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572nd BOMB SQUADRON

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INDIVIDUAL CREW MEMBERS


Assigned
Squadron Crew Year Month Role Name Rank Serial
572572000435Abbott, Philip J.Pvt.36408373
572572000435Adams, Hugh A.Pvt.34439258
572572000435Addison, Melvin L.Pfc.35255967
57257200043560Allen, John J.Sgt.11087796
572572000435Altekruse, William M.Sgt.35344659
572572000435Annunziata, Michael J.Pfc.32433671
572572000435Avitable, AntonioPvt.32408206
572572000435Bailey, WheelerCpl.35385512
572572000435Barro, John T.Pvt.37305823
572572000435Berger, Raymond E.Cpl.37388781
572572000435Bissel, Donald L.Pvt.35528133
572572000435Bliss, ClevelandCpl.39319483
572572000435Blizzard, Bobert A.Pvt.34172954
572572000435Brand, Carl K.Pfc.37444389
572572000435Brault, Paul R.Pvt.11084282
572572000435Brillhart, Arthur D.Pfc.39091413
572572000435Brinkman, Vernon A.Cpl.32207674
572572000435Brod, HermanPfc.39545272
572572000435Calabria, JohnPvt.32412729
572572000435Campbell, Albert W.Cpl.33337324
572572000435Cleveland, Charles R.Sgt.34262194
572572000435Cubley, William K.Pfc.18134315
572572000435DeLucia, ClementCpl.31249533
572572000435DeNova, Michael S.Cpl.32464818
572572000435Dillon, Ernest S.Cpl.35357287
572572000435Dobbs, Thomas E., (Conf)Pvt.14041251
572572000435Donaldson, William E.Cpl.33192998
572572000435Doud, Robert D.Pfc.32428340
572572000435Doyle, James J.Sgt.17086660
572572000435Erickson, Carl H.Pvt.17055237
572572000435Ferrante, Joseph M.Sgt.32078453
572572000435Fiorillo, Michael A.Pvt.32618153
572572000435Folbrook, Richard P.Pvt.17071296
572572000435Ford, Denny L.Cpl.14020818
572572000435Frantz, ClaudeCpl.32464340
572572000435Furzeland, George J.Sgt.32319580
572572000435Geraci, Frank J.Pfc.32585625
572572000435Gerard, John R.Cpl.36058423
572572000435Gorley, Marlin J.Pvt.17055239
572572000435Guben, NatPfc.32400661
572572000435Hadley, Ralph W.Cpl.31243896
572572000435Hall, Alvah E.S/Sgt.31087573
572572000435Hall, CalvinPfc.13120877
572572000435Hangge, Joseph L.Pvt.39192294
572572000435Harper, Joseph M.Pfc.32573889
572572000435Harper, Robert R.Cpl.34231133
572572000435Harris, Arnold H.Cpl.34402691
572572000435Hartley, Lester W.Pvt.35740898
572572000435Hastings, LeRoy W.Pvt.35333166
572572000435Hayes, Carl E.Pvt.6925751
572572000435Heinisch, Carl G.Pvt.12159346
572572000435Henderson, Edward L.Pvt.37442327
572572000435Hernandez, David C.Pvt.39274269
572572000435Higgins, Arthur C.Cpl.32429696
572572000435Holcomb, HillardCpl.35443900
572572000435Holliman, DeweyPvt.34391557
572572000435Holliman, Joseph L.Pvt.18067717
572572000435Holmberg, John A.Sgt.32446370
572572000435Holoka, AlexanderPvt.33408238
572572000435Hughes, Loman L.Pvt.37379157
572572000435Hume, Frederick G.Sgt.39185080
572572000435Huthnance, HowardPfc.36171886
572572000435Jackson, William B.Pvt.37375887
572572000435Janak, Vladimir J.Pvt.37469132
572572000435Jodloski, Anthony S.Sgt.36146924
572572000435Karpo, John J.Pfc.31197186
572572000435Kelley, LeRoy F.Pvt.31131708
572572000435Keltner, Earl C.Cpl.37494915
572572000435Kennedy, Charles A., JrT/Sgt.35464754
572572000435Kittinger, Oran K.Pvt.35447821
572572000435Kliethermes, Leo J.Pvt.37495020
572572000435Krueger, Arthur J.Pfc.35374864
572572000435Kwarcinski, Edward J.Cpl.33357360
572572000435Leidenheimer, Norbert C.Cpl.15090053
572572000435Lippelgoos, Frank J.Cpl.32401887
572572000435Majoras, Joseph P.Pvt.35312250
572572000435McCarty, James P.F/OT187559
572572000435McCollum, Elmer J.Cpl.31248318
572572000435McKercher, Francis E.Pvt.36264108
572572000435Mielczarski, Leonard T.Pfc.12137317
572572000435Moran, Richard E.Cpl.32491976
572572000435Moseer, Carl E.Pfc.33251031
572572000435501Muench, Theodore C.Pfc.20221291
572572000435Neveu, UldegePvt.31275970
572572000435Oros, GeorgePvt.33358893
572572000435Orr, William K.Cpl.31173254
572572000435Pavignano, EttoreCpl.32436167
572572000435Pieper, Joseph E.Cpl.39027255
572572000435Piggi, James M.Cpl.39245934
572572000435929Poore, Reuben L.Pvt.35690964
572572000435501Quirk, William T.Cpl.32409505
572572000435RGreisinger, PaulPvt.32414142
572572000435Riordan, Joseph R.Pvt.35264229
572572000435Rizzo, Samuel S.Cpl.18116908
572572000435Roberts, Melton L.S/Sgt.39084216
572572000435Rocque, Paul D.Pvt.36717561
572572000435Seymour, Norman F.Pfc.31227953
572572000435Smith, Roy A.Pvt.14182386
572572000435Spencer, Clifford E.Pvt.37231875
572572000435Spudic, Joseph M.Pvt.13093877
572572000435Stearns, Carl G., JrPvt.38023939
572572000435Thompson, Warren H.2/Lt.O917721
572572000435Tschumperlin, John J.Pfc.36263219
572572000435VanArsdale, Russell G.Cpl.11086977
572572000435Vinaas, Ronold O.Pvt.37426582
572572000435Wainwright, John P.Pvt.36061417
572572000435White, Elbert W.Pfc.36708053
572572000435Willis, Joseph L.Cpl.34306215
572572000435Wright, William A.Cpl.33270289
572572000435Young, Fremont E.S/Sgt.36111503
572572000435Young, Harold G.Pvt.37494403
572572000435Zablotny, Anthony J.Sgt.31080035*
572572000435Zinkus, Anthony J.Sgt.31080035
SOURCE: SO-55, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA. 19 May 1943
NOTES:
572572000432PAbernathy, William E.2/Lt.O731778
SOURCE: SO-10, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 12 Feb 1943
NOTES: Per OO-1, Hqs 391 BG, 04/21/43, Abernathy was listed as co-pilot with Roeper to ferry a B-26 from Lake Charles to MacDill. He was not Roeper's co-pilot for the flight over.
572572000GCAbsher, William T.Cpl.UNK1201
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435GCAdams, Ira L.S/Sgt.6289396
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435754Agnew, Gerald C.Cpl.37295991
SOURCE: SO-55, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 19 May 1943
NOTES: Radio Mechanic - AAF
572572000432GCAker, Robert A.Pvt.31165603
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 678 - Power Turret and Gunsight Mechanic
572572000UnknownAlexander, Wallace C.Capt.O662852
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000435RGAlmond, Wilford S.T/Sgt.36342397
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998).
