.
1052141
Hansen, John A., Cpl. 16132455. HQ. Radar Mech, RCM, 852. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 89: 2360 Libal Street, Green Bay, WI.
Hanson, Elvin E., Add. 46: 3984 South Hoover, Los Angeles, CA.
Hanson, George, Add. 46: Route 2, Williamsburg, IA.
Hanson, John A., Add. 46: 864 James Street, Green Bay, WI.
Hanson, Richard H., Cpl. 31375224. 871st. Left Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-9 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-42,
Jokers Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). Entered Service fr Strafford County, NH.
NOK: Mrs. Natley L. Hanson (Wife), Box 167, Milton, NH. NatlArch. 1239954 WWII Memorial. 793140
Hanson, Zenas E., S/Sgt. 39411845. 869th. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: 653 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA.
Harayda, Steven, Add. 46: 16 Fouriner, Chestnut Street, East, Paterson, NJ.
Hardy, Craydon V., 2nd Lt. DED
Hardy, G. N., Add. 46: 90 North Gardner Street, Scottsburg, IN
Hargett, Wilson A., Add. 46: Box 84, Melissa, TX
Harman, James C., Add. 46: 624 East Front Street, Monroe, MI
Harman, Richard T., S/Sgt. 33898984. 870th. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC).
Harmon, Fred W., Cpl. 13145220. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 3735 22 Avenue South, Minneapolis,
MN. Add. 89: Star Route, Sandstone, MN. Add. 89: Star Route, Sandstone, MN.
Harmon, James N., Jr.,* Cpl. 14*99367. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) ASN
Harmon, Richard T., Add. 46: Montgomery Road, Elkridge, MD.
Harper, James M., Pfc. 18098679. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Harper, Wiley H., Add.46: 2120 Capers Avenue, Nashville, TN.
Harper, Wiley V., Sgt. 14153610. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Harrington, Thomas B., 2nd Lt. 0-2060796. 869th. Nav-Bomb. Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-20-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 18 April, 1945, 42-63519.
Harris, Benjamin L., 2nd Lt. 0-868010. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA
Harris, Irving, Cpl. 32884368. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 77 Avenue C, New York, NY.
Harris, John M., S/Sgt. 34211296. HQ. MOS 502. 871st. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit Personnel, SO 80-2
(497th). Add. 46: 229 West Franklin Street, Anderson, NC.
Harris, Robert F., 2nd Lt. 0870495. HQ. Armmt O, 4822. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Sortie credits OO-16-1 (497th).
Harris, Rolland A., Add. 46: 2631 Erving Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.
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Harrison, Richard D., Add. 46: 11127 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.
Harry, Earl A., T/Sgt. 39171898. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Mullan, ID. Add. 46: 1317 Cascade
Avenue, Chehalis, WA.
Hart, Alvin K., T/Sgt. 20947973. 869th. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.
Hart, Harry D., S/Sgt. 38424985. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 2513 Jefferson Street, Dallas, TX.
Harvey, John F., Capt. 0661212. AC. Prom to Maj. (Temp), SO 44-1 (20th AF). Add. 46: 2348 Alki, Seattle,
WA
Harvey, Marvin M., Add. 46: St. Johns, KS.
Haskin, A., Add. 46: 1530 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Haskin, Nathan, Sgt. 32346560. 871st. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit Personnel, SO 80-2 (497th).
Hassell, Cecil V., S/Sgt. 18047805. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Trfd fr 500th Bomb Gp, Walker AAB asgd to 870th
Bomb Sq, SO 91-3 (497th) [1944]. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945. DED
Hastings, William D., Pfc. 17045750. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 3, Box 775, Sikestown, MO.
Hatalsky, Alex, Add. 46: 297 Beach Street, Muse, PA.
Hathhorn, Dallas M., T/Sgt. 39678479. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 89: 900 E 53 St., Austin, TX.
Hatley, Humbert M., Add. 46: Ambernade, NC.
Hatmaker, Herbert B., Add. 46: Lake City, TN.
Hatton, Leon C., Add. 46: Route 7, Box 663, Phoenix, AZ.
Hauger, William G. Jr., Pfc. 33763475. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Haugse, Ernest N., Capt. 0-510063. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 38 North, 17th Street, Omaha, NE.
Add. 89: 4512 22nd Avenue S E, Lacey, WA.
Hauser, Louis J., T.Sgt. 6990471. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
(Address unknown)
Havens, Earl R., Add. 46: 202 West 6th Street, Dallas 8, TX.
Hawkins, Coke G., Sgt. 14150630. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched, 19 Dec
1944. Survived. Add. 46: Court House, Golfport, MS.
Hawkins, Raymond A., S/Sgt. 34605262. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits OO-16-1
(497th). Sortie credits OO-18-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-28-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS,
GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-57
Hawley, James P, Add. 46: 414 Belmont Avenue, Newark, NJ.
Hawley, Maynard S., Pfc. 37355958. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Hayes, Eugene L., Add. 46: Box 98, Archer City, TX.
Hayes, Frederick L., 1st Lt. 0-865124. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO20-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: 1760 East 89th Street,
Cleveland, OH. Add. 46: 8831 237th Street, Bellerose, Long Island, NY.
Hayes, John S., Pfc. 33720197. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Hayes, Robert F., 1st Lt. KNB
Haynes, Donald E., Add. 46: Box 32, Beecher Falls, VT. Add. 89: 8 Easton Court, Greenacres, FL.
Haynes, Robert E., 1st Lt. 0-2068381. 869th. Radar Obs/Bomb, 0142. Add. 46: 410 11th Avenue, Salt Lake
City, UT.
Haynes, Robert E., Lt. Col. 01699114. 870th. AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC).
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Hayton, Fred E., Cpl. 18134461. HQ. Radar Mech, RCM, 852. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Haywood, Edward J., Pfc. 16137637. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Haywood, Harold H., Add. 46: Abilene, KS.
Hazel, Manvell W., Add. 46: 1016 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX.
Heald, William L., Add. 46: 416 Indiana Avenue, Holton, KS.
Healey, John T., 1st Lt. 0703240. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).
Healy, George R., Pfc. 15140730. 869th. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6
(497th).
Heaton, Robert R., Add. 46: 42 Walter Street, S. E. Grand Rapids, MI
Hebert, John C., Pfc. 38418240. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Heddens, Earl E. Sgt. KIA
Hedman, Vernon C., Sgt. 37309694. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Box 372, Nevis, MN.
Heecroftm Lawrence W., Sgt. 32069587. 869th. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC).
Heeney, Charles J., Add. 46: Hubbard, NE.
Heffine, Robert W.,* Cpl. 13046*18. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Hoyersford, PA. ASN?
Hegi, Delores, Add. 46: 1701 North 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN.
Hegi, William A., Sgt. 37659203. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Heiden, Robert L., 2nd Lt. 0761930. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-47. DED
Helems, Winfred S., (Address unknown)
Helfand, Bernard, T/Sgt. 32823073. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).
Heller, Howard A. Jr., Sgt. 32743042. 871st . GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Heller, Louis D., Add. 46: 1715 West State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN.
Heller, M., Add. 46: Box 91, Wantagh, NY.
Hellings, Augustus M.,* Cpl. 33*81360. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) ASN
Helmke, Lawrence D., T/Sgt. 15060249. 871st. Flt. Eng, 1028. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 February, 1945, A-44.
Helms, C. M., Add. 46: 439 South 23rd, Bellwood, IL.
Helmes, Thomas J., Sgt. 36658619. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 3908 Byron Street, Chicago, IL.
408 Sheldon, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI.
Heman, George M., Add. 46: 1326 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL.
Hembrecht, George H., Add. 46: 411 West 7th Street, Mishawake, IN.
Hendeneen, Emory C., Add. 46: Proctor, MN
Hendershot, Elmer G., Sgt. 15171334. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 4, Fairmont,
WV.
Henderson, Emil A. Jr., Sgt. 12022030. CFC Gunr, 580. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). KIA, 23 January, 1945, A-6.
Henderson, John H., Add. 46: 1522 F Street, Napa, CA.
Henderson, John W., 1st Lt. 0-864984. HQ. Acft Engr O, 4823. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 1607 Vte Avenue, S. E., Massilon, OH.
Henderson, William T., Add. 46: Bo 282, MT. Iron, MN.
Hendrickson, Robert D., Pfc. 37564718. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Henley, Chandler C., Add. 46: 232 Washington Street, Providence, RI.
Henry, Pelham H., Add. 46: 1302 Selma Avenue, Selma, AL.
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Hensell, Ervin A., 2nd Lt. 0696091. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DED
Henze, Henry L., Sgt. 11121648. 870th. HQ. MOS *** Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1
(497th). Add. 46: 264 Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, CA.
Herbert, John C., Add. 46: 2238, 16th Street, Port Arthur, TX.
Herendeon, Emory C., S/Sgt. 19066558. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Herman, Albert, Add. 46: 584 East 8th Street, South Boston, MA.
Herman, George M., Cpl. 36745024. HQ. Intelligence NonCom, 631. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th).
Hermann, Kurt J. II, T/Sgt. 12128248. 870th. TG. Sortie credits, OO-18-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA,
3 July, 1945, A-37.
Hernandez, Baldomero, Add. 46: 1139 Sullivan Street, Miami, AZ.
Herrioti, William C., Pfc. 36636325. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Hertley, John L., Add. 46: 914 Pennsylvania Avenue, Richmond, CA.
Hertzog, Henry C., Sgt. 13026744. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 89: 9280 East Nassau Avenue, Denver,
CO.
Hervey F Francis, 1st Lt. 0685277. 871st. AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF).
Hess, Louis C., Pvt. 33582432. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Hesser, Jack R., F/O. T-129147. 871st. M. Sortie credits OO-18-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
Hester, Wilfred H., 2nd Lt. 0-866832. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028 Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 106 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add.
46: Mathiston, MS.
Hetzel, Harold W., S/Sgt. 35112113. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 163 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. (Address unknown).
Heywood, Edward J., Add. 46: 1742 West 66th Street, Chicago, IL.
Hibler, Homer W., T/Sgt. 15113414. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th). MIA
Hickey, Donald J., Pfc. 36457478. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 969 Deep Pointe, Route 5,
Kalamazoo, MI.
Hicklin, Ronald F., Sgt. 35257645. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Hicks, Howard K., Pfc. 36886162. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Higby, John W., Cpl. 17181303. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add.
46: 110 North Main Street, Madrid, IA.
High, Robert R., Sgt. 39288533. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Hild, Ray C. Add. 46: Brady, NE.
Hill, Harry R., S/Sgt. 16122677. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC, GO
130-V (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37
Hill, Jack V., Add. 46: Box 294, Medford, OR. Add. 89: 8855 SW OMara, Tigard, OR.
Hill, Robert B., T/Sgt. A-53, Lumpkin. Add. 89: 1016 N Huson, Tacoma, WA.
Hill, Wade P., 2nd Lt. 0-865824. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 8328 West 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA.
Hilling, Thomas L., Sgt. 36576318. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr,901 BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Hillman, Joseph J., Add. 46: 2030 North Camert Street, Baltimore, MD.
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Hinkle, Albert J., S/Sgt. 7th Weather Sq. O. Sortie credits OO-24-1 (497th).
Hinson, Robert B., S/Sgt. 14100967. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-3 (73rd). A-8, Coral Queen, Yon. (Address unknown).
Hiop, Julius M., Pfc. 36559915. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 46: 20044
Omira Street, Detroit, MI.
Hiser, Homer W., (Address unknown)
Hisey, Eugene H., Sgt. 33632836. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747 BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Hisler, Homer W., T/Sgt. 15113414. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits OO-20-1 (497th).
Hocker, Glen R., 2nd Lt. 0700003. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add.
46: Route 2, Monte Vista, CO. Bomb. A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944. EUS.
Hodges, Charles G., 2nd Lt. 0-864986. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1
(497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, SO 194 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1237 West State
Street, Box 452, Archbold, PA. Add. 46: 18 Broad Street, Seymour, CT.
Hodgson, John E. Jr., S/Sgt. 33705872. 870th. Rt Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: Box 232 Crescent
Heights, Daisytown, PA. Add. 46: 32 River Street, West Brownsville, PA.
Hoefert, Vernon H., Add. 46: 3612 West Center Street, Milwaukee, WI.
Hoeft, Beuford M., Sgt. 19095662. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1
(497th). Add. 46: 3307 West 75th Street, Seattle, WA. Add. 89: 9227 32nd S W, Seattle, WA.
Hoffman, Alvin R., (M). 2nd Lt. 0696095. 870th. Nav 1034. b.1921. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
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
Hoffman, Edward Jr., 1st Lt. 0862415. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).
Hoffman, Harold S. 1st Lt. 0741176. 870th.Nav-Bomb, 1036. Reld fr special duty with Lead Crew School, APO
237, and will return to proper orgn for dy, SO 31-2 (73rd Wing). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add. 46: Box 252, Carrizozo, NM.
Hoffman, Peter J., Pfc. 32001622. 871st. MOS 500. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 89: 3114 Renker,
San Antonio, TX.
Hogan, Thomas E., Add. 46: National Bakery, Albuquerque, NM.
Holcomb, Robert H., (Address unknown)
Holden, Robert W., (Address unknown)
Holder, Robert W., S/Sgt. 33607421. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 4, Lindley, NY . Add. 46: Church Street, Westfield, PA. Add. 89: 12 E
Third Avenue, Warren, PA.
Holland, Robert B., Pfc. 12177204. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th).
Holland, Russell S., Add. 46: Conroe, TX.
Hollasey, John W., Add. 46: Bailey Street and Manhattan Avenue, N. Babylon, NY.
Holley, Carroll V.,* Cpl. 32667834. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) Last name? ASN?
Hollien, Warren A., 1st Lt. 0-2057758. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). Sortie credits
OO-22-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Add. 46: Woodhaven, Long Island,
NY
Hollinger, Lawrence E., Pfc. 35601217. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)

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Hollman, James D., 2nd Lt. 0698713. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
Holloman, James D., 2nd Lt. 0698713. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 November, 1944.
Holmes, Robert E., 1st Lt. 0863349. 73rd. AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF).
Holmes, Winfred S., Cpl. 33658289. HQ. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC).
Holsclaw, John R., Sgt. 35895957. 871st. Aer Gunr, 61. Tail Gunr. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. AM, PH
(ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Holton, Charles B., Sgt. 42028305. 869th. HQ. Tail Gunr. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). 869th. TG. Sortie credits, OO9, OO-15-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). (Address unknown).
Honigman, Charles S.,Cpl. 33803569. 869th. HQ. Rt Gunr. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO22-1 (497th).
Hoo, Henry Soo, 2nd Lt. 02061070. HQ. DFC, GO 56-XVIII (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO28-1 (497th).
Hoodak, William, Cpl. 32546540. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46 & 89:: 218 Sharidian Avenue,
Elmira Heights, NY.
Hoover, Glenn J., Sgt. 35544636. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC).
Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 23 January, 1945, A-6.
Hoover, John C., Add. 46: 1022 Dreyfus, Columbus, SC.
Hoover, William F., Add. 46: 415 West Fairview Avenue, Dayton 5, OH.
Hoover, William G., 1st Lt. 0-761947. 871st. Pilot. Sortie credits OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 56-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (XXI BC).
BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).Add. 46: 4419 Saugus Avenue, Sherman Oake, CA.
Hopkins, Russell L., S/Sgt. 38268899. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Hopwood, Harold H., Sgt. 18078191. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Horkley, John N., Add. 46: Idaho Falls, ID
Horn, C., Add. 46: Mastic Park, Box 301, Long Island, NY
Hornor, Carroll G., Capt. 0-793110. 871st. APC. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 132-XV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (XXI BC). BS, SO 195 (73rd)
per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Add. 46: 353 Ridgewood Avenue,
Glendridge, NJ. Add. 89: 1925 Gough #22, San Francisco, CA.
Horocitz, Richard L., 242 West 76th Street, New York, NY.
Horowitz, Norman S., F/O. T126766. 870th. Nav, 1034. DFC, GO 42-XXII (20th AF). Add. 46: 9002 180th
Street, Jamaica, NY.
Horowski, John W., Add. 46: 729 East Ridge Street, Lansford, PA.
Horowski, Walter J., Sgt. 32427396. 870th. Left Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January , 1945, A-23. DED
Hotchkiss, Edwin L., Lt. Col. O-904316. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th).
Houghton, Paul W., 111 Furrester Street, Albuquerque, NM. Add. 89: 1413 Guaymas P1 N E, Albuquerque,
NM.
Houlikan, Charles W., 47 North Main Street, Massina, NY. Add. 89: 12 Washington Street, Massena, NY.
Houser, Louis J., T/Sgt. MIA
Houseward, Bernard J., Add. 46: 85 Passaic Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ.
Houtchens, Lawrence A., 1636 Phillips Street, Missoula, MT.
Howard, Arnold S., Add. 46: 5117 Nokomis Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.

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Howard, Elmet E., 2nd Lt. 0931031. 871st. AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF).
Howard, William J., Add. 46: 714 Nevado, Chickasha, OK.
Howell, Odis, Jr., Cpl. 39041059. 870th. Left Gunr . A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched, 19 Dec 1944.
Survived. Entered Service from CA. Add. 46: 3600 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA. Add. 46: 2769 Garden
Street, Oakland, CA.
Howell, W. A., Add. 46: 4031 Avenue H, Fort Worth, TX.
Howley, Patrick, Add. 46: 444 Belmont Avenue, Newark, NJ.
Hoyer, John G., 2nd Lt. 0815907. 871st HQ. Pilot, B29,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO
51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 89: 10618 Lakeside Avenue NE, Seattle, WA.
Hubbard, Alvin O., Capt. 0789911. 869th. HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
Hubko, M. J., Add. 46: 848 East 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Hudgins, Kem M., Add. 46: 3715 Redding Road, Chattanooga, TN.
Hudson, Andrew, Add. 46: Route 1, Blenheim, SC.
Hudson, Elby W Jr., 1st Lt. 0-1057471. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 26 May, 1945.
Hudson, John W., Add. 46: General Delivery, Winfield, IL
Huffman, Joseph E., Jr., Pfc. 35543483. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Huffman, M. A., Add. 46: 24 Ohio Avenue, Fietin, OH.
Huffstickler, Earl J., Sgt. 34175104. 871st. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Cramerton, NC.
Hugh, Edwards P., Pvt. 34801544. 871st HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Hughes, Clarke J., Sgt. 38381256. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). PH, GO 36-I-1 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 176 (XXIst BC)
per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 87: 12262 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70815. Add. 89: 12262
Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA.
Hughes, I., Add. 46: 832 Pine Street, Gainesville, GA.
Hughes, Wilbur, Pfc. 33631338. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 3216-A Hanover Avenue,
Richmond, VA.
Huling, Henry H., Add. 46: 34 P Street, South Boston, MA.
Hull, Francis M., Sgt. 33579082. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Human, Robert E., Add. 46: 3014 North Marsfield Avenue, Chicago 13, IL.
Humbert, Jack D., Pvt. 13018029. 871st. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Humy, Steven M., Sgt. 16087333. 870th. Left GunrRadio. Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-231, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1
(497th). Add. 46: 804 Howden Street, Muskegon Heights, MI.
Hunt, John L., Add. 46: 3434 73rd Street, Jackson Heights, NY.
Hunt, William A. Sgt. 18225765. 870th. HQ. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
DFC, GO 42-XXI (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). (Address unknown).
Hunter, Gerald R., 1st Lt. 0668586. HQ. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credit, OO-23-1 (497th).Add. 46: 90
Bergen Avenue, Ridgefield Park, NJ. Add. 89: 421 Dakota Way, Fort Pierce, FL.
Hunter, Russell D., Add. 46: 13 West Jefferson Avenue, Shelby, OH.
Huntington, Warren F., Sgt. 11108315. 870th. HQ. Radar. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). AM, GO 50-II (20th AF). Add. 46: 16 London Street, Worcester, MA.
Huntley, Ellsworth G., Pfc. 33604337. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Hurst, Harvey, Add. 46: 1012 Oak Street, McKinney, TX.

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Hussey, Theodore N., Maj. 0906996. AC, Hq 497th reld fr dy this Hq and trfd to 499th Bomb Gp at Salina, SO
91-1 (497th)[1944]. Add. 46: 717 Merriam, Topeka, KA.
Husson, Peter Jr., Add. 46: 2111 60th Street, Kenosha, WI.
Hussy, Bruce C., Cpl. 39286664. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6
(497th). Add. 89: 1832 E Campbell Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. NoteMay be Hussey
Hutton, Mason P., M/Sgt. 6363121. 870th .GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 3231 Washington Blvd.,
Chicago, IL. Note: One order spells surname as Hutto.
Hyate, Glennie Curran, Add. 46: Route 2 Polkton, NC.
Hyatt, C. B., Add. 89: Route 2, Marshville, NC.
Hyink, Lawrence B., S/Sgt. 39379737. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) Check sp. last name ASN
Hyman, Robert E., 2nd Lt. 0835650. 869th. HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
Hysell, Charles M., Pfc. 35628638. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)

I
Illman, Robert L., 2nd Lt. 0-702923. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-221, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 135-XII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO
230-III (20th AF). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR
497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Maline, IL.
Inachmund, Charles A., (Address unknown)
Ingersoll, William S., Jr., Cpl. 33393671. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Inglash, William S., Add. 46: 255 Donnerway, Sacramento, CA.
Irish, Robert R., Capt. 0439789. 869th. HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF). Add. 46: 524 Gladstone Avenue,
Grand Rapids, MI. Add. 89: 5680 Halifx Drive, Sarasota, FL.
Isles, Richard D., S/Sgt. 36339199. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Radio Opr/Mech 2756. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1
(497th). DFC, GO 135-XII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO
94-I (XXI BC). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy,
Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd). (Address unknown).
Isley, William H., Cpl. 14148665. 869th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.

J
BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Jackness, Jack., 1st Lt. 0676063. 870th. Nav. A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched, 19 Dec 1944. Survived.
Entered Service from MO. Add. 46: 2120 73rd Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Jackson, Robert E., Cpl. 34831364. 871st. Tail Gunr, A-42, Joker's Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945.
AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). Entered Service fr Habersham County,
GA: NOK: Mrs. Beulah F. Jackson (Mother), Post Office Box 386, Clarksville, GA. NatlArch. 1032297 WWII
Memorial. 798066
Jacobs, Sidney, Add. 46: 804 West 44st Street, Los Angeles, CA.
Jacobson, Donald H, Cpl. 39011462. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 9, Box 529, Fresno, CA.
Jacobson, Joseph M., Sgt. 18163242. 871st . GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 127 South 2nd Street,
Muskogee, OK.
Jacobson, Samuel D., Add. 46: 127 South 2nd Street, Muskogee, OK.
Jacoby, Robert M., T/Sgt. 15099433. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. AM, PH
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James, Don W., Sgt. 15354710. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
James, John,* Cpl. 110***68. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) ASN?
James, Thomas H., Cpl. 870th. HQ. 35635242. MOS 6*1. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497 th). GCM, GO 36-II-1
(497th). Add. 46: 1092 East 20th Avenue, Columbus 3, OH.
James, Thomas J., Add. 89: 2704 N Cassady Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Jamgochian, B. H., Add. 46: 13 12th Street, Niagara Falls, NY.
Jamison, Arite M., Add. 46: Route 1, Wister, OK.
Jancicik, Paul S., Add. 46: 4333 West Roscocht, Chicago, IL.
Janowsky, G., Add. 46: 409 10th Avenue, Paterson, NJ.
Janowsky, Sidney R., Sgt. 32609282. 871st . GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Jansen, Clarence G., 2nd Lt. 0702440. HQ 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
Janson, Leon J., 2nd Lt. 02081989. 871st. A-53, Lumpkin. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Jasochko, Goerge, Add. 46: Morann, PA.
Jefferies, A, Add. 46: 1317 Broadridge Avenue, Straford, CT.
Jefferies, Harry, Add. 89: P O Box 2592, Nyssa, OR.
Jefferies, Henry A., Sgt. 19195111. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 507 N. E. Holaday Street,
Portland, OR.
Jeffries, Ernest W. D., Cpl. 31278171. 870th. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Jeiger, Oskar C., Add. 46: Iowa Fields, IA.
Jenkins, John T., Sgt. 33696149. 870th. Rt Gunr. Sortie credits OO-20-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-V (XXI BC). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Jenkins, Walden D., Add. 89: P O Box 1377, Lucerne Valley, CA.
Jensel, Everrett H., Add. 46: Route 6, Box 702, Fresno, CA.
Jensen, Everett H., Cpl. 39239163. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Northrop, MN.
Jensen, Robert H., Add. 46: 1357 Pacific Street, Brookly 16, NY.
Jeska, Alfred S., Cpl. 39108688. 871st. HQ. Reclass Special Vehicle Opr, 932 to Auto Mech, 014, SO 83-6
(497th BG).
Jeska, E., Add. 46: 416 Williams Road, Salinas, CA.
Jessick, A. D., Add. 46: 848 East 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Jessick, Michael, Pvt. 12142500. 870th. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Joeeley, M. M., Add. 46: Lockhart 5, TX.
Johannes, John M., Add. 46: 1227 East A Street, Ontario, CA.
Johnson, A., Add. 46: Doad West College Avenue, State College, PA.
Johnson, Arnold T., Col. 0-19989. HQ. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093. AC. DFC, GO 135-XI (XXI BC). BS, GO 46-I-1
(497th). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Aptd Non-Effective Aircraft Board, SO 229-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-16-1,
OO-20-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 367, Gilbertville, MA.
Johnson, Buford P., 1st Lt. 0-432244. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-35.
Johnson, Deward N., Cpl. 36419208. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Johnson, Earl F., Pfc. 16031204. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Johnson, Elmer V., Cpl. 37434591. 870th. HQ. Cook, 060. TD to Flight feeding School, Salina for one week,
return to Pratt, SO- 103-2 (497th) [1944].
Johnson, Elmer W., Add. 46: 20 House Street, Cheyenne, WY.
Johnson, Francis C., Add. 46: 515 McLindoe Street, Wausau, WI. Add. 89: 613 McIndoe Street, Wausau,
WI.
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Johnson, Harry W., Add. 46: Box 1494, Wichita, KS.
Johnson, Hollis E., Add. 89: 4156 E Shan Drive, Mobile, AL.
Johnson, Howard R., Sgt. 35903294. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
Johnson, James R., Cpl. 39239163. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). ). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 89: Box 686, Trinity, TX.
Johnson, Jordon B. Jr., Sgt. 14147587. 870th. HQ. Apl Armr,911. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Johnson, Justin, Sgt. 16086975. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Johnson, Melvin K., Cpl. 33568905. 871st. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Johnson, Melvin V. Sgt. 36347271. Radio Mech, 754. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1009 West College
Avenue, State College, PA.
Johnson, Paul, Add. 46: Redfield, IA.
Johnson, William M., Jr., Pfc. 36758880. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Johnston, Hollis E., Sgt. 34813022. 870th. HQ. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th).
AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). 870th. AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1353 Van
Dorn Street, Mobile 19, AL.
Johnston, Reuben C.K., 1st Lt. 0827659. 870th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. DFC, GO 42-XXII (20th AF). Add. 46: St.
George, SC.
Jolley, Floyd Jr., Sgt. 18154051. HQ. CFC Mech,960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add.
46: Route 7, Lockhart, TX.
Jones, Edward L., Add. 46: 322 Topping Street, St. Paul, MN. Add. 89: RD Box 24 A Evans Road, Remsen,
NY.
Jones, Elmer C., Add. 46: 1115 Gregory Street, Galensboro, NC.
Jones, Glenn W., T/Sgt. 19172637. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1
(497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB
Jones, H. Sam, Add. 46: Chilton, TX
Jones, Harry J. Jr., Add. 46: 121 North Lynwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD.
Jones, Harry L., Add. 46: San Quentin, CA.
Jones, Henry J. Jr., Pvt. 33563944. 871st. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Jones, Herman S., 1st Lt. 0572188. HQ. Intelligence O, 9301. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Chilton, TX.
Jones, James R. Jr., Add. 46: Route 2, Woodstock, IL.
Jones, Jesse C., Jr., 1st Lt. 07292838. 869th. B-29 Pilot,1093. A-2, Pacific Union Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
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
Jones, John C., Add. 46: Box 42 Beeville, TX.
Jones, John R., Pfc. 32604691. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 43 North Ashby Avenue, Livingston, NJ.
Jones, Moulton R. Jr., S/Sgt. 31219619. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).
Jones, Paul V., Add. 46: 29 Garrett Avenue, Rosemont, PA.
Jones, Richard B., 1st Lt. 0-702926. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-201, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-X (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 56-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO
142-XX (21st BC). BS, SO 294 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 205 West Market Street, Seguin,
TX.
Jones, Robert W., Cpl. 33791593. 869th. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
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Jones, Warren L., Cpl. 31340448. 869th. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
8-I (20th AF).
Jones, William J., S/Sgt. 33101224. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th).
Jones, William O., Add. 46: Waukesha, WI. Add. 89: Rt 4 Box 645, Rhinelander, WI.
Jones, William W., Add. 46: Route 2, Greensfield, IL.
Jordan, Henry J., S/Sgt. 31309591. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 39 Pinkert Street, Medford 55,
MA. Add. 89: P O Box 10254, Pompano Beach, FL.
Jorgensen, William N., Add. 46: Route 1, Box 10, Kimballton, IA.
Jorstad, Oswald J., 1st Lt. 0-864974. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1
(497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-15.
Joseph, William, Cpl. 318 46. 869th. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I
(20th AF). Add. 89: 20 Elm, Fairfield, ME.
Jouler, Richard H., Add. 46: Duarte, CA.
Joyce, John, Add. 46: 1706 Oakgrove Avenue, Swissvale, PA.
Judd, Allen W., Add. 46: 37 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN.
Judge, George C., S/Sgt. 35874680. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
BS, SO 176 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 89: 2215 Spyglass Lane, El Cerrito, CA.
Judoe, George G., (Address unknown)
Julin, Donald D., 2nd Lt. 0-699183. HQ. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC).
Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 1022 [1944] (497th). Add. 46: 1922 Meadow Street, Mckeesport, PA. Add. 89: 4397 Green Valley Road, Suisun
City, CA.
Junker, John H., Cpl. 33302365. 871st. HQ. Apl Welder, 573. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
1109 15th Street, Mckees Rock, PA.
Juppstrom, George J., (Address unknown).
Justice, Jack, Add. 46: Route 1, Candler, NC.

