Dailies of the 401st Squadron
1944
Transcribed by Merle Choffel
401st DAILY REPORTS prepared by 1st Lt. Charles Albidress.
(Transcriber’s
Note: I was unable to make a readable copy of the first page of the January 1944
Daily Reports. I was not even able to read the page on the micro-film reader.
The January 1944 Daily Reports will begin with 4 January 1944. Since all
Mission
reports are grouped at the end of the month, on the Micro-film, it appears that
the 401st Squadron did not fly any Missions on the first three days
of January 1944.)
4
January 1944 – GROUND SCHOOL;
Code, Harwell Trainer and
Radio Lecture 4 28.00 man-hours.
Code 5 5.45 man-hours.
Radio Network
5 5.00 man-hours.
Skeet 8 16.00
man-hours.
FLYING:
MISSION
TO
KIEL
,
GERMANY
.
Squadron
supplied 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT
AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
771 1139 25,300 ft 42 M47 IB
929------------------Sortie……..------------------------Jettisoned
in
North Sea
187 1138.5
25,900 ft 42 M47 IB
578 1137.5 25,300 ft 42 M47 IB
079 1143 26,000 ft 42 M47 IB
712 1137.5
25,200 ft 42 M47 IB
BOMBING
RESULTS: Cloud and smoke screen prevented accurate observation. Crews reported
fires and smoke in target area.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None recognized. However one crew reported 3 Me 110’s.
FLAK:
Meager, inaccurate AA fire reported from vicinities of Westerheaver,
Schleswig
and Eckernfords. At target AA fire was moderate and rather accurate.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSIONS:
A/C
771: Lts. R. S. Roberts, F. L. Butler, J. W. Ryan, J. C. Wellman, T/Sgt. W. B.
Neal, S/Sgt. Joseph York, T/Sgt. W. J. King, S/Sgts. Elmer Weaver, J. H.
Clifton, F. M. Lenke Jr.
A/C
929: Lts. F. C. Ammann, M. E. Kirby, H. A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, Sgt J. J.
Lacarossa, S/Sgt. Howard Hornick, T/Sgt/ F. D. Bynon Jr., S/Sgts. Frank Martin,
I. F. Kennedy, W. L. Sexton.
A/C
578: Lts. W. B. Smith, G. M. Heilig, B. P. Hart, F/O T. J. Capparell, T/Sgt. J.
A. Wood, Sgt. Martin Goldberg, T/Sgt. F. S. Kirby, S/Sgts. H. R. Harding, R. C.
Ginsberg, P. C. Bara.
A/C
187: Lts. Bob Tibbetts Jr., Alexander Ellerman, L. T. Sharum, R. A. Wertheim,
T/Sgt. J. W. Brady, S/Sgt. C. E. Clark, T/Sgt. R. E. Kidder, S/Sgts. W. J.
Davis, D. E. Morse, W. W. Tressler.
A/C
079: Lts. P.M. Coleman, R. A. Thompson, H. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, T/Sgt.
Orlando Puntorno, S/Sgt. F. J. Deary, T/Sgt. W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. S. J. Pogan
Jr., O. D. Phillips Jr., A. W. Truesdale.
A/C
712: Lts. W. F. Gibbons, C. P. McCallum, D. E. Shea, T. W. Harper, T/Sgt. J. Z.
Cardwell, S/Sgts. C. R. Bateman, P. J. Del Torto, R. N. Kasch, Sgt. K. P.
Fiigen, S/Sgt. A. A. Seeley.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A/C 929 left formation at 5440 N-0900E to preserve gas. The Bomb Bay doors stuck
and the Selector Handle was frozen so it could not be moved from locked position
to selective, resulting in jettisoning of their bombs.
5
January 1944 - NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Code 2 2:00 man-hours.
Radio Network 3 3:00 man-hours.
Link Trainer 2 2:00 man-hours
Fuses for Bombardiers 2 2:00 man-hours.
Aircraft Recognition 32 32:00 man-hours.
FLYING:
MISSION
TO
TOURS
,
FRANCE
.
Squadron
supplied 8 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
639 1143 20,000 ft 16x300
187 1143 21,000 ft 16x300
958 1143.5 19,800 ft 8x300 8x300 brought back
578 1144 19,500 ft 16x300
771 1143 20,400 ft
16x300
679 1143 20,600 ft 16x300
073
1144
20,000 ft 16x300
929 1143 20,000 ft
16x300
BOMBING
RESULTS: Generally described as good. Target area covered with bomb bursts and a
high column of black smoke observed.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: From 3 to 8 E/F engaged our formations. One Ju 88, one yellow-nosed Me
109 and FW 190’s comprised the opposition.
FLAK:
Meager, inaccurate AA fire experienced at target and from the vicinity of Sille
and on the coast. A pair of rockets were observed coming up from the ground
between 4736N-0021E and 4742N-0004E. They burst with black puffs but trailed
white streaks in flight. They were inaccurate for us but believed to have hit an
aircraft from the low group.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Good support was given by P-47’s to the target and part of the way
back; while Spitfires escorted from a point near the coast to mid channel.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS:
A/C 771- S/Sgt. Frank Topitz-1 FW 190 damaged.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C 639: Capt J. H. McPartlin, Lts. B. D. Moore, J. M. Hexum, T/Sgts. F. G.
Seaver, G. W. Boyle, S/Sgts. R. J. Vogler, D. J. Aldrich, B. W. Yeager, Lt. F.
F. Whitcomb, Col. C. E. Putnam as CP.
A/C
187: Lts. H. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. M. Donigan, T/Sgt. L.
J. Viskocil. S/Sgts. R. G. Hartford, R. E. Rigaud, H. V. Lane, H. R. Small, J.
D. Hamner.
A/C
958: Lts. C. L. Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgts.
J. E. Cardwell, R. E. Pruitt, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, R. J. Jackson, John Hinda, H.
E. Winfree.
A/C
578: Lts. R. S. Roberts, N. A. Daniels, J. W. Ryan, J. C. Wellman, T/Sgts. W. B.
Neal, W. J. King, S/Sgts. Joseph York, Elmer Weaver, J. H. Clifton, F. H. Lenke
Jr.
A/C
Lts. L. F. Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, S/Sgt. E. A.
Diethorn, T/Sgt. Ward Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, G,. N. Cloyd, G. A.
Wiggett, P. F. Lunt.
A/C
679: Lts. S. L. Evans, R. D. Thompson, Harold Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgt. Dale
Jackson, S/Sgts. P. K. Del Torto, R. N. Kasch, M. K. Delong, A. A. Scelza, R. J.
Schupp.
A/C
073: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. G. Stuart, D. T. Weiss, S/Sgt. S.
L. Sommers, T/Sgt. Andrew Beluschak, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, D. R. Bartlett, Neil
Gillis, A. A. Seeley.
A/C
929: Lts. F. C. Ammann, H. S. Kirby, H. A. Levin, Patrick McNulty, Sgt. J. J. Lacorrazza,
T/Sgt. F. D. Bynon Jr., S/Sgts. I. F. Kennedy, Howard Hornick, Frank Martin, W.
L. Sexton.
6
January 1944 – M/Sgt. Quarles transferred to 460th Sub Depot,
AAF Station 130.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Link Trainer 2 2:00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 58 58:00 man-hours.
Pilot’s Meeting 14 14:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer/Radio
Network 12 18:00 man-hours.
FLYING:
1 A/C on local flight for 1.00 hour. 1 A/C on local high altitude camera bombing
flight 2.00 hours.
7
January 1944 – 2nd Lt. Frank D. Turk promoted to 1st Lt.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Link Trainer 4 4:00 man-hours.
Code 3
3:45
man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 9 13:30 man-hours.
FLYING:
1 A/C flew local flight for 1:30 hours. 1 A/C flew cross-country flight for 1:50
hours. 1 A/C flew formation flight for total 1:00 hour.
MISSION
TO
LUDWIGSHAVEN
,
GERMANY
.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
929 1156 Hrs 26,100 ft 8x250 IB’s
958 1156 Hrs 26,700 ft 16x250 IB’s
073 1157 Hrs 27,000 ft 8x250 IB’s
771--------------Aborted------------------------------------------------------
679 1150 26,700 ft 8x250 IB’s
BOMBING
RESULTS: Unobserved due to dense undercast. One crew reports, “Gray and
reddish smoke coming up through clouds up to 18,000 feet.”
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Attacked in two waves; from 17 to 50 single-engine fighters attacked
the formation or were in vicinity. First group attacked during change over from
P-47 to P-38 escort. Spits drove off E/A attacking stragglers. Attacks made
singly, in pairs and in threes and described as not very aggressive. One FW
reported as lobbing a rocket from 850 to 1000 yards behind formation. One FW
made an attack with what was described as a bomb suspended at end of a cable. No
hit reported.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Good. Spitfires excelled in affording protection to this formation.
P-38’s and P-47’s seen in large numbers.
FLAK:
Moderate, inaccurate fire experienced at Findhoven; meager to moderate accurate
fire encountered west of
Koln
.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS:
A/C 073-T/Sgt. J. C. Maddox-Me109 Probable. A/C 073-S/Sgt. A. A. Seeley-Me 109
Destroyed. A/C 929-S/Sgt. D. L. Sommers-Me 109 Destroyed.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
578: Lts. C. R. Phillips, J. R. Dempsey, B. P. Hart, J. D. Pope, T/Sgt. M. E.
Painter, S/Sgt. R. L. Jackson, T/Sgt. G. W. Boyle, Sgt. C. R. Zimmerman, S/Sgts.
Anthony Dannucci, Elvin Walsh, Jr.
A/C
929: Lts. J. E. LaFontin, F. L. Butler, F. T. Keneley, Jr., J. M. Donigan,
S/Sgts. D. L. Sommers, R. D. Libby, D. S. Abeles, A. A. Seeley, D. E. Schwab, M.
P. LaCasse.
A/C
958: Lts. C. L. Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. J.