572572000432CCAlverson, William C.T/Sgt.14063968
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN and role (Crew Chief) from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
572572000435GCAnderson, Eino W.Sgt.37291894
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000432FEArcher, William H.S/Sgt.36321113
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000432GCArmstrong, John E.Pvt.32469567
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 945 - Photography Laboratory Technician
572572000432GCBanks, Doyle J.Pfc.14123329
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 929 - Automotive Equipment Operator
572572000GCBarnes, Lee E.Pfc.UNK1205
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435GCBauserman, William M.Sgt.33443491
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000437RGBeauregard, Robert S.Sgt.11070628
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999).
572572000435GCBebout, James A.Sgt.33286075
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000431ORDBehr, Clarence C.2/Lt.O1552442
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 652) gives his role as in charge of Ordnance Section as of 12 Apr 1943, OTU, MacDill Field.
572572000432GCBernau, Werner L.Cpl.34200358
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic
572572000432GCBerry, Raymond R.Pvt.18126409
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 60 - Cook
572572000435CPBest, William G.2/Lt.O796767
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
572572000432GCBlack, RobertPvt.34376912
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 60 - Cook
57257200043PBlute, John W.2/Lt.O795686
SOURCE: SO-55, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 19 May 1943
NOTES: Blute's crew position comes from the softback history. ADDENDUM: Blute's ASN of O795685 on the original website is incorrect. Correct ASN found in accident report and various medal award documents.
572572000GCBocs, Joseph T.Cpl.UNK1208
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435GCBodeker, Kenneth G.Sgt.37294495
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 996).
572572000GCBohl, WalterSgt.UNK1210
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000449w.tgBolton, Albert B.S/Sgt.39838205
SOURCE: MACR 12609, 43-34337. 24 Feb 1945
NOTES: Tail Gunner - Box 1, low flight, no.4. Heavy burst of FLAK. Wing of 43-34337 passed tail of my aircraft. Aircraft went into spin and burst into flames.
572572000435UnknownBooker, Joseph M.Cpl.35713862
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000435UnknownBooz, Joseph T.Cpl.36251695
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000431ORDBota, Emery, JrPfc.13089481
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives Bota's role as Ordnance as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000432AGBothel, FrankSgt.13048052
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000435CPBoughner, Kenneth L.2/Lt.O796769
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999).
572572000UnknownBowen, Charles K.F/OT5361
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000449FEBoyd, Francis J.S/Sgt.6909359
SOURCE: SO-126, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Par. 1. 24 Sep 1944
NOTES:
57257200043121022Brammell, John W.2/Lt.O693001
SOURCE: SO-345, HQ, Godman Field, KY. 24 Dec 1943
NOTES:
572572000435929Branum, Arthur N.Pfc.32463214
SOURCE: SO-55, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 19 May 1943
NOTES: Automotive Equipment Operator
572572000435PBreiter, Bernard J.2/Lt.O672025
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
572572000435GCBrown, Loren M.Sgt.37214984
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. NB This name also appears in 572 and 575 ground crew lists !
57257200043FEBurleson, Clarence A., Jr.S/Sgt.18109940
SOURCE: SO-64, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC, Par. 2. 3 Jun 1943
NOTES: These crew members flew with Jobe and Hall on a ferry mission, per the source order. Crew position assumed based upon listing position.
572572000432GCBusch, John W.Pvt.14188233
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 945 - Photography Laboratory Technician
572572000431ORDButton, Edward A.T/Sgt.35316799
SOURCE: 391BG Mission Records: Medal Awards and Crew Loading Lists. 15 Feb 1943
NOTES: Name, Rank, and ASN obtained from GO 40, Bronze Star Medal Awards, 25 June 1945. 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives Button's role as Ordnance as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000449AGCady, Chester C.S/Sgt.38161786
SOURCE: SO-126, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Par. 1. 24 Sep 1944
NOTES: Sgt Cady is listed under "Operations Crews" on the 572nd Combat Crew Roster of 03/13/45.
572572000437AGCallaway, David G.Sgt.18132634
SOURCE: 391BG Mission Records: Medal Awards and Crew Loading Lists. 15 Feb 1943
NOTES: Details from from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
572572000432BCalon, John A.2/Lt.O730707
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 4. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000UnknownCamp, Warren H.2/Lt.O835145
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000431ORDCarpenter, Leslie S.Pvt.12037618
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives his role as Ordnance as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000UnknownCasten, Theodore D.S/Sgt.13045968
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000431ORDCates, Leonard W.Pvt.37277128
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives Cates' role as Ordnance as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
57257200044BChapman, James W.1/Lt.O739073
SOURCE: 572nd Combat Crew Roster of March 13, 1945. 13 Mar 1945
NOTES: Listed with Dwight Morrison as lead qualified on OO-2, Hqs 391 BG, 2/6/45. Later, on the 572nd combat Crew Roster of 3/13/45, shown as Peterson's Bombardier.
572572000432GCCheek, Loyd F.M/Sgt.6278416
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic
572572000435GCClark, Edward H.Pfc.13033922
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435GCClark, Edward H.Pfc.13033922
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 996).
572572000432GCClark, Frederick W.Pvt.31205533
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 5. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 521 - Army Air Force Airman Basic
572572000BCock?UNK135
SOURCE: Name from Mission #219 taxi sheet. 6 Feb 1945
NOTES: Surname appears as Bombardier in Taxi Sheet for mission #219.
572572000437AGCole, Herman A.34022679
SOURCE: 391BG Mission Records: Medal Awards and Crew Loading Lists. 15 Feb 1943
NOTES: Cole's name appears in the 391BG Mission Records (crew loading lists), but was not listed on the original website. They could appear in one or more website photographs. Cole appears in OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999).
572572000432GCColgan, Peter J.S/Sgt.32335420
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 686 - Airplane Instrument Mechanic, Specialist; as per SO-007p01. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000432GCConlee, Earl R.Pfc.35108692
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 929 - Automotive Equipment Operator
57257200043RGCorbin, Milton L.Sgt.18013932
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
NOTES: Corbin was either a Radio Operator/Gunner or a Crew Chief (or maybe both !). According the 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 701, he was crew chief for 42-95811 "Ruthless".
57257200043CCCorbin, Milton L.T/Sgt.18013932
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Corbin was either a Radio Operator/Gunner or a Crew Chief (or maybe both !). According the 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 701, he was crew chief for 42-95811 "Ruthless".
572572000CCCormier, Romo P.S/Sgt.39536201
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 890) states he was a Crew Chief and awarded Bronze Star medal (per GO 47, Hq 9th Air Division, 16 July 1945).
57257200045UnknownCourtwright, Earl W.T/Sgt.12044374
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 2. [Reel B0427 page 1400] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Awards, GO-6, Par 2, 15 May 1945 (Reel B0427 page 1402).
57257200044AGDaase, Glenn V.Sgt.36818406
SOURCE: SO-104, 9th Bombardment Div, Par. 3. 15 Apr 1945
NOTES: Per SO-104 - transferred to 323rd Bomb Group.
572572000435GCDahlof, Robert L.T/Sgt.37283445
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. Name, Rank, and ASN obtained from GO 11, Bronze Star Medal Awards, 23 May 1945.
57257200043PDanforth, George L.?O25701
SOURCE: Name appears on taxi sheets for various missions. 25 Feb 1944
NOTES: Surname appears as Pilot in one or more Taxi Sheets.