K
Kaid, William J., Add. 46: 3722, South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL.
Kaja, George V., Add. 46: Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Kamenicky, Thomas R., Sgt. 11138763. 870th. HQ. Rt Gunr. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1,
OO-24-1 (497th). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). 870th. AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add.
46: 414 Thompson Street, Stratford, CT.
Kamerman, Sam L., Cpl. 12188240. 871st. HQ. 757 Radio Opr, 757. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Trfd fr 500th
Bomb Gp, Walker AAB asgd to 871st Bomb Sq, SO 91-3 (497th) [1944]. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497
GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Kamgochian, Hampartzoom B., Cpl. 12131703. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)- Chk name for sp.
Kaminsky, Paul W., Sgt. 19113887. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: oute 2, Box 53-A, Ellensburg, WA. Add. 89: Pocket Road, Ellensburg, WA.
Kammerman, Sam L., Add. 46: 341 East Houston Street, New York City, NY.
Kanachek, Michael P., Add. 46: 52 East 102nd Street, Chicago, IL.
Kania, Makardy A., Sgt. 31193694. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).

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Kantor, Michael P., Cpl. 31341700. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 13 Pythian Avenue, Watertown, CT. Add. 89: 39 Taft Circle, Watertown, CT.
Kapanjie, George, 1st Lt. 0931070. DFC, GO 58-XV (20 AF). Add. 89: 111 Rutgers Pl., Clifton, NJ.
Kaplan, Herbert R., 1st Lt. 0-699186. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). BS, SO 191 (73rd) per
PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 301 West 108th Street, New York, NY.
Kapple, John W., Sgt. 33293173. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 2, Sharpsbugh, PA.
Karcher, Monroe L., S/Sgt. 38420745. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: Route
1, Giddings, TX.
Kardone, Joe P., Sgt. 35323690. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Kareiva, Frank B., 2nd Lt. 0699187. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Add. 46: 20
Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA. Add. 89: 1603 Edgerton Pl., Odenton, MD.
Karel, Russell L., Cpl. 36458447. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 835 Hasen South E, Grand Rapids,
MI.
Karger, Frank R., Add. 46: Route 1, Pine Hollow Road, McKees, Rock, PA.
Karstens, Vernon L., 2nd Lt. 02061001. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). DFC, GO 27-XX (20th AF). AM (OLC),
GO 94-I (XXI BC). Add. 89: Rt. 2 Box 81, Avoca, IA.
Kaselasukas, Leo R., Add. 46: 713 North Main Street, Nuckland, CT.
Kasti, Francis, Add. 46: Kincaid, KS.
Kastl, Melvin R., Cpl. 37350078. 871st. Asgd to 871st. fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th).
Kaszuk, William D., S/Sgt. 35597414. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Katchmir, Wassil, 2nd Lt. 0805486. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA
Katsidras, H. M., Elder Avenue, Bronx, NY.
Katzbeck, Adolph C., Add. 46: 727 Aldine Street, Chicago, IL.
Kear, Clifford R., 305 Oneida Street, Pittsburg, PA.
Keck, Rufus W., Add. 46: 1724 Forrestdale Avenue, Knoxville, TN.
Keeler, John S., 2nd Lt. 0-864949. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 56-V (XXI BC). BS, SO 163 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
(Address unknown).
Keenan, James E., S/Sgt. 31431859. 870th. Radar. Sortie credits OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC, GO
130-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). MIA, 3
July, 1945, A-37. Add. 46: 22 Willard S., West Quincey, MA.
Keenan, Robert M., Add. 46: 311 27th Street, San Francisco, CA.
Keepple, John W., Add. 46: Sharpsberg, PA.
Keeton, Joseph, Pfc. 32824867. HQ. 869th. Truck Drvr, 345. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO
85-1 (497th).
Keith, Austin R., 1st Lt. 0-733909. 871st. APC. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
KIA
Kellam, James L., Add. 46: 9209 Duferin Avenue, Riverside, CA. Add. 89: Box 1298, Riverside, CA.
Kellby, William A., 1st Lt. 0792995. HQ. 870th. Sortie credits, OO-9, , OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Pistol qual,
Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
Keller, Abraham, Cpl. 33599765. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Kelley, Charles J., S/Sgt. 31359864. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits, OO-9, , OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Asgd to 870th fr
Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th). Add. 46: 92 Chelsea Street, Charlestown, Boston, MA.

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Kelley, John E., Sgt. 33090141. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 102 Virginia Avenue, Vinton, VA.
Kelley, John J., Sgt. 11140822. Rt. Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
A-Weather, Miss Margaret, Buckheit. Ditched, 26 Feb 1945, KIA. Natl Arch. 1257526 WWII
Memorial.799121
Kelley, Lloyd E., S/Sgt. 39131098. 870th. HQ. Rt Gunr. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF).
Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th).
Kelley, William A., Cpt. 0-792995. 870th. APC. Sortie credits, OO-9, , OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). BS,
GO 51-VIII (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945.
Kelly, Gerald, Add. 46: Fort George, Meade, MD.
Kelly, Lloyd E., Add. 46: Box 251, Sunnyvale, CA.
Kelly, William A., Tifton, GA.
Kemp, Fred S., Cpl. 18057865. 870th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
3007 North Water, Corpus Christi, TXKemph, Donald R., Add. 46: 229 Fitch Street, Syracuse, NY.
Kendrick, Harry E., Sgt. 35609206. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
16-IV, (20th AF).
Kendrick, Yvonne, Add. 46: Route 1, Salem, OR
Kenna, William S., Pvt. 37569308. 871st. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add.
46: Jamestown, ND
Kennedy, Clinton L., Add. 46: 1129 Pascual Street, Santa Barbara, CA.
Kennedy, Maurice E., 2nd Lt. 0-702929. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-28-1
(497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.
Kennedy, William J. Jr, S/Sgt. 31361062. 870th . Asgd to 870th fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Kenney, Charles J. L., S/Sgt. 13152161. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 154 East Catowissa Street, Nesquchoning, PA. Add. 89:
2185 Aster Road, Bethlehem, PA.
Kenny, Francis V., S/Sgt.33704241. 869th. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp),
SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: Brownsville, PA.
Kent Robert C., Capt, 0-482815. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1144 Hoez Avenue, Iowa City, IA. Add.
89: 413 N Neptune, Indian Harbour Bch, FL.
Kent, Everett L., Add. 46: 609 3rd Street, S. E. Crosby, MN.
Keosaian, John, Cpl. 33339387. HQ. Truck Drvr, 345. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th). Add.
46: 515 West 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Kepple, John W., Add. 89: 623 Saxonburg Blvd., Blawnox, PA.
Kerekos, G., Add. 46: Route 3, Trump Road, Canton, OH.
Kern, Paul E., Cpl. 35699233. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Kern, Richard P., Sgt. 16051872. HQ. Lab Tech, 941. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add.
46: 118 South Illinois Street, Belleville, IL. Add. 46: 5014 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO.
Kerr, James E., 1st Lt. 0-580833. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1985 Forest Avenue, Hayward, CA.
Add. 89: 19061 Gliddon Street, Castro Valley, CA.
Kerver, John K., Add. 46: 1281 Brockley Avenue, Lakewood, OH.
Kessler, Frederick F., Add. 46: 347 North New Jersey Avenue, Atlantic City, IL.
Kessler, Raymond L., Jr., Cpl. 33638600. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 89: 4507 Oakdale Drive, Lynchburg, VA.
Kessler, Wilbur A., 1st Lt. 0-2060891. 869th. Nav, 1034 KNB
Kester, Donald E., Sgt. 33488486. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)

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Ketchersid, D. E., Add. 46: 11 944 Gorman Avenue, Los Angeles, CA.
Ketchersid, Paul F., Pfc. 19163482. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Kettener, Harry L., Cpl. ******** 869th.Rt. Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-23-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
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
Khile, Deryl D., Pfc. 17152540. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Knoll, Charles A., Sgt. 33695792. 870th. HQ. Cook, 060. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1
(497th).
Kibbish, Rayne R., Add. 46: 6385 Hillegas Street, Oakland, CA.
Kidd, Theron E., Add. 46: 524 Eaton Road, Hamilton, OH.
Kidder, Lynn R., Sgt. 13088412. 871st . CFC Gunr, 580. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46:
Route 1, Fairview, PA. Add. 89: 1840 South Dr., York, PA.
Kiefer, Robert J., Add. 46: 2934 Cedar Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Kiejewski, John J., Pfc. 33344967. HQ. Telephone Switchbrd Opr, 650. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Kiek, Irving D., Add. 46: 2547 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia 32, PA.
Kiem, William, Add. 46: 2511, North Belleflower, CA.
Kiernan, Peter D. Jr., T/Sgt. 32746823. 871st. MOS 2960. AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI
BC). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. (Address unknown).
Kilmer, Joe C., Cpl. 36579668. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 393 20th Avenue East, Columbus,
OH. Add. 46: 9202, Sorrento, Detroit, MI. Add. 89: 32255 W 12 Mi Road, Farmington, MI.
Kilmer, Roy W., Add. 46: 121 South Dodge, Wichita, KS.
Kilmury, James F., Sgt. 36865438. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Box 60, Traverse City,
MI. Add. 89: 11136 Penns Dr., Traverse City, MI.
Kimball, A., Add. 46: 75 Clinton Street, Maplewood, NJ.
Kimball, Robert N., Add. 46: 53 Lindeon Street, Maplewood, NJ.
Kimbell, Earl S., Maj. 0-726253. 871. Pilot. Sortie credits OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th). Add. 46: 423 13th
Street, National City, CA.
Kimberlin, William J., Add. 46: 957 West 32nd Street, Indianapolis, IN.
Kimberlin, William P., 2nd Lt. 0-868018. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF).
King, Charles G., Jr., Cpl. 33503827. 869th. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
King, George W., 1st Lt. 0856065. HQ. Radar Obs RCM, 7888. Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Overseas shipment,
King, Ronald H., 2nd Lt. 0699192. HQ. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944]
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA,
27 January, 1945.
King, Samuel G., Add. 46: Cedarville, AR.
King, Wilson K., 2nd Lt. 0830069. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
Kirby, Elgin B., Pfc. 33631049. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1837 Herndon Street, Arlington, VA.
Add. 89: 4332 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA.
Kirchner, Marvin J., 1st Lt. 0-767831. 871st. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). (Address unknown)
Kirk, Irving D., S/Sgt. 13186531. 870th. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add. 46: 769 East Hilltons, Philadelphia, PA.

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Kirk, J., Demsey, Add. 46: Route 1, Marietta, GA. Add. 89: 862 Kennesaw Ave N.W., Marietta, GA.
Kirk, James O., Add. 46: Route 1, Gorman, TX.
Kirk, Ocran E., S/Sgt. 18007638. 871st. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Kirkpatrick, Alfred R., Sgt. 36904146. 870th. HQ. TG. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-22-1 (497th). AM, GO 90-I (XXI
BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1900 North 25th Street, East St. Louis, IL.
Kishkunas, Joseph A., 36663339. HQ. CFC Mech, 960 Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Kissel, Robert V., Sgt. 36458752. 870th. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). GCM, GO
36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Sidney, MI. Add. 89: 151 S Turk Lake Dr., Greenville, MI.
Kisti, Joseph F., S/Sgt. 42080023. 871st. Radio. Sortie credit, OO-18-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
Klerman, Peter D., Sgt. 32748223. 871st. CFC. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
Klimczak, Walter S., Pfc. 33356642. 871st. Radio Opr.757. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Aerial Flt
Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 46: 149 Center Street, Plymouth, PA. Add. 89: 2207 Senator Avenue, Dist
Hgts, MD
Klimezah, Walter S., Add. 46: 149 Center Street, Plymouth, PA.
Klinetob, Carl E., M/Sgt. 33118042. 871st. Flt Eng,1028. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-181, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VIII (XXI BC). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd).
(Address unknown).
Kling, Earl W., Add. 46: 101 West 2nd Street, South Newton, IA.
KNB Add. 46: 7630 Gould Avenue, Detroit, MI.
Knezovich, Anthony A., Add. 46: 309 Ontario Street, Syracuse, NY.
Knight, Edward M., Sgt. 34715064. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: 159 North Auburndale, Memphis, TN. Add. 89: 1511 E Main St., Corinth, MS.
Knight, Herman C. Jr., Sgt. 33710922. 870th.HQ. Left Gunr. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-16-1,
OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 22 1st Street, Tidioute, PA.
Add. 89: 4741 Leom Bay Dr., Venice, FL.
Knight, Nela G., Add. 46: Box 72, Corinth, MS.
Knoll, Charles, Add. 46: 343 Island Avenue, Mckees Rock, PA.
Knudson, Irvin C., S/Sgt. 19113046. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Koeber, Anthony D., Add. 46: Feldspar Avenue, Beacon Falls, CT.
Koehler, Henry O., Cpl. 32294359. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Koehler, L., Add. 46: 18 Stephen Street, Albany, NY.
Koenig, Bernard, Sgt. 12157690. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Koenig, Harold R. C., 2nd Lt. 0-870743. HQ. Aer Gunnery Instr, 2554. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). (Address unknown).
Koenigsberg, Donald M., Add. 46: 3822 Whiteside Street, Los Angeles, CA.
Kohls, Frederick F., Sgt. 19118227. HQ. Intelligence NonCom, 631. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: Ennis, MT
Kohnick, Russell, Add. 46: Route 1, Meshoppen, PA.
Koker, Milford, Add. 46: Detroit, MI.
Kolb, William E., Sgt. 34625009. 871st. MOS 2685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
MIA, 3 January,1945, A-50 or A-42.
Kolbo, Neal B, Add. 46: 2014 North 9th Street, Boise, ID.
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Kondrath, Robert J., Pfc. 36732761. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Konnick, Russell, Pfc. 33465088. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Konti, Charles G., Add. 46: 1327 West 2nd Street, Dayton, OH.
Koonce, Phillip A. Jr., Add. 46: 315 Alaska, Narchitoches, LA.
Koonce, Phillip A., Add. 46: 4219 Russell Blvd., St. Louis 10, MO.
Kopenitsi, William, Sgt. 16134382. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1
(497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.
Korlin, Albert, Cpl. 17132908. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 5658 A Maple Avenue, St. Louis, MO.
Kotterer, Harry L., Cpl. 33801541. HQ. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC).
Kouba, James S. 1st Lt. 0-580350. HQ. Acft Engr O, 4823. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Kouba, Joseph S., Add. 46: Minot, ND.
Kouba, W. T., Add. 89: Rt. 7 Box 932, Gilmer, TX.
Koukal, Charles D., S/Sgt. 16138334. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-22-1 (497th). Prom to
T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). A-Weather, Miss Margaret, Buckheit. Ditched, 26
Feb 1945, Rescued. Add. 46: 209 North Pulaski Road, Chicago 25, IL.
Kovach, William, 1st Lt. 0-697876. HQ. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
Deceased, 6 June, 1945.
Krahies, A., Add. 46: 3712 Euclid Avenue, Chicago, IL
Kralovic, John P., Add. 46: 119 Birmingham Terrace, Toledo, OH. Add. 89: 106 Midvale Avenue, Toledo,
OH.
Krantz, James R., Cpl. 37407844. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. (Address unknown).
Kratowicz, Joseph W., Sgt. 33310603. Clrk, Typist, 405. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC).
Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46:
2631 Orthodoy Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Kreke, Norval A., Cpl. 36478634. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 915 N, 7th Street, Breese, IL.
Kremen, Erwin L., Add. 46: 126 Florence Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Kress, Robert F., Jr., S/Sgt. 13102609. 869th.HQ. Left Gunr. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 89: 717 Canovia Avenue, Orlando, FL.
Krieg, Harold F., Add. 46: 172 A Shaeffer Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Kristoff, James S., Add. 46: Route 1, Rea, PA.
Kristoff, S.Sgt.
Kritof, Elmer T., S/Sgt. 20522579. HQ. MOS 631. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Kromer, Nicholas, Cpl. 32391831. 871st. Passenger, A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over
assembly point, 2 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service fr Essex County, NJ.
NOK: Mrs. Helen Kromoka, 412 17th St., Barnesboro, PA. NatlArch. 1223038 WWII Memorial 799946
Kross, Robert F., Pfc. 13102609. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th).
Krueger, Robert E., Add. 89: 9090 Neill Lake Road, Hopkins, MN.
Kruidenier, David Jr., 1st Lt. 0-2057807. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). (Address unknown).
Krupiczewicz, Henry F., T/Sgt. 16042445. HQ. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 42-XXI (20th AF). Add. 46: 500 Emerald Avenue, Grand Rapids 2, MI.
Kryshak, Joseph S., Add. 46: 919 Washington Avenue, Stevens Point, WI
Krysiak, Chester P., Sgt. 35018807. 869th. Radio, 757. Sortie credits, OO-9, , OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.

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Kuhlman, Frederick, 1st Lt. 0-1169204. 871st. Nav-Bomb. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC).
Kulak, Alexander, 1st Sgt. 6973865. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 340 Powell Street, Brooklyn,
NY.
Kulhman, Fredrick W., Add. 89: 187 Tanners Pond Road, Garden City, NY.
Kuranty, Alphonse M., Cpl. 36344146. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 3730 West 56th Place,
Chicago, IL.
Kurka, Andrew F., Add. 46: 3105 North Kenneth Avenue, Chicago, IL. Add. 89:666 E Chelmsford, Elk Grove
Village, IL.
Kurtz, Carleton W., Add. 46: Camden, MI.
Kustachiz, Thomas C., S/Sgt. 38446718. 870th. Radar. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th).
Kveck, V.F., Add. 46: 1336 Lombard Avenue, Berwyn, IL.
Kyle, Carroll R., S/Sgt. 38479033. 869th. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO15-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 200 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). (Address unknown).

L
La Maglia, Joseph V., Add. 46: 5441 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA
La Mone, Kenneth W., Add. 89: 1801 46th St. East, South St Paul, MN.
Lacey, Daniel W., Sgt. 11082141. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). AM (OLC),
GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: 44 Deerfield Avenue, Westwood, MA
LaChance, Albert R., Sgt. 11138673. 870th. HQ. Apl Armr, 611. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-20-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: 43 Wordin Avenue,
Bridgeport, CT
Lachlund, Charles A., S/Sgt. 32623971. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Lachmund, Charles A., Add. 46: New York City, NY
Lacon, Albert A., Add. 46: 709 Flory Street, Jeanerett, LA
Laffingwell, Clarence H., 2nd Lt. 02065380. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO15-1 (497th).
Lahey, R. T., Add. 46: 2377 South Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Lahey, Robert T., Cpl. 19167471. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 2, Box 300, Saugus, CA
Laliker, Henry A., 2nd Lt. 0683725. 870th. HQ. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944. EUS. Add. 46:
600 West 157th Street, New York, NY
Lamart, Clayton V., Pfc. 312*3*32. 871st. Cook, 060. TD to Flight feeding School, Salina for one week,
return to Pratt, SO- 103-2 (497th) [1944].
Lamback, Charles H., 1st Lt. 0-349508. 870th. APC. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1
(497th). PH, GO 35-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 329 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA
Lambert, Richard T., S/Sgt. 35683242. 869th. HQ. Tail Gunr. DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1 (497th). Add. 89: 226 Kingsway, St
Simons Island, GA.
Lamm, John J., Cpl. 35515222. 871st. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Lamoglia, Joseph V., 1st Lt. 0-861203. 870th. O. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1 (497th). BS, GO 51VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.

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Lamone, Kenneth W., S/Sgt. 16156718. 871st. Radar Opr, 866. AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). Sortie credits,
OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1).
AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd).
Lamontagne, Marcel J., Add. 46: 3882 Botanical Avenue, St. Louis, O
Lamoureaux, Cleo E., Sgt. 3770*914. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. DED
Lampley, James B., Capt. 0789182. 871st. HQ. Pilot,B29,1093. APC. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC).
BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Lancaster, Walter A., CWO. W-2123580. HQ. Acft Engr O, 4823. Trfd fr 500th Bomb Gp, Walker AAB asgd to
869th Bomb Sq, SO 91-3 (497th) [1944]. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: Rural Route,
Coming, KS
Lancon, Albert A., Sgt. 18171821. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
16-IV, (20th AF).
Land, Garland V., Sgt. 18140177. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st)
1944. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). FOD, 18 Dec 1944. Entered Service: Clairborne Parish, LA. A45, 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
Landin, Lesley H., Sgt. 39289265. 869th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left. Gunr. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8
(497th). DFC, GO 136-III (XXI BC). BS, SO 180 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Movement Overseas,
OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-16-1 (497th). Add. 89: 14924 Jerries Drive, Saratoga, CA.
Landon, Kurt M., Col. 918220. 73rd. AM, GO 15-III (20 AF).
Landrum, Joseph C., Pvt. 1st Cl. 35872892. HQ. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). (Address unknown).
Lane, Daryl F., Cpl. 19149792. HQ. 870th. CFC Mech. 960. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: 716
8th Street, Marysville, CA
Lang, E., Add. 46: 1802 West French Place, San Antonio, TX. Add. 46: 562 West 113th Street, New York
City, NY
Lang, Richard F., Sgt. 32408296. 870th. Radar. A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched, 19 Dec 1944. Survived.
Entered Service from TX.
Lanning, Virgil G., S/Sgt. KIA
Lanthacum, Keith O., Add. 46: 2401 Bowmont Drive, Beverley Hills, CA
Lapeza, Henry M., Sgt. 31332304. 870th. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Asgd to 870th fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th). Add. 46: Otterson Street, Nashua, NH
Laplante, Harold W., Sgt. 12159790. 870th. Radar, 0141. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46:
1217 Hardine Park, Bronx, NY
Laprade, Walter C., M/Sgt. 6928045. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Add. 46: Box 23, Harrisville, WV
Laracy, Stanley R., 2nd Lt. 0-806276. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 524 Del Mar Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX
Larson John L., 2nd Lt. 0206691. 870th. AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: 167 11th Avenue, Add. 46:
San Francisco, CA rson, John L
Larson, Leonard N., 2nd Lt. 0867119. HQ. Acft Maint O, 4823. AC. Prom to Capt. (Temp), SO 44-1 (20th AF).
Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Reld fr
duty as Group Wight and Balance Officer, SO 83-2 (497th BG). Add. 46: 800 Archibald, Kansas City, MO
Larson, Marvin E., Add. 46: Luling, TX
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Laski, Eugene W., Pfc. 36764041. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Add. 46: 2405 South California, Chicago, IL
Latiner, Ernest, Sgt. 36417902. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 87th Griffin Court, Battle Creek, MI
Laughbridge, Aughty C. Jr., Add. 46: 513 Houston Street, Greenville, SC
Laughlin, Frank R., S/Sgt. 15323602. 870th. Radio Opr, 757. DFC, GO 42-XXII (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1
(497th). Add. 46: 504 East 10th Street, Grand Island, NE
Laurien, William J.A., S/Sgt. 37341323. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) Add. 46: 96 North Park Road, La Grange,
IL.
Lavigne, Delbert A., Add. 46: 505 North Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA
Lawrence, Robert A., Add. 46: 120 South La Salle, Room 1461, Chicago, IL
Lawson, Frank S., Add. 46: McGregor Drive, Columbia, SC
Lawson, James G., Pfc. 34607400. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 110 Virginia, Lenori, NC
Lawson, John W., 1st Lt. 0660274. 871st. AC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-42, Jokers Wild, Lawson. MIA, 3
January, 1945. DED
Leach, Clarence O., Sgt. 35216161. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr , 1685. Armr Gunr, 612. Shipment to
Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 89:
69578 Heils Lane, Bridgeport, OH.
Leahy, Harold J. Jr., Add. 46: 762 Compton Blvd., Bellflower, CA. Add. 89: 56643 Carlyle Drive, Yucca
Valley, CA.
Leal, Phillip, Add. 46: Box 441, Taylor, TX
Learned , Howard M., Sgt. 31262221. 870th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Learned, Howard N., Add. 46: 33 Electric Avenue, Fitchbert, MS
Leavers, George L., Sgt. 35399493. 871st . GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Leavy, Max D., Cpl. 35608637. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Box 904, Girard, OH. Add.
89: 1105 Terrace Drive, Provo, UT.
Leavy, T. L., Add. 46: 4311 Main Street, Box 124, Lawrence Park, Erie, PA
Lebens, Donald P., Pvt. 37557778. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
610 West third Street, Shakopee, MN
Lee, Edward T., 2nd Lt. 0864954. 869th. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Aptd Sq Flight Engineer (Prim duty) and Weight & Balance Officer (Add duty), SqO 2-17 (497th). Sortie
credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Morgan.
Add. 46: 8 Pine Street, Binghamton, NY
Lee, Frederick R., Add. 46: Route 1, Enterprise, AL
Lee, Lawrence L., Sgt. 37252164. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA 9 January, 1945, A-5. Add. 46: 34
Amelia Street, Lockport, NY.
Lee, Lester E., Add. 46: 121 North 6th Street, Madison, WI
Lee, Raymond C., S/Sgt. 34539275. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI
BC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1
(497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). (Address unknown)
Leer, Norman A., Maj. 0-279734. Executive O, 2120. Allowed from duty as Custodian of Sq Funds, Sq O 2-24
(869th). Add. 46: 1110 7th Street, Clarkstown, WA
Leffingwell, Clarence H., 2nd Lt. 0-2065380. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO20-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1904 West 50th Street, Cleveland, OH
LeHoy, Alexander, Sgt. 336124867. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)

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Leibowitz, Albert N., T/Sgt. 32094364. 871st. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-20-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IX (21st BC). AM
(OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). (Address unknown)
Leithiser, A. E., 10 South 2nd Street, Wrightsville, PA.
Leithiser, Merl C., T/Sgt. 13157920. 870th. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). GCM, GO 36-II-1
(497th). Add. 89: #8 Lincoln Ct., Buena Park, CA.
Lemmon, Benjamin R., 2nd Lt. 0-777722. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130- III (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO
66-I (XXI BC). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Rotated to US, SO 195-3 (73rd). Add. 89: 650 Gaslight Court, Marshall,
MO.
Lemon, Lloyd R., Cpl. 39908290. 870th. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
Caliente, NV.
Lenderman, Carrol D., S/Sgt. 38450887. 870th. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-231, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1
(497th). Add. 46: 1418 Garfield Avenue, Lincoln Park 25, MI
Lenk, Robert D., Sgt. 15133831. 871st. A-53, Lumpkin. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Lenker, William E., Pfc. 3617939. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Leonard, Howard, 1st Lt. 0806092. 870th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). AM, GO
50-II (20th AF). DFC, GO 130-VI (XXI BC). Add. 46: Blanche, KY
Leonard, Louis F., S/Sgt. 13156138. 871st. HQ. Radio Opr, 757. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IX (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). R & R, SO 69-2
(Prov AAV, No.1). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy,
Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Add. 89: RFD 1 104 Tom Cir., Daytona Beach, FL.
Leonard, Robert J., Pfc. 14030873. 871st. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Lepeev, Alex., Cpl. 33713701. Squadron?? HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF). (Address unknown)
Lesey, Waldo D., Add. 46: Route 4, Franklin, IN
Leshe, Carey, Add. 46: Ringgold, LA
Leu, Werner S., 2nd Lt. 0785696. 871st. Nav, 1035, AC. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW). BS, GO 51VIII (497th). KIA, 19 July, 1945.
Levi, George N., Add. 46: 210 West Pleasant Street, Cynthia, KY
Levin, Bernard S., Sgt. 36318746. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1647 South Springfield, Chicago, IL
Levonas, Winfield A., T/Sgt. 6995575. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech,2756. A-2, Pacific Union Baird. KIA. Crashed,
9 Jan 1945 near Tokyo on A-14. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, 42-24772. 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, 2nd Lt. 0-2057961. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Lewallen, Abner D., Sgt. 17055550. 869th. Left Gunr. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Sortie credits OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 178 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Lewis, Frank, Add. 46: 129 Charles Street, West Hartford, CT
Lewis, Louie J., S/Sgt. 39120076. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech,2756. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). (Address unknown)
Lewis, Severyn A., Add. 46: 2030 Clinton Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. Route 2, Osage, IA
Lewko, Charles, T/Sgt. 32456080. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).
Libl, John F., Add. 46: 2211 Hilton Avenue, Ashland, KY
Lichtenfeld, Sherwin R., S/Sgt. 16080070. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).

