CREW LISTING

MISSION #85


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Crew #3272Crew Squadron: 575A/C: 813 (Serial: 42-95813) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #2 / Position #6
Role Name Rank Serial
PWolfe, Donald H.1/LTO523463
CPKirschke, William H. E.2/LTO693926
BBass, William R.1/LTO668997
EGSexton, Carl A.S/SGT15083465
RGSmith, Richard B.T/SGT20314269
AGAlexander, Lloyd V.S/SGT35330756
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: At least 300 cars in M/yd at Mezidon. Battle damage, bomb bay and right engine. S2: NE Spangler.
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Crew #3273Crew Squadron: 572A/C: 748 (Serial: 42-107748) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #3 / Position #2
Role Name Rank Serial
PHall, Earl L.1/LTO672082
CPStubbs, Robert S.2/LTO689283
BYawitz, Frank I.2/LTO678590
EGSchaefer, Earl A.S/SGT32280968
RGDuerr, Warren G.S/SGT11072788
AGWinebrenner, Harry O. R.S/SGT34202755
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: No sortie. Returned 15 minutes after take off due to gas leakage in right auxiliary tank. S2: CMM.
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Crew #3274Crew Squadron: 572A/C: 797 (Serial: 42-95797) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #1 / Position #4
Role Name Rank Serial
PDickinson, Robert G.1/LTO662758
CPGrundy, John J.2/LTO692547
BSink, Jay M.1/LTO733236
EGCorthell, Nellis S.S/SGT19115420
RGTolbert, Vernon C.S/SGT19176890
AGWebb, William T.S/SGT34302862
FRourke, Joseph A.SGT31240022
NOTES: Auto. Rourke annotated F. Form104a states Rourke is a cameraman.
DEBRIEF NOTES: EM and O mess still stinks. S2: Shipley.
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Crew #3275Crew Squadron: HQS/UNKA/C: 803 (Serial: 42-95803) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #1 / Position #1
Role Name Rank Serial
PWilliams, Gerald E.COLO18604
CPEarll, Joe E.MAJO417690
BWoods, Everett N.MAJO402905
NSiebold, Edward G.MAJO659918
EGKolb, Paul J.T/SGT32281557
RGWyne, Joseph W.T/SGT15068360
AGCochran, George E.S/SGT36441881
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Food lousy in Officers mess. EM mess stinks. No passes. No sunglasses. Piss poor. S2: Shipley.
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Crew #3276Crew Squadron: 572A/C: 834 (Serial: 42-95834) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #1 / Position #2
Role Name Rank Serial
PAlexander, Richard L.1/LTO795164
CPBlair, Robert E.2/LTO694840
BTischer, Cecil C.S/SGT16154871
EGBradshaw, Daniel S.SGT33332395
RGHemond, Andrew E.S/SGT31144850
AGMcCreary, Donald E.S/SGT13093991
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: 1713, a/c crashed in water, fighters circling. O and EM mess gross !! EM mess Sgt considered incompetent, food better when he not there. S2: Duet.
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Crew #3277Crew Squadron: A/C: 809 (Serial: 42-95809) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #2 / Position #3
Role Name Rank Serial
PJacobs, Samuel A.1/LTO792028
CPFord, John H.2/LTO693555
BPilling, George S.S/SGT14108260
EGHatch, James D.SGT6987371
RGShanahan, John L.T/SGT31122420
AGTaylor, Virgil D.S/SGT33521473
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: S's: RHFP.
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Crew #3278Crew Squadron: 572A/C: 799 (Serial: 42-95799) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #1 / Position #3
Role Name Rank Serial
PWhitson, Jack H.1/LTO25925
CPBrammell, John W.2/LTO693001
BKraft, James M.1/LTO732859
EGHennessey, Robert J.S/SGT11117615
RGAxtater, William L.T/SGT16077142
AGGawrylewski, Vincent J.S/SGT16069217
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: S's: RHFP.
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Crew #3279Crew Squadron: 572A/C: 947 (Serial: 42-95947) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #2 / Position #1
Role Name Rank Serial
PJobe, Robert C.CAPTO792029
CPMiller, Robert L.2/LTO693466
BMitchell, Mason E.1/LTO732884
NCrowder, Allon E.1/LTO669010
EGVan Alstyne, William J.S/SGT12168534
RGPuterka, JohnS/SGT36224677
AGMcPeters, Paul H.S/SGT39554345
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Quiet on beach. Slight flak damage. S2: Duet.