572572000432GCDaniel, Emory C.Pvt.33221199
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 911 - Airplane Armorer
572572000431IntelligenceDaugherty, Edward A.Capt.O905062
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 651) gives his role as in charge of Intelligence Office as of 12 Apr 1943, OTU, MacDill Field.
572572000432GCDavies, DavidPvt.32474301
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 911 - Airplane Armorer
572572000432GCDavis, RichardM/Sgt.39083192
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic; per SO-007p01.
572572000432GCDavis, RichardSgt.39083192
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic
572572000432GCDeCola, Joseph A.Pvt.35337745
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 911 - Airplane Armorer
572572000435MADematteo, Michael J.Pfc.32611338
SOURCE: SO-39, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group (M) [Reel B0445 page 887]. 9 Mar 1945
NOTES: Name appears on Special Orders No. 39 to transfer personnel to and from HQ to the squadron indicated. MOS of 657 Medical Aidman, {medical}.
572572000435RGDisharoon, Norman W.S/Sgt.33201377
SOURCE: OO-24, 391st Bombardment Group, Godman Field, KY. 22 Sep 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-24 (Reel B0427 page 1016).
572572000432GCDonatelli, Edward E.Pvt.33283544
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 552 - Army Air Force Army Control Tower Operator
57257200043CPDowning, James R.1/Lt.O669016
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
NOTES: ADDENDUM: Various orders and Crew Loading Lists show Downing was originally a Navigator with the 572nd Bomb Squadron, but was transferred to the 1st Pathfinder Squadron in February 1944 with the Ferguson crew.
572572000435PDowning, John L.Capt.O426378
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999).
572572000432GCDoyle, James J.Pvt.32516765
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 945 - Photography Laboratory Technician
572572000453BDoyle, Wilbur K.F/OT8136
SOURCE: SO-104, 9th Bombardment Div, Par. 3. 15 Apr 1945
NOTES: Per SO-104 - transferred to 394th Bomb Group. General Orders No. 61, 25 April 1945, states he was assigned to the 572nd Bomb Squadron. Crew loading lists show that his role was Bombardier.
572572000442AGDriscoll, John J.Sgt.12036886
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 704) award of DFC. Also, regularly appears in loading lists as Spalding's AG.
572572000435GCDubois, Raymond A.Sgt.31062493
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000CCDueval, Arnold H.T/Sgt.37283343
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 890) states he was a Crew Chief and awarded Bronze Star medal (per GO 47, Hq 9th Air Division, 16 July 1945).
572572000435PDunn, John J. W.2/Lt.O795450
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999).
572572000435UnknownEdelman, Sidney D.Sgt.32537160
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000435UnknownErben, GeorgeCpl.36610763
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000MedicEssrig, Irving M.Maj.O368865
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 810) name appears on "Office of the Surgeon" statistical report for 1944. Role given as "MC" (Medical Corps) and "Surgeon". B0428 page 1494 gives ASN O368865.
572572000442AGEverhart, Lynch H.S/Sgt.39180509
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 704) award of DFC. Also, regularly appears in loading lists as Lubojasky's AG.
572572000432GCFarragher, James G.T/Sgt.32324027
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 685 - Airplane Electrical Mechanic, Specialist; as per SO-007p01. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000GCFarrell, Thomas J.Cpl.UNK1219
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435GCFiocchi, John V.T/Sgt.13098761
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew. 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 875) states that he was promoted (role unclear) as of June 1945. ADDENDUM: Ground Crew - MOS 502 - Administrative Noncommissioned Officer; as per SQO-004.
572572000435UnknownFioretti, Joseph J.Cpl.32620240
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997). Listed as X on crew listing.
572572000435ADJFisher, James R.Capt.O568140
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 892) states he was a Squadron Adjutant. ASN from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 1000). Annotated X on crew listing.
572572000UnknownFisher, Walter G.S/Sgt.33114165
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000432RGFloyd, Walter J., Jr.S/Sgt.17086422
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000432FEFoltz, Louis J.Cpl.35287055
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000435XFortenbery, John R.2/Lt.O735769
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
572572000435UnknownFortson, Ralph E.Pvt.34441824
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998). Annotated X on crew listing.
572572000GCFoulston, Frank A.Sgt.UNK1220
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000432UnknownFowlston, Frank A.Sgt.32286364
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000432LCFrancis, Edward S.M/Sgt.31092411
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 875) states that he was a Line Chief. ASN from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998). Annotated X in crew listing.
5725720004312PFrancis, Roger R.Capt.O726361
SOURCE: SO-345, Hqs, AAB Godman Field, KY, Par. 1. 24 Dec 1943
NOTES: The source order shows Capt. Roger R. Francis, 0726361, as pilot for the flight overseas with Alexander, Bradshaw, and Hemend as the crew in airplane No. 42-95797. Richard Alexander explains that it did not happen that way. Capt. Francis was to fly over as Alexander's co-pilot but was transferred out of the 391st on the day before departing Godman Field.
572572000432FEFranklin, Byrnes W.S/Sgt.34123076
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
NOTES: Listed as CC (Crew Chief) on crew listing of OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998).
572572000435AGFreeman, Charles E.S/Sgt.14092418
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998).
572572000431SOFreeney, Edward W.2/Lt.O561044
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: Freeney's role is listed as Supply Officer for the 572BS (Reel A0644 page 650).
572572000444PFry, Woodrow W.?O748173
SOURCE: Name appears on taxi sheets for various missions. 25 Feb 1944
NOTES: Surname appears as Pilot in one or more Taxi Sheets.
572572000432FEFrye, Allan W.Cpl.31108368
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000GCFurseland, George J.S/Sgt.UNK1222
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435AGGaither, James C.S/Sgt.18081211
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999).
572572000449PGarbisch, Walter P.2/Lt.O684310
SOURCE: SO-126, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Par. 1. 24 Sep 1944
NOTES:
572572000435GCGarcia, Alfonso R.Cpl.37329145
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. He was one of the ground crew responsible for "The Three Bears" as we have a photo of the aircraft showing his name painted on the nose wheel door.
572572000431ORDGarland, Howard C.Pvt.33215380
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives his role as Ordnance as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000432GCGarrahan, Howard G.Cpl.19123422
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 911 - Airplane Armorer
57257200043FEGarrels, Roy B.S/Sgt.16071693
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic; as per SO-007p01. ASN confirmed from Bronze Star Awards, GO 188, Hq, IX Bomber Command, 22 September 1944.
57257200043GCGarrels, Roy B.T/Sgt.16071693
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic; as per SO-007p01. ASN confirmed from Bronze Star Awards, GO 188, Hq, IX Bomber Command, 22 September 1944.
572572000432GCGarvie, Michael J.Pvt.11044713
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic
5725720004312AGGawrylewski, Vincent J.S/Sgt.16069217
SOURCE: SO-1, 9th Bombardment Div, Par. 4. 25 Sep 1944
NOTES: The source order lists aircrew personnel for return to the ZI.
572572000431CommOGelfand, Jack E.2/Lt.O856026
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives Gelfand's role as Communications Officer as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000GCGerard, Ralph Or John P.Sgt.UNK1225
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435GCGillespie, James M.S/Sgt.37312195
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. Serial number obtained from Bronze Star Medal Awards, GO No. 180, Hq, Ninth Air Force, 17 July 1944. ASN not confirmed by NARA, could be 34174584. According the 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 701, Gillespie was crew chief for 42-95947 "Sweat Box".