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Lichtenstein, Robert H., T/Sgt. 39180304. 73 Weather Sq. O. Sortie credit, OO-24-1 (497th).
Liebowitz, Albert N., S/Sgt. 32094364. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). BS, SO
211 421 AAF) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-15-1, OO-23-1 (497th).
Liebowitz, Julius, T/Sgt. 12025766. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). , Add. 46: Rockaway Beach, Long Island, NY
Liles, Felix G., S/Sgt. 34445465. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-III (XXI BC). Rotated to US, SO 195-3 (73rd). A-9, Skyscrapper, Garvin.
(Address unknown)
Lilly, F. N., Add. 46: 637 4th Street, Pulaski, VA
Lims, John R., Add. 46: 3324 Prairie Avenue, Mattoon, IL
Linberg, Ernest J., Cpl. 11096289. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Lind, Wilfred N., 1st Lt. 0-795783. HQ. 870th. B-29 Pilot,1093. APC. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Pistol qual,
Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 59-IV (XXI BC). Add. 46: 4245 Snelling Avenue,
Minneapolis, MN. Add. 89: 3330 Edmund Blvd., Minneapolis, MN.
Linden, Paul J., S/Sgt. 16145379. 871st. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IX (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51IX-1 (497th). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Add. 89: 790 Schomer Road,
Aurora, IL.
Lindenstruth, Elmer C., Sgt. 33551226. 869th. Tail Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Lindsey, Edwin L., Add. 46: 401 West Valley, Morrilton, AK
Lindsey, Warren L., Add. 46: 2103 North 25th Street, St. Louis, IL
Lindstedt, John A., Add. 89: 216 S E 8th St., Hallandale, FL.
Lindville, Herbert R., (Address unknown)
Linke, William F., S/Sgt. 37330587. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). GCM, GO
36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Grandby, CO
Linko, Goerge R., Add. 46: 961 Washington Street, Troop, PA.
Linville, Herbert R., S/Sgt. 35698768. HQ. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO28-1 (497th). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). DFC, GO 130-IX (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). BS,
SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Rotated to US, SO 195-4
(73rd).
Lisanti, Alfred J., Cpl. 32982101. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Little, George L., Add. 46: 1620 North Pelham Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA. Add. 89: 2268 Wender, Tucker, GA.
Little, Lonnis P., S/Sgt. 34018883. 3rd Photo Recon. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC).
Littlefield, M. J., Add. 46: Route 2, Daingerfield, TX
Littlefield, Walter D., 1st Lt. 0-864676. HQ. Photo Interpreter, 8503. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO
77 (ATC). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Littlefield, Walter O., 8 Palmer Avenue, Tupper Lake, NY
Littler, David E., 1st Lt. 01590850. 871st. AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF).
Lock, Eugene L., Add. 46: 402 Elms Street, Washington, MO
Lock, N, Add. 46: 902 W. 7th Street, Washington, MO

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Loclass, Herbert R., Add. 46: Route 1, Clarkshill, IN
Lodato, Piere V., Add. 46: 425 4th Avenue, Westwood, NJ
Lodovici, Olinto F., Sgt. 6999883. 870th. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20th AF). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-22. POW- EUS
Lodovici, Shine, Add. 89: Box 203, Victoria, KS.
Loeb, Arthur J., 1st Lt. 0-650990. HQ. Asst Gp Stat O, 6402. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC).
Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46:
6417 Wissa, Hikol Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Lofaso, Andrew A., Add. 46: 2137 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, LA
Logan, M. E., Add. 46: 321 McHenry Road, Glendale, CA
Lonergan, Melbourne E., S/Sgt. 37439663. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Long, George A., Add. 46: 563 Randolph, Meadville, PA
Long, James H., Sgt. 171558066. HQ. Lab Tech, 941. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Long, Martin J., Add. 46: Route 2, Amherst, NE
Longfellow, Glendon S., Add. 46: Franklin, NH
Longsdorf, Ray, Sgt. 33491712. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). 869th. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit Personnel,
SO 80-2 (497th).
Longshore, William G., Add. 46: 1290 Morningside Drive, Atlanta, GA. 233 Baywood Circle, La Grange, GA.
Lopes, Ernest B., (S). 2nd Lt. 0758466. 870th. Pilot. 1024. b. 1921. AM, PH (ABMC). Pistol qual Marksman, SO
102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 24 November, 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
Lopez, Raul A., Pvt. 38367113. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Lopeza, Henry M., Add. 46: 1-A Otterson Street, Nashua, NH
Lore, Joseph A., S/Sgt. 11093519. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Lore, R.M., Add. 46: 17 Cruve Street, Dedham, MA
Losey, Max, Add. 46: Route 4, Franklin, IN
Losey, Walter D., Add. 46: Route 4, Franklin, IN
Louis, Louio J., Pfc. 39120076. 869th. Radio Opr, 757. Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th).
Loveless,Herbert., Add: 89: 3918 Dorsey, Charleston Hgts., SC.
Lovell, Robert G., Cpl. 17144721. 870th. Rt Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th).
A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched, 19 Dec 1944. Survived. AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Entered
Service from WI. Add. 46: Route 1, Riverfalls, WI
Lovvorn, Lowell E., S/Sgt. 34334018. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Low, Jimmy, Cpl. 39042420. 871st. Radio Opr/Mech , 2756. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Lowder, Vernon E., Add. 46: Route 1, Magazine, AR
Lowe, Harry Jr., 1st Lt. 0683150. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Lowe, Kenneth W., S/Sgt. 35133730. 871st. CFC Mech, 960. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 46: 50 Euphrasia Hall, Lexington, KY. Add: 89: 248 Edgemont, Winchester,
KY.
Lowe, William A., Sgt. 13107624. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). A31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944. Add. 46: 223 E. Main Street, Carnegie, PA. Add. 46: New
Stanton, RI.
Lowenberg, Robert, Add. 46: 121 Smallwood Avenue, Bellville, NJ
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Lucas, Edgar M., Add. 46: Henderson, CO
Lucas, Peter M., 2nd Lt. 0668882. 870th. Flt Engr, 1028. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). A-Weather, Miss
Margaret, Buckheit. Ditched, 26 Feb 1945, Rescued. Add. 46: 625 E. 9th Street, New York 9, NY
Luck, Warren G., Sgt. 36865445. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 611 Broadway, Three Rivers, MI
Lucy, Jessie J., Add. 46: Wickliffe, KY
Lucy, Willard M., S/Sgt. 19070020. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1,
OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add:
89: P O Box 73, Bodega, CA.
Ludwick, Harry, Add. 46: Route 2, Akeley, PA
Ludwick, Myron S., S/Sgt. 33683778. 870th. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944. RTD.
Sortie credits OO-16-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: Route 2, Akeley, PA. Add: 89: RD 3
Box 159, Sugargrove, PA.
Luetkemeyer, Lawrence, Pfc. 38566921. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: General Delivery,
OKeene, OK
Luettschwager, Harold H., Sgt. 36933038. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). DFC, GO 27-XX (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI
BC). Add. 46: 608 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL
Lumpkin, Allen L., Capt. 0595001. 871st. AC, A-53. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Lunne, John A., Cpl. 31285929. 870th. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: 61
Hathaway St. North Adams, MA
Lussier, Russell J., Sgt. 31288881. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 14 Taylor Street, North Adams, MA
Luxenberg, Lawrence, 1st Lt. 0-668988. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VIII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI
BC). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). (Address unknown)
Lynch, Bertram G., Capt. 0869240. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add. 46:
1943 Spring Drive, Louisville, KY. Add: 89: 3406 E Northline, Guilford College, NC.
Lyons, George M., Cpl. 36573845. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Placed on Special dy with Hq 73rd Bomb Wing Lead Crew School for an indefinite period, and upon
completion of this special duty will rtn to proper orgn for duty, SO 33-5 (73rd). Add. 46: Box 155, Route 3,
Birmingham, MI

M
Mabry, Charles E., S/Sgt. 33390148. 870th. Left Gunr. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits
OO-13-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Box 8, Foster Falls, VA.
Add: 89: Box 35, Pandora, OH.
MacAlpine, Orville D., Capt. 0381377. 871st. Granted 15 days lv, SO-1004 (497th).
MacDonald, Lawrence E., Add. 46: 391 Newport Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Machnik, Paul T., 2nd Lt. 0-699211. 869th. Bomb-Nav,1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-201, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 176 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1
(497th). Add. 46: 20 Hopwell Street, Taunton, MA
Mackay, Thomas D., Add. 46: 582 Hillside Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IA. Add: 89: 824 Cambridge Ave., Elmhurst,
IL.
MacLeod, Lincoln L., S/Sgt. 12208868. 871st HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 210 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 409 Hazel
Avenue, Endicott, NY. Add: 89: 201 Evergreen St $6-1D, Vestal, NY.
Madafferi, John, Sgt. 32136036. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)

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Maddus, Ellsworth W., Add. 46: 200 E, Murriel Avenue, Orlando, FL
Madeau, Leah, Add. 46: 15 Acorn Street, Rockland, ME
Madinger, Allison B., Cpl. 35893937. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC),
GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 3, Box 259-B, Tucson, AZ
Magee, Robert D., S/Sgt. 12184979. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Sortie credits, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1
(497th). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Magliano, Lawrence. M/Sgt. 6707624. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th).
Maguire, John J., S/Sgt. 12192423. HQ. 869th. Radio Opr, 757. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC).
(Address unknown)
Magum, Pete, Add: 89: RFD 4 Box 264, Aberdeen, MS.
Mahoney, James P., Capt. 0-433060. 871st. HQ. Gp Gunnery O, 2554. 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, SO 219 (War Dept).
Reld from Dy as Gp Gunnery & Arm O asgnd as Gp Gunnery O, SO 40-1 (497th). Addl dy Gp Gunnery O, SO
102-1 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 46-I-1, (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). 4822. Reclass 2554 to 4822, SO 80-3
(497th). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Aptd Inquiry Brd, SO 209-1 (497th). Aptd Non-Effective Aircraft Board, SO 2291 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Sortie credits OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). Add. 46: 152, Parkview Avenue, Buffalo, NY
Maine, Willard E., Add. 46: Route 3, Macon, MO. Add: 89: 608 S Missouri, Macon, MO.
Major, Charles R., M/Sgt. 18119872. 871st. Flt Eng,1028. Sortie credits OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). (Address unknown)
Major, Robert C., Add: 89: 76-5 Leanne N. E., Alburquerque, NM.
Majors, Penn E., 2nd Lt. 0-777347. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 4089 Fairmount Drive, New Orleans, PA
Majors, Penne, Add. 46: 3910 West Capital Street, Jackson, MS
Maley, Niran, Add. 46: 28-25 33rd St. Long Island, NY
Maloy, Robert A., 2nd Lt. 0777288. 869th. Bomb-Nav. 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130- III (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I
(XXI BC). BS, SO 200 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
Add. 46: 51 University Avenue, Hamilton, NY
Mamber, Harold J., 1st Lt. 0578491. 869th. Supply O, 4113, Designated to inventory the stocks of Field
Exchange 105, SO 83-1 (497th BG).
Mandell, Clifford B., 1st Lt. 0437129. HQ. Intelligence O, 9301. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Mandell, Clifford F., Add. 46: 28-35 34th St. Long Island, NY
Mandella, Victor F., Add. 46: 208 3rd St. Braddock, PA
Mandes, Antonio A. Jr., Cpl. 11111803. 869th. HQ. (497th). Apl Armr, 911. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to
Cpl. (Temp), SO 6
Mandes, Antonio A. Jr., Cpl. 11111803. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Mangum, Pete A., M/Sgt. 34096139. 870th. Flt Eng, 737. Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-221 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC).
Mangum, Pete M., Add. 46: Bethune, SC
Mann, Horace, 2nd Lt. 02057974. 870th. HQ. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 42-XXI (20th AF). AM, GO 50-II (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16IV, (20th AF). N. Add. 46: 990 Presidents Street, Brooklyn, NY
Mann, Sherman I., 2nd Lt. 0788728. 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).

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Manning, Alvin L., S/Sgt. 38225684. HQ. 869th. Apl Armr, 911. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: Florien, LA
Manning, John V., 1st Lt. 0-695943. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16. A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. Add. 46:
1222 Annenciation Station, New Orleans, LA.
Mansir, Kenneth M., S/Sgt. 11097819. 869th. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-5.
Manson, Robert S., Sgt. 35215032. 869th. HQ. Apl Armr, 511. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Manuel, Dan L., T/Sgt. 17012018. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Manvell, Hazell W., M/Sgt. 18048458. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Marckhoff, William C., 1st Lt. 0739978. 869th. HQ. AM, GO 29-XXIII (20th AF). Add. 46: 928 27th St.,
Sacramento, CA. Add: 89: Route 1 Box 94A, Newberg, OR.
Marco, Frank J., Add. 46: Box 141, McKees, Rocks Road, Moon Run, PA
Marcy, Lyndon S., Sgt. 32849997. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Star Route, Boonville, NY. Add:
89: RD #2, Boonville, NY.
Mardon, H., Add. 46: 3250 Foulton Road, Cleveland, OH
Marefos, Andrew G., Add. 46: 200 Congo Street, San Francisco, CA
Marey, Lynden S., Add. 46: Star Route, Boonville, NY
Mariarity, Richard J. Jr., Add. 46: 2534 Ludgate Road, Shaker Heights, OH
Markey, Joseph I., Pfc. 36593602. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Marko, Frank J., Sgt. 33706522. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Armr Gunr,612. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Reclass Aer Gunr, 611 to Armr Gunr, 612, SO 83-6 (497th BG).
Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-X (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, SO 195
(73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Rotated to US, SO 195-3 (73rd).
Marks, Eugene C., T/Sgt. 17045844, Squadron ? HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
Maroun, Joseph M., Pfc. 32943693. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Marr, Archie R., M/Sgt. 14046027. 869th. Flt Eng, 737. DFC, GO 23-VI (20th AF). Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO
85-1 (497th).
Marsh, Edward R., 2nd Lt. 0689623. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
870th. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1 , OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I
(XXI BC). Add. 46: 7320 Greenleaf, Chicago, IL
Marshall, Colt R., Sgt. 34333937. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Holt, AL
Marshall, John E., S/Sgt. 31047619. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th).
Marshall, John L., Cpl. 31050277. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Marshall, Robert A., Add. 46: Route 5, C/o. M. A. Price, Dothan, AL. Add: 89: P O Box 039, Kincheloe A F B,
MI.
Marshall, Robert B., S/Sgt. 16039200. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: Route 1, Midland City, AL
Marshall, Samuel B., Sgt. 34610864. 870th. HQ. Apl Instr Spec, 686. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). GCM,
GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add: 89: P O Box 84, West Point, MS.
Marston, Charles F., Sgt. 31351595. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp),
SO 85-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-22-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC).
(Address unknown)
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Martin, Delmas D., Sgt. 34623416. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED
Martin, Elmer C., Cpl. 36597219. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Martin, Millard P. Jr., Capt. 0-860856. HQ. MOS 0200. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Aptd
Non-Effective Aircraft Board, SO 229-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas
shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: Route 2, Stilson, GA
Martin, Robert E., S/Sgt. 33496159. 869th. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1 (497th). DFC, GO 136-II (XXI BC).
A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 1 June, 1945. A-11. Add. 46: Route 3,
Mechanicsburg, PA.
Martinez, Fernando J., Add. 46: 1047 N. Cummings, Los Angeles, CA. Add: 89: 1600 Greycastle Ave.,
Montebello, CA.
Martinez, Gaspar, T/Sgt. 38351066. 869th. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie Credit, OO-9,
OO-13-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 205 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 1041, Santa Rita,
NM. Add: 89: 909 Valencia NE, Vet Hospital, NM.
Maslanik, Samuel, Add. 46: 10604 Foley Street, Detroit, MI
Masonheimer, Arthur D., S/Sgt. 42072048. 871st. Radar, 0141. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VIII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI
BC). BS, SO 187 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address Unknown)
Masterson, Kenneth L., S/Sgt. 15113422. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1 (497th). A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched, 19 Dec 1944. Survived. Entered Service from KY.
Mathews, Edwin C. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0683043. 871st. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024. Directed to ferry B-17F fr Lincoln to
Pratt, So 101-5 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 19 July, 1945, A-46. DED
Matinez, Cosfar, Add. 46: Box 1041, Santa Rita, NM
Mattheaus, Alfred H., Capt. 0292931. HQ. Flt Engr, 1028. Addl dy Gp Weight & Balance O, SO102-1 (1944)
(497th). Add. 46: 2330 Migilura Road, Seatlle, WA
Mattke, William J. R., S/Sgt. 17143491. 870th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Add. 46:
Morton, MN
Maure, Douglas R., Add. 46: 180 Sunset Drive, Hempstead, NY
Maxwell, Stuart A., Add. 46: Route 1, Pasco, WA
Mayba, Alexander, Sgt. 6978191. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Mayer, Lawrence J., 1st Lt. 0-699215. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add.
46: 327 West 89th St. New York, NY. Add: 89: 3441 First St., Oceanside, NY.
Mayer, Mark C., S/Sgt. 13006954. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Mayer, Martin, F., Sgt. 37469486. 869th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1
(497th).
Mayo, Dwight L., S/Sgt. 38365558. 869th. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt.
(Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: Poteet, TX
Mayse, Andrew G., 1st Lt. 0-404473. 869th. HQ. APC. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Aptd Asst. Transportation O (Add duty), SqO 2-16 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-181, OO-20-1 OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 167 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). A-1, Dauntless
Dotty, Morgan. Add. 46: Box 185, Ardmore, OK
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Mazzagetti, Louis, Cpl. 33153955. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Mazzio, Frank. Sgt. 42082492. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). Sortie credits,
OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). (Address unknown)
McAnnich, Robert L., Add. 46: 1800 Battery St., Little Rock, AK
McArthur, Warren W., Add. 46: 5017 Jackson St., Philadelphia, PA
McAtee, Dean R., Add. 46: Box 7, Cuttler, OH
McAuliffe, James E., M/Sgt. 36170597. 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
McBride, Howell J., Add. 46: 115 Academy St., Canton, MS. Add: 89: 2773 W Benwood, Jackson, MS.
McBurney, Colin A., Sgt. 42082665. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Left Gunr. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th).
Sortie credits OO-22-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: Hopewell, NJ
McCaffrey, John F., Add. 46: 755 E. Willard St., Philadelphia, PA
McCall, Robert P., Add. 46: 318 Delawanna Avenue, Clifton, NJ
McCarary, Louis L., Add. 46: Cameron, MO
McCarthy, William V. Jr., 2nd Lt. -0735899. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).Add.
46: 179 Beverley Road, Syracuse, NY
McCarty, William E., 2nd Lt. 02078253. 871st. Radar Obs/Bomb, 0142, AC. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8
(73rd BW). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 19 July, 1945, 44-24717.
McCausland, Robert E., 1st Lt. 0-748722. 871st. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.
McChane, Robert J., Sgt. 17068970. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO13-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, SO 180 (XXIst
BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add: 89: 4962 South Xenia Street,
Denver, CO.
McClain, William C., Sgt. 35796067. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 34 W. Mulberry St., Lebannon, OH. Add: 89: 1019 Grandview Ave., Greenfield, OH.
McClaughlin, William C., Add. 46: 407 South Walnut St., Muncie, IN
McClay, Allen Jr., Sgt. 31270116. 870th. Rt. Gunr. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-22. DED
McClean, James A., Add. 46: Route 1, Seaman, KS
McClean, John A., Add. 46: Calfcreek, TX
McClelland, Albert G., Sgt. 34784465. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). 869th. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit
Personnel, SO 80-2 (497th).
McClelland, Charles L., Add. 46: 545 N. E. 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL
McClondee, William A., Add. 46: Mt. Olive, AL
McCloskey, Thomas B., Add. 46: 2134 W. Galena St., Milwaukee, WI
McConnell, Charlie J. Jr., Sgt. 14126398. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
McCool, John, T/Sgt. 17058063. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF).
AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 180 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add: 89: 1120 Pownee, Leavenworth,
KS.
McCord, Thomas W., Add. 46: Box 25, New Lexington, OH
McCormick, Joseph P., Sgt. 34809232. Flt Eng, 737. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW).
McCormick, R. R., Add. 46: 8305 4th Avenue, South Birmingham, AL
McCracken, Deimar I., Capt. 0560096. AC. Prom to Maj. (Temp), SO 44-1 (20th AF). Add. 46: Standfield, OR

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McCrery, Jackson W., S/Sgt. 37340979. 870th. Radio Opr, 2756. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC).
Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st
BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 206 Prospect Street, Fort Morean, CO. Add: 89: 515 W Bijou Ave.,
Fort Morgan, CA.
McCrossin, Lake W., Add. 46: Route 1, Rockville, MD
McCullough, Robert D., Cpl. 33920402. 871st. Flt Eng , 737. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
McDonald, Donald R., Cpl. 33733770. HQ. DFC, GO 56-XVIII (20th AF), AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Add: 89: 4531 S
Pollinghouse Rd., Harwood, MD.
McDonald, Edward W., 1st Lt. 0-741211. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th).
DOW BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945.
McDonald, J. A., Add. 46: 37 Stainford Road, Burlington, VT
McDonald, John L., Add. 46: 72 Lake Terrace, Burlington, VT
McDonald, Laurence E., 2nd Lt. 0-771752. 869th. B-29 Pilot,1093. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 163 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
McDonald, Walter S., Cpt. 0795783. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). DED
McDonell, Walter S., Capt. 0789189. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20th AF). MIA, 27
January, 1945, A-22. Add. 46: 3821 West 5th St., Duluth, MN.
McElroy, Rudolph J., Cpl. 39203834. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: General Delivery, Borger, TX
McElwee, Raymond J., Sgt. 35091141. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 December, 1944.
McGee, Harold I., Cpl. 15055806. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 1346 Bernnan Drive, Dayton, OH
McGovern, Gerald M., S/Sgt. 33468727. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-3 (73rd). (Address unknown)
McGovern, Robert C., Add. 46: 94, Medway Street, Providence, RI. Add: 89: 9 Salem Drive, Providence, RI.
McGraw, Jerome R., M/Sgt. 813043. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 365, Blacksburg, VA
McGregor, Jack K., Capt. 026235. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093, AC. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). A-6 Bad
Brew. Ditched, 1-23-45. Add. 46: 6040 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. Add: 89: 3220 Cambridge Ct., Fairfax,
VA.
McGrossin, Jake W., Add. 46: Route 1, Rockville, MD
McHugh, James F., T/Sgt. 32185031. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). AM
(OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Add: 89: 516 Phoenix Ave., Daytona Beach, FL.
McIndoe, William A., Add. 46: Mt. Olive, AL
McIsaac, D.M., Add. 46: 70 Light St., Lynn, MA
McKee, Paul H., Cpl. 38460291. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
McKee, Robert W., Sgt. 36837125. 870th. Radar Opr, 866. HQ. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp),
SO 85-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1205 Elm Lawn,
Wauwatosa, WI
McKeluey, Arthur C., Cpl. 36455021. Tail Gunr. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). GCM, GO 36-II-1
(497th). Add. 46: Route 4, Hastings, MI. Add: 89: 4751 McKeown Road, Hastings, MI.
McKelvey, William H. Jr., Box 144, Mer Rouge, LA.
McKenna, John J., Jr., Sgt. 32773877. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).