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Crew #3280Crew Squadron: 572A/C: 819 (Serial: 42-95819) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #1 / Position #5
Role Name Rank Serial
PSmith, Jay W.2/LTO680531
CPYerkes, William L.2/LTO688891
BThorne, Edward R.2/LTO744002
EGYingling, Roy D.S/SGT38045066
RGSweet, Redfield W.S/SGT31257633
AGWatson, Jesse C.S/SGT18084781
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Should be briefed at least in colors of the day, briefing is a necessity. S2: CMM.
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Crew #3281Crew Squadron: 575A/C: 810 (Serial: 42-95810) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #2 / Position #5
Role Name Rank Serial
PKiedinger, Cecil E.2/LTO808557
CPNelson, Clyde W.2/LTO815208
BEmminger, Harold J.2/LTO733165
EGWall, Frederick H.S/SGT37303205
RGSomerville, JamesT/SGT32787503
AGSmith, Raymond E.S/SGT35099978
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Rockets seen in target area, these did not bother us either short or own, all from town. RR yds at Mezidon were jammed full. 3 tanks seen 4 mi W of Caen going towards Caen. S2: JJ Hyde.
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Crew #3282Crew Squadron: 572A/C: 811 (Serial: 42-95811) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #3 / Position #1
Role Name Rank Serial
PRoeper, Frederick R.CAPTO731666
CPSullens, James A.MAJO407075
BHemphill, Dudley E.1/LTO733187
NTurnage, James G.CAPTO422762
EGWermuth, Charles V.S/SGT13100615
RGBocchi, Anteo J.T/SGT37271375
AGDegrace, Luke J.S/SGT12090574
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: S2: RMC.
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Crew #3283Crew Squadron: 575A/C: 812 (Serial: 42-95812) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #2 / Position #4
Role Name Rank Serial
PSchirmer, Lawrence F.1/LTO731678
CPCude, Richard V.2/LTO692537
BHesterly, Wayne H.1/LTO666038
EGMiller, Edwin J.S/SGT37122857
RGVan Sickle, Chester L.T/SGT16013335
AGMawhorr, Kenneth I.S/SGT35404177
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Gliders in field 1/2 mile S of Caen. 12 flak holes, hydraulic system shot out. S2: Begley.
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Crew #3284Crew Squadron: 572A/C: 815 (Serial: 42-95815) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #1 / Position #6
Role Name Rank Serial
PCrim, Herman L.2/LTO747753
CPBinkley, Walter E.2/LTO747720
BRolontz, Robert2/LTO681808
EGNicholson, Richard A.S/SGT17046721
RGMcFeeters, Harold R.S/SGT35683202
AGMoyers, Rayford F.S/SGT17015660
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: S2: E. A. Daugherty.
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Crew #3285Crew Squadron: 572A/C: 808 (Serial: 42-107808) 572BSBox #1 / Flight #3 / Position #3
Role Name Rank Serial
PMcCarty, James P.1/LTO526421
CPKarzenski, Edward2/LTO693683
BTaylor, Elmer B.2/LTO731114
EGGuidice, AngeloS/SGT33118958
RGColvin, Charles R.T/SGT18135009
AGMcDonald, Jay L.S/SGT18046528
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: One a/c spun into channel off Etretat, 10 to 15 miles, one P-38 circled it. Saw high speed launch go toward it. Better chow ! S2: FP Dudzik.
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Crew #3286Crew Squadron: 573A/C: 719 (Serial: 42-107719) 572BSBox #2 / Flight #3 / Position #5
Role Name Rank Serial
PDillard, Frank P.2/LTO684297
CPDarden, Frank E.2/LTO815850
BSchweizer, George J.O749823
EGThurmon, James H.S/SGT38385445
RGBonham, Conrad G.T/SGT34705063
AGCarr, Arlo L.S/SGT36460827
NOTES: Auto. Page footer: Joe E. Earll Jr., Major, Air Corps, Operations Officer.
DEBRIEF NOTES: M/Yds full of cars at Liseux. Sighted sub in channel circled by P-38s. Seemed to be under attack and sunk 1715. 10 minutes from French coast on way back right on course. S2: NE Spangler.
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Crew #3287Crew Squadron: 573A/C: 831 (Serial: 42-95831) 573BSBox #1 / Flight #3 / Position #4
Role Name Rank Serial
PSloss, William1/LTO796895
CPRooney, Philip M.1/LTO757287
BBaker, Joseph A.2/LTO737859
EGMeyer, Roy H.S/SGT18192313
RGRiley, James D.T/SGT33547659
AGYandow, Bernard A.S/SGT31253539
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: 0 30 0 o'clock on course at 1715 chute in water in channel on 10 degree heading. Saw P-38 circling it. One M/Y full (2 section) Mezidon full. Tank (fuel) blown up. Have some briefing. Were bombing very close to Red Cross hospital (lage). S2: FP Dudzik.