572572000435GCGiovanetti, PellegrinoSgt.39839058
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
57257200043FEGlenn, Robert E.S/Sgt.13031750
SOURCE: SO-64, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC, Par. 2. 3 Jun 1943
NOTES: Crew position confirmed from another order.
572572000432CCGoldstein, William J.T/Sgt.7030592
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - Crew Chief. Goldstein is mentioned as a Crew Chief in the notes for mission #100. ASN obtained from Bronze Star Awards, GO 188, Hq, IX Bomber Command, 22 September 1944. 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 778) states that he was crew chief for "McCarty's Party" which had completed 100 or more missions as of January 1945. Middle initial from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998).
572572000432GCGonzales, RaymondPvt.37352851
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 60 - Cook
572572000435RGGordon, Samuel H.S/Sgt.36253485
SOURCE: OO-24, 391st Bombardment Group, Godman Field, KY. 22 Sep 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-24 (Reel B0427 page 1016).
572572000449w.egGould, Gerald W.S/Sgt.39157255
SOURCE: MACR 12695, 42-95947. 24 Feb 1945
NOTES: Engineer Gunner - Box 1 , low flight, no.1 direct hit on nose. Left formation apparently under control.
572572000UnknownGoyette, Maurice W.Sgt.12171167
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000431MessOGrigarones, William K.2/Lt.O561153
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives Grigarones' role as Mess Officer as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000449FEGrigsby, William T.Cpl.38435144
SOURCE: Heroes pages of original website. 15 Oct 1944
NOTES: Details obtained from Heroes pages.
572572000451CCGross, John K.Sgt.37316654
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - Crew Chief.
572572000449PGrow, Joseph A.?O747789
SOURCE: Name appears on taxi sheets for various missions. 25 Feb 1944
NOTES: Surname appears as Pilot in one or more Taxi Sheets.
572572000BGubin?UNK134
SOURCE: Name from Mission #219 taxi sheet. 6 Feb 1945
NOTES: Surname appears as Bombardier in Taxi Sheet for mission #219.
572572000435901Guise, MortonPfc.32630758
SOURCE: SO-55, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 19 May 1943
NOTES: Munitions Worker
572572000435GCGuyan, William F.12172347
SOURCE: Miscellaneous Sources, Undated. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Guyan is pictured standing in front of "The Three Bears". Although his role is currently unconfirmed, he may have been a member of the 572nd Bomb Squadron ground crew. His ASN comes from NARA. ADDENDUM: Ground Crew - MOS 911 - Airplane Armorer; as per SO-001A.
572572000UnknownHall, Chester W.Sgt.37158985
SOURCE: GO-23, Hqs, 9th Air Division 5 Jun 1945
NOTES: Details from Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster award, GO23 (B0428 page 1493).
572572000435GCHammons, Elbert L.Pfc.34167393
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995). Rank given as Sgt.
572572000435932Hancock, Lisle R.Cpl.33151678
SOURCE: SO-55, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 19 May 1943
NOTES: Special Vehicle Operator
572572000432BHanisch, Leon G.2/Lt.O666661
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 4. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
57257200043PHanlon, Jack T.2/Lt.O672084
SOURCE: OO-5, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC, Par. 1. 12 Jun 1943
NOTES: Order actually assigns as a co-pilot, but must show as pilot to get his name to show in individual sort.
57257200043RGHappe, Kenneth A.S/Sgt.33262386
SOURCE: SO-64, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC, Par. 2. 3 Jun 1943
NOTES: Crew position assumed based upon listing position.
572572000435PHarper, James L.2/Lt.O672086
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999).
572572000432EGHarris, Homer R.S/Sgt.18127243
SOURCE: OO-24, 391st Bombardment Group, Godman Field, KY. 22 Sep 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-24 (Reel B0427 page 1016).
572572000432GCHarris, Hugh A.M/Sgt.12004010
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic; as per SO-007p01. ASN from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 1000). Annotated E on crew listing.
572572000449w.tgHarvey, HaydenS/Sgt.14053756
SOURCE: MACR 12609, 43-34337. 24 Feb 1945
NOTES: Tail Gunner - Box 1, low flight, no.1. 43-34337 received direct hit in left wing. Wing blown off. Aircraft went into spin.
572572000GCHathwance, HowardCpl.UNK1232
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000436XHelenski, Francis G.M/Sgt.35303014
SOURCE: OO-6, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 19 Jun 1943
NOTES:
572572000432BHemphill, Dudley E.2/Lt.O733187
SOURCE: SO-64, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC, Par. 2. 3 Jun 1943
NOTES: Shown as BN in SO-7, 2/7/43.
572572000449EGHemund, Glenn A.Sgt.35331314
SOURCE: SO-126, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Par. 1. 24 Sep 1944
NOTES: MOS 748 - Airplane Mechanic - Gunner.
572572000432GCHendron, Edward A.Pfc.32342759
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 911 - Airplane Armorer
572572000432CCHertz, Raymond D.S/Sgt.35501263
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998). Listed as Crew Chief.
572572000435ExecOffHildebrand, Joseph D.Maj.O561274
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 575BS History (Reel A0644 page 1198) states that he was Squadron Administrative Officer as of 27 January 1943. 575BS History (Reel A0644 page 1213) states that he was Squadron Adjutant as of July 1943. 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 879) states that he was Squadron Executive Officer as of July 1945.
572572000435GCHirshon, Nathan J.T/Sgt.35533462
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435CCHobbs, Leonard C.T/Sgt.33206881
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: NOTES: Ground Crew - Crew Chief. Role obtained from photo of "The Three Bears". ASN obtained from Bronze Star Awards, GO 188, Hq, IX Bomber Command, 22 September 1944. 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 875) states that he was promoted to Line Chief as of June 1945.
57257200043RGHobbs, Ralph J.Sgt.37441084
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
NOTES: Serial number 37441084 was listed for both Hobbs and Hodges. I have been unable to resolve the serial number for either individual. Hobbs is listed elsewhere on this website as 572BS ground crew. ADDENDUM: The correct ASN for Hodges has been found elsewhere, so ASN of 37441084 is presumed correct for Hobbs.
57257200043CCHobbs, Ralph J.T/Sgt.37441084
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Hobbs' witness statement for the crash of 42-95832 on 4 July 1944 states that he was Crew Chief for aircraft 42-95803.
572572000435GCHodge, Alvah J.Sgt.34261851
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN from OO-24 (Reel B0427 page 1015).
572572000432RGHodges, Herman A.Sgt.6953359
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
NOTES: Serial number 37441084 was listed for both Hobbs and Hodges. I have been unable to resolve the serial number for either individual. ADDENDUM: ASN from from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998), which also lists him as a Crew Chief.
572572000432GCHooks, Oliver J.M/Sgt.6272772
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic
572572000435GCHopkins, Alex L.Sgt.19075466
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew (MOS 555, Airplane Sheet Metal Worker, maintenance). His son remembers him telling a story about running out of rivets for the patches and using sheet metal screws instead. His superiors didn't think they would hold but he managed to convince them and he said many of those planes patched with the screws were still flying at wars end. Alex also said they would sometimes shoot industrial staples at the rats at night as you could see their eyes. There was no mistaking whether you connected or not as a loud squeal revealed a hit.
572572000431ORDHouse, Isham T.Pvt.34376928
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives House's role as Ordnance as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
57257200043FEHubert, Leo G.S/Sgt.19098498
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
NOTES: OO-5, 6/12/43, lists Hubert as a Radio-Gunner.