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McKenzie, Gordon D., T/Sgt. 11136404. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. BS, SO 176 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-23-1 (497th). A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W. Add: 89: 3100 Farrier
Cir., New Bern, NC.
McKerracher, Edwin G., Add. 46: 69 Stimpson St., Detroit, MI
McKnight, Robert W., Add. 46: Box 68 Littlefield, TX
McLean, James H., Sgt. 17128228. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
McLean, John A., 1st Lt. 0-434462. HQ. MOS 0200. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
McMann, Preston. Sgt. 37230114. 871st. HQ. Gen Duty, 055. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 46: Fall Creek, OR.
McMullen, James D., Add. 46: Alberhill, CA
McMullen, John D., Pfc. 39274156. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
Box 112 San Juan, Capistrano, CA
McMullin, Stuart J., F/O. T-123105. 870th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-231 (497th). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Add. 46: Box 47, El Rio Road, Danville, CA
McMurry, Charles S., Sgt. 34504406. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1
(497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 784 E. Waldorf, Memphis, TN
McNabb, Ernest H., Sgt. 35878948. 870th. HQ. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-23-1 (497th). AM, GO 90-I (XXI
BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Blair Avenue, Richmond, KY
McNamara, Patrict J., Add. 46: 11130 Vernon Avenue, Chicago, IL
McNelly, O. A., Add. 46: 930 North Hayes St., Pocatello, ID
McNew, Harse W., Sgt. 7023777. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 930 North Hayes St., Pocatello, ID
McPherson, R. C., Add. 46: 163 N. Portage Path, Akron, OH. Add: 89: 1 Pumpkin Key Lane, Mey Largo, FL.
Add: 89: 663 Pawnee Tr., Temperance, MI.
McRae, Roy, Add. 46: 4328 Dickerson Avenue, Detroit, MI
McSpadden, Joe S., 2nd Lt. 0753232. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
Mead, Herman Weston, Add. 46: 912 South University Street, Normal, IL
Meador, Henry M., Add. 46: 101 Maple Street, Little Rock, AR
Meador, Jesse L., Add. 46: 839 McKinley Avenue, San Antonio, TX
Meadors, Roger L., Sgt. 35694262. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Mealiff, Frank H., Cpl. 16031779. 869th. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 964. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Means, Melvyn R., Add: 89: 4624 Lockridge, N Little Rock, AR.
Meavers, J. A., Add. 46: 122 Klenneth Street, Canton, OH
Medeiros, Daniel, Add: 89: 5605 Valhalla Dr., Carmichael, CA.
Medina, Ernest T., S/Sgt. 20841545. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add: 89: 711 Hansen, Las
Cruces, NM.
Meding, Eric N, 2nd Lt. 0-698314. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Add. 46: 305
San Pedro, Las Cruces, NM. KIA
Medzveckis Peter W., Cpl. 11105670. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
DFC, GO 42-I (20th AF). Add. 46: 4 Bigelow, Worcester, MA
Meeker, Roy E., 1st Lt. 0-733258. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 Apr
1945. A-24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. NOK: : Mrs. Esther V. Meeker (Mother), 3350 Piner Road, Santa Rosa, CA.
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Megeaski, John J., S/Sgt. 11084367. 871st. Radar, 0141. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-X (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). BS, SO 195
(73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Add. 46: Box 66, Elna, NH
Megines, Charles L., Add. 46: 20 East Mine Street, Hazeltown, PA
Mehaffey, Aaron A., Pfc. 18250049. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Meher, Francis J., Add. 46: 15452 Stansbury Street, Detroit, MI
Mehno, William C. Jr., Cpl. 33705643. Squadron??. HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
Meier John A., S/Sgt. 39030583. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May, 1945.
Meinester, Isaac, Add. 46: 10 Monroe Street, New York, NY
Meldrum, Richard G., S/Sgt. 16159747. 871st. Asgd to 871st fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DED
Melenbacker, Robert C., Add. 46: 116 Lackawanna Avenue, Wayland, NY
Melewski, John C., S/Sgt. 11116792. 870th. Radar, 0141. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-231, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 110 Vernon Street, Rockland, MA
Melonbacker, Robert G., 2nd Lt. 0782936. 870th. HQ. Bomb-Nav,1036. Sortie credits OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 42-XXI (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC).
Mendyk, Thomas A., Cpl. 31324691. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add: 89: 67 Ida Ave., Derby, CA.
Menger, J., Add. 46: 8 Lakeview Avenue, Passaic, NJ
Menk, James V., Cpl. 38417789. 870th. HQ. Apl Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Menlove, Leo T., Cpl. 19116437. 871st. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th
AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). BS, SO 178 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9
(871st) 1944. Add: 89: 575 E 910 N., Orem, UT.
Meranshian, George, Sgt. 13176107. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Rt. Gunr. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th).
Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). DFC, GO
27-XX (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: 1507 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Meriwether, Joe A., Sgt. 39537515. Radio Mech, 754. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Merola, Bartholomew H., Cpl. 31330809. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Merrill, Keith N., Maj. 0-404374. 870th. AC. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). AM (OLC),
GO 16-IV, (20th AF). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.
Merritt, Rex E., Pfc. 35093539. 869th. Rt Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Mervin, Gaillard A., Cpl. 42102856. HQ. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 46:
Woodland Road, Brookside, NJ
Messick, L., Fillamore, MO
Meyer, Harry F., S/Sgt. 32714667. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).
Meyer, John G., (Address unknown)
Meyer, Martin F., 869th. Left Gunner. A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W. Route 1, Plymouth, NE. Add: 89:
2122 Empire Ave., Loveland, CA.
Meyer, Marvin E., Sgt. 37681460. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Armr Gunr, 612. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1
(ATC). Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1
(497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 46: Route 3, Boone, IA. Add: 89: 2324 Krueger St., Blue
Island, IL.
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Meyer, William H., 2nd Lt. 0870873. HQ. Aer Gunnery Instr, 2554. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 161 Herman Street, Hackensack, NJ
Meyers, Melvin D., Sgt. 39468626. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Meza, I. C., Add. 46: 3226 Gleason Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Meza, Isais, 2nd Lt. 0744082. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. DED
Miano, Alphonse W., Add. 46: 13 Crescent Road, Needham Heights, MA
Michael, David H., Add. 46: Canton, NC
Michael, Robert L., Add. 46: 322 Tremont, Monroe, MI
Michaels, John J., Pfc. 36686552. 871st. HQ. Apl Welder, 573. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add: 89:
227 E 5th #UP, Lockport, IL.
Michalowski, Frank A., Cpl. 32776239. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Migl, Marvin L, Cpl. 38460069. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 76, Placedo, TX. Add: 89: Rt 5
Box 213 M, Victoria, TX.
Migliaccio, Anthony F., Add. 46: 8206 Piney Branch Road, Silver Springs, MD. Add: 89: RR2, Toccao, GA.
Mikes, Paoul J., Pfc. 34794232. 871st. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Milbrath, William F., Sgt. 37433614. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 219 East 12th St., Hot Springs, NE
Milertson, Irving C., Cpl. 37652928. 870th. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Milici, Charles F., 1st Lt. 0-698213. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-181, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 56-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142XX (XXI BC). BS, SO 175 (XXI BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 182-34 Avon Road, Jamaica, NY
Milinaro, R., Add. 46: 865 North Church Street, Hazelton, PA
Millenbach, Clifford J., T/Sgt. 39187140. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Bronze Star Medal, GO
59-III (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington,
KS). Add: 89: 4520 John Luhr Rd NE., Olympia, WA 98506.
Miller, Delbert W., Add. 46: Dupree, SD
Miller, Edward, Add. 46: 1629 Orange Street, Coshocton, OH
Miller, Frank J., Sgt. 35631173. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Miller, Henry L., 2nd Lt. 0743627. 869th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 18 April, 1945, 42-63819. A-9, Skyscrapper, Garvin. Add. 46:
4900 Queensbury Road, Riverdale, MD.
Miller, Joseph W., Add: 89: 1121 Parkway Avenue, Covington, KY.
Miller, Leo, S/Sgt. 32818278. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. (Address unknown)
Miller, Raymond J., Add. 46: 97 Florence Street, Springfield, MA
Miller, Richard F., S/Sgt. 20218155. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA. 14 January, 1945, 42-24807.
Miller, Robert D., Cpl. 38097472. 871st. Radio. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes.
KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered
Service fr TX. NOK: Mrs. Sallie H. Miller, Box 101, Wortham, TX. NatlArch. 1151748 WWII Memorial. 803684
Miller, Robert H., 2nd Lt. 0829060. 871st. Pilot. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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. 3rd St., Richmond, IN. NatlArch. 1074317 WWII Memorial.
803689
Miller, Robert W., Cpl. 37477491. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Box 9, Long Pine, NE. Add: 89: Box 389, Lusk, WY.
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Miller, Wendell C., S/Sgt. 37494354. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr, 757. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, ,
OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). (Address unknown)
Miller, William O., 2nd Lt. 0835690. 871st. Pilot, A-53, Lumpkin. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Mills, Bob D., Add. 46: Route 5, Greenville, Ohio
Mills, Morris H., Maj. 0-275231. HQ. Radar O, 0141. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: 4721 North Chelsac Lane,
Bethesda, MD
Mills, Robert E., Add. 46: 2309 Union Street, St. Petersburg, FL
Milner, Jan P., Add. 46: 379 G Street, Salt Lake City, UT
Minaudo, Andrew V., S/Sgt. 16150321. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Minott, Vincent P., S/Sgt. 32424956. 871st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
(Address unknown)
Mirman, Robert S., Sgt. 32876952. 869th. HQ. Teletype Mech, 239. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Mislich, William E., Cpl. 36339281. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Mitchell, Crockett M., Add. 46: Route 1, Bandy, VA
Mitchell, Joseph R., 1st Lt. 0-690484. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-23-1, OO28-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: 161100 32nd Avenue, Seattle,
WA
Mitchell, Leo L., S/Sgt. 39287083. 869th. HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Mitchell, Mary, Add. 46: Route 2, Otway, OH
Mitchell, Robert N., Sgt. 35548506. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DED
Moffatt, James A., S/Sgt. 33286707. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Moher, Francis J., Add. 46: 15452 Stansbury Street, Detroit, MI. Add: 89: 6008 Matanzas Drive, Sebring,
FL.
Mohl, Marvin H., 1st Lt. 0695953. 871st. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC).
AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add: 89: 1411 Bridle
Rd., Webster Groves, MO.
Moinester, Isaac, T/Sgt. 32320673. HQ. MOS 502. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: 10
Monroe Street, New York, NY
Moke, Raymond H., Add. 46: Route 1, Spring Grove, PA
Molina, Mariz, Add. 46: Route 2, Box 351-A, New Braunfels, TX
Molinaro, Generose M., Pfc. 13128359. 871st. Radar Mech, 867. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Mon, Fram F., Add. 46: 178 6th Street, Oakland, CA
Monaperto, Frank V., Add. 46: 3809 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY
Moniak, Theodore J., Pfc. 36755480.HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF,
Herington, KS).
Monk, James V., Add. 46: 2932 33rd Street, Box 1323, Port Arthur, TX
Monroe, Robert A., Pfc. 31307594. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)

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Monroe, Robert F., S/Sgt. 13154863. 870th. Radar, 0141. Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V
(XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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.
Monroe, William B., S/Sgt. 31405507. 871st. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). DFC, GO 27-XX (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO
94-I (XXI BC). (Address unknown)
Monson, Frederick H., 2st Lt. 0-865779. HQ. Aer Gunnery Instr, 2554. Armmt O, 4822. Reld from Dy as Asst.
Gp Gunnery & Arm O asgnd as Asst. Gp Armmt O, SO 40-1 (497th). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77
(ATC). 4822. Reclass 2554 to 4822, SO 80-3 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Monsorno, M., Add. 46: 150 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Monsorno, Silvio V., S/Sgt. 32610955. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Montanertor, Frank J., Pvt. 32976596. 871st. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Montgomery, Robert W., 1st Lt. 0569449. DFC, GO 58-XV (20 AF).
Montone, William R., Sgt. 33601863. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 64 Bennett Street, Wilkes Barre,
PA. Add: 89: 24 Eagleview Dr., Newtown Square, PA.
Moore, Don E., Cpl. 37682916. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add: 89: 500 Seminole Dr., Independence, MO.
Moore, George C., M/Sgt. 6660126. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th).
Moore, George H., Add. 46: 1608 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC. Add: 89: 5614 Beatties Ford Road,
Charlotte, NC.
Moore, George W., S/Sgt. 34210505. 871st. Flt Eng, 737. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Prom to
M/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). (Address unknown)
Moore, George, Add. 46: 317 Main Street, Ahoski, NC
Moore, Hobert J., 2nd Lt., 0775484. 870th. HQ. Pilot. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-24-1, OO-28-1
(497th). DFC, GO 42-XXI (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: North Amity, ME
Moore, James A., Capt. 0428518. 870th. Airplane Commander. DFC, GO 42-XXII (20th AF). Add: 89: 1989 S
Jamaica Ct., Aurora, CO.
Moore, James H., Jr., Sgt. 33092528. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Moore, James M., Add. 46: Box 145, Granite Falls, NC
Moore, Joseph H. Jr., Add. 46: Glade Springs, VA
Moore, Kenneth A., Add. 46: 2663 Rugby Road, Dayton, OH
Moore, Murray J., 2nd Lt. 0-1297231. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VIII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO
195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Add: 89: 3 Park Dr East, Old
Westbury, NY.
Moore, Robert J., (Address unknown)
Moore, William K., Cpl. 34653516. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). (Address unknown)
Moore, Willies T., Pfc. 17132571. 871st. Radio Opr , 757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944
Moran, Charles W., Add. 46: 37 Hotchkiss Street, Jamestown, MA
Morarty, Richard J., Add. 46: 2241 Maplewood Road, Cleveland Heights, OH
Morean, Nolad J., Add. 46: 2112 North Side Drive, Montebello, CA
Morey, Philip, 2nd Lt. 0-774724. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). AM
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Morgan, Charles A., S/Sgt. 13075937. 871st. Radar, 0141. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-23-1,
OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Morgan, Charles A., S/Sgt. 14109017. 871st. Radar,0141. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1
(497th).
Morgan, Joseph P., Add. 46: Route 4, Vernon, TX. Add: 89: 1621 N Hudson St., Altus, OK.
Morgan, M. D., Add. 46: 95 East First Street, Tooele, UT
Morgan, Noland J., 2nd Lt. 01545949. HQ. Pers Equip O, 1042. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 2112 Northside Drive, Montebello, CA. Add: 89: 9856 Canyon Country Lane, Escondido,
CA.
Morgan, Robert N., Add. 46: 34 South Race Street, Greenville, PA
Morgan, Ted H., Capt. 0423951. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093. APC. Reld fr special duty with Lead Crew School,
APO 237, and will return to proper orgn for dy, SO 31-2 (73rd Wing). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 135-VI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC),
GO 30-III (20th AF). BS, SO 198 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1).
(Address unknown)
Morgan, Robert K., Col. 0430609. 869th. HQ. CA. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Aptd Custodian of Sq Fund, Sq O 2-25 (869th). Sortie credits, OO-20-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, SO 114
(XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Morgan.
Moriarty, Richard J., Jr., Cpl. 15131703. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2534 Dudgate Road, Shaker
Heights, OH. Add: 89: P O Box 722, Asheville, NC.
Morowski, Walter J., Add. 46: 729 Eastridge Street, Lansford, PA
Morris, Francis D., Sgt. 32737945. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Morris, George H., S/Sgt. 35632158. HQ. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. TG. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits,
OO-15-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). (Address unknown)
Morris, Will E., Add. 46: 1901 East 40th St., Des Moines, IA
Morrison, Charlie, Add. 46: Potatoe Creek, SD
Morrison, Donald G., Pvt. 32515745. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 6 Pier Street, Yonkers, NY
Morrison, Zed R, 1st Lt. 0-667332. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 56-V (XXI BC). BS, SO 163 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1
(497th). (Address unknown)
Moschoau, Robert H., 1st Lt. 0813042. Squadron ?HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
Mosek, Stanley C., Sgt. 31077740. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Moser, Walter F., Sgt. 37492108. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Moskowitz, Irving S., Add. 46: 2206 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Motta, Andrew, Add. 46: Route 3, Trump Road, Canton, OH. Add: 89: 5599 Mowry N. E., Louisville, OH.
Mulder, Gerald J., Cpl. 36859723. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1853 Wood Street, Muskegon,
MI. Add. 89: 18480 W Spg Lake Road, Spring Lake, MI.
Moulton, James W., Sgt. 39324725. 870th. HQ. Radio O, 757. Trfd fr 500th Bomb Gp, Walker AAB asgd to
870th Bomb Sq, SO 91-3 (497th) [1944]. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: 5711 N.E. Cornell
Road, Portland, OR
Mount, Eugene C., Cpl. 35813638. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). A-44, Ponderous Peg,
Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
Entered Service fr IN. NOK: Mr. Clarence Mount (Father), 1014 Chicago St., Michigan City, IN. Natl Arch.
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Mourning, Frank M. Jr., Capt. 0-667746. 871st. AC. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM,
GO-82-1 (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). (Address unknown)
Moye, James R., S/Sgt. 34665182. RCM. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Mueller, LeRoy J., Cpl. 36808504. HQ. 870th. DFC, GO 56-XVIII (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). (Address
unknown)
Muhl, Edward R., Pfc. 32930713. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Mulcairns, Frederick, Add. 46: 71 Mechanics Lane, New Bedford, MA
Mullen, Francis, Add. 46: 16 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA
Mullens, Glenn B., Capt. 0-864752. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944]
(497th). Add. 89: 262 No 9th, Laramie, WY.
Mulligan, Charles D., Pfc. 35725926. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC).
Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 89: 1301 Judson Plc, Henderson, KY.
Mulloy, Bernard J., Capt. 0-431476. 869th. APC. AC. Prom to Maj. (Temp), SO 44-1 (20th AF). Sortie credits
OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 806 East
Forest Avenue, Detroit, MI. Add. 89: 11281 Rosemary, Detroit, MI.
Muncie, Garold H., S/Sgt. 35579910. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Brazil, IN. Add. 89:
2620 Lemontree Ln, Plano, TX.
Murdoch, Miles K., 1st Lt. 0-741676. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 56-V (XXI BC). BS, SO 163 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX1 (497th). (Address Unknown)
Murphy, Paul E., Pfc. 11081499. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DED
Murphy, Warren J., Sgt. 31134209. 869th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). (Address Unknown)
Muske, Marvin M., Add. 46: 1775 Irving Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. 2631 Major Ave N., North Douglas,
MN.
Muskopf, Lerot A., 413 South N. Street, Bellville, IL.
Musser, John H., Add. 46: 494 Madison Avenue, York, PA.
Mustachia, Thomas C., S/Sgt. 38446718. 870th. Radar, 0141. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). 206 E. 8th St., Pine Bluff, AK.
Myers, Freddie S., Cpl. 38332560. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Myers, James L., S/Sgt. 14029388. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Myhra, Clifford A., Sgt. 37547534. 870th. AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). DOI
Myrevaugh, James E., Add. 46: Route 2, Box 227, Toledo, OH.

N
Nacarato, Frank J., Add. 46: 1404 South Fayett St., Saginaw, MI
Nance, Clarence E., Sgt. 38343118. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1109 W. 20th St., Amarillo, TX.
Add. 89: 10424 Baroness Dr., Dallas, TX.
Natrass, William S., Add. 46: Box 217, Barrackville, WV. Rte 1 Box 193, Florence, TX.
Nauman, Clair H., 2nd Lt. 0718121. 871st. Sortie credits, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC).
Add. 46: Route 1, Elizabethtown, PA. Add. 89: 650 S Market St., Elizabethtown, PA.
Nedderson, Gorden F., 2nd Lt. 870th. 092065384, Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credit, OO-16-1 (497th). BS, GO 51VIII (497th). KIA, 4 March, 1945, A-25, Peace on Earth, Westervelt. CHECK KIA.

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Neff, John B., Add. 46: Box 14, Marathon, FL
Negeaski, John J., (Address unknown)
Negoshian, Hogop J., Add. 46: 187 Harrison St., Pontiac, MI
Nehmi, George R., S/Sgt. 33097005. 870th. Flt Eng, 737. Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46:
20 N. Belmont Avenue, Richmond, VA. Add. 89: 1208 Blue Jay Ln, Ridge, VA.
Neil, Everett D., Add. 46: Pawnee City, NE
Nellmus, Louis E. Jr., Add. 46: Pensacola, FL
Nelson, Albert R. Jr., Pvt. 36376087. 871st. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Nelson, John E., Cpl. 11801268. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. 870th. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit Personnel, SO
80-2 (497th). Add. 46: 1925 E. River Road, Minneapolis, MN
Nelson, Louis D., Add. 46: Shanute, KS
Nelson, M., Add. 46: 10541 South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
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 (497th). Entered Service from MO. NOK: Mrs. Mary T. Nelson (Mother), Cote
Brilliante, Saint Louis, MO. Not in Natl Arch. 1232187 WWII Memorial. 804066 Sam E. Pennartz. 2349850
Nelson, Thomas R., Cpl. 36649544. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Nerone, Albert J., M/Sgt. 6999396. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) something wrong with ASN
Netterfield, M., Add. 46: 410 North Main, Kirksville, MO
Neulreich, Robert J., Sgt. 36832508. 870th. TG. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO18-1 (497th). PH, GO 35-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2121 South 79th St., Milwaukee, WI. Add. 89: 4041 E Becker
Ln, Phoenix, AZ.
Neville, John F., 2nd Lt. 0-805962. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Add. 46: 116 3rd Avenue, Joliet, IL
Newberry, Jace J., Capt. 0569572. 7th Weather Sq. Weather Opr, 8219. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-24-1
(497th).
Newhouse, Morris H., 1st Lt. 0-811721. 870th. Bomb-Nav,1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VII (XXI BC). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944]
(497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd). Add. 46: 1517 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH. Add. 89: 19410
Enchanted Spring Drive, Spring, TX.
Newton, Willie S., S/Sgt. 33632010. 870th. Lft. Gunr. DFC (OLC) GO 13-VIII (XXI BC). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC).
GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Clarksville, VA
Nicheau, Robert L., Add. 46: 322 Tremont Avenue, Monroe, MI.
Nichols, Clyde O., Add. 46: 1117 South Lansing St., Mt Pleasant, MI.
Nichols, Richard D., 1st Lt. 0-829282. 871st. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 37XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: Route 2, Box 86, North Liberty, IN
Nichols, William L., Capt. 0-516790. HQ. Armmt O, 4822. AC. Duty asgmt, Gp Armmt O, SO 40 (497th). Ship
to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Aptd Sq Censor, SqO 2-23 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1
(AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: Pratt, KS.
Nicks, Howard J., Sgt. 38406874. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). dd. 46: Box 267, Wetumka, OK
Niduch, Thadeus J., Add. 46: 1331 North Greenview Avenue, Chicago, IL
Niece, Oscar L., Sgt. 38563053. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED
Niedzwiecki, Anthony S., Sgt. 36597629. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
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Niese, Harold E., Pfc. 35557396. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Nighbert, Sydney L., Sgt. 35696242. 870th GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 6, Madison, ID
Nistal, Ernest A., Add. 46: Route 1, Limona, FL
Nobak, John T., M/Sgt. KNB
Noble, Vernon L., S/Sgt. 36367046. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU), Add. 46: 705 Broadway,
Aurora, IL
Nobles, Cecil, D. T/Sgt. 34057999. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Noone, George, 2nd Lt. 0-890704. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 142-XVIII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Add.
46: 1178 Presimmon Avenue, Bostonia, CA. Note: Question on spelling of surname.
Nordyke, Eddie, Sgt. 19120711. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add.
46: 4028 South A Street, Tacoma, WA
Norelli, Vincent E., 2nd Lt. 0660372. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42. DED
Norman, Ernest C., Sgt. 31215578. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 59 Washington St., Westfield,
MA. Add. 89: 1 Charles St., Swanton, VT.
Norman, Roy S., T/Sgt. 14046580. 3rd Photo Recon. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC).
Norsek, Frank J., Add. 46: 352 South East Avenue, Berwyn, IL
Northen, Frederick, 1s Lt. 0-875167. 7th Weather Sq. O. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th).
Northup, Theodore D., Sgt. 18194334. 870th. Radar, 0141. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23.
Norton, Milton R., Add. 46: 17 E. Kiowa, Colorado Springs, CO
Norton, William H., 1st Lt. 0-672964. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. KNB. Add. 46: 25 Dogwood, Devon, CT
Novak, John T., M/Sgt. 13024984. 869th. Flt Eng, 737. Prom to M/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Nowell, Roy J. Jr., Add. 46: Wilma, TX
Noyes, Colonel L., Cpl. 17055998. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 89: 516 7th Ave N., Greybull, WY.
Nugent, George V., Sgt. 38520963. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1
(XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Sortie credits, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46: Haynesville, LA

O
OBlack, Frank J., (Address unknown)
OBrien, Daniel E., Cpl. 36405702. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 409 Cherry St., Grand Rapids, MI
OBrien, Edward D., Cpl. 1812*270. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
ODay, James J., Sgt. 19100816. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 119 E. 94th St., Los Angeles, CA
ODonnell, Brett Jr., Gen. 017299. 869th. 0002.
OFarrell, John David, Cpl. 32809509. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) ASN ? Add. 46: 8816 43rd Avenue, New
York City, NY
ONeil, George A., Add. 46: 148 Van Nerse Street, Newburgh, NY
Oberst, James W., Sgt. 42065109. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 51-21 Reader Street, Elmherst,
Long Island, NY
Oblock, Frank J., T/Sgt. 36129162. 869th. HQ. CFC Gunr, 580. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130- III (XXI BC). BS, SO 195
(73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). A-9, Skyscrapper,
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Oden, Odell K., Sgt. 17026963. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42.
Odette, R. L., Add. 46: 8351 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA
Odette, Russell L., Add. 46: 1075 Lakepoint, Grosse Pointe, MI
Oetzel, John J., 2nd Lt. 0696137. HQ 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
Ogden, M., Add. 46: Point OWoods Road, Darien, CT
Ogden, Richard A., 1st Lt. 0-651001. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Ogle, Robert W., Cpl., 3133. 869th. Prom to Cpl, SO 100-6 (497th).
Ohrt, Robert R., 2nd Lt. 02073404. 871st. A-53, Lumpkin. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Oisen, Godfrey J., Add. 46: 733 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
Okey, Joseph P., 2nd Lt. 0-697904. HQ. 870th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF).
Okey, Joseph T., Add. 46: 510 South Selig Avenue, Montrose, CO
Oklin, Morris A., Add. 46: 2846 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburg, PA. Add. 89: 1461 NE 169 St #323, Miami, FL.
Oliver, George C., Add. 46: 314 8th St., Ogden, UT
Oliver, George W., Sgt. 39044058. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 2538 Taylor Avenue, Oakland, CA
Olson, Godfrey J., Cpl. 32990825. 871st. HQ. Intelligence NonCom, 631. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Olson, Thomas A. T/Sgt. 18120202. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-20-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 203 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address Unknown)
Olson, Vaughn R., S/Sgt. 31219924. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). MIA, 3 January, 194, A-50 or 42. DED
Olson, Willard J., Sgt. 37554060. HQ. Med Adm Spec, 673. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC).
Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46:
211 Dudley Avenue, St. Paul, MN
Opfer, Arthur, Sgt. 13101872. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Opfer, H., Add. 46: 4602 Simms Avenue, Baltimore, MD
Opfer, William C., Add. 46: 209 Washington Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ
Orbits, Hallan H., Cpl. 16149295. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Organ, Ted H., Capt. 0-423951. 871. AC. Sortie credits OO-18-1 (497th).
Orlowski, Howard J., 2nd Lt. 0723466. 3rd 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
Orr, Billy F., Pfc. 37406043. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Osieczansk, Arthur A., Cpl. 36817308. 869th. HQ. Cook, 060. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6
(497th).
Ott, Norman W., Cpl. 36581163. 871st. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Ottum, Robert W., Cpl. 36835268. 869th. HQ. Radar, 0141. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1 (497th). 9595 Elmwood St, San Ramon, CA 94583. Date ?
Overmire, William Jr., S/Sgt. 16119171. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Owen Sam P., S/Sgt. 18128097. 869th. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Left Gunr. BS,
GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8
(497th). Add. 89: 6496 11th Ave, Hialeah, FL.
Owen, James W., 1st Lt. 0760661. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).