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Crew #3288Crew Squadron: 573A/C: 842 (Serial: 42-95842) 573BSBox #2 / Flight #2 / Position #6
Role Name Rank Serial
PClark, Robert H.1/LTO26154
CPParker, George L.1/LTO757263
BMilton, Thomas J.S/SGT6293446
EGCulshaw, John R.S/SGT33429297
RGRollings, William S.S/SGT33499791
AGSweren, John W.S/SGT39197686
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: 830 was going on to land near Le Havre at least he was alone and out the ground. 2 or 3 flak holes LE of W and LENG to prop. S2: RMC.
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Crew #3289Crew Squadron: A/C: 820 (Serial: 42-95820) 573BSBox #2 / Flight #3 / Position #4
Role Name Rank Serial
PArmstrong, James F.CAPTO664119
CPHumphrey, Wallace J.1/LTO693375
BAubuchon, Lee F.1/LTO744226
BCollins, Donald E.1/LTO669007
EGRussell, Erwin W.S/SGT11042666
RGPetty, Paul T.T/SGT6580563
AGDugan, Charles F.S/SGT36342341
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Rt mag of left engine hit. S2: RHFP.
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Crew #3290Crew Squadron: 572A/C: 806 (Serial: 42-107806) 573BSBox #1 / Flight #2 / Position #2
Role Name Rank Serial
PFry, Woodrow W.2/LTO748173
CPPhalon, John J.2/LTO689268
BSmith, William C.2/LTO741419
EGGriffith, Leroy E.39238789
RGWoods, John E.37500892
AGKaufman, HaroldS/SGT12144768
NOTES: Auto. Crew annotated (572).
DEBRIEF NOTES: 1 B-26 went down in channel 1714, not burning. S2: CMM.
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Crew #3291Crew Squadron: 573A/C: 810 (Serial: 42-107810) 573BSBox #1 / Flight #3 / Position #5
Role Name Rank Serial
PBjork, Paul A.2/LTO684251
CPWilson, Gilbert E.F/OT1788
BElder, Robert F.2/LTO749893
EGFiedler, William D.S/SGT36567288
RGMass, Lloyd W.T/SGT35549183
AGConte, Joseph J.S/SGT33594441
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: S2: FP Dudzik.
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Crew #3292Crew Squadron: 573A/C: 801 (Serial: 42-95801) 573BSBox #2 / Flight #2 / Position #1
Role Name Rank Serial
PShaffner, Lawrence H.1/LTO793182
CPThatcher, H. B.COLX323000001
BMosser, William W.1/LTO733216
NFisher, Stanley M.2/LTO741499
EGKitterman, Delbert C.S/SGT38446873
RGTusinac, Raymond W.T/SGT15377074
AGHathorne, James C.S/SGT14080377
NOTES: Auto. Thatcher annotated (99CBW).
DEBRIEF NOTES: Rockets. Minor damage. EM and Officers mess both stink ! Sometimes tell you to leave equipment in plane and men do not fly, so are short of equipment. S2: Shipley.
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Crew #3293Crew Squadron: 573A/C: 841 (Serial: 42-107841) 573BSBox #1 / Flight #3 / Position #6
Role Name Rank Serial
PCassiday, Clyde E.2/LTO536803
CPArneson, Kenneth L.2/LTO690884
BMarines, Archibald R.2/LTO672955
EGMay, Florian F.S/SGT36253721
RGMoody, Robert O.T/SGT35373349
AGTracey, Earl D.S/SGT32290463
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: 1 leaflet bomb. Spitfires (100) on field in France, near Caen. Saw 1 fighter go down with P-38 circling it and launch go toward. S2: FP Dudzik.
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Crew #3294Crew Squadron: A/C: 634 (Serial: 42-107634) 573BSBox #2 / Flight #3 / Position #6
Role Name Rank Serial
PBoylan, Joseph J.1/LTO796289
CPBuerlein, Homer K.1/LTO693616
BRose, William1/LTO672981
RGLemaster, Stanley D.S/SGT35604322
AGJasperson, Vearl M.SGT19072774
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: 1 leaflet bomb. Bldgs with red crosses painted on looked like factory. Had to fly without engineer. S2: Begley.
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Crew #3295Crew Squadron: 575A/C: 823 (Serial: 42-95823) 573BSBox #2 / Flight #3 / Position #3
Role Name Rank Serial
PTucker, Tommy F.1/LTO668164
CPAdamson, Joseph1/LTO404994
BBrooks, Richard2/LTO744919
EGMcDowell, Charles H.S/SGT20756301
RGGeren, Nathan W.T/SGT35541510
AGNichols, Paul N.S/SGT37200598
NOTES: Auto. Crew annotated (575).