E. Cardwell, S/Sgt. F. A. Ford, T/ Sgt. R. E. Pruitt, S/Sgts. R. J. Jackson,
John Hinda, H. E. Winfree.
A/C
073: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. C. Stuart, J. A. Graham, T/Sgt.
J. C. Maddox, S/Sgt. N. V. Pero, T/Sgt. Andrew Baluschak, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis,
Neil Gillis, A. A. Seeley.
A/C
679: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. H. Simonson, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgt. R. E.
Viskocil, S/Sgts. H. V. Lane, R. G. Hartford, H. R. Small, R. E. Rigaud, J. D.
Hammer.
8
January 1943 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Code Practice 11 16:00 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 5 7:30 man-hours.
Link Trainer 3 3:00 man-hours.
Radio Network 1 1:30 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 150 150:00 man-hours.
FLYING:
1 A/C flew local flight for total of 1:00 hour.
9
January 1944 – S/Sgt. Maurice F. Skiles, 17122140, died at 1215 hours in
49th Station Hospital of flak wounds incurred on Mission to Calais,
France, December 24, 1943.
GROUND
SCHOOL
: None.
FLYING:
1 A/C flew a cross-country flight for total:30 hours. 1 A/C flew local flight
for total 1:00 hour. 1 A/C flew a local, AFCE Bombing flight for 1:15 hours. 5
A/C flew a local formation flight for 10:05 hours.
10
January 1944 – S/Sgt. R. G. Ziegler transferred to Hq Squadron, 1st CCRC Group, AAF Station 112. Cpl. Frank P. Morgan, 34249772, assigned and joined
from 1st Station Complement Squadron. Sgt. Martin Belovin, 12033210,
transferred to 1st Station Complement Squadron, this station.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Code Practice 17 22:15 msn-hours.
Radio Network
4 6:00 man-hours.
A/C Recognition 90 90:00 man-hours.
Bomb Rack- Discussion 8 8:00 man-hours.
FLYING:
1 A/C flew a local flight for total 1:15 hours. 9 A/C flew a local flight
(formation) for 27:00 hours.
11
January 1944 – S/Sgt. H. C. McConnell, 15331398, transferred to 12th RCD, Station 591.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Link Trainer 2 2:00 man-hours.
Code 7 8:45 man-hours.
Harwell Trainer 4 4:00 Man-hours.
FLYING:
MISSION
TO
OSCHERSLEBEN
,
GERMANY
.
Squadron
supplied 10 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
187 42 x 100 IB’s
729
21 x 100 IB’s
929 42 x 100 IB’s
771 42 x 100 IB’s
591
21
x 100 IB’s
679 21 x 100 IB’s
079 42 x 100 IB’s
578 42 x 100 IB’s
958-----------------------------Did
not take off.----------------------------
073
21 x 100 IB’s
BOMBING
RESULTS: Strike photographs show the target well covered by bomb bursts and
smoke.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: From 75 to 100 E/A encountered west of
Dommers
Lake
and stayed with formation until just before target. Attacks were concentrated
on lead and low groups from head-on with sporadic attacks on tail. Attacks
aggressive and attacked in numbers from 3 to 20 at a time. Group under attack
approximately one hour. No fighter support seen at that time. Me 109’s and FW
190’s made up bulk of E/A but Ju 88’s, Me 210’s and one Me 410 were
reported.
FLAK:
Meager, inaccurate AA fire reported from vicinity of Furstenau, at Braunschweig
and Egmond. Moderate, accurate fire reported from Calle.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS:
A/C 079, S/Sgt. A. W. Truesdale – FW 190 destroyed.
A/C
079, S/Sgt. Steve Pogan –Me 410 destroyed. A/C 578, S/Sgt. H. R. Harding –
Me 110 destroyed. A/C 679, S/Sgt. M. J. Schupp – FW 190 destroyed. A/C 679, 2nd Lt. T. W. Harper – Me 109 probable. A/C 187, S/Sgt. R. O. Duncan – FW 190
destroyed. (See Extra)
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
729: Capt. J. H. McPartlin, Lt. Col. C. G. Gillespie, Lts. B. D. Moore, J. M.
Hexum, Capt. J. A. Fisher, T/Sgts. F. G. Seaver, J. P. Armstrong, Sgt. C. R.
Zimmerman, S/Sgt. D. J. Aldrich, Capt. Bill H. Martin (Group Operations) Maj.
Weinberner (Observer).
A/C
929: Lts. F. C. Ammann, M. R. Kirby, H. A. Levin, P. M. McNulty, Sgt, J. J. Lacorrazza,
S/Sgt. Howard Mernick, T/Sgt. F. D. Bynon, S/Sgts. Frank Martin, I. F. Kennedy,
W. L. Sexton.
A/C
771: Lts. L. F. Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, S/Sgts.
E. A. Diethorn, Frank Topitz, T/Sgt. W. R. Simonson, S/Sgts. G. A. Wiggett, E.
J. Letalien, P. F. Lunt.
A/C
591: Lts. R. S. Roberts, F. L. Butler, J. W. Ryan, J. C. Wellman, Maj. C. D. Lee
(Observer 8th BG), T/Sgt. W. B. Neal, S/Sgt. Joseph York, T/Sgt. W.
J. King, S/Sgts. Elmer Weaver, J. H. Clifton, F. H. Lenke, Jr.
A/C
679: Lts. S. L. Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold Levin, T. W. Harper, S/Sgts. R. M.
Saffell, M. K. Delong, P. J. DelTorto, A. A. Scelza, R. K. Kasch, R. J. Schupp.
A/C
079: Lts. P. R. Coleman, R. A. Thompson, H. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, T/Sgt.
Orlando Puntorno, S/Sgt. F. J. Deary, Sgt. K. R. Aldrich, S/Sgt. S. J. Pogan,
Jr., Sgt. R. R. Ruth, S/Sgt. A. W. Truesdale.
A/C
578: Lts. W. B. Smith, G. H. Heilig, W. P. Richards, F/O T. J. Capparell, T/Sgt.
J. A. Wood, Sgt. Martin Goldberg, T/Sgt. P. B. Kirby, S/Sgts. R. D. Libby, R. R.
Harding, P. C. Bara.
A/C
073: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. H. Piland, T/Sgt. E.
J. Viskocil, S/Sgts. H. V. Lane, R. C. Hartford, H. R. Small, R. E. Rigaud, J.
D. Hammer.
A/C
187: Lts. J. D. Davis, A. M. Morey, F. R. Hedstrom, W. G. Quarve, T/Sgt. R. A.
Wood, S/Sgt. G. A. Parrish, T/Sgt. D. K. Nowlin, S/Sgts. R. O. Duncan, A. G.
Romulis, J. L. Ziegler.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A/C 929 received major battle damage from flak. All ships landed at other fields
due to weather closing in over this base.
12
January 1944 – 2nd Lts. J. R. Grube, A. C. Rinne, H. G. Youncy
assigned and joined from 1st CCRC, AAF Station 112. Lt. Wendell.
Quattlebaum transferred to 49th Station Hospital,
APO
557. Pfc. W. (NMI) Lipschutz, 3357858, transferred to 324th Squadron, this station.
Pvt.
William P. Warthen, 36556348, assigned and joined from 324th Squadron.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Link Trainer 3 3:00
Harwell Trainer 4 6:00
Code Practice 6 6:00
A/C Recognition 41 41:00
FLYING:
None.
13
January 1944 – Capt. George P. Ward, O-644930 assigned and joined from 91st Bomb Group Hq.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Link Trainer 6 6:15
Ass’t Radio Code 5 6:30
Target Identification 14 14:00
Shadowgraph 7 7:00
Wing Network 4 4:00
Code Practice 11 11:00
Skeet Shoot 8 16:00
Bomb Nav Class 10 10:00
FLYING:
8 A/C on cross-country flight for total 10:00 hours.
14
January 1944 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Link Trainer 4 4:30
Radio Procedure 3 3:45
A/C Recognition 40 40:00
Code, Harwell Trainer/Radio
Network 10
15:00
Gee
Trainer 4 4:00
FLYING:
MISSION
TO
CROISETTE
,
FRANCE
.
Squadron
supplied 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
911 1537
11,650 ft Jettisoned in Channel
745 1502 12,300 ft 12x500
958 1502 12,550 ft 12x500
679 1503
12,500 ft 12x500
079 1502 12,600 ft 12x500
578 1502 12,500 ft 12x500
BOMBING
RESULTS: POOR! Bursts were seen between 500 and 1000 yards over and to the
right.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered.
FLAK:
No AA fire directed at our group.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Excellent!
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
911: Capt. J. H. McPartlin, Lts. R. S. Roberts, J. A. Ryan, J. C. Wellman, Maj.
George H. Weinberner, (8th Air Force Hq.), T/Sgt. W. B. Neal, S/Sgt.
Joseph York, T/Sgt. N. J. King, S/Sgts. Elmer Weaver, J. H. Clifton, Lt. F. L.
Sutler, Capt W. H. Sticklen (Gp. Bomb).
A/C
745: Lts. Irvin Piacentini, J. A. Rogers, B. P. Hart, F. W. Merkert, T/Sgt. R.
V. Goratemeier, S/Sgt. G. G. Selter, T/Sgt. J. L. Wolstenhelms, S/Sgts. R. M.
Dodge, H. J. Rhode, R. S. Miller.
A/C
958: Lts. Bob Tibbetts, Alexander Ellerman, Jr., L. T. Sharum, R. A. Wertheim,
T/Sgt. J. W. Brady, S/Sgt. C. E. Clark, T/Sgt. R. E. Kidder, S/Sgts. W. J.
Davis, D. E. Morse, F. H. Lenke, Jr.
A/C
679: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. C. Stuart, H. G. Yockey, T/Sgts.
J. C. Maddox, Andrew Beluschak, S/Sgts. P. R. Small, A. G. Romulis, K. F.
Fiigen, A. A. Seeley, Lt. J. A. Graham.