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Owens, Ruey S., Sgt. 14157602. 870th. Gunr. A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH
(ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service from Dickenson Cty, VA. NOK: Mr. Joe C. Owens (Father),
Brunks (?), VA. Natl Arch. 1220587 WWII Memorial. 805661 Sam E. Pennartz. 2349849
Ozias, Wayne K., Sgt. 37517043. 869th. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).

P
Pace, Conrad, 1st Lt. 0-691671. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). KIA, 10 May, 1945.
Pace, Harold W., 2nd Lt. 0775519. 870th. HQ. Pilot. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). AM (OLC),
GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). A-Weather, Miss Margaret,
Buckheit. Ditched, 26 Feb 1945, Rescued. Add. 46: 821 West Main Street, Dennison, TX
Paciga, Martin J., Cpl. 33347568. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 742 North Washington Street, Wilkes
Barre, PA
Pacina, Godfrey, Add. 46: 839 Jersey Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ
Paetee, James J., Add. 46: 224 South Virginia, Mason City, IA
Pagliaro, Leonard, Add. 46: 1146 Neal Street, Washington, DC
Pahnke, A., Add. 46: Glidden, IA
Palek, Paul A., Sgt. 12203758. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 26 Buena Vista Road, Cedar Grove, NJ
Palmer, Hamilton C., Cpl. 36556396. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1953 Vinewood Avenue, Detroit,
MI
Palmer, K., Add. 46: 1935 Vinewood Avenue, Detroit, MI
Palmer, Rou, Add. 46: 609 Rose Street, La Port, IN
Palmer, Roy M., S/Sgt. 1510824. 870th. AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF).
Palumbo, Bartholomew D., S/Sgt. 12011864. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). Add. 46: 413 13th Avenue, Belmar, NJ
Pannaccione, C., Add. 46: 2 Wardell Avenue, Highland, NJ
Pannaccione, John., Cpl. 32391654. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Pannone, Raymond F., Add. 46: 353 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT
Papson, Andrew C., Add. 46: 112 North Maple Avenue, Greensburg, PA
Paq*etye, Maurice (XNI), Pfc. 31289904. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Paradis, Harvey F., 1st Lt. 0-685277. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-221, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 135-XII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO
30-III (20th AF). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to
US, SO 195-2 (73rd). Add. 46: 14 Clifton Avenue, Lynn, MA
Pardo, Morris M., M/Sgt. 35164451. 871st. Flt Eng, 737. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC),
GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: 943 Church Street, Indianapolis, IN
Parham, Render T., S/Sgt. 14109017. 871st. Radar, 0141. Sortie credit, OO-20-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 30-III
(20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: 250 2nd Avenue, Lanett, AL. Add. 89: 202 Oak St.,
Hogansville, GA.
Parisi, Joseph A., Sgt. 32409648. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Park, Ernest H., Add. 46: 411 Whitington Avenue, Hot Springs, AR
Parker, Edgar H., 1st Lt. 02185990. 869th. HQ. AM, GO 29-XXIII (20th AF).Add. 46: 5146 Vandelin Avenue,
Dallas 9, TX
Parker, Edroy J., Pfc. 31306980. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
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Parsell, Harold V., Sgt. 36075904. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Parsinger, Ralph P., Sgt. 6996486. 870th. HQ. MOS 826 Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Parsons, Joe E., (Address unknown)
Pasquine, Don., Add. 89: 69 Forest Ave, Clifton, NJ.
Patazzek, Edward G., 21414 Hillgrove Avenue, Maple Heights, OH
Patrick, John L., Add. 46: Elkview, WV
Patrick, Otus P., (Address unknown)
Patrick, Richard L., Add. 46: Fitz, Northland, MO
Pattee, James J., 2nd Lt. 0-775524. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-231, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 224th South Virginia
Avenue, Mason City, IA
Patterson, David A., Add. 46: 137 Armstrong Drive, Hampton, VA
Patterson, Marvin, Sgt. 34579113. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Bunker Hill, KS, Add. 46:
Colquitt, GA
Paul, Edward W., Sgt. KIA
Paul, Eugene M., Add. 46: 2803 Siera Grand, Pasadena, CA
Paul, Robert J., Cpl. 12074526. HQ. DFC, GO 56-XVIII (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: Green Island,
NY
Paul, Sherman, 2nd Lt. 0-753022. HQ. Intelligence O, 9301. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Paule, Oliver A., Cpl. 39142830. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Paulson, Mark C., Cpl. 17080060. 871st. CFC Mech, 960. Trnsfd from Lincoln to 871st, SO 101-3 (497th).
Pawlaczyk, Alex C., Add. 46: 1257 4th Avenue, Schenectady, NY
Pawlik, Alex, Pfc. 16081223. 869th. HQ. Cryptographic Tech, 805. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Pawling, Henry, Add. 46: Lake Pleasant, NY
Payne, Herschel, E., Cpl. 38344513. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Payne, Jesse F., Add. 46: Anson, TX
Payne, William J., Add. 46: Shewsbury, WV
Peacock, Clarence W., Add. 46: 517 Central Avenue, Crescent City, FL
Peani, M. L., Add. 46: Route 5, Springfield, IL
Pearce, Marvin J., Add. 46: 113 South 4th Street, Dupo, IL
Pearsall, Daren H., Add. 46: 6111 Pimlico Road, Baltimore, MD
Pecci, Louis, Cpl. 32795072. 971st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Pechalk, Carl J., Sgt. 35609036. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1
(497th)., OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 163 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt
Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 89: 376 W Harvey St., Struthers, OH.
Peck, James M., Add. 46: 109 South East 5th Street, Washington, IN
Pedroni, Donald R., 2nd Lt. 0-774754. 871st. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). DFC, GO 27-XX (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI
BC). Add. 89: 3805 Valley View, Santa Rosa, CA.
Pell, Tristano A., Add. 46: 22620 Nine Mile Road, St. Clair Shores, MI
Pence, Otto B., S/Sgt. 38443934. 870th. Radio Opr, 757. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB

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Penhallurick, Joseph H., Sgt, 12238479. 871st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). Add. 46: 25 Knox Avenue, Buffalo, NY. Add. 89: 26 Grosvenor Rd.,
Kenmore, NY.
Penkaua, Glenard D., Add. 46: Blue Springs, NE. Add. 89: 3124 Victor St., Aurora, CO.
Penman, John S., S/Sgt. 16083651. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
KNB.
Pennswill, Roland E., Sgt. 32952347. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 808 Taylor Street,
Wilmington, DE
Pennington, Calvin C., Cpl. 36597986. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Penniston, Harold E., Add. 46: Route 2, Hardin, MO
Penrod, Godfrey E., Sgt. 39620330. 870th. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Add. 46: Box 332, Polson, MT. Add. 89:
704 Fourth Ave, Lewiston, ID.
Pentecost, Ned C., 1st Lt. 0659175. 3rd 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
Peny, John J., Add. 46: Derby, CO
Peoples, Clare, Cpl. 16161007. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Perchak, Eugene, Sgt. 12123814. HQ. MOS 502. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Perchak, Harry, Add. 46: 1266 Reynolds Avenue, Scranton, PA
Perea, David L., Pvt. 18016051. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Medical Aidman, 657. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1
(497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 46: Bernalillo, NM
Perez, Frank G., Pfc. 39120264. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Perkins, Howard C., Sgt. 37470364. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Coffeyville, KS
Persinger, Ralph P., Add. 46: Box 9, Lewisburg, WV
Peschke, William F., S/Sgt. 37332823. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). 869th. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit
Personnel, SO 80-2 (497th).
Petchalk, Carl J., S/Sgt. 35609036. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Petersen, Dale W., Capt. 0413489. 871st. AC. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). DED
28 Jan 1945. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 27 January, 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
Petersen, Oluf A., Cpl. 36814593. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Peterson, A, Add. 46: 2466 North Teutonia Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Peterson, Elswood E., Add. 46: 407 8th Avenue, N.E., Aberdeen, SD
Peterson, George M., 1st Lt. 0-698639. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1
(497th). DFC, GO 130-V (XXI BC). Add. 46: 5330 Seneca Avenue, Detroit, MI
Peterson, Lemuel B., Sgt. 34587134. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). Aerial
Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Peterson, Robert J., Add. 89: 603 Neff Road, Grosse Pointe, MI.
Peterson, Richard L., 2nd Lt. 0827823.HQ. DFC, GO 56-XVIII (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM, GO 90I (XXI BC). (Address unknown)

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Peterson, Wayne, 1012 Superior Street, Racine, WI
Petoff, George L., 2nd Lt. 0782953. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). DFC, GO 27-XX (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO
94-I (XXI BC). Add. 89: 21035 7th Place S, Seattle, WA.
Petrocelli, John R., Cpl. 36903960. Squadron ?? HQ. AM GO 29-XXIII (20th AF).
Petrovic, Victor A., S/Sgt. 17108718. 871st. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Reclass Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684 to Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750, SO
83-6 (497th BG). Add. 46: 722 Douglas Avenue, Eveleth, MN
Pett, Dan C., Add. 46: 230 North Chicago St., Los Angeles, CA
Pettibone, Alfred B., S/Sgt. 32142500. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. DED
Petzel, Harold W., (Address unknown)
Phares, Vance, Cpl. 37199385. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Phelps, Raleigh E., 1st Lt. 0-735919. 870th. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO-22-1 (497th). Pistol qual,
Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Add. 46: Windson, NC
Phillips, Byron J., Add. 46: 7042 Holly Park Drive, Seattle 8, WA. Add. 89: 6510 44th Ave S, Seattle, WA.
Phillips, Donald H., T/Sgt. 19032515. 870th. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Prom to M/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Keller,
WA
Phillips, George W., Cpl. 33614935. 870th. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 22 Norton Avenue, Dallas, PA
Phillips, Robert E., Cpl. 34671998. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Phillips, Robert M., 2nd Lt. 0806901. HQ. B29, Pilot,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-05.
Phillips, William H., Sgt. 39299311. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: El Centre, CA
Phrase, Vance, Add. 46: 3715 Forrest, Kansas City, MO. Add. 46: Route 3, Nettleton, MO
Pickerel, John S., Capt. 0-427657. 869th. APC. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 193
(73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: C/o. Dr. E. A. Simmons, Timmonsville, SC
Pictrowski, Stanylsawna, Add. 46: 3181 Winter Street, Saginaw, MI
Pierce, David M., S/Sgt. 17131045. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).
Pierson, Stanley R., Sgt. 20249409. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Pignanelli, Leonard T., Cpl. 39915481. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Pike, Walter H. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-777635. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC,
GO 130-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF).
Pillsbury, Harry C., Cpl. 33295915. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 83, Pittsfield, PA
Pinnco, Alvin J., Add. 46: 708 May Street, Marshaltown, IA
Pinneo, Alvie J., Cpl. 37194075. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Piotter, Vernon V., 2nd Lt. 05060577. 869th. HQ. Nav-Bomb,1035. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO22-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 89: 1744 E. Woodman Rd, Colorado Springs, CO.
Pitman, R. B., Add. 46: General Delivery, Altapass, NC
Pitzen, Wallace, Add. 89: 2446 108th Street, Toledo, OH.
Pixley, James D., Sgt. 39381344. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
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Pizza, Richard M., Sgt. 39914830. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 140 North 2nd, East Price, UT
Pleus, William, 1st Lt. 0668763. HQ. Bomb, 1035. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th). BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20th AF). MIA, 27 January, 1945. DED
Ploen, Harley, Add. 89: RR2, Avca, IA.
Plotka, Robert J., Cpl. 36811522. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW). BS, GO 51VIII (497th). KIA, 19 July, 1945, 44-14787.
Plotkin, George M., Add. 46: 1654 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Plotkin, Jerome L., S/Sgt. 12159508. 870th. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st)
1944. Add. 46: 1654 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Plummer, Claude J., Add. 46: Bement, IL
Poani, Ernest J., Sgt. 36442977. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) Add. 46: Route 5, Box 121, Springfield, IL. Add.
89: 2000 N 14th St., Springfield, IL. Check last name spelling
Poeny, John J., Add. 46: Derby, CO
Pogue, Marha, Add. 46: Route 10, Box 803, Houston, TX
Points, Clyde U., 2nd Lt. 0774760. 871st. Pilot, Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-44,
Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). Entered
Service fr CA. NOK: Mr. William C. Points (father), 400 N. Inez Av., Monterey Park, CA. Natl Arch. 980785
WWII Memorial. 806423
Polanco, Zaragoza G., Add. 46: Route 4, Box 318-B, San Antonio, TX
Polock, Robert D., Add. 46: 183 Griswold St., Delaware, OH
Pomeranz, Harold B., 2nd Lt. 0695963. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th).
Pond, Floyd E., S/Sgt. 33525686. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-181, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 210
(421 AAF) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. (Address unknown)
Ponschock, Gordon S., Cpl. 16154466. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 3418 North 56th St.,
Milwaukee, WI
Poole, Gid S., Add. 89: 109 N Highland Ave, Princeton, KY.
Poole, George C., Add. 46: 1515 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx 62, NY
Poole, Willie J., Sgt. 34170233. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Poolt, George C., Cpl. 12087420. HQ. MOS 791. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Pope, Ralph E., Add. 46: 531 East Mill, Clay, MO
Pope, Walter D., Add. 46: Route 2, Jackson, GA
Porter, Ralph N., Add. 46: Congton St., Middleton, CT
Porterfield, A.J., Cpl. 38508514. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 2, Camden, AR
Posig, John E., Sgt. 36185167. 869th. Flt Eng, 737. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I
(20th AF). Add. 46: Homansville, MI
Post, William N., Sgt. 36832801. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1
(XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Sortie credit, OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 46: 424 West State St.,
Mauston, WI
Postelwait, Jack T., Pfc. 18163563. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Postle, Thomas P., Add. 46: Millford, DE
Postles, Been G., Add. 46: Mt. Vernon Street, Smyrna, DE
Pott, Dan C., Sgt. 391667735. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
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Potter, Donald Y., 2nd Lt. 0-864176. HQ. Radar O, 0141. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Potter, Gordon C., Pfc. 36190851. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Potter, Vernon V., (Address unknown)
Potts, Thomas E., 544th South Street, Sydney, OH
Powell, John L., S/Sgt. 14016111. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-V
(XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). MIA
Powell, Ralph W., T/Sgt. 13039327. 869th. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). A-1,
Dauntless Dotty, Morgan. (Address unknown)
Power, John E., Jr., Capt. 0-578908. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 6422 Overbrook Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA
Power, Wilbur G., Add. 46: 1928 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL
Preble, Quinton N., S/Sgt. 18131538. 870th. CFC Gurm, 580. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January, 1945, A-23. DED
Preisser, Albert W., Sgt. 13038616. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). MIA, 27 January,
1945. Add. 46: 503 3rd Street, New Kensington, PA
Prellop, Herbert J., S/Sgt. 38231922. 870th. AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF).
Presses, Angelo B., Add. 46: Box 564, Price, UT
Prestley, Hugh D., 2nd Lt. KNB. Add. 46: 196 Summer Street, Somerville, MA
Price, Belah O.B., Maj. 0-424293. HQ. 871st. DFC, GO 42- XI (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
55-V (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th).
Price, J. W., Jr., S/Sgt. 18083151. HQ. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Movement Overseas,
OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits OO-20-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). (Address unknown)
Price, O. B., Add. 46: Route 4, Clarksville, TN
Prickett, Will S., M/Sgt. 34109905. 871st. Flt Eng. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: Router 1, Jacksonville, AL
Prince, William Jr., S/Sgt. 35598268. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-201, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-X (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). BS, SO 210
(421 AAF) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. (Address unknown)
Pritchett, Ned (nmi), 1st Lt. 0575955. 869th. HQ. Supply O, 4113. TD to Flight feeding School, Salina for one
week, return to Pratt, SO- 103-2 (497th) [1944].
Prlicoliff, Joseph J., Add. 46: 31 Sloane Avenue, Lakewood, OH
Procovicz, C., Add. 46: 83 Orchard Street, Garfield, NJ
Procovicz, Stephen M., Sgt. 32561501. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Proctor, Charles S., S/Sgt. 38529814. 871st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: 1129 North Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX
Prokopovitch, Joseph E., Add. 46: 35 Sheridan Street, McAdee, PA
Prooly, Omer W., Add. 46: 340 Harrison Street, Manchester, NH
Proulx, Omar W. T/Sgt. 20156394. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Provan, David L., Pfc. 19112094. Apl & Eng Mech, 747 HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship
to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Provost, James E., Sgt. 16136474. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Reclass 611 to 612, SO
80-1 (497th). Add. 46: 9107 39th Street Brookfield, IL
Prusser, Albert W., Sgt. DED
Pshcouff, Joseph J., Cpl. 20522621. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1321 Sloane Avenue, Lakewood, OH
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Pucci, Nicholas J., Add. 46: 2509 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY
Pugh, Richard F., S/Sgt. 35452577. 871st. HQ. 756 Radio Opr/Mech, 756. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6
(497th). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2911 Cling Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Pulley, John H., Add. 46: 201 West Baltimore Street, Jackson, TN
Pumala, Jack R., Sgt. 16153055. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747.BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Purchase, Wayne L., S/Sgt. 16060136. 870th. AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 192 East 7th Street,
Holland, MI
Purdy, William T., Sgt. 33565716. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Purvos, Charles G., 2nd Lt. 0874425. 3rd Photo Recon. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC).
Putman, Donald C., Add. 46: 141 High Street, Denver, CO
Pyllin, Gilbert E., Add. 46: Pomeroy, OH

Q
Quattlander, George T., S/Sgt. 32532759. 870th. Radio Opr, 757. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). ). AM (OLC),
GO 135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N Deal, Abar. NOK: Mrs. Alice
Quattlander (Mother), 1159 E. 165th St., New York, NY. Natl Arch 1282420. Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E.
Pennartz 2350887
Queitsch, E. A., Add. 46: C/o. R Tallon, 35-15 94th Street, Jackson Heights, NY
Quigg, Howard L. Jr., Add. 46: 1837 S. W. 23rd Street, Miami, FL
Quillen, Joseph A., S/Sgt. 39182041. 870th. AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). (address unknown)
Quinn, Andrew E., Add. 46: 2436 West Toranto Street, Philadelphia, TX
Quinn, Patrick B., 1st Lt. 0-868591. 870th. Nav-Bomb. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1 (497th).
DFC, GO 130-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37.

R
Rae, Benjamin G. Jr., Sgt. 31354202. 871st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Raffauf, Clement G., Sgt. 35699304. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Rafferty, John D., M/Sgt. 6974421. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: South Glens Falls, NY
Ragland, Richard M., Maj. 470th. Assumes command 470th Bomb Sq, Sq O 15-1 (870th Bomb Sq). Add. 46:
Handley, TX
Ramage, William L., Cpl. 36595829. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Ramer, Leonard, 1st Lt. 0-808461. 869th. HQ. Pilot. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-20-1 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC).
Ramey, George W., Add. 89: 881 SW 56th Ave, Plantation, FL.
Ramirez, J., Add. 46: 704 West Atlantic, Albuquerque, NM
Ramos, Louie, Pfc. 39696548. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Randolph, Wilson V., Add. 46: Packton, TX
Rapp, Frank E., Sgt. 32927769. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 964. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Rassias, Arthur, M/Sgt. 11037310. 869th. HQ. Flt Eng, 737. DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). Add. 89: 36 Richardson Road,
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Rastorfer, Walter D., Add. 46: 334 4th Avenue, Sacramento, CA. P O Box 355, Potlatch, ID.
Ratherford, Jack L., Pfc. 35229130. 871st. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Rathermel, John R., Add. 46: Lakewood, OH
Rau, Gerald J., 2nd Lt. 0-2057819. 870th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: New Street,
Belleville, NJ
Rawls, Harry C. Jr., Add. 46: Box 58, Lyons, KS
Ray, F., Add. 46: 1032 Pierce Street, San Francisco, CA
Ray, John M., S/Sgt. 14139554. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits,
OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). KIA
Ray, William O., M/Sgt. 6922243. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Mebane, NC. Add. 89: 458
Walther Rd, Newark, DE.
Rayn, Frank J., Add. 46: Bire Island, MN
Razin, Joseph W., 1st Lt. 02044862. 871st. HQ. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I
(XXI BC).
Rcuprich, Stanley J., Add. 46: 938 Jefferson Street, Granta, LA
Rea, James C., Sgt. 36699004. 871st. Aer. Gunr, 611. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50. DED
Reando, Ernest L., M/Sgt. 12005996. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Tupperlake, NY
(Address unknown)
Rebber, Robert W., Sgt. 19079559. HQ. 869th. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th).
BS, SO 166 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Rechtsteiner, Robert N., Add. 46: 6147 Piedmont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Reddington, Martin L., Pvt. 7021403. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: C/o., Liberty National Bank, Pittston, PA
Reddock, Roland, T/Sgt. 18047519. 869th. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. A-3, Lucky Lynn, Cox.
Redinger, Eugene J., 2nd Lt. 0693059. HQ. 870th. Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Reed, Carolyn B., Add. 46: 3029 Chesterfield Avenue, Baltimore, MD
Reed, Edward J., Cpl. 12137950. 871st. HQ. Gen Duty, 055. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
Hudson Falls, NY. Add. 89: 17 Clark, Hudson Falls, NY.
Reed, Emerson W., Sgt. 33721625. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
435 Edasham Avenue, Bolt, MD
Reed, George W., Add. 46: 3501 Brown Street, Dallas, TX
Reede, Carl V., Add. 46: Selina, KS
Reese, William L., Cpl. 33486914. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Regan, James H., Sgt. 32951566. 869th. HQ. Apl Armr, 511. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6
(497th). Add. 89: 12 Sherbrooke Rd, Trenton, NJ. chk last name sp.
Reichart, Stuart R., 2nd Lt. 0-782958. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add. 46: 1097 Gates Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY. Add. 89: 8000 Grand Teton Dr., Potomac, MD.
Reid, Clifford E., 2nd Lt. 0684048. 871st. Pilot. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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.
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Reid, Edgar H., Sgt. 34205694. 871st. HQ. MOS 502. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th).
Reid, Edward G., Add. 46:
316 Jefferson Avenue, Cheltenham, PA. Add. 89: 324 Beecher Ave,
Cheltenham, PA.
Reigstad, Thomas T., Cpl. 32739495. 869th. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Reilly, Richard T., Add. 46: 666 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Reim, L., Add. 46: 1012 5th Street, Aurora, IL. Add. 89: 1012 Fifth St., Aurora, IL.
Reiman, Donald J., S/Sgt. 17175168. 870th. Radar Opr, 0141. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1908 East 57th Street, Kansas City, MO
Reineke, Lawrence, 1st Lt. 0569894. HQ. Intelligence O, 9301. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 56 Mountain Avenue, Middletown, NY. Add. 89: 112 North St., Middletown, NY.
Reinhardt, Marvin N., 2nd Lt. 0837538. 871st. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024, AC. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8
(73rd BW). KIA, 42-2407
Reitz, Paul A., Add. 46: Rowan, LA
Relsham, Wilbur M., (Address Unknown)
Remez, Ziv., 1st Lt. 0698775. 871st.Nav-Bomb,1036. Reld fr special duty with Lead Crew School, APO 237,
and will return to proper orgn for dy, SO 31-2 (73rd Wing). AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). Sortie credits OO13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th).
Renfro, Everett C., Sgt. 38166935. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 621 South Edith Street,
Albuquerque, NM. Add. 89: 1709 Richmond Dr N E, Albuquerque, NM. Check last name
Renicker, Carl H., Cpl. 35606865. 870th. ReclassApl Welder, 573 to Gen Duty, 055, SO 83-6 (497th BG).
Renicker, Carl L., Cpl. 35606865. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 3, Dover, OH
Renswich, Julien C., Add. 46: Tredouia, NY
Reuling, Frank W., Add. 46: 827 2nd Avenue, Wausau, WI
Reynolds, Curtis, Add. 46: 600 Broadway, Piqua, OH. Add. 89: 7575 N Troy Sidney Rd, Piqua, OH.
Reynolds, Jack H., Cpl. 38589101. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Reynolds, Leon H., M/Sgt. 11016469. 869th. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Reynolds, Malon G., Add. 46: Route 2, Waynesburg, KY
Rhodes, Perry M., Pfc. 33743549. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: 1409 Crittenden Street, N.W., Washington, DC
Riblett, Jess W., M/Sgt. 15069763. 871st. Flt Eng, 737. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). DFC, GO 27-XX (20th AF). GCM, GO 37-II-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: Meadowbrook, WV. Add. 89: 1309 S 9th, Noblesville, IN.
Ricciartelli, J., Add. 46: 76 Avenue A, Highland, NJ
Richard, Robert M., Add. 46: General Delivery, Lake Butler, FL
Richards, John E., 1st Lt. 0789506. 869th. Nav,1036. A-2, Pacific Union Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Richardson, Arthur D., Sgt. 19124611. HQ. *** BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Richman, Nathan, 2nd Lt. 0-777937. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-201, OO-22-, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 132-XV (XX1 BC). Add. 46: 85 Ballow Avenue, Dorchester, MA
Richsteiner, Robert M., Add. 46: 6147 Piedmont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Richters, George G., Sgt. 12163183. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. DED
Add. 46: 503 3rd Street, New Kensington, PA
Ridenour, Wilfred N., 1st Lt. 0885217. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).