572572000437UnknownHume, William P.Pvt.37185080
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999). Annotated X on crew listing.
572572000435UnknownHyde, John J.1/Lt.O572120
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998). Listed as X on crew listing.
572572000455UnknownHymel, Marc A.2/Lt.O2079358
SOURCE: GO-23, Hqs, 9th Air Division 5 Jun 1945
NOTES: Award of AIR MEDAL.
572572000449w.rgIrick, George B.S/Sgt.18192403
SOURCE: MACR 12609, 43-34337. 24 Feb 1945
NOTES: Radio Gunner - Box 1, low flight, no.4. Aircraft spinning and falling.
572572000449w.unkIrick, George B.S/Sgt.18192403
SOURCE: MACR 12695, 42-95947. 24 Feb 1945
NOTES: Immediately after bomb run, aircraft fell back below us. Flying alone. FLAK tracing him. Went into dive. 3 chutes.
57257200043RGJohnson, Paul O.T/Sgt.36198265
SOURCE: SO-64, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC, Par. 2. 3 Jun 1943
NOTES:
572572000432CCJohnson, Thorwald E.T/Sgt.16022426
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: ASN obtained from Bronze Star Awards, GO 188, Hq, IX Bomber Command, 22 September 1944. 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 778) states that he was crew chief for "Susan Kay" which had completed 100 or more missions as of January 1945.
572572000431MedicJones, Kenneth H.T/4th.33113074
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives his role as Medical Section as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000MKaplan, Earl L.Sgt.37468150
SOURCE: SO-39, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group (M) [Reel B0445 page 887]. 9 Mar 1945
NOTES: Name appears on Special Orders No. 39 to transfer personnel to and from HQ to the squadron indicated. MOS of 673 Medical NCO, {medical}.
572572000432GCKapuscinski, Joseph W.Sgt.13029088
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 687 - Airplane Propeller Mechanic
572572000AGKaufman, HaroldS/Sgt.12144768
SOURCE: Heroes pages of original website. 12 Aug 1944
NOTES: Extract from 572BS Crew lists: Per Chuck Fry, Griffith was wounded and sent home; he was replaced by Carl Miller. Condo was also wounded and was replaced by Harold E. Kaufman, KIA, date not yet identified. Kaufman's burial place is not listed in "Return of the Marauder Men," which probably means that his remains were returned to the ZI. ADDENDUM: Kaufman was killed by a FLAK burst whilst aboard 42-95947 (with Lt. Fry) on 12 Aug 1944 (mission #142).
5725720004411UnknownKehler, James E.Cpl.33186633
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 746) NCO Club official November 1944.
572572000432FEKelleher, Michael J.Sgt.32278214
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000449PKelley, Henry J.2/Lt.O749257
SOURCE: Heroes pages of original website. 18 Oct 1944
NOTES: Extract from 572BS Crew lists: Lt Kelley was shot by the FFI on the evening of 12 Oct 44 in an altercation at a roadblock; he died on 18 Oct 44 and is buried in the Epinal Cemetery. Lt Kelley, of course, was unarmed.
572572000435EGKincart, Noel L.S/Sgt.37191930
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998).
572572000435GCKirchoff, Donald O.T/Sgt.32255657
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998). Annotated X in crew listing.
572572000435AGKjellquist, Ernest T.S/Sgt.31125072
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998).
572572000444BKjosness, Gustav D.2/Lt.O671372
SOURCE: Heroes pages of original website. 8 Jun 1944
NOTES: Details obtained from Heroes pages.
572572000432RGKnick, Isaac F., Jr.S/Sgt.13049295
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000432GCKobold, Clarence B.Sgt.37128442
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 928 - Automotive Equipment Mechanic
572572000435GCKoelling, Victor W.Sgt.37373152
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000432BNKraft, James M.2/Lt.O732859
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999).
572572000432GCKrasinski, Bronislau S.Pvt.32465236
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 929 - Automotive Equipment Operator
572572000432AGKyle, Robert M., Jr.Sgt.33091597
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000431ORDLang, Harry J.Pvt.32630895
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives Lang's role as Ordnance as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000UnknownLangford, Ralph J., Jr2/Lt.O782758
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000ADJLanning, Gerald K.Pfc.UNK5067
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 892). Role unknown.
572572000GCLaparuth, RalphPvt.UNK1242
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435STLavigne, George J.Pfc.32579510
SOURCE: SO-39, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group (M) [Reel B0445 page 887]. 9 Mar 1945
NOTES: Name appears on Special Orders No. 39 to transfer personnel to and from HQ to the squadron indicated. MOS of 861 Surgical Technician, {medical}.
572572000UnknownLawson, LawrenceSgt.33791275
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000451275Lee, Charles W.Cpl.39324878
SOURCE: SQO-004, 572nd Bombardment Squadron. 29 Jan 1945
NOTES: Lee's MOS of 275 defines his role as "Classification Specialist". According to the Squadron Order, his duties included "Soldier Voting" for Non-commisioned officers.
572572000435RGLefkowitz, Myer M.M/Sgt.13046995
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999).
572572000431ORDLemons, CarlPvt.15068485
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives his role as Ordnance as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000432RGLevitt, Jack W.S/Sgt.32446136
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
57257200043FELewis, William F.S/Sgt.35377299
SOURCE: SO-64, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC, Par. 2. 3 Jun 1943
NOTES: Crew position confirmed from another order.
572572000435GCLocklin, Donald S.T/Sgt.12067566
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew. ADDENDUM: According to an article in the "BOTNA Book" his role is stated as propellor specialist.
57257200044PLubojasky, Justin C.Capt.O420612
SOURCE: Miscellaneous Sources, 1944. 1 Jan 1944
NOTES:
572572000432FELunsford, William E.S/Sgt.34262692
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000449PMacFarren, Donald J.?O714732
SOURCE: Name appears on taxi sheets for various missions. 25 Feb 1944
NOTES: Surname appears as Pilot in one or more Taxi Sheets.
572572000449w.unkMacFarren, Donald J.1/Lt.O714732
SOURCE: MACR 14863, 44-35303. 17 Aug 1945
NOTES: aircraft left Marignane, France on route to Marrakech on ferry mission. Aircraft was seen to go into vertical dive. Wreckage seen floating in sea south of Marseilles.
572572000437UnknownMaddox, Everett R.S/Sgt.38179695
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998). Annotated X on crew listing.
572572000GCMailing, Donald S.Pfc.UNK1244
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000UnknownMarinoff, WilliamPvt.32964994
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000GCMarkiewicz, LouisCpl.UNK1245
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000UnknownMarra, Arno S.2/Lt.O782676
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000432FEMartin, Edouard J., Jr.S/Sgt.11068356
SOURCE: SO-10, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 12 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000432RGMartin, Edouard J., Jr.S/Sgt.11068356
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000439UnknownMartinez, Charles C.2/Lt.O578527
SOURCE: BOQ, Hqs, 391st Bomb Group, Myrtle Beach. 2 Sep 1943
NOTES:
572572000GCMaschitti, ArthurCpl.UNK1246
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
57257200044PMason, Tom2/Lt.O782769
SOURCE: Miscellaneous Sources, 1944. 1 Jan 1944
NOTES:
572572000NMcAvoy, Thomas D.2/Lt.O2080736
SOURCE: Special Orders No. 116; HQ, 391st Bomb Group - Transfer of personnel to station A-74. 16 Jul 1945
NOTES:
572572000435CPMcCarthy, William P.2/Lt.O795459
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
572572000432UNKMcCarty, James P.S/Sgt.7040236
SOURCE: SO-10, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 12 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000432w.tgMcDonald, Jay L.S/Sgt.18046528
SOURCE: MACR 07852, 42-107673. 8 Aug 1944
NOTES: Tail Gunner - Box 2, lead flight, no.3 with Lt. McCarty. Part of right wing flew past
572572000432678McDonough, Martin J.S/Sgt.31134650
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 996). MOS 678 = "Power Turret and Gunsight Mechanic".