A/C
079: Lts. C. R. Phillips, J. R. Dempsey, D. M. Shea, W. C. Rinne, J. D. Pope,
T/Sgt. M. E. Painter, S/Sgt. R. L. Jackson, T/Sgt. G. W. Boyle, Sgt. C. H.
Zimmerman, S/Sgts. Anthony Dannucci, Elvin Walsh, Jr., Maj. C. D. Lee (8th Air Force Hq.)
A/C
578: Lts. F. D. Turk, F. F. Whitcomb, J. R. Simonson, J. R. Grube, T/Sgts. Dale
Jackson, D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. R. J. Vogler, M. V. Pero, H. V. Lane, Sgt. T. C.
Lardin.
15
January 1944 – Following 2nd Lts. promoted to 1st Lts: P. R. Coleman, C. R. Price, L. T. Sharum and D.
E. Shea
.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Link Trainer 5 5:30
Procedure Lecture 5 6:15
A/C Recognition
49 49:00
Target Ident. 15 15:00
Skeet 7 14:00
Code, Harwell Radio 17 25:30
Navigation
Class 1 2:00
FLYING:
None.
16
January 1944 - Lt. H. C. Demody
transferred to Detachment of Patients, 49th
Station
Hospital
. Maj. H. R. Middleton transferred to 323rd Bomb Squadron, this
station.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Spotlight Trainer 6 3:00
Bomb Trainer 3 3:00
Link Trainer 3 3:00
First Aid 150 150:00
FLYING:
None.
17
January 1944 – Pvts. T. J. Sams and G. J. Valdes transferred to 1st Station Compliment Squadron , this station. Pvts. Paul H. Betzer and Jack S.
Bowen assigned and joined from 1st Station Compliment.
Transfer
of Maj. W. R. Middleton revoked.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Link Trainer 5 5:00
Skeet Shooting 9 18:00
Code
7 8:45
A/C Recognition 54 54:00
Bomb Rack Instruction 5 5:00
Harwell
Trainer, Radio 14 20:30
FLYING:
None.
18
January 1944 – NO CHANGES IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Link Trainer 5 5:15
Navigation Class 7 7:00
Ass’t Radio’s Code 8
10:00
Bomb Trainer 5 5:00
Bomb Nav Class 11 11:00
Lecture & Radio
Network 17 25:30
FLYING:
None.
19
January 1944 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
Col.
Clyde Gillespie, Commanding Officer of this Squadron goes on DS to Ridgewell.
Capt. J. H. McPartlin, Ops. Officer assumes command, temporarily.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Spotlight Trainer 7
3:30
Harwell Trainer 2 2:00
Navigation Class 6 12:00
Link Trainer 4 4:00
Code Practice 5 5:00
Code Check 6 6:00
Shadowgraph 8 16:00
FLYING:
1 A/C on local formation bombing flight for 2:30 hours.
20
January 1944 – Maj. W. K. Middleton transferred to 323rd Bomb
Squadron, this station.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
A/C Recognition 70 70:00
Gunnery 8
8:00
Gee Trainer 6 6:00
Radio Network 4 4:00
Link Trainer 4 4:00
Target Identification 16 16:00
Bomb Trainer 3 3:00
Code Practice 33 33:00
Spin Critique
150 150:00
FLYING:
2 A/C on cross-country flight for 2:00 hours.
21
January 1944 – 1st Lt. A. J. Kosconski promoted to Captain.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Skeet Shooting 9 18:00
Harwell Trainer 2 2:00
Spotlight Trainer 4 2:00
Code 9 9:00
FLYING:
1 A/C flew cross-country flight for 2:00 hours.
MISSION
TO
CHERBOURG
,
FRANCE
(Abortive sortie.)
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
911---------------Abortive
Sorties---------------------------------------------------
578--------------- “ “ ---------------------------------------------------
958--------------- “ “ ---------------------------------------------------
679--------------- “ “ ---------------------------------------------------
591---------------Did
not take off.--------------------------------------------------
771---------------Abortive
Sortie---------------------------------------------------
079--------------- “ “ ---------------------------------------------------
BOMBING
RESULTS: 16 A/C of this Group identified Target and bombed same with fair
results; crews reported bursts in Target area. 16 A/C of which this Squadron was
a part, made two bomb runs on target but were unable to identify same. 5/10 to
8/10 cloud cover made identification impossible.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered.
FLAK:
Moderate accurate AA fire reported coming from vicinity of
Cherbourg
. Meager, gray bursts reported three miles NE of Valognes and moderate accurate
AA fire from vicinity of target.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Our A/C were covered throughout the first bomb runs but the fighter
support left before some of our ships had made the second run.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
911: Capt. J. H. Mc Partlin, Lts. W. B. Smith, B. D. Moore, H. A. Groombridge,
J. W. Hexum, G. H. Heilig, T/Sgt. F. G. Seaver, S/Sgt. Joseph York, T/Sgt. F. R.
Kirby, S/Sgts. John Husick, D. J. Aldrich.
A/C
578: Lts. F. C. Ammann, H. R. Kirby,, Harold A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, Sgt. H. J.
Lacorrazza, S/Sgt. Howard Hornick, T/Sgt. F. D. Bynon, S/Sgts. Frank Martin, I.
F. Kennedy, w. l. Sexton.
A/C
958: Lts. H. F. Weber, J. C. Flinn, Jr., E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss,
T/Sgt.
R. E. Yeager, S/Sgts. J. R. Marshall, L. R. Holland, I. J. Latalien, Sgts. R. R.
Ruth, J. R. Paget.
A/C
679: Lts. Irvin Piacentini, J. A. Rogers, W. P. Hart, F. W. Merkert,
T/Sgt.
R. E. Gerstemeier, S/Sgt. R. S. Miller, T/Sgt. J. L. Wolstenholme,
S/Sgts.
R. M. Dodge, H. J. Rhode, G. G. Selter.
A/C
771: Lts. F. D. Turk, C. R. Peck, J. H. Grubb, J. W. Donigan, T/Sgt. Dale
Jackson, S/Sgt. N. V. Pero, T/Sgt. D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, Neil
Gillis, T. C. Lardin.
A/C
079: Lts. P. R. Coleman, R. A. Thompson, R. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, T/Sgt.
Orlando Puntorno, S/Sgt. F. J. Deary, Sgt. K. R. Aldrich, S/Sgts. S. J. Pogan,
Jr., O. D. Phillips, Jr., A. W. Truesdale.
S/Sgt.
F. J. DelTorto on 324th Aircraft.
22
January 1944 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Gee Trainer 7 7:00
Code 18 24:30
Radio Network 7 10:30
Bomb Trainer 6 6:00
FLYING:
None.
23
January 1944 – M/Sgt. H. W. Cordes transferred to Detachment of Patients,
49th
Station
Hospital
.
GROUND
SCHOOL
: None.
FLYING:
6 A/C on local high altitude , formation flight for 20:00 hours.
2
A/C on cross-country flight for 3:00 hours.
24
January 1944 – Lt. Col. Clyde Gillespie returns from DS and reassumes
command.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Spotlight Trainer 7 3:30
A/C Recognition 91 91:00
Gunnery Class 4 4:00
Radio 12 17:00
FLYING:
1 A/C on local flight for 3:00 hours.
MISSION
TO
FRANKFORT
,
GERMANY
.
Mission
recalled.
25
January 1944 – 1st Lt. J. M. Hexum promoted to Capt, effective
20 January 1944. 2nd Lt. W. P. Conlon promoted to 1st Lt.,
effective 20 January 1944.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
A/C Recognition 59 59:00
Gee Trainer
3 2:00
Code Practice 1 1:00
Target Identification 18 18:00
Radio Class 7
7:00
Link Trainer 2 2:00
FLYING:
5 A/C flew local flight for total 6:30 hours. 2 A/C flew high altitude flight
for total 3:35 hours. 1 A/C flew camera bombing flight for total 2:00 hours. 6
A/C flew cross-country flight for total 7:00 hours.
26
January 1944 – Following 2nd Lts. promoted to 1st Lt. F. C. Ammann, S. L. Evans, J. A. Graham, Griesbach, J. K. LaFontin, L. F.
Rentmeester, effective 20 January 1944. S/Sgt. Charles L. Ross,
13119163,assigned and joined from 12th RCD.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
A/C Recognition 107 107:00
Skeet 8 16:00
Shadowgraph 3
2:30
Spotlight Trainer 12 6:00
Gunnery Class 4 4:00
Gunnery Critique 145 145:00
Code Practice 40 57:30
FLYING:
None.
27
January 1944 – Mrs. Laura Docais, wife of M/Sgt, Jerome Z. Docais had a
8.25 pound baby boy today! Sgt. Harold P. Savarese, 6924950, transferred to AC
from Ordnance effective 26 January 1944.
Lt.
Billy S. Brown, O-044859 transferred to this unit effective 15 November 1943.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Target Identification 18 18:00
Bomb Trainer 2
1:30
Gee Trainer 6 5:30
Radio Network 4 4:00
Code Practice 20
28:30
Dinghy Drill 20 10:00
FLYING:
1 A/C flew local flight for total 1:25 hours.
28
January 1944 – NO CHANGES IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Skeet
6 12:00
Code Practice 8 8:00
Harwell Trainer 11 11:00
Shadowgraph
2 2:00
Spotlight Trainer 7 3:30
A/C Recognition 39 39:00
Code Practice
9 9:00
Gunnery Class 3 3:00
Link Trainer 1 1:00
FLYING:
9 A/C flew local, high altitude, formation flight for total 25:00 hours. 5 A/C
flew formation flight for total 12:00 hours. 3 A/C flew local flight for total
6:25 hours. 1 A/C flew cross-country flight for total 1:30 hours.
29
January 1944 – NO CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL: Radio School 9 9:00
FLYING:
12 A/C and 13 crews on mission to Frankfurt, Germany.
(See
attached mission report.)
TRANSCRIBERS
NOTE: I could not find a mission report for this mission.
30
January 1944 – Pvt. Sidney A. Barrett, 7071112, assigned and joined from 1st Station Complement Squadron, this station. T/Sgt. Roy R. Pruitt, 37237182,
killed in action (See Mission Report.)