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Rider, Ellis H., Cpl. 18194541. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 501 South Semonole, Wewoka, OK
Rieceardelli, George R., Cpl. 32462476. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 76 Avenue A, Atlantic
Heights, NJ
Riedel, Harold E., Add. 46: 1132 East 1414 Street, Cleveland, OH
Riegert, Charles F., Add. 46: 34 Linkis Farne Avenue, Westmont, NJ
Riesel, Joe M. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-866802. 871st. O. Sortie credits OO-28-1 (497th).
Riggs, Robert R., T/Sgt. 15010618. 871st. HQ. 737 Flt Eng, 750. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Prom to M/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: Cario, WV
Riherd, Robert M., S/Sgt. 14084361. 870th. Radar, 0141. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). Add. 46:
Lake Butler, FL
Riley, Herschel I., Cpl. 35790687. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Note: Did not go overseas because of
asthma.
Rindal, J., Add. 46: 3900 Garland, Detroit, MI
Ring, Fay A., S/Sgt. 12208438. 869th. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Risanz, Jack B., (Address unknown)
Riser, David H., (Address Unknown)
Riser, David M, S/Sgt. 34645171. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC).
BS, SO 180 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 89: 254
Newberg, Chapin, SC.
Rivera, Alphonse J., S/Sgt. 37332977. 869th. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO15-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 42-VIII (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF).
(Address Unknown)
Rivherd, Robert M., Add. 46: Lake Bueler, FL
Roach, Joseph R. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-695969. 869th. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 179 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). ). A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W.
Add. 46: 846 Judson Avenue, Evanston, IL.
Roach, K., Add. 46: Route 5, Poplar Bluff, MO
Roach, Perry L., Add. 46: 746 Main Street, Paris, TX
Roach, Roy H., Cpl. 37374079. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Roadmeral, William L., Sgt. 19070477. 870th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6
(497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Three Forks, MT
Robb, Forrest A., Sgt. 16039287. 870th. HQ. Apl Armr, 511. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
Route 3, 161 Towndale Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI
Roberts, David S., 2nd Lt. 0-700769. HQ. 870th. Bomb-Nav,1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-20-1 ,
OO-23-1 (497th). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). AM (OLC),
GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 1101 Childs Avenue, Drezel Hill, PA
Roberts, J. C., M/Sgt. 34161695. HQ. MOS 502. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: 630
North Street, New Albany, MS
Roberts, Lester D., Jr., Cpl. 17168530. 869th. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp),
SO 85-1 (497th).
Roberts, Willard W., S/Sgt. 37245181. 869th. Radar, 0141. Radar Opr, 866. AM, PH (ABMC). (Address
unknown). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA 14 Jan 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union Ditched. NOK: Nancy Roberts
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Robertson, Cecil C., Add. 46: 104 West 38th Street, Austin, TX
Robertson, James T., Add. 46: 1011 Chestnut Street, Evansville, IN
Robinson, David E., Add. 46: 24 Cedar Street, Lexington 73, MA
Robinson, William G., Add. 46: 562 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA
Robinson, William S., Add. 89: No3 Swope Ave, Colorado Springs, CO.
Robison, Charles R., Sgt. 33730946. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Roby, Willis R., Pfc. 35621420. 869th. Radio Opr/Mech, 756. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp),
SO 85-1 (497th).
Rock, Euclid N., 1st Lt. 0-867585. 870th. Flt. Eng, 1028. Asgd to 870th fr Lowry Fld, SO100-3 (497th). Sortie
credits OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 46: South Barre, VT. Add. 89: South Barre, VT.
Rodecker, Lymna V. Sgt. 37575378. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Rodiy, Eugene M., Sgt. 13145984. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 3, Clearfield, PA. ) Check
middle initial
Rodriguez, Simon O., S/Sgt. 38167790. 869th. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Roe, Elmo J., Add. 46: 2236 Philrich Branch, Borger, TX
Rogers, Ernest T., 1st Lt. 0-735928. 869th. Bomb, 1035. KNB
Rogerts, John W., Add. 89: Rt 3 Box 700 A, Whitehouse, TX.
Roggy, Gerald A., Pfc. 36477754. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Roghwell, William J., Add. 46: 1917 Shasta Street, El Cerrito, CA
Rohrer, Clarence. 2nd Lt. 0-696148. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: Bucoda, WA
Roller, Ray E., Add. 46: Hume, IL
Romero, Frank W., Pfc. 39715755. 870th. Tail Gunr. KIA 19 Dec 1944. A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched.
AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service from CA. NOK: Mrs. Margaret R. Romero (Sister),
522 Lavetta Terrace, Los Angeles, CA. Natl Arch. 981105 WWII Memorial. 808982
Romines, Harold T., Cpl. 34735691. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Ronall, James M., Add. 46: 2106 West Dekalb Street, Chicago, IL. Add. 46: Routel, St. George, KS
Rose, James H., 1st Lt. 0-863363. 869th. HQ. Radar Obs RCM, 7888. DFC, GO 38- XII (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF,
Herington, KS). Add. 46: 52 South Battery Street, Charleston, SC
Rose, Milton E., Sgt. 6909660. Sgt. 871st. A-53, Lumpkin. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Rosecrans, Robert E., Sgt. 39125190. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807. DED
Add. 46: 503 3rd Street, New Kensington, PA
Rosenwald, Emanuel M., Sgt. 36666866. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 2036 Hayden, Amarillo, TX
Ross, Howard G., S/Sgt. 37552168. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Rt Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. 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
Ross, Oliver, Add. 46: Gunthersville, AL
Rossi, Gino B., Add. 89: 799 Piezz Road, Santa Rosa, CA.
Rossias, Arthur, (address unknown)
Roth, Leonard, Pfc. 16172183. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Rothermel, John R., Sgt. 35276699. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
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Rothgeb, Roy K., Cpl. 37494742. 871st. Radio Mech, 754. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Rotolo, Edward W., S/Sgt. 32326918. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 1075 Street Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Rouse, Joseph R., Jr., S/Sgt. 38494394. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Rousseau, Edwin E. Jr., Add. 46: Largo, FL
Rousselle, Leo P., S/Sgt. 6143485. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 89: 4590 Highland Ave, San
Diego, CA. Incomplete ASN
Routh, Donald L., Cpl. 37668957. 871st. HQ. Cook, 060. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Routh, Raymond C., Cpl. 39832135. 870th. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add.
46: 540 North Street Francis, Wichita, KA
Roy, Arthur F., S/Sgt. 11008487. 869th. HQ. MOS 502. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit
Personnel, SO 80-2 (497th). Ship to Herington KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF,
Herington, KS). Add. 46: Hicksville, NY
Roy, George A., Add. 46: 1527 Acushnat Avenue, New Bedford, MA
Roy, George E. A., Sgt. 31394745. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Assumption College, Worcester,
MA
Rubin, Louis A., Pfc. 34351390. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Ruby, Carl C., Cpl. 19192302. 869th. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Rudnick, Sidney S., Sgt. 12155033. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-, OO-28-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Rudnicki, Edward L., Add. 46: 135 Wythe, Brooklyn, NY
Rumishek, Martin J., M/Sgt. 36369637. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Rummel, Darwin A., Sgt. 33232948. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1412 Market Street,
Harrisburg, PA
Runner, Louis M., Add. 46: 1834 Loxley Road, Toledo, OH
Rupe, Frank H., Cpl. 39351857. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 75, Orlando, WA
Russ, Donald W., Pfc. 32927784. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 511. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Russell, Charles E., Cpl. 35766232. 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Russell, Charles M.,Cpl. 14102369. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: Waverly, GA
Russell, Cyril F., Jr., 2nd Lt. 02061056. 871st. Nav-Bomb-Radar. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). A-42, Jokers Wild
II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service fr Tom Green
County, TX. NOK: Major Cyril F. Russell, Sr. (Father), 436 ** St., San Angelo, TX. NatlArch. 1245726 WWII
Memorial. 809252
Russell, Jack C., Add. 46: 132 Ohio Street, Vallejo, CA
Russell, Wayne D., S/Sgt. 33698618. Squadron ?.HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
Russell, William G., Add. 46: Route 1, Pomoroy, OH
Rust, Paul C., Add. 46: Herrick, SD
Rusteberg, Homer C., Pfc. 36481104. HQ. 871st. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 964. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Valmeyer, IL
Reinhardt, Marvin N., 2nd Lt. 0837538. 871st. KIA, 42-2407
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Ruszkiewicz, Joseph E., Cpl. 13172000. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech, 756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Ruth, Audrey F., Pfc. 39407298. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Ryan, Francis W., S/Sgt. 17107321. HQ. MOS 502. 870th. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit Personnel, SO 80-2
(497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 46: Bird Island, MN
Ryan, Joseph J., Sgt. 32753267. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)

S
& Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas
shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Sacchet, Rudolph, Sgt. 35608749. 869th. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Sack, Irain S., Add. 46: 6801 Bay Park Way, Brooklyn, NY
Sacks, Seymour, 2nd Lt. 0-2079114. 871st. PH, GO 36-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1740 Grand Avenue, New York,
NY
Sageser, Henry W., 1st Lt. 0-357655. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Sagester, Henry W., Add. 46: Richmond, IN
SahIi, James W., Sgt. 35276549. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).Add. 46: Frazeysburg, OH
Salamone, Virgil J., Sgt. 31308840. 869th. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Salazar, Joe S., S/Sgt. 18069631. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 94, Arboles, CO
Salazar, John A. Jr., Pvt. 39717008. 870th. HQ. 901 Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Salazar, Joseph A. Jr., Add. 46: 1912 Menrago Street, Los Angeles, CA
Samela Connie N., T.Sgt. 12082811. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). 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.
Sanderhaus, William L., Add. 46: Lima, OH
Sanders, I., Add. 46: Prentiss, NC
Sanders, Norman W., Add. 46: Morrilton, AK
Sanders, Paul J., Cpl. 18190316. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Sangster, Douglas A., Sgt. 39400386. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Sanor, Willard B., Sgt. 35589741. 869th. HQ. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685, Left Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1 (497th). A-1, Dauntless Dotty, Morgan.
(Address unknown)
Santino, Patrick B., Add. 46: 74 Oliver Street, New York, NY
Sarabia, Johny V., Pfc. 39265677. HQ. 871st. Cook, 060. TD to Flight feeding School, Salina for one week,
return to Pratt, SO- 103-2 (497th) [1944].
Sargent, Harold E., 1st Lt. 0-665123. HQ. 870th. AC. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). AM
(OLC), GO 142-XX (XXI BC). Add. 46: 459 Belmone Street, Waymort, PA. Add. 89: 9 Inwood Rd, Essex Fells,
NJ.
Sas, Robert G., Pfc. 36280657. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Sas, C., Add. 46: 3614 West Roges Street, Milwaukee, WI
Saslaw, E., Add. 46: 5644 Beacon Street, Pittsburg, PA
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Saucier, Conrad J., Sgt. 31399230. 870th. Rt Gunr. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 14 Apr 1945. A-24, Wheel N
Deal, Abar. Sortie credits OO-28-1 (497th). NOK: Madeline N Saucier (Wife), Box 165, Union, ME. Natl Arch
1114759. Not in WWII Memorial, Sam E. Pennartz 2350901.
Sauder, Paul E., Add. 46: 1825 Holly Street, Harrisburg, PA
Saugster, Douglas A., Add. 46: Westwood, CA
Saunders, Henry V., Add. 46: Davidsonville, MD
Saunders, Paul J., Add. 46: 5349 Kiam Street, Houston, TX
Sauter, Raymond H., S/Sgt. 36504627. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). ASN?
Savage, George J., Add. 46: 123 West Clay, Collinsville, IL
Saymon, William H., Add. 46: Joplin, MO
Sblendoriz, Leonardo, Add. 46: 695 Bergen Avenue, Bronx, NY
Scahaneckey, Clayton A., Add. 46: Route 11, Box 308, Gaines Road, Cincinnati, OH
Scarrazzo, Louis A., Sgt. 33706464. 870th. HQ. Rt Gunr. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). 870th. AM (OLC), GO 16-IV,
(20th AF). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46: 42 Oakland Street, Etna, PA
Schaefer, Frank J., S/Sgt. 20728676. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Schamberg, Charles L., Pfc. 32647164. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Schatz, George G., Add. 46: 774 East 24th Street, Paterson, NJ
Scheffler, Paul H. Jr., Sgt. 33323799. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 3204 Wellington Street,
Philadelphia, PA
Schemitzer, Carl A., Sgt. 33283882. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Schepis, Fred, Add. 46: 1741 Pilgrim Avenue, Bronx, NY
Schertzer, Edgar D., Pfc. 33507077. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Conestoga, PA
Scheshansky, Harold, S/Sgt. 32658419. 871st. Radio. CFC Gunr, 580. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC).
Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 25 March, 1945.
Schewbel, Harold W., Add. 46: Crown Point Road, Bridgeport, NJ
Schick, William C., 1st Lt. 0-927912. HQ. Avn Ord O, 4532. Aptd Sq Censor, SqO 2-23 (497th). BS, GO 46-I-1
(497th). Add. 89: 904 Bluewater Dr, Sun City Ctr, FL.
Schild, Ted A., Sgt. 36681036. 869th. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Schivennecker, George M., Add. 46: Dean, MT
Schlesinger, Edward, Sgt. 36659457. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Schmalstig, Charles J., F/O,T-127806. 869th. HQ. Bomb-Nav, 1036. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO22-1 (497th). Add. 89: 6700 150th N #956, Clearwater, FL.
Schmidt, Gotthilf, S/Sgt. 19070420. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: Mildred, MT. Add. 89:
2310 San Juan Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Schmmitzer, R., Add. 46: 1259 Louis Street, Pittsburg, PA
Schnaars, David J., (S). 2nd Lt. 0697921. 870th. b. 1919. Bomb. AM, PH (ABMC). Pistol qual Marksman, SO
102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Schnabel, Wiley A., Cpl. 38181150. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Schnecker, Clayton A., S/Sgt. 35791315. 869th. Rt Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th).
AM, GO 80-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W. MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-11.
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Schnepel, Ernie F., S/Sgt. 15106046. HQ. CFC Mech,960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: Route 4, Fort Wayne, IN
Schock, Rudy H., Add. 46: 315 Locust Street, Elgin, IL
Scholle, Gordon O., Add. 46: Route 1, Buehler Estate, McHenry, IL
Schooley, Lowell M., Add. 46: 12734 Bayon Drive, Houston, TX
Schoultz, Kenneth H., 2nd Lt. 0805050. 3rd Photo Recon. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC).
Schramn, Harold F., Capt. 0406036. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM (OLC), GO 53-XII (20th AF). MIA, 14
January, 1945, 42-24087. DED
Schreiner, Charles J., S/Sgt. 12241422. 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Schreiner, Chas J., Add. 46: South Buffalo Street, Hamburg, NY
Schroeder, John B., 2nd Lt. DED
Schuchter, Jerome P., S/Sgt. 39294702. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).
Schultz, George R., Add. 46: Bradley Beach, NJ
Schultz, Glenn D., Add. 46: Route 3, Box 17, Minden, NE
Schumacher, Mark H., 1st Lt. 0807062. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).
Schumacher, Richard C., Cpl. 17143082. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Schurz, Frank H., Cpl. 13033554. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Schuth, Irving R., Sgt. 32585517. Radar Mech, 867. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th). Add.
46: Henrietta, NY
Schwab, E., Add. 46: 71 Cedar Street, Somerville, MA
Schwab, Walter., Cpl. 11115466. 871st. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
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
Schwartz, Frederick W., 2nd Lt. 0832252. 869th. AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). Add. 46: Stampford, CT. Add.
89: 44 Sutton Dr, Stamford, CT.
Schwartz, Louis, Sgt. 32423114. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: 97 Rutgers Avenue,
Jersey City, NJ
Schwebel, Harold W., Pvt. 32757645. 870th. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Schwed, Francis E., S/Sgt. 17020955. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). GCM,
GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Schwenneker, George, Sgt. 39386198. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Dean, MT
Schwery, Ralph G., Cpl. 16079082. HQ. Cryptographic Tech, 805. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th). Placed on SD with Group Post Exchange SO 229-4 (497th).
Schwieger, Raymond, Pvt. 37680230. 871st. Radar, 0141. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
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
Scope, Charles J., S/Sgt. 6915628. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Scott, Chas L., Add. 46: 13 Silver Avenue, Fort Mitchell, KY
Scott, Everette E., Jr., Cpl. 34725936. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Scott, Walter B., Add. 46: 322 South 7th Street, Las Vegas, NV
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Scroggins, Admiral D., Sgt. 37329200. 869th. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th). Add. 46: 1233 Welton Street, Denver, CO
Scruggs, Lawrence E. Jr., Add. 46: Parkersburg, WV
Scully, Edward G., S/Sgt. 32722136. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 113-26 203 Street, St. Albans,
NY
Seally, Frederick P., Sgt. 33453992. 869th. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th). Assistant Crew Chief, A-9, Skyscrapper I, Garvin.
Seaman, Howard, J., M/Sgt. 12023917. Hq. & 869th. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Movement Overseas, OO
6-1 (1505th AAFBU).BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Crew Chief, A-6, Bad Brew.
Seel, Richard W., 2nd Lt. 02079501. 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Seel, William M., Sgt. 15341130. 871st. CPC. Sortie credit, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA,
25 February, 1945, A-44. (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1 (497th). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Selby, Stephen S., Add. 46: 548 Mathews Street, Wenatchee, WA
Semels, Daniel, Add. 46: 720 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY
Senders, Lloyd R., Cpl. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Senerchia, August J., Sgt. 12094261. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9
(871st) 1944. Add. 46: 963 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ
Sentelle, William R., Add. 46: Pisgol Forest, NC
Sepe, Martin J., S/Sgt. 36603017. 869th. HQ. Left Gunr. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits OO-22-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th).
(Address unknown)
Septowski, Edward, 2nd Lt. 0-864620. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 135-XII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 30III (20th AF). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to
US, SO 195-2 (73rd). Add. 46: 1559 Loomas Avenue, Harvey, IL
Serb, Robert J., 1st Lt. 0804414. 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: Lawrenceville, IL
Serokman, John., Pfc. 33758033. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Seitz, Edwin A., 1st Lt. 0529649. 869th. B29, Pilot,1093. AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1
(1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits OO-15-1 (497th). A-9, Skyscrapper, Garvin. Add. 46: 1106 A Ohio Street,
Walkerton, IN
Severchia, August J., Add. 46: 963 Broadway, Bryonne, NJ
Severson, Earnest R., Add. 46: Hopkins, MN
Shaffalo, David P., Add. 46: 521 3rd Street West, Aliquiqua, PA
Shaffer, Harvey, Add. 46: Route 2, Duois, PA
Shaffrath, Paul W., Capt. 0-427003. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093, A/C. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). A52, Teaser. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). KIA.
Shaftel, Sidney, Add. 46: 414 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY. Add. 89: 100-11 Sparrow Dr, West Palm Beach, FL.
Shahinian, Edward, Sgt. 31426895. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Left Gunr. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th).
Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF).
DFC, GO 27-XX (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 711 South Main
Street, Randolph, MA. Add. 89: 251 Tarocco, Irvine, CA.
Shahinian, John, Sgt. 31423824. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Tail Gunr. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th).
Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). DFC, GO
27-XX (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 89: 79 945 Trindad Dr,
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Shanahon, Maurice H., Add. 46: 311 Acacia, Torrance, CA
Shanaway, Jesse J., S/Sgt. 15353821. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807.
Shank, William E., Cpl. KIA
Shankiln, Roy E. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-696672. HQ . 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944]
(497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB
Shannon, Frank J., Add. 89: 74 Meadow Glen Dr, Dover, DE.
Sharp, Frank W., Jr., Sgt. 11017938. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Chicafee, MA
Sharp, Rush L., Add. 46: Maynardville, TN
Sharpe, Burke K., Cpl. 34457203. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Sharrett, Lowell D., 2nd Lt. 0869379. HQ. Flt. Eng, 1028. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO24-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 73-A, Bridgeport, IL. Add. 89: Rt 2 Box 87 A, Dudley, NC.
Shaw, Albert H., Jr., 2nd Lt. 0863303. 3rd 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, Clair G., Add. 46: Route 1, Vevay, IN
Shaw, George W., S/Sgt. 33258694. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 26 May, 1945.
Shaw, Ted H., S/Sgt. 38436211. 869th. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Shea, Daniel J. Jr., S/Sgt. 16169674. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). MIA
Sheehan, John F., Add. 46: 416 East Maple Street, Pratt, KS
Shell, Garold P., Add. 46: 1309 17th Street, Columbus, GA
Shelton, William K., Add. 46: Oxnard, CA
Shepard, Gus, Add. 46: Hamilton, MO
Shepard, Russell E., Sgt. 17060709. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Shephard, George W., Pfc. 35754949. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Sheppe, Thomas C., Pfc. 33692128. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Sheriff, Roland, 2nd Lt. 0928781. 871st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
A-44, Ponderous Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC).
Entered Service fr NY. NOK: Mr. Barney Sheriff, 86 Concord Ave., White Plains, Natl Arch. 1145325 WWII
Memorial. 813711
Sherman, Edd B., Sgt. 38213511. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Sherwood, Leslie N., T/Sgt. 6902289. 871st. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-20-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO
94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 178 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. (Address
unknown)
Sheshansky, Harold, S/Sgt. 32658419. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credit, OO-9,
(497th). KIA
Shield, Robert W., Add. 46: 2901 Avenue M. Snyder, TX
Shields, Harold L., Add. 46: 427 South Pierport Avenue, Rockford, IL
Shinkowski, Charles S., F/O. T-5478. 870th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1 (497th). PH, GO 35-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM, GO 50-II (20th AF). Add. 46: 112
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Shoemaker, Richard E., Sr., Cpl. 33751679. 871st. Rt Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). A-44, Ponderous
Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
Entered Service fr Washington, DC. NOK: Mr. Elmo M. Shoemaker (Father), 24 Bennett Ave., Rochelle Park,
NJ. NatlArch.1115170 WWII Memorial. 813912
Shoup, Mary, Add. 46: 144 West 5th Street, Erie, PA
Showman, Bert T., 2nd Lt. 0-867906. HQ. Armmt O, 4822. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Add. 46: Route 2, Liberty Center, OH
Siefken, Walter D., Add. 46: Rookwell, IA
Siegel, Phillip, Add. 46: 116 East 1st Street, New York, NY
Silva, Alfred D., Add. 46: Box 7, Alma. CA
Silva, John M., Add. 46: South Franklin Street, Springfield, MA
Silvo, John M., S/Sgt. 31127964. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I
(XXI BC). Sortie credits OO-15-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Simmons, Doyle P., S/Sgt. 39125840. 870th. AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF).
Simmons, Sanford G, 2nd Lt. 0-829323. 871st. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1 (497th). Sortie credits
OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VIII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO
30-III (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 210 (421 AAF) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 89: 44
Parchuck Rd, Greenwich, CT.
Simmons, William A., Pfc. 35703491. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Simms, Henry H., Jr., Capt. 0791510. 869th. B29, Pilot, 1093. APC. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Relieved from duty as Sq Gunnery O (Add duty), SqO 2-18 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Sortie
Credit, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 89: 1709 Golfview Dr,
Rockledge, FL.
Simms, John, Add. 46: 3324 Prairie, Mattoon, IL
Simon, Oakley A., S/Sgt. 39200594. 870th. TG. Sortie credits OO-18-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 26
May, 1945. Add. 46: 3646 46 Avenue, S. W., Seattle, WA.
Simonds, Joseph A., Add. 46: 520 Anderson Street, Orlando, FL. Add. 89: 659 Balmoral Rd, Winter Park,
FL.
Simpson, Robert E., S/Sgt.15374614. HQ. Apl Instr Spec, 686. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th).
Sims, John R., 2nd Lt. 0-760680. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Pistol
qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC).
Sims, Theodore W., T/Sgt. 34109586. 871st. AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). Add. 46: Spring Hill, AL
Sisk, Alex L., Sgt. 14050294. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th). Add.
46: 107 McDaniel Street, Knoxville, TN
Sivori, William E., Add. 46: 1923 Deerwood, Louisville, KY
Siwek, Walter R., 2nd Lt. 0-927912. F/O. T-192603. 869th. Flt Eng, 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I
(20th AF). A-8, Coral Queen, Yon. Add. 46: Willimantic, CT
Skaggs, John B., S/Sgt. 15338735. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-X (21st BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per
PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-3 (73rd). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 46:
Victor, WV
Skillens, Bernard, Pfc. 33603887. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Skogsberg, Wesley B., Sgt. 39197536. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 6016 31st Avenue, N. E.,
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Slade, Kenneth H. Jr., S/Sgt. 31308494. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 23 Cleveland Street,
Arlington, MA
Slagle, Jesse R., Sgt. 14135478. 870th. Rt Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: 8 Boone Avenue, Harriman TN
Sloan, Randle C., S/Sgt. 15170689. 871st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th).
Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC).
(Address Unknown)
Slocam, Leon G., Add. 46: Route 1, Federalsburg, MD
Smala, Connien, Add. 46: 30 Windsor Terrace, White Plains, NY
Small, Herbert, S/Sgt. 32781505. 871st. Radar, 0141. Sortie credits OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-XVIII (20th AF). DFC, GO 27-XX (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I
(XXI BC). Add. 46: 2157 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Add. 89: 157 Waterford G, Delray Beach, FL.
Small, Ralph C., Cpl. 36749522. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Mundlein, IL. Add. 89: 272 Calle
McCleary, Green Valley, AZ.
Smigun, Alexander, Cpl. 36814115. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1208 Forest Street, Racine, WI
Smith, Bill, Add. 89: 28312 Osborn Rd, Ray Village, OH.
Smith E. B., 2582 Add. 46: Fairfox, Denver, CO
Smith, Abraham, Cpl. 32887892. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Smith, Charles C., S/Sgt. 35309743. Intelligence NonCom, 631. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 16004 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland 12, OH
Smith, Charles H., Add. 46: Newton, WV
Smith, Clyde A., Add. 46: 6007 Harcourt Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Smith, Clyde H., Capt. 0741761. 871st. Observer (Nav). Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 135-IV
(XXI BC). A-42, Joker's Wild II, Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. Survived. RTD.
Smith, Emanuel B., T/Sgt. 39127293. 870th. CFC Gurn, 580. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-13-1, OO-22-1, OO24-1 (497th). Asgd to 870th fr Lincoln AAF, SO 100-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX
(21st BC). Add. 46: 414 North Street, Washington, D.C.
Smith, Franklin G., Cpl. 37531656. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr,901. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Smith, H. J., Add. 46: Baylor Nurse Home, Dallas, TX
Smith, H., Add. 46: 1806 East 90th Street, Cleveland, OH. Add. 46: Box 812 Roseville, CA
Smith, Henry L., Pfc. 39416637. 871st. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add.
46: Thaxton Star Route, Pontotoc, MO. Add. 89: Rt. 5 Box 5729, Nampa, ID.
Smith, Ira, Add. 46: 66 Westmore Road, Dorchester, MA. Add. 89: 49 Edward Road, West Newton, MA.
Smith, Irvin L., Capt. 0-726022. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Nav, 1034. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th).
Pistol qual, Sharpshooter, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 135-VII (XXI
BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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, Jasper E., Add. 46: 524 Adelai Street, Samasota, FL
Smith, Louis, 291 Add. 46: Rene Street, Rochester, PA. Add. 89: P O Box 384, Tabernash, CO.
Smith, Max H., Pfc. 38450114. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Smith, Melvin R., Add. 46: Thaxton, MS
Smith, Milton E. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-2060403. 871st. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
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Smith, Paul H., Sgt. 18101878. 871st. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Smith, Raymond B., 2nd Lt. 0831001. HQ. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 46: 23
Beach Grove Avenue, Pittsfield, MA. Add. 89: 33 Woodcrest Dr, Wilbraham, MA.
Smith, Raymond L., Sgt. 37675923. 871st. Rt. Gunr. Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 13 April, 1945, A-50.
Smith, Richard H., Cpl. 33758269. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Salona, PA
Smith, Richard W., Pfc. 17070963. 869th. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp),
SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 89: 28 River Ridge Lane, Cedar Falls, IA.
Smith, Rita P., Add. 46: 1326 Randolph Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.
Smith, Robert G., Sgt. 15382676. 871st. Radar, 0141. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits,
OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25 March, 1945.
Smith, Samuel J., Sgt. 32047029. CFC Gunr, 580. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW).
Smith, Stanley J., T/Sgt. 14072250. 3rd Photo Recon. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC).
Smith, Thomas F. Jr., Add. 46: Newton, WV
Smith, William E. Jr., T/Sgt. 18052244. 871st. 2960. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 135-XII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). AM
(OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd).
Smith, William E., (Address Unknown)
Smith, William J., 1st Lt. 0-866592. 869th. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. AC. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Movement Overseas,
OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Placed on Special dy with Hq 73rd Bomb Wing Lead Crew School for an indefinite
period, and upon completion of this special duty will rtn to proper orgn for duty, SO 33-5 (73rd). Add. 46:
20735 Beachcliff Blvd., Cleveland, OH
Smith, Z Erol Jr., Cpl. 16188272. 870th. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
37-XVI (XXI BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 7958 Champlain Avenue, Chicago 19, IL
Snedaker, John F., Capt. 0-424691. 869th. B-29 Pilot,1093. APC. Aptd Deputy A flight CO (Prim Duty). (Vice
Capt. Young missing in action), SqO 2-5 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
DFC (OLC), GO 135-VI (XXI BC). DFC (OLC), GO 135-VIII (XXI BC). BS, SO 167 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1
(497th). Add. 46: 309 South Crescent, Beverly Hills, CA
Snell, A. L., Add. 46: 3921 Longview Lane, Wichita, KS
Snell, Walter W., Sgt. 37498149. 870th. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). GCM,
GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 89: 626 E Mary St, Garden City, KS.
Snowden, Donnie L. Jr., 1st Lt. 0-807533. 869th. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Sortie credits OO-24-1 (497th). KNB
Snyder, J., Add. 46: Burnsville, WV
Snyder, Walter H., Add. 46: Conimicut, RI
Sobioski, Leonard, S/Sgt. 33348941. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). (Address unknown)
Sodomora, Alexander, S/Sgt. 32555706. 871st. Left Gunr. Sortie Credit, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th).
Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 10 April, 1945, A-51.
Solomon, Dexter M., Add. 46: Route 2, Strawberry Plains, TN
Soloway, Jack, Add. 46: 720 Grance, Chicago, IL
Sommer, Max R., Sgt. 17160031. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Sortie credits OO-16-1,
OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 153(XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
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Songy, Edward A., S/Sgt. 18150919. 870th. Flt Eng, 737. Prom to T/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46:
Plaquemine, PA. Add. 89: Box 148, Plaquemine, LA.
Sonorchia, Augusta J., Add. 46: 963 Broadway, NJ
Soo Hoo, Henry, Add. 89: 3808 Gladstone, Detroit, MI.
Sorensen, Walter F., Cpl. 36658479. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 10537 Church Street,
Chicago, IL
Sougey, George E., S/Sgt. 19190282. HQ. Intelligence NonCom, 631. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO
77 (ATC). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Add. 46: 2615 East 3rd Street, Tucson, AZ
South, Lloyd W., Add. 46: 1416 L Street, Brainerd, MN
Southern, Virgil R., Sgt. 20827249. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Sovirn, ****** F., Sgt. 35697960. Squadron?? HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
Spagnolo, Vincent, T/Sgt. 39271689. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 251 North Woodruff Avenue, Ballflown, CA
Spamer, George C., S/Sgt. 12153574. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 677 Grandview Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY
Sparks, Logan M., S/Sgt. 34675171. 871st. AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 5 May,
1945.