DEBRIEF NOTES: Oil streak in channel, 38s circling. Center of Caen on fire except hospital. Gliders and parachutes in field near Caen. S2: Begley.
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Crew #3296Crew Squadron: 573A/C: 595 (Serial: 42-107595) 573BSBox #2 / Flight #2 / Position #5
Role Name Rank Serial
PBollinger, Clarence M.F/OT121917
CPWardensky, Warren T.2/LTO680343
BGibson, Richard W.2/LTO671343
EGGallo, Albert L.S/SGT31123736
RGAsh, Ferdinand W.T/SGT16157001
AGKing, Michael J.S/SGT12057704
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: 4 or 5 miles in from landfall this crew saw a silver B-26 parked in a meadow. Sgt. Ash, turret gunner, wounded in the eye. Slight wound from plexiglass. Slight damage to turret. Food is bad. Flight plan was needed for this mission. S2: RHFP.
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Crew #3297Crew Squadron: 573A/C: 978 (Serial: 41-31978) 573BSBox #2 / Flight #2 / Position #3
Role Name Rank Serial
PColsch, John W.1/LTO445975
CPKelley, William J.2/LTO688826
BKohler, John F.2/LTO746894
EGHibbeler, RudolphS/SGT38303067
RGRaymond, Warren D.T/SGT16146455
AGBrandenburg, Verlin H.S/SGT17079342
ODooley, Joseph E.MAJO372031
NOTES: Auto. Dooley annotated O.
DEBRIEF NOTES: S2: CMM.
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Crew #3298Crew Squadron: A/C: 830 (Serial: 42-95830) 573BSBox #2 / Flight #2 / Position #2
Role Name Rank Serial
PYouse, William H.1/LTO667630
CPReeves, Marion L.2/LTO678322
BSchmidt, Robert L.2/LTO743693
EGMcNeil, Robert F.S/SGT20314772
RGMcLaughlin, Edwin J.T/SGT31126717
AGHansard, Elmer R.S/SGT15335673
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: FORM 104A FOR THIS CREW NOT FOUND.
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Crew #3299Crew Squadron: 573A/C: 822 (Serial: 42-95822) 573BSBox #2 / Flight #2 / Position #4
Role Name Rank Serial
PLogan, Robert B.1/LTO731613
CPBoone, William R.CAPTO727844
BLemmon, Robert F.1/LTO666687
EGPacilio, ConstantinoS/SGT32499033
RGLucy, Donald E.T/SGT31110695
AGHughes, Harold L.S/SGT13075799
NOTES: Auto. Page footer: David H. Thorn, Captain, Air Corps, Operations Officer.
DEBRIEF NOTES: 1 hole, hyd pressure hit ? S2: RMC.
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Crew #3308Crew Squadron: 573A/C: 028 (Serial: 41-35028) 573BSBox #2 / Flight #3 / Position #7
Role Name Rank Serial
PBaxter, Robert E.2/LTO684240
CPNiblett, Francis J.2/LTO689266
BMotley, William F.2/LTO699227
EGFlannagan, Edward T.S/SGT12092876
RGStratman, William J.T/SGT17169517
AGMohan, Robert A.S/SGT33205047
NOTES: Auto. Baxter is listed IR and Form104a for mission #85, but not on crew loading lists. Baxter and his regular crew have been added pending further information.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Bombardier had no map, did not know what the target was or anything else. No flak suits in ship or in any ships in service pool. EM and Officers mess both lousy ! S2: Shipley.
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Crew #3300Crew Squadron: 575A/C: 268 (Serial: 41-35268) 575BSBox #2 / Flight #1 / Position #4
Role Name Rank Serial
PJannsen, Edward M.CAPTO401174
CPMolner, Richard S.2/LTO543495
BBacon, Albert N.1/LTO733128
EGFritz, John M.S/SGT36449712
RGKrol, Henry M.T/SGT31097827
AGVincent, Robert A.S/SGT32744968
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: #5 ship high flight dropped out just after bomb away. Came part way across channel then turned back toward French coast. 4 big fires in middle of Caen. S2: Begley.
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Crew #3301Crew Squadron: 575A/C: 855 (Serial: 42-95855) 575BSBox #2 / Flight #1 / Position #3
Role Name Rank Serial
PWilkinson, Edward S.1/LTO795542
CPShannon, Willis L.2/LTO693569
BSimpkinson, Donald I.1/LTO666718
EGMatthews, John J. F.S/SGT32491739
RGGallo, Larry F.T/SGT33429374
AGWeatherholtz, Harley L.S/SGT15010439
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Did not see the lead ship drop his bombs. Caen in flames. S2: CMM.