572572000UnknownMcGowan, Angus, IIIF/OT5380
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000UnknownMcKenzie, Cornelius A.2/Lt.O816133
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000451GOMcLaughlin, John J., JrCapt.O865042
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 875) states that he was the 572nd squadron's "chatter box" gunnery officer. ADDENDUM: ASN obtained from Medal Awards sections of 391BG Mission Records.
572572000GCMcNabb, Raymond L.Cpl.UNK1247
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000432FEMcNamara, Daniel G.S/Sgt.33270245
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
5725720004310AGMcPeters, Paul H.39554345
SOURCE: 391BG Mission Records: Medal Awards and Crew Loading Lists. 15 Feb 1943
NOTES: McPeters's name appears in the 391BG Mission Records (crew loading lists), but was not listed on the original website. They could appear in one or more website photographs.
572572000431OrderlyMeiners, Eugene E.2/Lt.O561669
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives his role as Orderly Room Supervisor as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000432FEMelin, Joseph A.S/Sgt.17051621
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000432CCMelnyk, JohnM/Sgt.32141752
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ADDENDUM: ASN from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999). Annotated CC (Crew Chief) in crew listing.
572572000432PMeyer, Edward J.F/OT187558
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
NOTES:
572572000432UNKMeyers, Edward J.S/Sgt.16006660
SOURCE: SO-10, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 12 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000435HistOffMieszkowski, Casimir M.1/Lt.O572652
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: According the 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 685) he was an Intelligence Officer and was awarded the Purple Heart (GO 141, Hq,IX Bomber Command, 30 Jul 1944). According to 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 703) he was Historical Officer. ASN from SO 85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000451GCMiller, Alfred J.Pfc.33463178
SOURCE: Special Orders No. 1; HQ, 391st Bombardment Group - Miscellaneous Orders. 1 Jan 1945
NOTES: MOS 901 - Munitions Worker.
572572000437AGMinco, John F.Sgt.35516622
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
572572000UnknownMisenheimer, W. W. H.S/Sgt.34036133
SOURCE: GO-23, Hqs, 9th Air Division 5 Jun 1945
NOTES: Details from Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster award, GO23 (B0428 page 1493).
572572000435GCMitchell, Frederick J.M/Sgt.39386249
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 875) states that he was Ground Crew (role unclear).
572572000432BMitchell, Mason E.2/Lt.O732884
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 4. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000432NMitchell, Mason E.2/Lt.O732884
SOURCE: SO-64, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC, Par. 2. 3 Jun 1943
NOTES:
5725720004411UnknownMittelstet, Carl F.S/Sgt.18084965
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 746) NCO Club official November 1944.
5725720004411UnknownMoore, HiramCpl.19182682
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 745) NCO Club manager November 1944.
572572000435GCMoore, Kenneth D.Cpl.37449858
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 996).
572572000435PMorel, Raymond E.2/Lt.O672171
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Name appears in the caption for a picture of the Alexander crew from the original website. ASN from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
572572000451GCMulligan, William R.Cpl.31205425
SOURCE: SO-3, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Par. 2. 9 Jan 1945
NOTES:
572572000451CTMulligan, William R.Pfc.31205425
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES:
572572000451GCMulligan, William R.Cpl.31205425
SOURCE: SO-23, 391st Bombardment Group, Par. 4. 10 Feb 1945
NOTES: Ground Crewman (MOS 405, Clerk-Typist, administration).
572572000449S-2Nations, Arthur H.1/Lt.O865028
SOURCE: 391BG Mission Records: Medal Awards and Crew Loading Lists. 15 Feb 1943
NOTES: S-2 (Intelligence) officer whose name regularly appears on Crew Debriefing Forms (Form 104a) and other mission record documents (e.g. Reel B0441 page 1189).
572572000431ArmamentNicholson, Harold E.1/Lt.O566320
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 652) gives his role as in charge of Armament Section as of 12 Apr 1943, OTU, MacDill Field.
572572000GCNicholson, MaggeePvt.UNK1251
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000432RGNiernberg, PhilipS/Sgt.37329106
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000435GCO'Brien, John B.Sgt.34591264
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000432UnknownOlinger, William R.Cpl.38118803
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000UnknownOlson, Gordon E.S/Sgt.37566972
SOURCE: GO-23, Hqs, 9th Air Division 5 Jun 1945
NOTES: Details from Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster award, GO23 (B0428 page 1493).
572572000UnknownOrphan, Chris P.Sgt.36758122
SOURCE: GO-6, Hqs, 9th Air Division, Par. 1. [Reel B0428 pages 1398 and 1399] 15 May 1945
NOTES: Details from Air Medal Awards, GO-6, 15 May 1945.
572572000432GCOuderkerk, John N.Pvt.12066668
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 686 - Airplane Instrument Mechanic, Specialist
572572000GCOuderkirk, John W.Sgt.UNK1253
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435AGOwens, Robert R.S/Sgt.18105749
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
5725720004310AGPace, Jerry G.Sgt.32784792
5725720004310AGRichardson, Harold J.Sgt.37496417
SOURCE: SQO-027, 572nd Bombardment Squadron. 23 Oct 1943
NOTES:
572572000435GCPalmeri, CharlesSgt.32364227
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000435CCParrish, Norman H.Sgt.33390427
SOURCE: Heroes pages of original website. 13 Jan 1945
NOTES: Details obtained from Heroes pages. Parrish was ground crew, possibly a Crew Chief. 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 770) states that he died from injuries (non-battle) on 13 Jan 1945. He was cutting metal drums with an acetylene torch to make heating devices for the mess hall, when there was a loud explosion. Parrish was knocked down and received a fractured skull, numerous lacerations of the left side of his face and left elbow, and internal blast injuries. He expired at about 21:05 hours of the same day without regaining consciousness. The contents of the drum were unknown. Also injured was Cpl. Robert A. Peach who received first degree burns.
572572000435GCPastir, Dominic S.Sgt.33188546
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000432RGPayne, Alfred E.S/Sgt.35307452
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000451UnknownPeach, Robert A.Cpl.33390489
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 770 and 773) Injured (non-battle). Sgt. Norman H. Parrish died from injuries (non-battle) on 13 Jan 1945. He was cutting metal drums with an acetylene torch to make heating devices for the mess hall, when there was a loud explosion. Parrish was knocked down and received a fractured skull, numerous lacerations of the left side of his face and left elbow, and internal blast injuries. He expired at about 21:05 hours of the same day without regaining consciousness. The contents of the drum were unknown. Also injured was Cpl. Robert A. Peach who received first degree burns.
572572000435UnknownPeake, Kenneth A.S/Sgt.15114794
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999). Annotated X on crew listing. ASN of 151140794 appears to be typo for 15114794 (checked on NARA).
572572000435GCPearl, DavidPvt.32444325
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 996).