Spaulding, Kent E., Cpl. 17143605. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 509 1st Street, Port Townsend, WA.
Add. 89: 3407 No.22, Tacoma, WA. Add. 89: 3407 No 22, Tacoma, WA.
Spence, William D., Sgt. 36320248. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Little York, IL
Spies, Fred R., 2nd Lt. 0806000. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1
(497th). DFC, GO 132- XVII (XXI BC). A-29, Ewing, Special Delivery, Ditched, 19 Dec 1944. Survived. Add. 46:
3913 Dwight, Riverside, CA. Add. 89: 7301 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX.
Spinosi, Elijah, S/Sgt. 32952943. 871st. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). BS, SO 163 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). (Address
Unknown)
Spitz, Donald E., Sgt. 12208124. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Sprague, Harold A., Sgt. 37225647. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Spring, Robert J., Sgt. 35919326. 870th. Tail Gunr. Rt Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: 12012 Oakland Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Spruill, Cecil E., 2nd Lt. 0867463. 871st. HQ. Flt Eng. 1028. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO
51-IX-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Staats, Charles E. Jr., Add. 46: 449 Bramball Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Stachniewicz, Henry F., Add. 46: Road 1, Auburn, NY
Stafford, Edward B., Cpl. 42114299. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Stafford, Edwin B., Add. 46: 916 North 8th Street, Camden, NJ
Stamback, Willard C., Add. 46: 1105 North 48th Street, Oklahoma City, OK
Stambaugh, Harold E., 2nd Lt. 0927891. 869th. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1,
OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Stammerjohn, Carl W., 1st Lt. 0-866595. 870th. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Pistol qual Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB
Stanas, Achilles (NI), Sgt. 16192372. 870th. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1,
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Stangland, Robert J., Sgt. 36784712. 870th. Rt Gnr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-23-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Neware, IL. Add. 89: Rt #4, Morris, IL.
Staniszewski, Alex J., S/Sgt. 32539676. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington,
KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Stanley, Charles P., Sgt. 18045450. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Munitions Wrkr. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th).
Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 89: 1114 Lowery Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Staph, Anthony S., Sgt. 33701027. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Staples, Kyle T., Sgt. 39911812. HQ. Gen Duty, 055. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Stasulli, James J., Pvt. 14157965. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 964. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 1036 West Coal Street, Shenandoah, PA
Stasyszen, Bill, Cpl. 38405011. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747.BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th).
Stathakis Alex, Add. 89: 15184 Arlington St, Allen Park, MI.
Stathakis, M., Add. 46: 385 Genesse Street, River Rouge, MI.
Stathas, Achilles, Add. 46: 2113 North 7th Street, Milwaukee, WI
Statler, Earl G., Add. 46: Millersville, MO
Steege, Howard W., 2nd Lt. 02063493. 869th. AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). Add. 46: Villa Park, IL
Steele, William G., 2nd Lt. 0-775625. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1
(497th). PH, GO 35-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM, GO 50-II (20th AF). Add. 46: Route 1, Box
443, Fullerton, CA. Add. 89: 2170 Lombardy Rd, San Marino, CA.
Stefansen, Walter, Add. 46: 862 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL
Steffen, Ernest A., Sgt. 32548470. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: Route 5, Canalaigna, NY
Steiger, Charles A., S/Sgt. 19015227. 869th. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1
(497th). A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W. Add. 46: Route 6, Spokane, WA. Add. 89: 6410 Lakegrove S W,
Tacoma, WA.
Steigerwald, Anthony, Add. 46: 33 East School Lane, Philadelphia, PA
Steigerwald, John B., Cpl. 32739869. 870th. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Steinke, B., Add. 46: New Germany, MS
Stellbeaur, Robert H., Cpl. 13062332. 869th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Add. 46: Bremond, TX
Steller, William, 2nd Lt. 0-782981. 870th. Bomb-Nav,1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 106-32
95th Street, Ozone Park, NY
Stenson, Joseph H., Sgt. 39121769. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2451 27th Avenue, San Francisco,
CA
Stephen, James, Pfc. 31090424. 871st. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Stephens, Everett T., Add. 46: 208 Bell Bldg., Montgomery, Al
Stephens, Hubert L., Sgt. 7082584. 869th. HQ. Aer Gunr , 611. Left Gunr. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits,
OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46: Atlantic
Coastline RR Depot, Portmouth, VA
Stephens, Sherman L., Add. 46: Porum, OK
Stern, Andrew C., Sgt. 37134503. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
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Stevens, Roy, Add. 46: 243 Summit, Augusta, KS
Stevens, William (NMI), 2nd Lt. 0-774801. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). MIA
Stevenson, S. T., Add. 46: 1419 Norwood Street, Pueblo, CO
Stevenson, Thomas A., Add. 46: 319 Middle Avenue, Elyria, OH
Stevenson, Thomas H., Capt. 0-573485. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Steward, Washington M., Add. 46: Box 166 Bryan, TX
Stewart, Harry A., Capt. 0-562139. HQ. Intelligence O, 9301. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77
(ATC). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Add. 46: 538 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL
Stigen, Manley A., Sgt. 17154662. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Still, James W., (Address unknown)
Stilwell, Charles I, S/Sgt. 13169515. 871st. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-VIII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 195
(73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Add. 89: 4421 Granada Blvd # 208,
Warrensville Heights, OH.
Stirewalt, Glen F., Add. 46: Texico, IL
Stirswalt, Glenn F., Sgt. 36750303. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
16-IV, (20th AF). Sortie credits OO-28-1 (497th).
Stitt, William C., Add. 46: 16 Beresford Court, San Mateo, CA
Stodd, Chester, Add. 46: 6528 Beck Avenue, North Hollywood, CA
Stoddard, John H., Add. 46: Bakersfield, CA
Stone, Andrew F., Pvt. 12130103. 869th. Power Turret & Gunsight Mech, 678. Rlsd from hosp Rapid City &
asgd to 869th, SO 101-6 (497th).
Stopper, Seymour, Pfc. 32247821. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Storen, Roald J.,* Cpl. 3685***9. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) ASN ?
Stout, Charles R., Add. 46: 1135 North Main, Tulsa, OK
Stout, Earl J., 2nd Lt. 0-547543. 870th. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add. 46: 717 Hillcrest Road, Elmira, NY
Stovall, William P., S/Sgt. 6563342. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). 869th. TG. RTD 14 Jan
1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union Ditched. RTD. Add. 46: 2205 Sacramento, San Francisco, CA Need ASN
correction
Stowart, Harry A., Add. 46: 538 South Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL
Stowbridge, George W., Add. 46: Middlesex, NJ
Strada, Raymond A., 1st Lt. 0-739527. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). Sortie credits,
OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). (Address Unknown)
Stradling, Alden R., Add. 46: 811 Sunset Road, Albuquerque, NM
Strangland, Robert J., (Address unknown)
Street, John G. Jr., 2nd Lt. 02061284. HQ. DFC, GO 56-XVIII (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Add. 89: 5608
Sandy Lane, Oaks, TX.
Streff, Bernard M., Sgt. 36894182. 870th. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1 (497th). PH
(OLC), GO 35-I-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Roscomon, MI
Strett, John G., (Address unknown)
Strobel, John F., Add. 46: 213 East Schuiler Street, Boonville, NY
Stramland, Wallace C., Add. 46: 2015 South Royce Avenue, Sioux City, IA. Add. 89: 7470 Pollack Dr, Las
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Strong, Robert E., Add. 46: Swaneeton, IL
Strong, Russell W., S/Sgt., 31198234. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1,
OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.
Strother, L. J., Add. 46: Route 2, Madison, FL
Stuart, Richard V., Capt. 0793194. 870th. AM GO 57-XXVII (20th AF). Add. 46: 3001 N. W. 3rd Street, Miami,
FL
Studd, Chester P., Add. 46: 6528 Beck Avenue, North Hollywood, CA. Add. 89: 2130 16 Sunset Dr, Vista,
CA.
Studdard, David C. Jr., Sgt. 14123041. 871st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd
BW). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 19 July, 1945, 44-28707.
Stule, William G., Add. 46: Fullerton, CA
Stull, James T., Cpl. 33530037. 871st. Radar, 0141. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). (Address
unknown)
Sturdevant, Gerald W., Sgt. 38370979. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Radio. AM, PH (ABMC). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq
O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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. Natl Arch. WWII Memorial. Sam E. Pennartz.
Sturdivant, William E., Sgt. 38493464. (squadron ??). HQ. AM, GO 29-XXIII (20th AF).
Suffron, Windell G., Add. 46: Route 3, West Union, OH
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
Sullivan, Joseph W., Add. 46: Hastings, PA
Sullivan, Thomas B., S/Sgt. 38449432. 869th. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits,
OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Sulton, Willis L., Add. 46: 1735 Rogers Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Summerville, Herbert L., S/Sgt. 15015334. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th).
Sumner, Robert C., Sgt. 39831807. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Radar, 0141. Tail Gunr. Shipment to
Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9
(871st) 1944. KIA.
Sumoski, Alex W., Cpl. 16187692. 870th. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
37-XVI (XXI BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1840 South Springfield, Chicago, IL
Sunderhaus, William L., T/Sgt. 35470184. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 135 East Kildare Avenue,
Lima, OH
Suph**ron, ***** Sgt. 35791600. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th).
Sutton, Bernard F., Sgt. 17123954. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Rt Gunr. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). Aerial Flt
Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Sutton, E. M., Add. 46: 168 North Main Street, Washington, PA
Sutton, Frederick O., Sgt. 35755126. 871st. HQ. MOS 809. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). GCM, GO 37II-1 (497th).
Sutton, Robert A., Cpl. 33704142. 870th. Aer Gunr, 611. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
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Sutton, Willis L., 1st Lt. 0-665136. 869th. HQ. APC. B-29 Pilot,1093. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th
AAFBU). Aptd Sq Gunnery O (Add duty) and Asst. Sq Adjutant (Add duty), SqO 2-19 (497th). Sortie credits,
OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 27-II (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I
(XXI BC). Add. 46: Route 3, Arlington, TX
Swafford, William F., Sgt. 37540658. (Sq ??). HQ. AM, GO 30-III (20th AF).
Swain, Gurden B., M/Sgt. 6273802. 870th Add. 46: 576 East 137th Street, Bronx, NY
Swann, Joe C., Sgt. 34904344. 870th. Left Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-281 (497th). Add. 46: Cross Plains, TN
Swanson, M. H., Add. 46: 305 South 58th Street, West Duluth, MN
Swanson, Russell M., Cpl. 37567107. HQ. CFC Mech, 960. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Swayne, Curden B., (Address unknown)
Swaylsland, Ronald, Cpl. 35055931. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1266 Cahoon Road, West
Lake, OH
Swenson, Harvey L., 1st Lt. 0-795856. 870th. AC. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 26 May, 1945. Add. 46: 216 6th Avenue, S.E., Aberdeen, SD.
Swiler, Lloyd K., 2nd Lt. 0695466. 870th. Bomb. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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., 1st Lt. 0-25967. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie
credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA
Sykes, James E., S/Sgt. 32391473. HQ. Apl
Syks, Philip D., Add. 46: 171 Johnson Avenue, Hackensack, NJ
Symonds, Raymond M., Add. 46: 174 West 16th Street, Pueblo, CO

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Taber, Vernon C., Pvt. 37231720. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 9145 11th Street, Kansas City, KS
Taggard, Charles E., S/Sgt. 39083656. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC).
Add. 46: Box 701, Porterville, CA
Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Taing, Carl S., Add. 46: 2238 North Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, IL
Talbert, J., Add. 46: Route 3, Elizabeth, PA
Talbott, Nicholas B., S/Sgt. 33548647. 869th. HQ. Radar O, 866. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie Credit, OO-9,
OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). PH, GO 36-I-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I
(XXI BC). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). (Address unknown)
Tanner, Douglas R., Cpl. 6967624. HQ. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: Route 2, Hattiesburg, MS
Tarbell, Theodore H., 1st Lt. 0-866600. 871st. Flt Eng, 1028. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 56-V (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st
BC). BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: 99 Deerhurst Blvd., Kenmore, NY. Add.
89: 295 Reist St., Buffalo, NY.
Tate, Jacob C., Cpl. 34629705. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 114 Penn Street, Corinth, MA
Taylor, Charles A., Add. 46: 24 East Orangegrove, Pasadena, CA
Taylor, Charles G., Add. 46: 374 Nichols Street, Fall River, MA
Taylor, Clyde A., Add. 46: 3942 West 62nd Place, Chicago 29, IL
Taylor, David S., 7527 Murillo St., North Springfield, VA.
Taylor, Ernest, S/Sgt. 11083850. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Taylor, William C., Pvt. 37619759. 870th. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).

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Taylor, William E., Add. 46: 510 South Forest, Carbondale, IL. Add. 89: 1910 Drury Lane,Cape Girardeau,
MO.
Tear, R.T., Add. 46: 1812 Kensington Avenue, Youngstown, OH
Tebbe, Ernest H., S/Sgt. 37151579. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Tebbe, George, Add. 46: Route 3, Parksville, MO
Teigen, Oscar C., Maj. 0-364626. HQ. Sq Adj, 2110. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: 304
Prospect, Iowa Falls, IA
Tempia, James A., Add. 46: 864 Main Street, Farmingdale, Long Island, NY. Add. 89: 11 4th Ave,
Farmingdale, NY.
Tenski, Stanley M., Sgt. 37145403. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 3906 East 24th Street, Omaha, NE
Terry, Houghie H., Cpl. 18217768. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, New Castle, TX
Terwilliger, George A., M/Sgt. 6954125. 869th. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging,
SO 236 (497th). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett.
Thanasoulias, Christ T., 869th Pfc. 36813735. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) ASN ?
Themas, B., Add. 46: 1251 Clarkson Street, Denver, CO
Thibeault, James F., Add. 46: 79 Fairlaun Street, Lowell, MA
Thoma, Marian L., Add. 46: 38 Adams Street, Berea, IN
Thomas, Emmett H. Jr., S/Sgt. 38484751. 870th. Radio. HQ. Sortie credits, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1
(497th). DFC, GO 42-XXI (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). AM, GO 90-I
(XXI BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Lottie, LA
Thomas, Fletcher E., Sgt. 18209421. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl.
(Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 89: 501 Skyline Dr, Sherwood, AR.
Thomas, Frank K., Add. 46: 186 West 3rd North, Salt Lake City, UT
Thomas, Frank L., Capt. 0-0393364. 871st. B-29 Pilot, 1093. A/C. Reld from Dy as Asst. Gp Air Inspector
asgnd as Asst. Gp Air Inspector for Supply & Maint, SO 40 (497 th). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Aptd Deputy B
Flight CO (Prim Duty). (Vice Capt. Brewster relieved), SqO 2-6 (497th). Sortie credits OO-20-1 (497th). Add.
46: 1675 Bellinger Drive, Palasadis, CA
Thomas, Ray L., Add. 46: Keltner, MO
Thompson, Alfred,* Cpl. 35276819. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 89 21 Curtis, Pratt, KS. ASN ?
Thompson, Curlis V., Add. 46: Route 1, Deateville, AL
Thompson, James P., Pvt. 31233346. 871st. HQ. Cook, 060. TD to Flight feeding School, Salina for one week,
return to Pratt, SO- 103-2 (497th) [1944].
Thompson, Oliver W., Pfc. 38366577. 869th. HQ. Clerk, 590. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO
85-1 (497th).
Thompson, Robert H., Pfc. 31332344. 871st. HQ. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6 (497th). Add. 46:
Boston Post Road, Clinton, CT
Thomson, Myrion J., Add. 89: Route 3 Box 119, Wilburton, OK.
Thorniley, A. S., Add. 46: Smithfield, VA
Thorniley, Robert I., Sgt. 42020216. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Thornton, John H., 870th. Pfc. 35764352. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 875 41st Street, Bellaire,
OH
Thorrat, William, P O Box 16444, Cleveland, OH.
Tiffany, Donald P., Add. 46: 713 13th Street North, Fargo, ND
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Timms, F. H., Add. 46: Route, Alpharetta, GA
Tipler, Robert J., Capt. 0279964. 871st. AM, GO 15-III (20th AF).
Tipton, Andrew K., T/Sgt. 35452448. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Bronze Star Medal, GO 59-III (497th).
(Address unknown)
Tisdale, Robert F., Cpl. 32789615. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Tisdale, M., Add. 46: 2722 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Tixler, Robert J., Add. 46: North Bend, WA
Todd, William L., Cpl. 37729017. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Toelle, Kenneth R., Sgt. 36730414. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-46. DED
Toepper, Gerald O., M/Sgt. 17036523. 870th. Flt Eng, 737. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 859
East 5th Street, St. Paul, MN
Tompkins, William A., S/Sgt. 12083071. 871st. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 January, 1945, A-50 or A-42.
DED
Tomson, Myron, J., Cpl. 6240146. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: Syracuse, KS
Toroa, George J., Add. 46: 1722 South Iseminger Street, Philadelphia, PA
Torrey, Robert C., Sgt. 39033060. 11081145. 870th. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: General Delivery, Orland, CA
Torte, Charles G., Add. 46: 42-22 Ketcham Street, Elmhurst, NY
Torula, George, Add. 46: 27 North 4th Street, St. Clair, PA
Toussaint, Royaul E., Add. 46: Box 175, Salmon Falls, NH
Townsend, George, Add. 46: Route 2, Vina, AL. Add. 89: 3013 Sandpoint Rd, Fort Wayne, IN.
Townsend, James F., Pvt. 14114866. 970th. Apl Armr, 911. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Tramp, Robert L., Sgt. 19134807. 871st. Aer. Gunr, 611. Rt. Gunr. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC).
Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). KIA
Trantine, Arthur J., Add. 46: 601 Cavington, Piqua, OH
Trapp, Daniel W., 1st Lt. 0-760926. 869th. HQ. B-29 Pilot, 1093. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits OO-15-1,
OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 5352 Berridge Road,
Los Angeles, CA. Add. 89: 45 Mainsail Dr, Corona Del Mar, CA.
Trentine, Arthur J., Add. 46: 3456 West 31st Avenue, Denver, CO
Tribbett, Wesley D., 1st Lt. 0738297. 871st. DFC, GO 135-XI (XXI BC). Add. 46: 107 Darlington, IN. Add. 89:
303 Madison St, Darlington, IN.
Trickey, Fred L. Jr., Maj. 0-406064. 870th. CA. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46:
Berlin, WI
Trihsett, Wesley D. 1st Lt. 0738297. 871st. AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF).
Trimble, Robert H., Cpl. 32937459. HQ. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 964. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 43 East Church, Fairport, NY. Add. 89: 43 E Church St, Fairport,
NY.
Trombetti, Mario J., S/Sgt. 32706363. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Trougillo, Joe D., Add. 46: Delta, CO
Troup, George E., Add. 46: 217 Orange Street, Selinsgrove, PA
Truax, Edward A., 32471016. HQ. Radar Mech, 867. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add.
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Tryon, Clyde D., Pfc. 17064126. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st)
1944.
Tryon, R. E., Add. 46: Perry, KS
Tsatsopoulos, John, Sgt. 31160076. 869th. Tail Gunr. A-14, h v l,Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Tubridy, John P., Add. 46: 687 Ashland Avenue, St. Paul, MN. Add. 89: 3824 N McKnight Rd, White Bear
Lake, MN.
Tucci, Albert, Cpl. 32863075. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Tucker, Harold J., S/Sgt. 36424885. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). AM (OLC),
GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-22-1,
OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). BS, SO
190 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 89: 2924 Pheasant Run #G,
Jackson, MI.
Tuenge, Edwin B., Sgt. 37464314. 870th. HQ. Radar Opr, 866. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 89: 604 S Hawthorne, Sioux Falls, SD.
Tuenge, Edwin E., Add. 46: 401 South Lewis Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Turner, Charley M., Add. 46: Vivian, LA
Turner, James C., 2nd Lt. 02056305. AC. Bomb,1035. Placed on Special dy with Hq 73rd Bomb Wing Lead
Crew School for an indefinite period, and upon completion of this special duty will rtn to proper orgn for
duty, SO 33-5 (73rd).
Turner, Ray F., Sgt. 38371224. 870th. HQ. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). A-31, Hamilton, New Glory, Ditched, 22 Dec 1944, KIA. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Turner, Wallace J., Pvt. 39020029. 871st. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Turner, Wyatt G., Add. 46: `9808 Howard Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Tuttle, Robert M., T/Sgt. 19122922. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1
(497th). Prom to Cpl, SO 101-8 (497th). BS, SO 178 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Tuttle, Robert R., 2nd Lt. 0927915. 870th. Bomb, 1035. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 19 December, 1944. 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

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Uber, Charles B., 1st Lt. 0-815598. 871st. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated to US, SO 1954 (73rd). Add. 46: 609 Court, Howell, MI
Ubl, Fred J., Add. 46: Box 823, Ashland, KY
Ubl, John F., S/Sgt. 34402184. HQ. Apl Mech/Crew Chief, 750. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Underwood, David W., S/Sgt. 18194519. 869th. Radar, 0141. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-9,
OO-15-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). (Address unknown)
Underwood, Orrie F., Add. 46: 2225 East Mulberry Street, Evansville 4, IN
Underwood, William S., Add. 46: 106 Alameda Street, Nagales, AZ
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Vahey, Robert E., S/Sgt. 35025865. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Rt Gunr. Sortie credits OO-15-1 (497th). Sortie
credits, OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 176 (XXIst
BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 89: 2404 E Stringwood Drive,
Glenshaw, PA.
Vail, Benjamin A., Add. 46: 26 7th Street, Wheeling, WV
Vallis, Alphonson, Add. 46: Loredo, TX
Van Etten, Robert I., Sgt. 32727491. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO18-1 (497th). PH, GO 35-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Highland Mills, NY. Add. 89: Box 176, Central Valley, NY.
Van Sickle, Neil D., Lt Col. 021209. Ops O, 2161. Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF,
Herington, KS). Add. 46: 808 5th Street N.W., Minet, ND. Add. 89: 204 Lake Shore Dr, Kalispell, MT.
Van Tassel, Ira S., Add. 46: Box 22, Harriman, NY. Add. 89: 8302 Crenshaw #C, Inglewood, CA.
Van Vranken, Richard R., Cpl. 36468378. Squadron??. HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
Vandenberg, Richard, 2384 South Woodward Street, Milwaukee 7, WI
Varone, Jim, Sgt. 17056558. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: `Arma, KS
Veeneman, Jacques M., 2nd Lt. 0-832292. 869th. Pilot. Sortie credits OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). (Address unknown)
Verlinden, Charles B., Sgt. 37261990. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Veselovsky, Frank V., Add. 46: 4000 South Fiegueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
Vesley, Henry P., 2nd Lt. 0-2058048. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: 14-18
145th Place, Whitestone, NY
Vetters, Jack H., 2nd Lt. 0-665143. 869th. HQ. Pilot, B29, 1093, AC. Capt. Prom to Capt. (Temp), SO 44-1 (20th
AF).Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie
credits, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1 (497th). DFC, GO 23-VI (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). BS, GO 46I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 1904 Stillman Street, Corpus Christi, TX. Add. 89:Star Rte Box 51-B, Sandia, TX.
Victor, Irwin L. Jr., 2nd Lt. 0-699280. 869th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-20-1, OO-221, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM, GO 94-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 1401 Ocean Front, Santa Monica, CA
Vike, Elroy N., Cpl. 36816774. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Vinciguerra, Louis J., Sgt. 35764269. 871st. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit Personnel, SO 80-2 (497th).
Vinciguerra, N., Add. 46: `3275 134th Street, Cleveland, OH
Vinsant, Geral D., S/Sgt. 14026090. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Vodvicka, Robert D., Add. 46: 2683 East Street, Cleveland, OH
Vollkommer, Bernard A., Add. 89: 1532 Third St, West Babylon, NY.
Vonada, Bruce A., 507 5th Avenue, Helena, MT
Vosley, Henry P., (Address unknown)

