CREW LISTING

574th BOMB SQUADRON

ROLE: RADIO GUNNER

INDIVIDUAL CREW MEMBERS


Assigned
Squadron Crew Year Month Role Name Rank Serial
5745740004312RGBrightman, BernardS/Sgt.12039047
SOURCE: SO-345, Hqs, AAB Godman Field, KY, Par. 1. 24 Dec 1943
NOTES: Brightman flew over with Stanfield in 42-95840 as a second Radio Operator/Gunner. He does not appear in any crew loading lists for the group's missions, so it is not clear whether he served with the group in a non-combat role or he was assigned to another group.
5745740004312RGDimaio, AdamSgt.32451979
SOURCE: SO-345, Hqs, AAB Godman Field, KY, Par. 1. 24 Dec 1943
NOTES: Dimaio flew over with Bird in 42-95835 as a second RG. He does not appear in any crew loading lists for the group's missions, so it is not clear whether he served with the group in a non-combat role or he was assigned to another group.
57457400043w.wgForster, William J.T/Sgt.33370371
SOURCE: MACR 06649, 42-95821. 8 Jul 1944
NOTES: Waist Gunner - In Metelsky aircraft. Stalnaker leading Box 1. We were in last flight of Box 2. 5 chutes.
574574000451w.wgGrimes, Charles M.Cpl.17151951
SOURCE: MACR 12203, 44-67914. 25 Jan 1945
NOTES: Waist Gunner - Box 2, high flight, no.4. Warrington No.5. 2 runs.Hit by FLAK. Hole the size of a turret in top of front bomb bay. Flames coming out. Made shallow turn to left under us. Spiralling towards ground with pieces of aircraft flying off until it hit the ground.
574574000432w.rgHammond, Robert E.T/Sgt.15102407
SOURCE: MACR 05131, 42-95827. 27 May 1944
NOTES: Radio Gunner - in aircraft behind Shofner. Shofner hit by FLAK. Right engine burst into flames. Ship left formation in shallow glide and he feathered propeller. Engine fire went out.
57457400043RGHanzl, Joseph E.S/Sgt.35307207
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
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574574000432RGHasty, Alva J.S/Sgt.39239038
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 3. 7 Feb 1943
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574574000432RGInsalaco, Stephen J.S/Sgt.31144500
SOURCE: SO-7, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 3. 7 Feb 1943
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574574000452RGKellar, Herman R.Sgt.18219657
SOURCE: SO-104, 9th Bombardment Div, Par. 3. 15 Apr 1945
NOTES: Per SO-104 - transferred to 397th Bomb Group.
574574000449RGLamphear, ZebuloneT/Sgt.16007742
SOURCE: SO-126, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, Par. 3. 24 Sep 1944
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57457400043RGMartin, Charles W.Pvt.36190307
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
NOTES: Airplane and Engine Mechanic
574574000452RGMozo, William G.Sgt.37414731
SOURCE: SO-104, 9th Bombardment Div, Par. 3. 15 Apr 1945
NOTES: Per SO-104 - transferred to 322nd Bomb Group.
574574000RGReidUNK122
SOURCE: Miscellaneous Sources, Undated. 1 Jan 1943
NOTES: Reid's name appears in Sherwood's crew picture caption on the original website and Sherwood's crew notes, but was not included in the original crew lists.
574574000RGSalinski, Albert A.Pvt.33696271
SOURCE: NARA: World War II Prisoners of War Data File, 12/7/1941 - 11/19/1946 (Record Group 389). 3 Apr 1945
NOTES: Bailed out of 44-67877 during mission #277. POW. Details from NARA: World War II Prisoners of War Data File, 12/7/1941 - 11/19/1946 (Record Group 389).
57457400043RGScarnecchia, Henry J.Cpl.35301165
SOURCE: OO-1, Hqs, 391st Bombardment Group, MacDill Field, FLA, Par. 1. 21 Apr 1943
NOTES: This individual was possibly Ground Crew - role currently unknown. ASN and Surname confirmed from Bronze Star Awards, GO 188, Hq, IX Bomber Command, 22 September 1944.
57457400044RGSwanson, William C.T/Sgt.32422413
SOURCE: Miscellaneous Sources, 1944. 1 Jan 1944
NOTES: From the hardback history, Sgt. Swanson was flying with Lt. Matus when they were shot down on 12/23/44. Sgt. Swanson is buried in the Henri-Chapelle Cemetery.
574574000444w.ttWay, Richard H.S/Sgt.12218199
SOURCE: MACR 05135, 41-31716. 27 May 1944
NOTES: Top Turret Gunner - no.3. As above. 4 chutes.
574574000449w.wgWidner, James R.S/Sgt.15080706
SOURCE: MACR 12606, 44-67820. 24 Feb 1945
NOTES: Waist Gunner - leading element of 3 ships. Aircraft 820-U no.2 on fire. Both engines on fire, one feathered. 1 chute. 2 more chutes. Bombs salvoed. Aircraft went into a dive and exploded.