572572000432AGPendleton, Lew W.Sgt.15114791
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000435CCPennise, John P.T/Sgt.32218777
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. Serial number obtained from Bronze Star Medal Awards, GO No. 180, Hq, Ninth Air Force, 17 July 1944. According the 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 701, he was crew chief for 42-95813 "Dream Queen". Further details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999). Listed as CC on crew listing.
572572000UnknownPeters, Henry F.2/Lt.O2080774
SOURCE: GO-23, Hqs, 9th Air Division 5 Jun 1945
NOTES: Details from Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster award, GO23 (B0428 page 1491).
572572000GCPeterson, Paul F.T/Sgt.39453239
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 890) states he was a Chief Turret Specialist and awarded Bronze Star medal (per GO 56, Hq 9th Air Division, 10 August 1945).
572572000PPetit, Duane E.?O522696
SOURCE: Name appears on taxi sheets for various missions. 25 Feb 1944
NOTES: Surname appears as Pilot in one or more Taxi Sheets. Pilot and crew on Detached Service from 386th Bomb Group, 554th Bomb Squadron whilst training 391st Bomb Group crews on their early combat missions.
572572000435CCPetranovich, FrankT/Sgt.38165099
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - Crew Chief. Serial number obtained from Bronze Star Medal Awards, GO No. 180, Hq, Ninth Air Force, 17 July 1944. According the 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 701, he was crew chief for the aircraft named "Bum Steer".
572572000442w.agPetrie, Jack C.S/Sgt.20733017
SOURCE: MACR 04027, 42-95837. 18 Apr 1944
NOTES:
57257200043RGPhillips, Herald E.Sgt.38116888
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
NOTES: Accident report for 41-34757 on 11 May 1943 gives his rank as S/Sgt. and his role as Crew Chief.
57257200043GCPhillips, Herald E.T/Sgt.38116888
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic; as per SO-007p01. ASN obtained from Bronze Star Awards, GO 188, Hq, IX Bomber Command, 22 September 1944.
572572000432AGPilling, George S., Jr.Sgt.14108260
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000432AGPliska, JuliusS/Sgt.32305539
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Rank from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998).
572572000435UnknownPolson, Leslie M.Sgt.39259333
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000435GCPorter, Marvin B.Sgt.38109494
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 996).
572572000ADJPresioso, Michael R.Sgt.UNK5066
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 892). Role unknown.
572572000432GCProctor, Thomas O.Pvt.34125408
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 5. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000432CCRacunas, Jerome J.T/Sgt.16028887
SOURCE: SO-44, Hqs, IX Bomber Command, Par. 17 - transfer of ground personnel to 1st Pathfinder Squadron (M) Provisional. 14 Feb 1944
NOTES: SO-44 gives MOS of 750 = Airplane Maintenance Technician. Listed as CC (Crew Chief) with 572BS on OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999).
572572000435GCRaibourn, Alton E.Sgt.38134588
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000435GCRea, Cassil A.Sgt.37128678
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. He was one of the ground crew responsible for "The Three Bears" as we have a photo of the aircraft showing his name painted on the nose wheel door. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995). Surname on SO-85 is given as Rea instead of Ray.
57257200044PReed, John B.2/Lt.O700976
SOURCE: Miscellaneous Sources, 1944. 1 Jan 1944
NOTES:
572572000432GCReed, Perry S.Pvt.38278230
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 60 - Cook
572572000455NReil, Richard J.2/Lt.O2080779
SOURCE: Operations Orders No. 6, Par. 1,2; HQ, 391st Bombardment Group - Fully Qualified to Fly as Lead Combat Team. 1 May 1945
NOTES:
572572000444w.rgReiner, Norman P.S/Sgt.32251962
SOURCE: MACR 07852, 42-107673. 8 Aug 1944
NOTES: Radio Gunner - Box 2, lead flight, no.6. On Erickson's left wing with Lt. DeWitt. Large hole with jagged pieces sticking up just outboard of right nacelle.
572572000435GCRettstadt, Hugo H.S/Sgt.32714494
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000432GCRies, Eugene H. A.Sgt.39608204
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 996). ADDENDUM: Ground Crew - MOS 755 - Radio Operator; as per SO-085.
572572000431MedicRiordan, Joseph R.Pvt.35517505
SOURCE: SO-39, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group (M) [Reel B0445 page 887]. 9 Mar 1945
NOTES: Name appears on Special Orders No. 39 to transfer personnel to and from HQ to the squadron indicated. MOS of 409 Medical Technician, {medical}. 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives his role as Surgical Technician as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000435CCRosenblatt, EmanuelT/Sgt.32349896
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - Crew Chief. Name appears below pilot's on 42-95834 "Ill Wind". Serial number obtained from Bronze Star Medal Awards, GO No. 180, Hq, Ninth Air Force, 17 July 1944. According the 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 701, he was crew chief for 42-95834 "Ill Wind".
572572000432GCRosenthal, Louis L.Pvt.32399897
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000GCRoss, Harold G.Cpl.UNK1264
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000432PRouzie, William R.2/Lt.O731668
SOURCE: SO-10, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 12 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000449RGRoy, Roger J.S/Sgt.31128495
SOURCE: SO-126, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Par. 1. 24 Sep 1944
NOTES:
572572000432GCRupert, Morgan P.Sgt.35317037
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic; as per SO-007p01. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000451CTRyan, Gerard J.Sgt.31303444
SOURCE: SO-39, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group (M) [Reel B0445 page 887]. 9 Mar 1945
NOTES: Name appears on Special Orders No. 39 to transfer personnel to and from HQ to the squadron indicated. MOS of 405 Clerk-Typist, {administration}.
572572000432PSameth, Marten2/Lt.O7890881
SOURCE: SO-10, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 12 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000451GCSams, Carl I.Sgt.35269602
SOURCE: Special Orders No. 1; HQ, 391st Bombardment Group - Miscellaneous Orders. 1 Jan 1945
NOTES: MOS 911 - Airplane Armorer.
572572000GCSanders, Robert L.T/Sgt.14037005
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 750 - Airplane Maintenance Technician; as per misc. ASN obtained from Bronze Star Awards, GO 188, Hq, IX Bomber Command, 22 September 1944.
572572000435CCSangas, GeorgeT/Sgt.12087744
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572nd Bomb Squadron records, Award of Bronze Star Medal, 5 November 1944, shows Sangas's ASN and role as Crew Chief.
572572000439CPSantos, Carroll A.1/Lt.O790596
SOURCE: OO-24, 391st Bombardment Group, Godman Field, KY. 22 Sep 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-24 (Reel B0427 page 1016).
572572000435GCSavage, Harry H.Sgt.37448888
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 996).
572572000432AGSchultheiss, John J.Sgt.13080723
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000432GCSchwarzenberg, Matthew T.Pfc.31120503
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 747 - Airplane and Engine Mechanic; per SO-007p01.
572572000449UNKScott, James B.Sgt.20273630
SOURCE: SO-122; HQ 391st Bomb Group - Various changes to personnel assignments. 16 Sep 1944
NOTES:
572572000432CCScranton, Walter S.T/Sgt.11056353
SOURCE: 391BG Mission Records: Medal Awards and Crew Loading Lists. 15 Feb 1943
NOTES: Name, Rank, and Serial number obtained from Bronze Star Medal Awards, GO No. 180, Hq, Ninth Air Force, 17 July 1944. Role is not given, but adjacent recipients are Crew Chiefs. According the 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 701, he was crew chief for 42-95812 "Green Hornet". Role (Crew Chief) from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
572572000449AGShearon, Joseph M.S/Sgt.13006879
SOURCE: SO-126, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Par. 1. 24 Sep 1944
NOTES:
572572000GCSlovensky, Walter S.Cpl.UNK1270
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000442EGSmart, John J., Jr.Sgt.13008030
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 704) award of DFC. Also, regularly appears in loading lists as Lind's EG.