GROUND
SCHOOL: None.
FLYING:
1 A/C in local, high altitude flight for total 2:00 hours. 1 A/C in
cross-country flight for total 2:15 hours.
MISSION
TO BRUNSWICK, GERMANY.
The
Squadron supplied 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
079 1158 22,600 ft 12x500
578
1157 22,800 ft 12x500
073 1158 22,300 ft 6x500 (Bomb-bay Tank.)
729 1158 22,000 ft 6x500 (Bomb-bay Tank.)
591 1157 22,300 ft 12x500
958 1158 22,000 ft 12x500
BOMBING
RESULTS: Made on PFF. Due to 10/10 undercast the results were unobserved.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: From 30 to 50 E/A were seen. Types were
Me
109’s, FW 190’s, Me 110’s, Me 210’s and some Ju 88’s. Our formations
which were described as good, were subjected to two major attacks. One was
suffered just before the I .P. to the target, and the other on the way back from
Dummer Lake to the Zuider Zee. One FW 190 reported attacking with aerial bomb.
Other A/C (enemy) dropped parachute bombs on formation.
FLAK:
Maeger, inaccurate AA fire reported at Dummer See, Minden and at target.
Moderate AA fire seen at Hanover.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Described as poor. No visible support enroute to the target and no area
cover at the target. It is believed weather conditions were responsible.
CASUALTIES:
A/C 578 – T/Sgt. Fred B. Kirby – 20MM wound on legs, arms and head. A/C 591
– T/Sgt. Robert E. Gerstemeier – leg blown off by 20MM. A/C 958 – T/Sgt.
Roy E. Pruitt – killed by 13MM. T/Sgt. Joe Z. Cardwell from same A/C, bullet
wound in left arm and flak wound in left leg.
CLAIMS:
A/C 958 – Lt. Leo D. Godfrey, 1 FW 190 destroyed; T/Sgt. Joe Z. Cardwell, 1 FW
190 damaged.
A/C
073 –S/Sgt. Eugene J. Latalien, 1 Me 109 probable, 1 Me 109 destroyed.
A/C
578 – S/Sgt. Paul C. Bara, 1 Me 109 destroyed.
A/C
079 – S/Sgt. Frank Martin, 1 Me 109 destroyed; S/Sgt. Wallace L. Sexton, 1 FW
190 destroyed; Lt. Harold A. Levin, 1 Me 109 destroyed.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C
729: Lts. C. R. Phillips, J. R. Dempsey, H. G. Yockey, J. D. Pope, T/Sgt. M. R.
Painter, S/Sgt. A. G. Romulis, T/Sgt. G. W. Boyle, S/Sgts.
Anthony
Dannucci, Jr., R. L. Jackson, Elvin Walsh, Jr.
A/C
958: Lts. C. I. Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. J.
Z Cardwell, S/Sgt. F. A. Ford, T/Sgt. Roy E. Pruitt,
S/Sgts.
John Hinda. R. J. Jackson, R. E. Winfree.
A/C
073: Lts. H. F. Weber, J. C. Flinn, Jr., E. R, Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, S/Sgt. W.
J. Kaltenbach, Sgt. R. R. Ruth, S/Sgts. L. R. Holland, E. J. Latalien, J. R.
Marshall, J. R. Paget.
A/C
578: Lts. W. B. Smith, G. H. Heilig, W. P. Kennedy, F/O T. J. Capparell, T/Sgt.
J. A. Wood, S/Sgt. H. R. Harding, T/Sgt. F. B. Kirby, S/Sgt. R. H. Brown, Jr.,
Sgt. W. W. Tressler, S/Sgt. P. C. Bara.
A/C
079: Lts. F. C. Ammann, H. K. Kirby, Harold A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, Sgt. J. J. Lacorrazza,
S/Sgt. I. F. Kennedy, T/Sgt. F. D. Bynon, S/Sgts. Frank Martin, Howard Hornick,
W. L. Sexton.
A/C
591: Lts. Irvin Piacentini, J. A. Rogers, B. P. Hart, F. W. Merkert, T/Sgt. R.
E. Gerstemeier, S/Sgt. H. J. Rhode, T/Sgt. J. L. Wolstenholme, S/Sgts. R. M.
Dodge, R. S. Miller, G. G. Salter.
31
January 1944 – NO CHANGES IN PERSONNEL
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Skeet Shoot 10 20:00 hrs.
Radio class 1 1:15 hrs.
FLYING:
1 A/C flew local Camera Bombing Flight for 1:00 hour.
2
A/C flew cross-country flight for total 2:15 hours. 1 A/C in local flight for
total 1:30 hours.
401st DAILY REPORTS Prepared by 1st Lt. Charles Albidress
1
February 1944 – Total strength on this date: 91 Officers; 2 Flight
Officers; 423 Enlisted Men. S/Sgt. John Husick , 35016987, transferred to 457th Bomb Group, AAF Station 150.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Gee Trainer 2 2:00 hrs.
A/C Recognition 33 33:00 hrs.
Link Trainer 3 3:00 hrs.
Nav Class for Bombardiers
5 5:00 hrs.
Gunnery for BTG 6 6:00 hrs.
Spotlight Trainer 1 :30 hr.
FLYING:
None.
2
February 1944 – Lt. John Gelles transferred to 1st Combat Wing,
Station 107. Cpls. E. K. Miller, 35356255 and Lewis W. Shepherd,
(Serial
number not readable), transferred to 324th Squadron , this Station.
S/Sgt. Morris Fliegel assigned and joined Hq 91Bomb Group.
Pvt.
James E. Monk, 34330857, assigned and joined from 324th Bomb
Squadron. Pvt. Leslie N. Stevens, 19015974 assigned and joined from 322nd Bomb Squadron.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Link Trainer 3 3:00
Shadowgraph
2 2:00
Gunnery Class 13 13:00
Navigation Class 6 12:00
Code Practice 16
15:30
A/C Recognition 40 40:00
FLYING:
10 A/C flew local flight for29:20 hours. 9 A/C on formation Flight for total
27:25 hours. 1 A/C on high altitude flight for total of 1:30 hours. 2 A/C on
camera bombing flight for total of 5:30 hours.
2
A/C on cross-country flight for total of 4:00 hours.
3
February 1944 – NO CHANGES IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Link Trainer 3 2:30
Code Practice
8 4:00
Bomb Trainer 4 4:00
Code Procedure Lec. 6 6:00
Code Practice 2
2:00
FLYING:
1 A/C on high altitude flight for total of 4:30 hours.
MISSION
TO
WILHELMSHAVEN
,
GERMANY
.
Squadron
supplied 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
672 1125
27,000 ft 10 x 500
673 1124 28,000 ft 10 x 500
929 1125 28,200 ft 12 x 500
741 1128
28,000 ft 6 x 500
591 1124 28,300 ft 12 x 500
729 1125 27,850 ft 6 x 500
BOMBING
RESULTS: Unobserved due to 10/10 clouds. This group bombed on PFF.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Crews unanimous, praised their Fighter Support, some saying that it was
best so far. P-47’s, P-38’s and P-51’s came in as briefed. Good, close
cover maintained all along route, in and out, and excellent area cover was
afforded at the target.
FLAK:
Meager, inaccurate AA fire was reported from vicinity of Eigmond. Bursts were
black with a few white puffs. At the target, AA fire was meager and extremely
accurate. Tracking fire used thru overcast.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
729: Lt. Charles R. Phillips, Lt. Col. Clyde G. Gillespie, Lt. John W. Bryan,
Capt. J. M. Hexum, Lt. J. R. Dempsey, T/Sgts. F. G. Seaver, G. W. Boyle, S/Sgts.
H. R. Harding, Anthony Dannucci, R. L. Jackson.
A/C
741: Lts. C. V. Mason, G. M. Falck, W. S. Eberly, A. J. Depeder, Sgt. R. F.
Perkins, S/Sgt. R. F. Cannon, Sgts. R. F. Renzelman, V. H. Clifford, J. J. Ney,
D. G. Zahler.
A/C
591: Lts. Irvin Piacentini, J. A. Rogers, E. P. Hart, F. W. Merkert, S/Sgt. E.
J. Latalien, T/Sgt. J. L. Wolstenholme, S/Sgts. H. J. Rhode, R. M. Dodge, R. S.
Miller, G. G. Selter.
A/C
073: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. G. Stuart, J. A. Graham, T/Sgts.
J. C. Maddox, Andrew Baluschak, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, K. P. Fiigen, Sgt. J. S.
Bowen, S/Sgt. A. A. Seeley.
A/C
672: Lts. J. R. Lutz, I. F. Stehlik, John Whitney, L. A. Lewis, S/Sgts. H. L.
Alexander, G. C. Moulton, T. G. Smith, G. G. Fitton, Sgt. C. C. Baker, S/Sgt. J.
W. Kudasik.
A/C
929: Lts. F. C. Ammann, H. E. Kirby, H. A. Levin, P. R. McNulty, Sgt. J. J. Lacorrazza,
T/Sgt. Frank Bynon, S/Sgts. I. F. Kennedy, Frank Martin, Howard Hornick, W. L.
Sexton.
4
February 1944 – T/Sgt. Robert E. Gerstemeier, 13159029, transferred to
Detachment of Patients, 49th
Station
Hospital
,
APO
557.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Code Practice 3 3:00
Link Trainer 3 3:00
Gunnery Class 3 3:00
Spotlight Trainer 3 3:00
FLYING:
100th Combat
Mission
today.
MISSION
TO
FRANKFURT
,
GERMANY
.
Squadron
supplied 9 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET
BOMBS ON TARGET
771------------Missing
in action.---------------------------------------------------
573------------Aborted---------------------------------------------------------------
073 1205 26,000 ft 6 x 500
911 1205 25,200 ft 12 x 500
729 1204 23,000 ft 6 x 500
591 1206 25,000 ft
12 x 500
929 1205 27,100 ft 12 x 500
079 1204 25,400 ft 12 x 500
027 1204 24,000 ft 12 x 500
BOMBING
RESULTS: Unobserved, dropped on PFF.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Good, enroute to the target and over the target. Lack of fighter
support on the way back was due, undoubtedly, to variation in the route.