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Wacach, Stanley J., Add. 46: 106 Sumstruck Drive, Syracuse, NY
Wacht, Thomas A., Add. 46: Redfield, IA
Wachtman, Leon, S/Sgt. 32314151. HQ. Intelligence NonCom, 631. b. 1915. sBS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to
Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Wadach, Stanley J., 2nd Lt. 0-812016. 870th. HQ. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-181, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130-IV (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF).
Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Add. 89: 407 S Orchard Rd, Syracuse, NY.
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Wadsworth, Robert M., 2nd Lt. 0825340. 870th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 14 January, 1945, 42-24807.
DED
Waering, William A., Add. 46: 1605 South 3rd Street, Louisville, KY
Wagner, Harold W., S/Sgt. 32528091. 869th. Radar, 0141. A-2, Pacific Union Baird. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
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, Henry, Add. 46: Searles, MN
Wagner, Herbert J., Add. 46: Irvington, NJ
Wagner, Sam P., (M). 1st Lt. 024801. 870th. AC, 1024. b. 1918. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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.
Waina, Pasquale T., Sgt. 32218406. 871st. Radar, 0141. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-28-1
(497th).
Wakeland, Frank M., S/Sgt. 39119096. 870th. AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th af). Add. 46: 1509 North 36th
Street, Seattle, WA
Walczak, Manuel H., 2nd Lt. 0-2061291. 871st. Bomb-Nav,1036. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 37-XVI (XXI BC). Add. 46: 144 Polaski Street, West Warick, RI
Walker, Harry, (Address unknown)
Walker, Homer E., Capt. 0-427200. 871st. APC. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: 2419 East 1st Street, Tulsa, OK. Add. 89: Rt. 1 Box 212, Wagoner,
OK.
Wallace, Clayton J., T/Sgt. 32850463. 870st. CFC Gunr, 580. AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Sortie credits,
OO-9, OO-16-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: North East
Harbor, ME
Waller, Rufus M., Add. 46: Ingram Street, London, TN
Waller, Russell G., Sgt. 35223435. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 390, McArthur, OH
Walling, Granville H., 1st Lt. 0664093. 871st. AC. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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. 870th. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Deceased, 6 June, 1945. KNB.
Wallworth, Eugene R., 2nd Lt. 0-695994. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-24-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 135-XII (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM
(OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
Rotated to US, SO 195-2 (73rd). Add. 46: 2724 North Dehmann Court, Chicago, IL. Add. 89: 9428 Swinton
Ave, San Fernando,CA.
Walsh, Howard D., Sgt. 35032675. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Mountain City, TN
Walsh, John H., Add. 46: 21 Housman, Danbury, CT
Walsh, William V., Add. 46: 612 6th Avenue S. E., Minneapolis, MN
Walston, Derias E., Cpl. 39584557. 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Walters, Eugene C., Sgt. 36161808. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU).
Sortie credits, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 135-VIII (XXI BC). (Address unknown)
Walters, Harold S., Add. 46: Davis, WV
Walters, James D., Cpl. 34919786. Squadron?? HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
Walton, A. S., Add. 46: 1529 Walton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
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Waltz, James G., Add. 46: `Route 2, Eldorado, IL
Wandelt, William B., S/Sgt. 14064751. HQ. CFC Mec, 960. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Wankum, Lawrence F., T/Sg. 19077419. 871st. HQ. Radio Opr, 757. DFC, GO 27-II (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO
30-III (20th AF). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 89: 633 Ramona Ave, Sp 104, Los Osos, CA.
Ward, J.L., Sgt. 38401409. 869th. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr,555. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6
(497th).
Ward, Kenneth P., Sgt. 18200355. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Ward, Kenneth W., Add. 46: 468 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA. Add. 89: 901 Beck Bldg, Shreveport,
LA.
Ward, William C., Capt. 0-908932. HQ. Weather O, 8219. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to APO, SO 77 (ATC).
Add. 46: 509 East B Street, Hutchinson, KS
Ward, William S., 1st Lt. 0427664. 871st. AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: 3338 Hogart Avenue, Detroit, MI
Ware, Charles E. Sgt. 31189145. 869th. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Sgt. (Temp),
SO 6 (497th). ASN incorrect
Warfield, Robert J., 118 Moore Street, Jackson, MI
Waring, John W., 1st Lt. 0-770863. 871st. Pilot. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16IV, (20th AF). (Address unknown)
Warmbred, James G., Add. 46: Belvidere, TN
Warren, John A., Add. 46: Warrington, FL
Warren, William S., Pfc. 19166964. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Waselus, Michael, Cpl. 32320374. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 14 Arch Street, Glen Lyon, PA
Washington, Henry C., Pvt. 39921932. 870th. HQ. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Add. 46: Box 121, Marsing, ID
Wasicek, Jerry J., Add. 46: 213 Norton Street, Wharton, TX
Wasicki, Zigmund, Add. 46: 108 Ludlow Street, Stanford, CT
Wasileski, Stanley J., Add. 46: 102 Endicott Avenue, Johnson City, NY. Add. 89: 41 Concord, Johnson City,
NY.
Wasiliski, Stanley, Add. 46: 102 Endicott Avenue, Johnson City, NY
Watkins, John E., Add. 46: 322 2nd Street, Aberdeen, WA
Watson, James C., Capt. 0343338. 871st. Nav-Bomb-Radar, 1038. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). 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
Watson, Lloyd E., Add. 46: Route 1, Homer, GA
Watson, Robert E., 1st Lt. 0866352. 871st. Flt Eng. 1028. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). AM, GO-82-1
(XXI BC). Add. 46: Pomeroy, WA. Add. 89: 70 E Sunset Way #129, Issaquah, WA.
Watson, William J., Cpl. 35877882. 871st. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF). Add. 46: 1136 Everett Drive, Dayton, OH
Watt, Richard L., T/Sgt. 17004012. 871st. Flt Eng, 737. Prom to M/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Add. 46:
4404 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE. Add. 89: 10032 Nixon Rd, Tampa, FL.
Watters, Henry C., 1st Lt. 0685221. 871st. HQ. Pilot, B29,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). DFC, GO 130X (21st BC). (Address unknown)
Watts, Joseph., Cpl. 33332563. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
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Way, Earl B., Jr., S/Sgt. 34056646. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: Eagle Lake, FL
Weatherby, Harry E., Cpl. 33695187. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Weatherly, Gordon L., Add. 46: 6533 Will Rogers Street, Los Angeles, CA
Weatherwax, Dwaine L., 2nd Lt. 02058595. 870th. HQ. Nav-Bomb,1036. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO
142-XX (21st BC). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 3, Wayzata, MN
Weaver, David H., S/Sgt. 18064593. 871st. Radio. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO
30-III (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). Add. 89: 3722 SW Mil #18, San Antonio, TX.
Weaver, Jack, Add. 46: Route 1, Lebanon, IN
Web, Ben L., Pfc. 37514750. HQ. MOS 658. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Webb, Paul W., Add. 46: 4827 Berkshire Road, Detroit, MI
Webb, William E., Sgt. 17136445. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). Add. 46: 565
East Rosalie Street, Philadelphia, PA
Weber, James F., Sgt. 35057608. 871st. Armr Gunr, 612. Reclass 611 to 612, SO 80-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1
(XXI BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th). (Address unknown)
Weber, Marion A., Add. 46: 4119 Lexington Avenue, St. Louis, MO
Weber, Robert L., Add. 46: Hoffman Route, Livingston, MT. Add. 89: Rt 38 Box 2241, Livingston, MT.
Weber, William H, Sgt. 42036143. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Armr Gunr, 612. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-9,
OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th
AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). BS, SO 1210 (421 AAF) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9
(871st) 1944. Add. 89: 9 Fieldstone Lane, New Milford, CT.
Weeks, Donald F., Add. 46: 151 Cypress Street, Manchester, NH
Wehus, Ainsworth P., Sgt. 39558019. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Weiczynaki, Sylvester E., Add. 46: 300 Pint Basse Avenue, Nekoosa, WI
Weidenhamer, Jay E., Capt. 048945. HQ. Medical O, 3100. Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
869th. Sortie credits OO-22-1 (497th). Add. 46: 4220 Grisco Street, Philadelphia, PA
Weidman, Charles A., Add. 46: 504 Walxet Street, Dowagioc, MI
Weilandics, Joseph J., Add. 46: 605 East Elizabeth Avenue, Linden, NJ
Weiman, Vernon H., Add. 46: Route 9, Box 900, Houston, TX
Weinstein, Hyman, Add. 46: 1060 Sherman Avenue, Bronx, NY
Weisbrod, Harold R., Add. 46: Fenton, IA. Add. 89: Cylinder, IA.
Weiss, Emanuel, Add. 46: 2016 Avenue North, Brooklyn, NY
Weissman, Irving H., Pfc. 32821727. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Add. 46: 625 East 5th Street, New York, NY
Welch, B. R., Add. 46: `Manning, IA
Welch, Benjamin F., Add. 46: Route 13, Box 2010, Tacoma, WA
Welch, Merlin D., Sgt. 37665503. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 89: 3406 Newbury Dr, New Port
Richey, FL.
Wells, Elmer C., Cpl. 20743734. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Wells, Ira J., Add. 46: Hanover, IN
Welsh Howard D., Add. 46: Route 3, Mountain City, TN
Wendler, William., S/Sgt. 38113889. 869th. Radar, 0141. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
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West, J. N., Add. 46: Farmington, UT
Westervelt, Norman V., 1st Lt. 0-735519. 870th. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-24-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII
(497th). KIA, 4 March, 1945, AC, A-25, Peace on Earth, Westervelt.
Westler, Sidney J., Pfc. 32794595. 869th. CFC Mech, 960. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Wetzel, William O. Cpl. 38469611. 870th. Tail Gunr. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 2, Box 956, Porterville, CA
Weyer, Richard J., Add. 46: 6828 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL. Add. 89: Box 71150 Diamon Head,
Hot Spgs, AR.
Whaley, Joseph A., Add. 46: 33 Starbird Street, Lowell, MA
Wharff, Glenn W., Add. 46: Box 131, Emmerson, IA
Wheatley, Winton W., 1st Lt. 0-662522. HQ. 870th. APC. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-23-1
(497th). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 42-IX (20th AF). Add. 46: 3821 East
Russell Street, Whittier, CA
Wheeler, Hubert D., Sgt. 38536962. 869th. Left Gunr. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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. 869th. Radar Opr, 866. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). BS, GO
51-VIII (497th). KIA, 1-23-45. Ditching, Bad Brew, A-6.
Whitaker, Keith A., 1st Lt. 0-26195. 870th. APC. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th). AM (OLC),
GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 140-III (XXI BC). Add. 46: 433 South 26th Street, Lincoln, NE. Add. 89:
8054 E Delcadena, Scottsdale, AZ.
White, D., Add. 46: 607 1st Street, Hastings, MN
White, Robert P., Cpl. 36683585. 871st. Left Gunr. Rt. Gunr. Sortie credit, OO-9, (497th). A-44, Ponderous
Peg, Barnes. KIA. Midair collision over assembly point, 25 Feb 1945. AM, PH (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
Entered Service fr IL. NOK: Mrs. Helen M. White, 7135 South Clyde Ave., Chicago, IL. NatlArch. 1175643
WWII Memorial. 815236
White, Roy E., Sgt. 13915994. 871st. HQ. MOS 683. Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Whiteley, Montford S., 2nd Lt. 0747062. AC. Prom to 1st Lt. (Temp), SO 44-1 (20th AF). Add. 46: 1441 Gilpin
Street, Denver, CO
Whitfield, George E., Sgt. 15130387. 870th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). Add. 46: 1938 Haverhill Road, Cleveland, OH. Add.
89: 9902 Winterset Court, East Amherst, NY.
Whitt, Orlie E., Cpl. 35118154. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 1, Middletown, OH. Add. 89: 225
Webster Ave, Hamilton, OH.
Whyte, Frank H. Jr., Capt. 0-725391. 871st. AC. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI
BC). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). (Address unknown)
Widuch, Thaddeus J., Cpl. 36757981. HQ. Cryptographic Tech, 805. Trfd fr 19th Bomb Maint Sq. atchd 871st,
asgd to Hq, 497th, SO 91-4 (497th) [1944]. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Apptd Pfc, SO 101-9 (497th). Add. 46: 1331
Greenview Avenue, Chicago, IL
Wienslaw, Arthur E., 2nd Lt. 0-928805. 871st. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Sortie credits, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). AM
(OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). (Address unknown).
Wier, Chester J., 2nd Lt. 02065455. 871st. Nav-Bomb,1036. Sortie Credit, OO-9, (497th). A-42, Jokers Wild II,
Austin. KIA, Ditched, 19 Feb 1945. AM, PH, (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). Entered Service fr Manitowoc
County, WI. NOK: Mrs. Mathilda Anna Weir (Mother), 2316 Marshall St., Manitowoc, WI. NatlArch. 1286165
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Wierzba, Edward, S/Sgt. 36214671. 870th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. TG. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-20-1 (497th).
AM (OLC), GO 16-IV (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9
(871st) 1944. Add. 46: 1310 Madison Avenue South, Milwaukee, WI
Wilczynski, Sylvester E., 1st Lt. 0-683517. 869th. HQ. Pilot. DFC, GO 27-II (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). AM,
GO-82-1 (XXI BC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 89: 8642 Balcom
Ave, Northridge, CA.
Wild, William E., 2nd Lt. 0736743. 870th. HQ. Nav-Bomb, 1036. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Ship to Herington, KS
for staging, SO 236 (497th). Add. 46: 340 West 57th Street, New York City, NY
Wildner, Carl A., S/Sgt. KIA
Wiliarski, Robert D., (Address unknown)
Wilken, Dick E., Sgt. 36746448. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Wilkerson, Woodrow, S/Sgt. 33528902. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
William L., Todd, Add. 46: 300 South 10th Street, Independence, KS
William, C. Will, Add. 46: 744 Sibley Street, Grand Rapids, MI
William, Douglas, Add. 46: 95 Welles Street, Forty Fort, PA
Williams Allen A., Sgt. 34678907. Squadron?? HQ. AM, GO 29-XXIII (20th AF).
Williams, Charles A., Pfc. 35634432,. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Williams, David C., Jr., 2nd Lt. 0683933. HQ. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO
236 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC). KIA
Williams, Edward D., Add. 46: Baycity, TX
Williams, George F., Sgt. A-53, Lumpkin. Add. 46: Easley, SC
Williams, John H., M/Sgt. 20522635. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Cleveland, OH.
Williams, John, Add. 89: 438 Raymond Ave, Longwood, FL
Williams, Lee D., S/Sgt. 18037875. HQ. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Williams, Leo F., S/Sgt. 34671460. 869th. CFC Gunr, 580. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1,
OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 2 April, 1945, 42-93883.
Williams, Marcus D., Cpl. 35651511. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: 184 Parkwood Avenue,
Columbus, OH
Williams, Newt H., Sgt. 34393972. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Add. 46: 409 South 2nd Street, Gadston, AL
Williams, Robert J., 2nd Lt. 0-863810. HQ. Acft Engr O, 4823. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Williamson, Arley V., Add. 46: Route 1, Cicero, IN
Willis, Earl R., Cpl. 38320374. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Willrett, Frederick W., Add. 46: Route 1, Britt, IA
Wills, George L. Sgt. 14060195. Left Gunr. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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, Donald L., Cpl. 35579205. 869th. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. Add. 46: 6151 South
Main Street, Clarkston, MI
Wilson, Douglas A., Add. 46: 2064 Lane Street, Topeka, KS
Wilson, Earl H., Cpl. 42089632. Aer Gunr, 611. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW).
Wilson, Francis W., Sgt. 37731092. Squadron?? HQ. AM, GO 23-XXVII (20th AF).
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Wilson, William D., 1st Lt. 0706327.870th. HQ. Bomb-Nav,1036. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC). Sortie credits OO-231 (497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 3 July, 1945, A-37. Add. 46: 419 Monroe Avenue, Memphis, TN.
Wilson, William E., Pfc. 36360947. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Wiltman, Robert W., Add. 46: 621 3rd Street, Fair Lawn, NJ
Winduel, Thaddeus J., Add. 46: 1331 North Greenview Avenue, Chicago, IL
Winiarski, Robert D., S/Sgt. 36814885. 871st. Aer Gunr, 611. Armr Gunr, 612. Rt. Gunr. GCM, GO 37-II-1
(497th). AM (OLC), GO 16-IV, (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 94-I (XXI BC). AM (OLC),
GO 142-XX (21st BC). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-13-1, OO-15-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-241, OO-28-1 (497th). R & R, SO 69-2 (Prov AAV, No.1). Reclass Aer Gunr, 611 to Armr Gunr, 612, SO 83-6
(497th BG). Prom to S/Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). BS, SO 195 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Rotated
to US, SO 195-4 (73rd). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. Add. 89: 3264 S 8th St., Milwaukee, WI.
Winslow, Donald F., Cpl. 12228471. Aer Gunr, 611. Asgd 871st Bomb Sq, SO 162-8 (73rd BW). Add. 46: 279
Beach, 116th Street, E., Rockaway Beach, Long Island, NY
Winter, Clarence R., Maj. 0-408834. 871st. HQ. O. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC). Sortie
credits OO-18-1, OO-28-1 (497th). Add. 46: 774 19th Street, Boulder, CO
Winter, Mervin J., Add. 46: Route 1, Scotia, NE
Wirth, Raleigh, 2nd Lt. 0-760690. 869th. APC. Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-20-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1,
OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, SO 162 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). Add. 46: Box 670,
Salem, OR
Wise, Herbert S., Sgt. 39022820. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 2145 Bermuda Street, Long Beach, CA
Wise, Samuel R., Pfc. 38467194. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th).
Wisniewski, Stanley J., 1st Lt. 0435112. HQ. MOS 200. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS). Add. 46: Hillside, ND
Witham, Fred L., Add. 46: Perry, IL
Witsman, Ival L., 2nd Lt. 0702136. HQ. 870th. Nav-Bomb, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). 870th. Sortie credits OO-18-1 (497th). Pistol qual, Marksman, SO 102-2 [1944] (497th). Add. 46: C/o.,
Fontan Trust Co., Kingman, IN
Wittee, Harrison K., 1st Lt. 0-696002. 869th. HQ. Bomb-Nav, 1036. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-24-1
(497th). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). A-7, American Maid, Bartlett. MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-15.
Wittkopf, Warren A., Add. 46: Haden Lake, ID
Wittman, Robert W., Sgt. 32573122. HQ. Apl Elect Spec,685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Witty, Charles J., Pfc. 36630129. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Witucki, John J., 2nd Lt. 0696003. 870th. Nav. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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
Woildies, John J., Add. 46: 605 Elizabeth Avenue, Linden, NJ
Woleslagle, Carl A., Cpl. 3431431. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Wolf, Jack S., Add. 46: 112 23rd Street S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA
Wolf, Lawrence E., Sgt. 385292634. HQ. Apl Instr Spec, 686. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th).
Wolfe, Arthur G., Jr., Cpl. 35725895. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Wolff, George, 1st Lt. 0-379235. 869th. HQ. B-29 Pilot, 1093. APC. Aptd Sq Athletic O (Add duty). (Vice Capt.
Young missing in action), SqO 2-15 (497th). Sortie credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1

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(497th). DFC (OLC), GO 42-VIII (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 417
Rivercrest Drive, Fort Worth, TX. Add. 89: 4317 Hyatt Ct., Forth Worth, TX.
Wolkenfeld, Irving I.,* Cpl. 32787139. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) Last name ? ASN?
Wolverton, Russell *., Cpl. 35622665. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Wonkum, Lawrence F., Box 111, McFarland, CA
Wood, J. H., Add. 46: 1304 Devonshire Drive, San Diego, CA
Wood, Raymond J., M/Sgt. 37174055. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 850 Juno Avenue, St. Paul, MN.
Add. 89: 302 Jackson Ave, Cloquet, MN.
Wood, Roy M., Add. 46: 1304 Devonshire Drive, San Diego 7, CA
Woodall, Joseph T.,* Sgt. 35*66677. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) - ASN
Woodard, John O., Cpl. 36344698. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Woodham, Irving T. Jr., Pfc. 36457501. 870th. GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). Add. 46: Route 6, Kalamazoo, MI
Wool, Robert B., Add. 46: Add. 46: 66 Plumstead Avenue, Lansdowne, PA
Worcester, Donald E., Add. 46: 20 Thurber Street, Framington, MA
Worhington, Robert E., Add. 46: 423 North 25th Street, St. Petersburg, FL. Add. 89: 5859 Box Canyon, La
Jolla, CA.
Worstall, Robert H., Add. 46: 786 Lexington Avenue, Zanesville, OH
Wortlington, Richard E., Add. 46: 1746 Montecito Way, San Diego, CA
Wright, Dale D., Sgt. 14135441. 871st. 2685. Left Gunr. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie Credit,
OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1 (497th). Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). KIA, 25
March, 1945.
Wright, George E., S/Sgt. 38043673. HQ. 869th. Tail Gunr, 748. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). DFC, GO 23-VI (20th
AF). AM, GO-82-1 (XXI BC). LG. SIA 14 Jan 1945. A-2, Cox, Pacific Union Ditched. Add. 46: 2012 Wiley
Street, Tyler, TX
Wright, John H., T/Sgt. 33452231. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: 4620 South 30th Street N.W.,
Washington, D.C.
Wright, Murel, Sgt. 33350196. Tail Gunr,748. AM, PH, ABMC. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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.
Wright, Stuart P., Col. 017920. HQ. B-29 Pilot, 1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497 th). Add.
46: National War College, Washington, D.C.
Wright, Wesley J., Add. 46: Box 1325, Orlando, FL
Wright, William J., M/Sgt. 6262153. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) something wrong with ASN
Wyatt, Howard F., S/Sgt. 32605434. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Wyks, Phillips, Add. 89: 730 Cherry St., New Milford, NJ.
Wyman, F. F., Add. 46: 826 Lemon Avenue, El Cajon, CA
Wyman, Robert W., Sgt. 35263269. 870th. Rt Gunr. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). Sortie Credit, OO9, OO-20-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Wyokoff, David F.,* Pfc. 36596964. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) Last name ? ASN?
Wyrebaugh, James E., Cpl. 35544382. 869th. HQ. MOS 62. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Prom to Cpl. (Temp), SO 6
(497th).
Wyskida, Stanley J., Cpl. 32806212. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)

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Yachno, Loenard A., Add. 46: 14 Lamoreaux Street, West Naticoke, PA
Yei, Arnold D., Add. 46: Brinsmaid, ND
Yohn, George A., Pvt. 37726861. 871st. HQ. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Yon, Pershing L., Capt. 0432739. 869th. HQ. Pilot,B29,1093. APC. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). Sortie credits, OO-9, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1 (497th). BS, SO 202 (73rd) per
PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th). DFC (OLC), GO 142-XVII (XXI BC). A-8, Coral Queen, Yon. Add. 46: 502 Inglide
Avenue, Tallahassee, FL. Add. 89: 635 Florenz Circle N E, St Petersburg, FL.
York, Troy A., Pvt. 34438122. 870th. Radio Opr/Mech, 756. Prom to Pfc. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th). Sortie
credits OO-23-1 (497th).
York, W. M., Add. 46: 529 East Center Street, Lexington, NC
Yost, Vern, Pfc. 38401487. 871st. HQ. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 85-1 (497th).
Young, Albert L., Jr., 1st Lt. 0-863604. 869th. HQ. Flt Eng, 1028. Shipment to Marianas, OO 46-1 (ATC). DFC,
GO 27-II (20th AF). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Aptd Asst Sq Flight Engineer O (Prim duty), SqO 2-21 (497th). Add.
46: Cleveland, MS
Young, George A., Add. 46: Gordon, WV
Young, John F.,* Cpl. 17087*38. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th) ASN ?
Young, Millard E., 2nd Lt. 0823756. 869th. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 1 June, 1945, A-16.
Young, Robert L., Cpl. 37134445. 871st. HQ. Special Vehicle Opr, 932. Prom to Sgt. (Temp), SO 6 (497th).
Add. 46: Minimum, MO
Young, Walter R., Capt. 0382584. HQ. APC, Pilot B29,1093. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Movement Overseas, OO 6-1 (1505th AAFBU). FOD. BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). MIA, 9 January, 1945, A-45.
Young, Wilbur B. Jr., S/Sgt. 15130993. 869th. HQ. Radio Opr/Mech,2756. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Sortie
credits, OO-15-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF). AM (OLC), GO
66-I (XXI BC). Add. 46: 264 Broadway, Youngstown, OH
Yri, Arnold P., S/Sgt. 37282850. 870th. HQ. Apl Prop Spec, 687. Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236
(497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th).
Yudin, Joseph, Add. 46: 810 Dithmas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Zachar, John, F/O. 871st. A-53, Lumpkin.
Zaloom, Charles B., Sgt. 32887922. 871st. CFC Gunr, 580. A-53, Lumpkin. AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF).
Zapolski, Arthur F., S/Sgt. 6976189. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 89: 57 26 61st St., Maspeth, NY.
Need ASN correction
Zeisier, Harold W., Add. 46: Kankakee, IL
Zelickman, William, Add. 46: 566 Westmoreland Avenue, Syracuse, NY. Add. 89: 17 Jaruis Dr, Manlius, NY.
Zelinski, Edward F., Pfc. 32889380. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Zeock, Joseph R., 0777397. 2nd Lt. 871st. Bomb. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th). 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. 811379
Zerfing, William N., S/Sgt. 33786677. HQ. Radio Mech, 754. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for
staging, SO 236 (497th). Overseas shipment, 284-1 (AAF, Herington, KS).
Ziegler, August H., Cpl. 36624626. 871st. GCM, GO 37-II-1 (497th).
Ziegler, Henry C., Pfc. 32808284. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). Add. 46: Hollis, NY
Zimmer, Nathan, S/Sgt. 12026786. HQ. BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th)
Zimmerman, Richard E., S/Sgt. 13095305. 869th. Radar. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1, OO-23-1
(497th). A-11, Southern Belle, Campbell, W. (Address unknown)

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Zoppo, Frank A., S/Sgt. 12154603. 869th. HQ. Radar, 0141. Sortie credits, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-20-1, OO23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). BS, GO 46-I-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 66-I (XXI BC). Add. 89: 1726 Quimby Road, San
Jose, CA.
Zorns, James F., M/Sgt. 18036222. 870th. Flg Eng, 737. Sortie credits, OO-13-1, OO-16-1, OO-18-1, OO-22-1,
OO-23-1, OO-28-1 (497th). GCM, GO 36-II-1 (497th). AM (OLC), GO 142-XX (21st BC). Add. 46: Route 1,
Meadow, TX
Zuege, Victor R., Add. 46: Haigler, NE
Zych, E., Add. 46: 2334 Zinow Street, Hamtramck, MI
Zych, Walter P., Sgt. 36565610. HQ. Clrk, Typist, 405. 871st. Special Duty with HQ 497th Unit Personnel, SO
80-2 (497th). Ship to Herington, KS for staging, SO 236 (497th).
Zylla, Frank L., 1st Lt. 0741395. 871st. Nav-Bomb. Air Medal, Purple Heart (ABMC). BS, GO 51-VIII (497th).
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
Names that are not clear:
*****, George (nmi), Capt. 0-503156. Aircraft Engineering O, 4823. Having been asgd to this Hq from 73 rd
Bomb Wg, Salina, aptd Gp S-4 O, SO 114-1 (497th) [1944].
*****, Henry H., Maj. 0792510. 869th. BS, SO 234 (73rd) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
***sons, *****, 1st Lt. 07*2*06. 869th. BS, SO 175 (XXIst BC) per PR 497 GO 51-IX-1 (497th).
******, Robert H or S?., 33496153. 869th. Sortie credits OO-23-1 (497th).
Batehan, D*an M., Sgt. 39835045. 871st. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
He*el, Richard R., Cpl. 36437816. 871st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
Lo**ato, Piere V., Pfc. 32604633. 871st. Radio Opr, 757. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.
******, Nicholas, Cpl. 39121933. 871st. 2685. Aerial Flt Dy, Sq O-9 (871st) 1944.