572572000431GCSmith, Alan D.Capt.O857893
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 652) gives his role as in charge of Engineering Section as of 12 Apr 1943, OTU, MacDill Field.
572572000432GCSmith, George L.Sgt.39848350
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 686 - Airplane Instrument Mechanic, Specialist; per SO-007p01.
572572000435GCSmith, Harold L.Sgt.17049855
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000432FESnee, John A.S/Sgt.12062333
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000GCSoloman, Alexander T.Pvt.UNK1274
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000431ORDSpadaro, Anthony J.T/5th.33053180
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 650) gives Spadaro's role as Ordnance Section Chief as of 21 Jan 1943. Assigned from 313th Bomb Squadron, 21st Bombardment Group.
572572000437RGSteen, William O.Sgt.17068405
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
572572000PSterngold, Myron I. "Whitey"?O791251
SOURCE: Name appears on taxi sheets for various missions. 25 Feb 1944
NOTES: Surname appears as Pilot in one or more Taxi Sheets. Pilot and crew on Detached Service from 322nd Bomb Group, 451st Bomb Squadron whilst training 391st Bomb Group crews on their early combat missions.
572572000432GCStevens, Donald H.Cpl.13083557
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 2. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - MOS 678 - Power Turret and Gunsight Mechanic
572572000437BStiliha, Louis A.2/Lt.O739526
SOURCE: 391BG Mission Records: Medal Awards and Crew Loading Lists. 15 Feb 1943
NOTES: Stiliha's name appears in the 391BG Mission Records (crew loading lists), but was not listed on the original website. They could appear in one or more website photographs. ADDENDUM: Details from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 999).
572572000435UnknownStitt, Samuel S.T/Sgt.34146703
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000444w.wgSweet, Redfield W.S/Sgt.31257633
SOURCE: MACR 07852, 42-107673. 8 Aug 1944
NOTES: Waist Gunner - Box 2, lead flight, no.2 with Lt. Smith. Aircraft hit right wing between nacelle and fuselage. Large hole and right engine smoking furiously. Lost speed and altitude. 4 chutes. 2 chutes. 1 chute. Right-hand banking dive. 1 chute.
572572000431TSOTaylor, Charles C.1/Lt.O570485
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES:
57257200043121036Taylor, Clifford E.2/Lt.O678583
57257200043121036Toscano, James P.2/Lt.O743370
SOURCE: SO-345, HQ, Godman Field, KY. 24 Dec 1943
NOTES:
5725720004310AGTaylor, Virgil D.33521473
SOURCE: 391BG Mission Records: Medal Awards and Crew Loading Lists. 15 Feb 1943
NOTES: Taylor's name appears in the 391BG Mission Records (crew loading lists), but was not listed on the original website. They could appear in one or more website photographs.
572572000449w.ttThacker, Arthur A., Jr.S/Sgt.16028476
SOURCE: MACR 12695, 42-95947. 24 Feb 1945
NOTES: Top Turret Gunner - Box 1, low flight, no.1. Saw shells explode besides CP window. aircraft slid off. 3 chutes.
572572000435UnknownThieleman, George L.Cpl.38173328
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).
572572000GCThompson, Edward L.Cpl.UNK1276
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 784) states that he was assistant crew chief for "Ruthless" which had completed 125 missions as of January 1945.
57257200043w.unkTolbert, Vernon C.S/Sgt.19176890
SOURCE: MACR 04027, 42-95837. 18 Apr 1944
NOTES:
572572000435AGToth, Joseph F.33323503
SOURCE: 391BG Mission Records: Medal Awards and Crew Loading Lists. 15 Feb 1943
NOTES: Toth's name appears in the 391BG Mission Records (crew loading lists), but was not listed on the original website. They could appear in one or more website photographs.
572572000GCTownsend, Robert A.Pvt.UNK1277
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000432PTribby, Wilford H.2/Lt.O662669
SOURCE: SO-10, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 12 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000435GCTrudeau, Joseph T.Cpl.36349924
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 996).
572572000437BTrusty, Thomas G.2/Lt.O739592
SOURCE: 391BG Mission Records: Medal Awards and Crew Loading Lists. 15 Feb 1943
NOTES: Trusty's name appears in the 391BG Mission Records (crew loading lists), but was not listed on the original website. They could appear in one or more website photographs. Rank from from OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 997).
572572000437BTuori, Leonard1/Lt.O739230
SOURCE: OO-11, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 4 Jul 1943
NOTES: From Dave Garnham's database. ADDENDUM: Listed as BN on crew listing of OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998).
572572000432CCUnfried, Robert G.T/Sgt.33106822
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572nd Bomb Squadron records, Award of Bronze Star Medal, 5 November 1944, shows Unfried's ASN and role as Crew Chief. 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 815) states that he was the first crew chief to be assigned to an A-26 in March 1945. Anotated as CC (Crew Chief) in OO-11 (Reel B0427 page 998).
572572000GCUrganiak, John B.Pfc.UNK1279
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000435GCVasta, JosephPvt.32400045
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 996).
572572000GCVinass, Ronald O.Sgt.UNK1280
SOURCE: 572nd Bomb Squadron, Ground Crew document on original website. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Ground Crew - role currently unknown.
572572000439UnknownWeaver, Merle G.Cpl.33386365
SOURCE: OO-24, 391st Bombardment Group, Godman Field, KY. 22 Sep 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-24 (Reel B0427 page 1016).
57257200043w.unkWebb, William T.S/Sgt.34302862
SOURCE: MACR 04027, 42-95837. 18 Apr 1944
NOTES:
572572000431MedicWentzel, Willett E.Capt.O465575
SOURCE: 572BS History - Reel A0644 21 Jan 1943
NOTES: 572BS History (Reel A0644 page 652) gives his role as in charge of Medical Section as of 12 Apr 1943, OTU, MacDill Field.
57257200043PWhitson, Jack H.Capt.O25925
SOURCE: Miscellaneous Sources, 1944. 1 Jan 1944
NOTES: This lastname comes from a taxi sheet dated 9/9/44. The particulars come from Dave Garnham's database.
572572000439UnknownWilson, Clair I.2/Lt.O862770
SOURCE: OO-24, 391st Bombardment Group, Godman Field, KY. 22 Sep 1943
NOTES: Details from OO-24 (Reel B0427 page 1016).
572572000449PWolfe, Herman L.2/Lt.O780787
SOURCE: SO-126, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Par. 1. 24 Sep 1944
NOTES:
5725720004312BWoods, Everett N.O402905
SOURCE: 391BG Mission Records: Medal Awards and Crew Loading Lists. 15 Feb 1943
NOTES: Woods's name appears in the 391BG Mission Records (crew loading lists), but was not listed on the original website. They could appear in one or more website photographs.
572572000432BYahrmarkt, Walter J.2/Lt.O733247
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 4. 7 Feb 1943
NOTES:
572572000432UnknownZablotny, JohnSgt.32380094
SOURCE: SO-85, 391st Bombardment Group, Myrtle Beach, SC. 1 Jul 1943
NOTES: Details from SO-85 (Reel B0427 page 995).