FLAK:
Enroute to target, meager, inaccurate AA fire reported from vicinities of Gilze
Rijen and
Tilburg
. Meager, accurate AA fire was reported from vicinities of Roermond,
Aachen
, and Duron. AA fire at the target was meager to moderate and inaccurate for our
aircraft.. On the return journey, meager, inaccurate AA fire was reported from
the vicinities of Hochheim,
Koblenz
and
Aachen
. From this point our formations flew directly over the
Ruhr
, encountering an intense barrage plus continuous tracking fire.
CASUALTIES:
10 Men Missing in Action; Lt Angelo J. Depeder, A/C 027- cut on left eye –
flak through plexi-glass.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
729: Lts. C. R. Phillips, J. B. Dempsey, H. G. Yockey, J. D. Pope, T/Sgts. F. G.
Seaver, G. W. Boyle, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, Elvin Walsh, R. L. Jackson, Anthony
Dannucci, Jr.
A/C
591: Lts. L. P. Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts.
E. A. Diethorn, Ward Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, P. F. Lunt, Rudolph Malkin,
G. A. Wiggett.
A/C
027: Lts. C. V, Mason, G. M. Falck, W. E, Eberly, A. J. Depeder, S/Sgt. R. F.
Perkins, T/Sgt. R. F. Cannon, Sgt. P. F. Renzelman, Sgts. D. C, Zahler, J. J.
Ney, V. H. Clifford.
A/C
073: Lts. W. B. Smith, G. H. Heilig, W. P. Richards, F/O T. J. Capparell,
T/Sgts. J. A. Wood, Andrew Beluschak, S/Sgts. H. R. Harding, P. C. Bara, Neil
Gillis, N. V. Pero.
A/C
079: Lts. P. R. Coleman, R. A. Thompson, H. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, T/Sgt.
Orlando Puntorno, S/Sgts. K. R. Aldrich, O. D. Phillips, Jr., S. J. Pogan, F. J.
Deary, A. W. Truesdale.
A/C
911: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. H. Piland, T/Sgts. E.
J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. I. F. Kennedy, J. D. Hamner, H. V. Lane, H.
R. Small.
A/C
929: Lts. H. F. Weber, J. C. Flinn, Jr., E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgts. W.
J. Kaltenbach, L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. R. R. Ruth, J. R. Paget, E. J. Latalien,
J. R. Marshall.
CREW
MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C
771: Lts. James E. Lutz, Irvin F. Stehlik, John Whitney, Lee A. Lewis, T/Sgts.
Harry L. Alexander, Guy C. Moulton, S/Sgts. Thomas G. Smith, Joseph W. Kudasik,
Conrad C. Baker, George G. Patton.
MISCELLANEOUS:
No definite information about A/C 771, except that it was last seen near
Antwerp, apparently in no distress but flak in vicinity.
5
February 1944 – NO CHANGES IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
A/C Recognition 26 26:00
Gee Trainer 5 5:00
Radio Procedure 6 6:00
Link Trainer 3 3:00
Mock-up Trainer 6 6:00
Code 2 2:00
FLYING:
2 A/C in local flight for total 2:00 hours. 1 A/C in camera bombing flight for
total of 3:00 hours. 1 A/C for total of 2:00 hours high altitude flight.
MISSION
TO
AVORD
,
FRANCE
.
Squadron
supplied 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET
BOMBS ON TARGET
741--------------------Aborted---------------------------------------------------------
572 1110 hrs 15,640 ft 12 x 500
591 1110 hrs 15,500 ft
12 x 500
911 1111 hrs 15,000 ft 12 x 500
672 1121 hrs 17,000 ft 12 x 500
679---------------------Aborted--------------------------------------------------------
BOMBING
RESULTS: Excellent! Targets at this airdrome were well hit.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: One to 5 FW 190’s and Me 109’s reported. Fighter support took care
of them.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Excellent! P-47’s, P-38’s and P-51’s furnished good close support
all the way in and out.
FLAK:
No AA fire was directed at this formation.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
591: Lt. H. H. Evers, F/O P. G. McDuffee, Lt. W. P. Conlon, T/Sgts. J. A.
Capron, J. J. Alba, S/Sgts. L. S. Kerr, T. C. Young, J. N. Clifton, L. W.
Bryant.
A/C
911: Lts. F. D. Turk, F. F. Whitcomb, J. P. Grube, S/Sgt. J. L. Ziegler, T/Sgts.
Dale Jackson, D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, T. C. Lardin, Neil Gillis.
A/C
672: Lts. J. E. LaFontin, R. W. Thompson, Harold Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R.
R. Saffell, P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. R. N. Kasch, R. J. Schupp, W. W. Tressler,
R. D. Libby.
A/C
679: Lts. W. F. Gibbons, C. P. McCallum, D. E. Shea, S/Sgt. R. M. Dodge, T/Sgts.
J. R. Parsons, W. O. Douponce, C. P. Bateman, P. H. Goecke, Sgt. D. E.
Harrington, S/Sgt. J. E. Edwards.
A/C
741: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. G. Stuart, J. A. Graham, T/Sgts.
J. C. Maddox, Andrew Beluschak, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, A. A. Seeley, J. S.
Bowen, K. P. Fiigen.
A/C
572: Lts. C. L. Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, S/Sgt. P.
W. Yeager, T/Sgt. J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, H. E. Winfree, R. J.
Jackson, John Hinda.
6
February 1944 – Capt. J. H. Hexum transferred to Casual Pool, 12th RDC, Station 591. Pvt. Jack S. Bond, ASN 15337280, assigned and joined from 1st Combat Wing, this station.
GROUND
SCHOOL
:
Escape Lecture 90 90:00
hrs.
FLYING:
MISSION
TO NANCY-ESSEY
AIRDROME
,
FRANCE
.
(Sortie;
no bombs dropped.)
Squadron
supplied 9 crews and 7 A/C.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
073-------------sortie------------------------------------------------------------------
504------------- “ -------------------------------------------------------------------
679------------- “ -------------------------------------------------------------------
591------------- “ -------------------------------------------------------------------
911------------- “ -------------------------------------------------------------------
505------------- “ -------------------------------------------------------------------
572------------- “ -------------------------------------------------------------------
929------------- “ -------------------------------------------------------------------
672------------- “ -------------------------------------------------------------------
BOMBING
RESULTS: No bombs dropped, due to 6 to 9/10 undercast.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Good, throughout the operation. P-51’s provided especially good cover
at the target area.
FLAK:
Enroute to target, meager AA fire reported from vicinity of
Beauvais
. Moderate AA fire seen coming from vicinity of
Le Havre
.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
591: Lts. H. H. Evers, B. D. Moore, Capt. J. H. McPartlin, Lt. C. E. Hudson,
T/Sgts. J. A. Capron, J. J. Alba, S/Sgts. T. C. Young, D. C. Aldrich, J. C.
Flinn, Jr., F. G. Seaver, Spat. J. A. Fisher.
A/C
911: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. H. Piland, T/Sgts. E.
J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, H. V. Lane, H. R. Small, J.
D. Hamner.
A/C
572: Lts. Bob Tibbetts, Jr., Alexander Ellerman, L. T. Sharum, R. A. Wertheim,
T/Sgts. J. W. Brady, R. E. Kidder, S/Sgts. C. E. Clark, W. J. Davis, D. E.
Morse, Sgt. H. P. Savarese.
A/C
672: Lts. J. D. Davis, A. N. Kersey, F. I. Varva, J. D. Pope, T/Sgts. R. A.
Wood, D. K. Nowlin, S/Sgts. H. R. Harding, G. A. Parrish, R. G. Duncan, J. L.
Ziegler.
A/C
929: Lts. P. C. Ammann, H. E. Kirby, H. A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, S/Sgt. J. J. Lacorrazza,
T/Sgt. Frank Bynon, S/Sgts. I. F. Kennedy, Frank Martin, Howard Hornick, W. L.
Sexton.
A/C
073: Lts. Irvin Piacentini, J. A. Rogers, B. P. Hart, F. W. Merkert, S/Sgt. R.
D. Libby, T/Sgt. J. L. Wolstenholme, S/Sgts. H. J. Rhode, R. M. Dodge, P. S.
Miller, G. G. Salter.
A/C
679: Lts. L. F. Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts.
E. A. Diethorn, Ward Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, Rudolph Malkin, G. A.
Wiggett, F. F. Lunt.
A/C
505: Lts. J. D. C. Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. G. Stuart, J. A. Graham, T/Sgts.
J. C. Maddox, Andrew Beluschak, S/Sgt. D. E. Schwab. Sgt. J. S. Bowen, S/Sgts.
K. P. Fiigen, A. A. Seeley.
A/C
504: Lts. S. L. Evans, G. N. Falck, Harold Levin, T. W. Harper, S/Sgts. R. R.
Saffell, P. J. DelTorto, R. N. Kasch, W. W. Tressler, Sgt. P. W. Betzer, S/Sgt.
R. J. Schupp.
7
February 1944 – T/Sgt. Joe Zack Cardwell, 39135046, transferred to
Detachment of Patients, 49th Station Hospital, APO 557.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Spotlight Trainer
12 6:00
Radio Network & Code 13 13:00
Shadowgraph 6 3:00
Code 2 2:00
FLYING:
3 A/C on Cross-country flight for total 3:55 hours.
8
February 1944 – NO CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
AFCE Mock-up Trainer 6 6:00
Gunnery Class 2 2:00
Code Practice 7 9:00
A/C Recognition 27 27:00
Gee Trainer 6 6:00
Link Trainer 3 3:00
FLYING:
7 A/C local flight for total 20:15 hours. 6 A/C on formation and bombing flight
for total 27:15 hours. 1 A/C on camera bombing flight for total 2:00 hours. 3
A/C on cross-country flight for total 2:30 hours.