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Crew #3302Crew Squadron: A/C: 620 (Serial: 42-107620) 575BSBox #2 / Flight #1 / Position #5
Role Name Rank Serial
PHarlow, Frederick S.CAPTO397369
CPWakeland, Vernon E.F/OT1786
NRauschenberger, Arthur F.2/LTO741368
EGCoughran, John P.S/SGT19180946
RGMcKenzie, Fred N.SGT34507416
AGClarke, Edward C.S/SGT19060408
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: M/Y at Mezidoy full of box cars, biggest concentration yet observed. Area east of Caen full of US glider, parachutes seen on ground 49d10n/00d10w (center area) about 5 miles around. B-26 seen to drop out of formation at mouth of Seine river, flew right up coast apparently looking for place to land. Many tanks scattered throughout area 19d08n/00d30w (center area). Areaways before interrogation too much clogged. S2: EA Daugherty.
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Crew #3303Crew Squadron: 575A/C: 846 (Serial: 42-95846) 575BSBox #2 / Flight #1 / Position #2
Role Name Rank Serial
PRutledge, Eugene1/LTO672682
CPMartin, Robert J.2/LTO691583
BWylder, Edward J.2/LTO744170
EGShannon, Harry O.PVT16055819
RGPaulis, Stanley F.T/SGT36447601
AGWhite, George D.S/SGT12155697
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: S2: Duet.
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Crew #3304Crew Squadron: 575A/C: 811 (Serial: 42-107811) 575BSBox #2 / Flight #3 / Position #1
Role Name Rank Serial
PO'Hare, Donald D.1/LTO735810
CPGoodwin, Dexter B.2/LTO693369
BDrake, Leo A.2/LTO733161
EGFoster, James M.S/SGT34526666
RGWeis, Jerry E.T/SGT19080569
AGBates, Calvin L.S/SGT19049133
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Plane from the high flight of second box turned back to France landing on allied beach. P-38 down in channel. S2: NE Spangler.
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Crew #3305Crew Squadron: 575A/C: 847 (Serial: 42-95847) 575BSBox #2 / Flight #1 / Position #1
Role Name Rank Serial
PStalnaker, George W.MAJO23784
CPHanish, Burton C.1/LTO26260
BMurphy, Francis J.1/LTO534308
NWilliams, Edgar G.CAPTO791015
EGMiller, Stanley W.S/SGT36453560
RGLawson, Thomas T.T/SGT13034170
AGSquier, Eugene R.2/LTO757317
GNYoung, Robert F. S.S/SGT10601631
NOTES: Auto. Young annotated GN.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Had formation drop of about 2 to 3 miles short of target, about IP by accidental release. 1 B-26 from high flight 2nd box left and turned Le Havre. Turned right at mouth of river about 2 miles right off course went out of sight at about 1500 feet. Got navigation watches from Standsted just in order that job can be done. 2 months in repair. Combat mess. S2: FP Dudzik.
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Crew #3306Crew Squadron: 575A/C: 808 (Serial: 42-95808) 575BSBox #2 / Flight #3 / Position #2
Role Name Rank Serial
PSchreiber, Leonard A.1/LTO672882
CPErickson, Clarence V.2/LTO692773
BGarside, John A.2/LTO671339
EGRandall, Franklin J.S/SGT31139543
RGPinto, AnthonyT/SGT31276797
AGWilson, John W.S/SGT33581415
NOTES: Auto.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Racks would not work, not even in salvo. MY at Mezidon was full. US artillery firing on town at Caen in hands of enemy. A/D W of Caen had allied ? (they were striped) planes on it. S2: JJ Hyde.
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Crew #3307Crew Squadron: 575A/C: 843 (Serial: 42-95843) 575BSBox #2 / Flight #1 / Position #6
Role Name Rank Serial
PFleck, Wilbur E.1/LTO793094
CPEkstrom, Arne2/LTO693018
BCastagnoni, Aldo2/LTO669996
EGBrockelbank, Edward H.S/SGT11032199
RGKish, William E.T/SGT32381719
AGBaker, Billy W.S/SGT37207800
NOTES: Auto. Page footer: Herschel S. Harkins, Captain, Air Corps, Operations Officer.
DEBRIEF NOTES: Crew was not briefed, think they hit hi-way at Caen. 1718 mid channel a dinghy or row boat. EM and Officers mess still stink, EM quarters too crowded. S2: Shipley.