9
February 1944 – 2nd Lt. Arthur J. Horning, O- Mock-up Trainer 6 6:00
Gunnery Class 2 2:00
Code Practice 7 9:00
A/C Recognition 27 27:00
Gee Trainer 6 6:00
Link Trainer
3 3:00
FLYING:
7 A/C local flight for total 20:15 hours. 6 A/C on formation and bombing flight
for total 27:15 hours. 1 A/C on camera bombing flight for total 2:00 hours. 3
A/C on cross-country flight for total 2:30 hours.
9
February 1944 – 2nd Lt. Arthur J. Horning, O-736598, assigned
and joined from USSAFE. Capt. Francis M. Dougherty, O-333074, assigned and
joined from 8th AFRD. Lt. Arthur J. Horning, missing in action on
Munster, Germany raid that took place on October 10, 1943, escaped from
continent of Europe and rejoined this Squadron.
GROUND
SCHOOL: A/C Recognition 5 5:00
FLYING: 1 A/C on bombing flight for total 2:30 hours.
10
February 1944 – NO CHANGES IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Radio Network 6 6:00
A/C Recognition 72 72:00
Gunnery Critique 40 40:00
Gee Trainer 3 2:15
Code Practice 11 17:00
Bomb Fuse class 8 8:00
Navigation Class 5 10:00
Link Trainer 2 2:00
FLYING:
2 A/C on local flight for total of 4:00 hours. 3 A/C on AFCE bombing flight for
total of 6:00 hours. 1 A/C on cross-country flight for total 1:40 hours.
11
February 1944 - 2nd Lts. Jerry D. Pope and Walter G. Quarve promoted to 1st Lts.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 3 2:45
Radio Network & Code 5 5:00
Shadowgraph 2 2:00
FLYING:
4 A/C on cross-country flight for total of 11:00 hours.
1
A/C on local flight for total 1:45 hours.
MISSION
TO FRANKFURT, GERMANY.
Squadron
supplied 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
729 1216 hrs 24,200 ft
12 x 500
911 1223 hrs 25,600 ft 12 x 500
929 1221 hrs 24,600 ft 12 x 500
672 1222 hrs 24,000 ft 12 x 500
679 1223 hrs 24,500 ft 6 x 500 (Bomb-bay tank)
741 1222 hrs 24,200 ft 6 x 500 (Bomb-bay tank)
BOMBING
RESULTS: Unobserved, bombed on PFF.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: 20 to 40 E/A were encountered in two attacks. Me 109’s and FW
190’s made up E/F force. All attacks were beaten off by our escort.
FIGHTER
ESCORT: Excellent! P-38’s, P-51’s and P-47’s were all met as briefed. E/F
attacks were all scared off by this escort.
FLAK:
No AA fire reported enroute to target. An inaccurate, moderate barrage was
experienced at target. Some crews reported a rather intense barrage was
maintained at the target for 45 seconds when it suddenly faltered and almost
died out.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C
729: Lts. W. B. Smith, G. H. Heilig, James H. Grube, F/O T. J. Capparell,
T/Sgts. J. A. Wood, D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts. H. R. Harding, P. C. Bara, R. H.
Brown, ,Jr., Sgt. P. O. Betzer.
A/C
911: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. H. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. H. Piland,
T/Sgts.
E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R, N, Rigaud, J. D. Hamner, H. V. Lane,
H. R. Small.
A/C
929: Lts. C. L. Price, P. H. Goynes, A. C. Brine, L. D. Godfrey, S/Sgt. B. W.
Yeager, T/Sgt. J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, E. A. Winfree, R. J.
Jackson, John Hinda.
A/C
672: Lts. J. D. Davis, P. R. Morey, F, I, Varva, W. G. Quarve, T/Sgts. R. A.
Wood, D. R. Nowlin, S/Sgts. O. S. Schwab, J. B. Zeigler, G. A. Parrish, R. C.
Duncan.
A/C
679: Lts. H. F. Weber, J. C. Flinn, Jr., E. R. Hedstrom, J. M. Deniger, T/Sgts.
W. J. Kaltenbach, L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. R. R. Ruth,
J.
R. Paget, J. R. Marshall, E. J. Latalien.
A/C
741: Lts. L. F. Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. W. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts.
E. A. Diethorn, Ward Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, P. F. Lunt, Rudolph Malkin,
G. A. Wiggett.
12
February 1944 – T/Sgt. Forrest G. Seaver transferred to Casual Pool, 12th RCD.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Officer’s Critique 36 36:00
Link Trainer
3 3:00
A/C Recognition Exam 106 106:00
Bomb Trainer 2 2:00
Code & Network 7 10:00
FLYING:
9 A/C on local, high altitude, formation flight for total of 41:00 hours. 1 A/C
on cross-country flight for total 1:50 hours.
13
February 1944 – S/Sgt. Donald J. Aldrich, 31131905, transferred to Casual
Pool, 12th RCD.
14
February 1944 – Capt. J. H. McPartlin promoted to Major, (Operations
Officer.)
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Bomb Fuse Class 15 15:00
Radio Class 16 23:00
Shadowgraph 9 4:30
A/C Recognition 56 56:00
Link Trainer 5 5:00
Nav. Class for
Bombardiers 8 16:00
Spotlight 9 9:00
Bomb Trainer 4 4:00
FLYING:
None.
15
February 1944 – NO CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 3 3:15
Bombardiers Meeting 12 12:00
Radio Class
15 15:00
Target Ident. 13 13:00
Dinghy Drill 60 45:00
FLYING:
1 A/C on cross-country flight for total 7:15 hours. 1 A/C on weather flight for
total 1:50 hours.
16
February 1944 – NO CHANGES IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 5 4:15
Target Ident. 7 7:00
Navigation Class 5 5:00
Shadowgraph 2 2:00
Radio Class 18 25:00
Bomb Trainer 5 5:00
A/C Recognition 12 12:00
Bombsight Instruction 10 10:00
Spotlight 9 4:30
FLYING:
None.
17
February 1944 – NO CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
S-2 Lecture 46 23:00
Bombardiers Critique 12 12:00
A/C Recognition 82 82:00
Radio School 19
19:00
AFCE Mock-up 6 6:00
Nav Class for Bombardiers 7 7:00
Gee Trainer 4 4:00
Link Trainer
4 4:00
18
February 1944 – F/O Paul G. McDuffee appointed 2nd Lt., ASN
O-2045029.
S/Sgt. V. W. Jones transferred to AC Unassigned attached to 12th RCD,
AAF Station 591.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Target Ident.
10 10:00
Bomb Class 12 12:00
Shadowgraph 4 4:00
Bomb Trainer 6
6:00
A/C Recognition 21 21:00
Radio Class 19 26:00
Link Trainer 3 3:00
Spotlight
9 4:30
19
February 1944 – The following EM assigned and joined from 1st Bomb Division Hq.; Pfc. Samuel N. Mavros, Pvt. Paul M. Kartas, Pvt. Charles D.
Mooneyham, Pvt. David W. Rehor.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
First Aid Lecture 65 65:00
Gee 1 1:00
A/C Recognition 26 26:00
Radio Class
16 22:30
FLYING:
9 A/C flew local flight for total 17:50 hours. 1 A/C flew AFCE and Camera
Bombing flight for total of 1:50 hours. 6 A/C flew local formation flight.
20
February 1944 – NO CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
MISSION
TO LEIPZIG/ ASCHERSLEBEN.
Squadron
supplied 13 crews and 11 ships for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
729 1326 hrs 14,000 ft 6x500(Aschersleben)
679 1324
hrs 14,420 ft 6x500 “
741 1326 hrs 14,800 ft 6x500 “
505
(324th ) 1326 hrs 14,200 ft 6x500 “
073 1326 hrs 14,200 ft 6x500 “
578 ------ -------- 12x500 (Leipzig)
736
(324th) 1346 22,000 ft 12x500 “
591 1345 20,100 ft 12x500 “
929 1345 20,000 ft 12x500 “
079------------Abortive
Sortie------------------------------------------------
911 1345 19,600 ft 12x500 “
572 1345 20,350 ft 12x500 “
958 1345 20,300 ft 12x500
“
BOMBING
RESULTS: Leipzig Group: Crews reported smoke being seen for about 30 minutes
after leaving target. Some crews reported direct hits in target area. Bombing
generally good.
Aschersleben
Group: Crews reported good bombing results on target of opportunity, believed to
be Oschersleben. Large explosions and fires reported by crews.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Reports varied from 2 to 25 FW 190s and Me 109s with a few Me 110s.
There was only one direct attack on
this formation by one black FW 190. This is E/F opposition encountered by Leipzig
Group. The following account was rendered by the Aschersleben Group. From 10 to
15 E/A encountered, most of these were FW 190s, with 4 Me 109s and one Me 110.
These planes used haze to good advantage in making their attacks. Four FW 190s
flying a P-47 formation made some very rigorous attacks on this formation.
FIGHTER
ESCORT: Better than briefed for the Leipzig Group. Very close support given by
P-51s, etc. Fighter escort for the Aschersleben Group was fair, and described as
spotty. There were intermittent periods with no support visible.
FLAK:
Enroute to the target, the Leipzig Group observed AA fire coming from vicinities
of Egmond, Amsterdam, Magdeburg, Dessau, and Wittenberg. At the target, moderate
to intense and accurate AA fire was experienced by our A/C. For the Aschersleben
Group one 5 flare Rocket was seen bursting at our altitude at the target. Its
color was brilliant red.
CASUALTIES:
A/C 736 – Lt. John R. Simonson – minor flak wound on left shoulder.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C
591: Lt. Robert S. Roberts, Maj. C. D. Lee (Group), Lts. J. W. Ryan, C. S.
Hudson, T/Sgt. W. B. Neal, S/Sgt. Joseph York, T/Sgt. W. W. King, S/Sgts. Elmer
Weaver, F. H. Lenke, Lt. Horace G. Nichols.
A/C
929: Lts. F. C. Ammann, F. L. Butler, H. A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgt. J. J. Lacorrazza,
S/Sgt. Howard Hornick, T/Sgt. F. D. Bynon, Jr., S/Sgts. Frank Martin, I. F.
Kennedy, W. L. Sexton.
A/C
079: Lts. C. R. Phillips, J. R. Dempsey, H. G. Yockey, J. D. Pope, T/Sgt. M. E.
Painter, S/Sgt. R. L. Jackson, T/Sgt. G. W. Boyle, S/Sgts.
C.
R. Zimmerman, Anthony Dannucci, Elvin Walsh, Jr.
A/C
911: Lts. Irvin Piacentini, J. A. Rogers, B. P. Hart, S/Sgt. R. M. Dodge, T/Sgt.
J. L. Wolstenholme, S/Sgts. H. J. Rhode, R. H. Brown, Jr.,
R. D. Libby, G. G. Selter.
A/C
572: Lts. L. F. Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. W. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts.
E. A. Diethorn, D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, G. A. Wiggett, Rudolph
Malkin, P. F. Lunt.
A/C
505: Lts. Bob Tibbetts, Alex Ellerman, L. T. Sharum, R. A. Wertheim, T/Sgt. J.
W. Brady, S/Sgt. C. E. Clark, T/Sgt. R. E. Kidder, S/Sgts. D. E. Morse, W. J.
Davis, Sgt. H. P. Davarese.
A/C
073: Lts. H. F. Weber, J. C. Flinn, Jr., E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss,
T/Sgt.
W. J. Kaltenbach, S/Sgt. J. R. Marshall, T/Sgt. L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. E. J.
Latalien, R. R. Ruth, J. R. Paget.
A/C
958: Lts. C. L. Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. B.
W. Yeager, Sgt. F. A. Ford, T/Sgt. J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. John Hinda, R. J.
Jackson, H. E. Winfree.
A/C
578: Lts. S. L. Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts.
R. R. Saffell, P. J. Del Torto, S/Sgts. A. A. Scelza, R. N. Kasch, W. W.
Tressler, R. J. Schupp.
A/C
729: Lts. P. R. Coleman, R. A. Thompson, H. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, T/Sgt.
Orlando Puntorno, S/Sgt. F. J. Deary, T/Sgt. K. R. Aldrich, S/Sgts. S. J. Pogan, A. W. Truesdale, O. D. Phillips, Jr.
A/C
679: Lts. W. F. Gibbons, C. P. McCallum, D. E. Shea, W. P. Conlon, T/Sgt. J. R.
Parsons, S/Sgt. C. R. Bateman, T/Sgt. W. O. Duponce, S/Sgt. J. W. Edwards, Sgt.
J. S. Bowen, S/Sgt. P. H. Goecke.
A/C
736: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. H. Piland, T/Sgt. E.
J. Viskocil, S/Sgt. H. V. Lane, T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. H. R. Small, R.
E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner.
A/C
741: Lts. F. D. Turk, F. F. Whitcomb, J. H. Grube, Sgt, R. C. Knowles, Jr.,
T/Sgt. Dale Jackson, S/Sgt. N. V. Pero, T/Sgt. D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. E. J.
Vogler, Neil Gillis, T. C. Lardin.
21
February 1944 – MISSION TO ACHMER, GERMANY.
7
Officers and 13 Enlisted Men Missing In Action. See Mission Report this date.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 2 2:00
Spotlight 7 3:30
Bomb Trainer 8
7:00
Shadowgraph 6 6:00
Pilot’s Code 7 3:30
A/C Recognition 26 26:00
FLYING:
3 A/C made local flight for total 6:10 hours.
MISSION
TO ACHMER, GERMANY.
Squadron
supplied 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
729 1451 hrs 21,500 ft 12 x 500
741
1451 hrs 21,800 ft 12 x 500
591 1450 hrs 22,100 ft 12 x 500
761-----Not
Dispatched------------------------------------------------
572-----Missing
In Action---------------------------------------------
073-----Missing
In Action---------------------------------------------
BOMBING
RESULTS: Reported as good. Bursts were seen in Hangar area of airdrome. A target
of opportunity was attacked.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: 20 to 30 FW 190s, Me 109s, and a few Me 110s were sighted West of
Hanover. The main formation of this group received no attacks but the Composite
Group did. Attacks were pressed home on the latter for a period of 30 minutes.
FIGHTER
ESCORT: Due to considerable change in route, complete fighter cover was not
available. Crews, however, praised the fighter cover which was rendered.
FLAK:
Enroute to the target, meager, inaccurate AA fire was observed coming from
vicinities of Egmond and Linden. At Bielefield AA fire was meager to moderate
and rather accurate, Some ground rockets were reported at vicinity of Osnabruck.
CASUALTIES:
See Missing In Action Paragraph.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C
729: Lts. C. R. Phillips, J. R. Dempsey, H. G. Yockey, J. D. Pope, T/Sgts. G. W.
Boyle, M. E. Painter, S/Sgts. C. R. Zimmerman, R. L. Jackson, Anthony Dannucci,
Elvin Walsh.
A/C
741: Lts. F, C, Ammann, F. L. Butler, H. A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgts. F. D.
Bynon, J. J. Lacorrazza, S/Sgts. I. F. Kennedy, Howard Hornick, Frank Martin, W.
L, Sexton.
A/C
591: Lts. P. R. Coleman, R. A. Thompson, R. N. Roberts, J. S. O’Looney,
T/Sgts. K. R. Aldrich, Orlando Puntorno, S/Sgts. O. D. Phillips, F. J. Deary, A.
W. Truesdale, S. J. Pogan, Jr.
MISSING
IN ACTION:
A/C
572: Lts. Irvin Piacentini, J. A. Rogers, B. P. Hart, S/Sgt. R. M. Dodge,
T/Sgts. J. L. Wolstenholme, R. S. Miller. S/Sgts. H. R. Hardin, R. D. Libby, R.
H. Brown.
A/C
073: Lts. W. F. Gibbons, C. P. McCallum, D. W. Shea, W. P. Conlon, T/Sgts. W. O.
Douponce, J. R. Parsons, Sgts. C. R. Bateman, Jack S. Bowen, S/Sgts. J. W.
Edwards, P. H. Goecke.
22
February 1944 – NO CHANGE IN
PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Skeet Shoot 2 2:00
Link Trainer 2 2:00
Gee Trainer 4 4:00
FLYING:
3 A/C flew local flight for total 3:30 hours.
MISSION
TO OSCHERSLEBEN, GERMANY.
Squadron
supplied 7 crews and 5 ships. A/C 428 was supplied by 322nd Squadron
and A/C 504 was supplied by 323rd Squadron.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
504 1409 hrs 19,800 ft 12 x 500
892 1409 hrs 20,500 ft
12 x 500
591-------------Not
dispatched---------------------------------------------
679-------------Jettisoned
bombs------------------------------------------
812 1409 hrs 19,600 ft 12 x 500
428 1408 hrs 22,000 ft 6 x 500
958 1416 hrs 20,200 ft 12 x 500
BOMBING
RESULTS: The original target was Oschersleben, Germany but due to heavy
undercast the formations turned back and bombed Bunde, a target of opportunity.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: 50 E/A, including Me110’s, Me 109’s, FW 190’s, Me 410’s and a
few Ju 88’s were encountered for a period of half an hour. Me 110’s attacked
from 11 to 2 O’clock high coming in in-line abreast. The High Group was the
first attacked , then the lead group. Single Engine fighter attacks were pressed
close. It is believed the twin-engine fighters were intended to draw away our
fighter support, the single-engine fighters then taking advantage of the
unescorted B-17’s.
FIGHTER
ESCORT: Good, close support until just before the target.
FLAK:
Most of the AA fire observed by our A/C was out of range for our ships. The only
accurate fire encountered was at a point midway between Osnabruck and Munster.
CASUALTIES:
S/Sgt. John R. Paget from A/C 812 froze his feet.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C
504: Lts. C. R. Phillips, J. R. Dempsey, H. G. Yockey, J. D. Pope, T/Sgts. M. E.
Painter, G. W. Boyle, S/Sgts. C. R. Zimmerman, Elvin Walsh, R. L. Jackson,
Anthony Dannucci.
A/C
892: Lts. L. F. Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts.
E. A. Diethorn, P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, P. F. Lunt, Rudolph
Malkin, G. A. Wiggett.
A/C
679: Lts. C. V. Mason, G. W. Falck, W. E. Eberly, A. J. Depeder, T/Sgts. R. F.
Perkins, R. F. Cannon, S/Sgts. V. R. Clifford, D. C. Zahler, J. J. Ney, R. F. Renzelman.
A/C
958: Lts. F. D. Turk, F. F. Whitcomb, J. H. Grube, S/Sgt. Morris Fliegel,
T/Sgts. Dale Jackson, D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, T. C. Lardin, Neil
Gillis, N. V. Pero.
A/C
812: Lts. H. F. Weber, P. G. McDuffee, E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgts. W.
J. Kaltenbach, L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. R. R. Ruth, J. R. Paget, J. R. Marshall,
E. J. Latalien.
A/C
428: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, F. T. Keneley, J. R. Piland, T/Sgt. E. J.
Viskocil, S/Sgt. H. V. lane, T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. H. R. Small, R. E. Rigaud,
J. D. Hamner.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A/C 679 had its electrical system shot out by a 20MM shell. As a result the
bombs had to be salvoed.
23
February 1944 – NO CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Shadowgraph 4 2:00
Bomb Trainer 5 5:00
Radio Class
5 15:00
Link Trainer 2 2:00
Code 2 1:00
24
February 1944 – NO CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Link Trainer
2 2:00
Gee Trainer 2 1:00
FLYING:
2 A/C made local flight for total 2:55 hours. 1 A/C made high altitude flight
for total 2:25 hours.
MISSION
TO SCHWEINFURT, GERMANY.
Squadron
supplied 8 crews and 7 ships.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
591 1322.5 hrs 21,000 ft 12 x 500
911 1344 hrs 22,000 ft
12 x 500
578 1338 hrs 21,000 ft 12 x 500
729-----------Not
dispatched----------------------------------------------
079 1338 hrs 21, 600 ft
12 x 500
812
----------Aborted-------------------------------------------------------
505-----------Aborted-------------------------------------------------------
958 1337 hrs 23,000 ft
42 M47 IB’s
BOMBING
RESULTS: Unobserved due to heavy smoke in target area.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: This group suffered no attacks from E/A. However, one straggler
was attacked by an Me 109. 14 Me 110’s painted all silver were observed flying
on a westerly course. 18 single-engine fighters were observed attacking the wing
behind us just off the target.
FIGHTER
ESCORT: Fighter support was good and close enroute to the target. P-38’s seen
over the target area. Upon returning , there was a lack of close support from
the target to the Ruhr Area.
FLAK:
Enroute to the target and upon return, AA fire was observed but not encountered.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C
591: Lts. J. D. Davis, A. N. Morey, F. I. Varva, W. G. Quarve, T/Sgt. R. A.
Wood, S/Sgts. G. A. Parrish, D. K. Nowlin, R. O. Duncan, J. B. Brennan, J. L.
Ziegler.
A/C
911: Lts. C. V. Mason, G. M. Falck, W. E. Eberley, A. J. Depeder, T/Sgt. S. L.
Sommers, S/Sgt. R. E. Renzelman, T/Sgt. R. F. Cannon, S/Sgts. J. J. Ney, V. H.
Clifford, D. C. Zahler.
A/C
578: Lts. F. D. Turk, F. F. Whitcomb, F. T. Keneley, Capt. Prevoll Marshall
(Hq., 91st) T/Sgt. Dale Jackson, S/Sgt. N. V. Pero, T/Sgt. D. C.
Stairs, S/Sgts. Neil Gillis, E. J. Vogler, T. C. Lardin.
A/C
729: Lts. C. L. Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. B.
W. Yeager, Sgt. F. A. Ford, T/Sgt. J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. R. J. Jackson, John
Hinda, H. E. Winfree.
A/C
079: Lts. F. C. Ammann, F. L. Butler, H. A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgt. J. J. Lacorrazza,
S/Sgt. Howard Hornick, T/Sgt. F. D. Bynon, S/Sgts. Frank Martin, I. F. Kennedy,
W. L. Sexton.
A/C
958: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, A. C. Rinne, J. H. Piland, T/Sgt. E. J.
Viskocil, S/Sgt. H. R. Small, T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. H. V. Lane, R. E. Rigaud,
J. D. Hamner.
25
February 1944 – NO CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Link Trainer 4 4:14
Gunnery Class 16 16:00
Film “Live &
Learn” 35 35:00
Radio Class 7 10:30
A/C Recognition 9 9:00
Shadowgraph 2 2:00
FLYING:
2 A/C on local flight for total 3:00 hours.
MISSION
TO AUGSBURG, GERMANY.
This
Squadron supplied 6 crew and 5 ships for this mission. It also supplied one crew
for a diversion sweep, which went over the North Sea.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
578
1409 hrs 22,000 ft 12 x 500
911 1409 hrs 22,400 ft 12 x 500
079 1409 hrs 22,000 ft 12 x 500
958 1410 hrs 22,400 ft 12 x 500
505 1410 hrs 22,800 ft 6 x 500
729 1409 hrs 22,000 ft 6 x 500
BOMBING
RESULTS: Good! Much heavy smoke was seen in Target Area.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: This group suffered no E/F attacks. Very small forces of E/A were
reported in and around target area.
FIGHTER
ESCORT: Good fighter support on the way in to the target, but there was a lapse
of some 45 minutes on the return journey.
FLAK:
The following AA fire was encountered by our A/C. Meager and accurate at
Montcornet; Merzig, meager and inaccurate; and at Landeau it was meager and
inaccurate.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C
729: Maj. J. H. McPartlin, Lts. H. H. Evers, B. D. Moore, J. W. Ryan, C. S.
Hudson, T/Sgt. J. A. Capron, S/Sgt. T. C. Young, T/Sgt. J. J. Alba, S/Sgts. L.
S. Kerr, J. H. Clifton, Capt. J. A. Fisher (Gp).
A/C
079: Lts. F. C. Ammann, F. L. Butler, H. A. Levin, Sgt. C. R. Knowles, T/Sgt. J.
J. Lacorrazza, S/Sgt. Howard Hornick, T/Sgt. F. D. Bynon, S/Sgts. Frank Martin,
I. F. Kennedy, W. L. Sexton.
A/C
911: Lts. S. L. Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgt. R. R.
Saffell, S/Sgt. R. N. Kasch, T/Sgt. P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. A. A. Scelza, W. W.
Tressler, R. J. Schupp.
A/C
958: Lts. H. F. Weber, J. E. LaFontin, E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgt. W. J.
Kaltenbach, S/Sgt. J. R. Marshall, T/Sgt. L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. E. J. Latalien,
R. R. Ruth, Sgt. D. E. Harrington, Jr.
A/C
505: Lts. C. V. Mason, G. M. Falck, W. E, Eberly, A. J. Depeder, T/Sgt. S. L.
Sommers, S/Sgt. R. P Renzelman, T/Sgt. R. F. Cannon, S/Sgts. J. J. Ney, V. H.
Clifford, D. C. Zahler.
A/C
578: Lts. J. D. Davis, A. N. Morey, F. I. Varva, W. G. Quarve, T/Sgt. R. A.
Wood, S/Sgt. G. A. Parrish, T/Sgt. D. K. Nowlin, S/Sgts. R. O. Duncan, J. B.
Brennan, J. L. Ziegler.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A/C 505 was supplied by 324th Squadron . A/C 982 used on the
diversion was supplied by 322nd Squadron.
26
February 1944 – The following 2nd Lts. promoted to 1st Lts. Mason, Weber, Piacentini (MIA 21 Feb.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Skeet
Shoot 5 10:00
Link
Trainer 1 1:00
Gee
Trainer
2 2:00
Code,
Lecture 11 33:00
27
February 1944 – GROUND SCHOOL:
Target Identification 9 18:00
Bomb Trainer
5 5:00
Spotlight 8 6:00
Link Trainer 3 3:00
Shadowgraph 4 4:00
Dinghy Drill 100 50:00
FLYING:
6 A/C flew local flight for total 11:40 hours. 2 A/C made formation flight for
total 5:00 hours. 2 A/C made bombing flight for total 3:30 hours. 1 a/C made
cross-country flight for total 1:40 hours.
28
February 1944 – Capt. J. S. Taylor And Capt. G. P. Ward transferred to Hq
91st Bomb Group. S/Sgt. J. A. McLaurin assigned and joined from 14
RCD.
GROUND
SCHOOL:
Target Identification 9 18:00
Bomb Trainer 5 5:00
Spotlight 8 4:00
Link Trainer 3 3:00
Shadowgraph 4 4:00
Dinghy Drill 100 50:00
FLYING:
6 A/C flew local, formation and bombing flight for total of 11:40 hours. 1 A/C
on cross-country flight.
29
February 1944 – The following awards were presented to Officers and Men of
this organization.
For the Destruction of enemy aircraft - Air Medal
S/Sgt. Schupp, Robert J.
S/Sgt. Rigaud, Ralph E.
For the Destruction of
enemy aircraft - Oak Leaf Cluster
F/O Capparell,
Thomas J.
2nd Lt.
Simonson, John R.
2nd Lt.
Wellman, Joseph c.
T/Sgt. Neal, Winfield B.
S/Sgt. Duncan, Robert O.
S/Sgt. Howard Hornick
(NMI)
S/Sgt. Pogan, Steve J.
Jr.
S/Sgt. Topitz, Frank
(NMI)
S/Sgt. Truesdale, Arthur
W.
S/Sgt. Vogler, Edmund J.
Sgt, Lacorrazza, John J.
For the completion of
five Missions – Air Medal
2nd Lt.
Ammann, Frank G.
2nd Lt.
Donigan James N.
2nd lt. Evans,
Sam l.
2nd Lt.
Harper, Thomas W.
2nd lt. Hart,
Bernard P.
2nd Lt.
Heilig, George H.
2nd Lt. Levin,
Harold (NMI0
2nd lt. Nulty,
Patrick h.
2nd Lt. Peck,
Charles R.
2nd Lt.
Simonson, John R.
1st Lt. Turk,
Frank D.
T/Sgt. Bynon, Frank D.
S/Sgt. DelTorto, Philip
J.
Sgt. Fogem, Kenneth P.
S/Sgt. Hornick, Howard
(NMI)
T/Sgt. Jackson, Dale
(NMI)
S/Sgt. Kennedy, Irvin F.
Sgt. Lacorrazza, John J.
Sgt. Lardin, Thomas C.
S/Sgt. Martin, Frank
(NMI)
S/Sgt. Scelza, Alfred A.
S/Sgt. Sexton, Wallace L.
T/Sgt. Simonson, Ward e.
T/Sgt. Stairs, Donald C.
S/Sgt. Topitz, Frank
(NMI)
2nd lt.
Dempsey, James R.
1st lt.
Griesbach, Roy J.
2nd Lt. Hedstrom, Earl R.
2nd Lt.
Merkert, Frederick W.
2nd Lt.
Piacentini, Irvin (NMI)
2nd Lt.
Thompson, Richard W.
2nd Lt. Weber,
Howard F.
2nd Lt. Weiss,
Donald T.
S/Sgt. Ginsberg, Robert
C.
S/Sgt. Goldberg, Martin
(NMI)
S/Sgt. Holland, Louis R.
S/Sgt. Lane, Harry V.
S/Sgt. Letalien, Eugene
J.
S/Sgt. Rhode, Harold J.
S/Sgt. Small, Harry D.
Sgt. Tressler, Woodrow W.
1st lt.
Porada, Francis A.
2nd Lt. Ashby,
Joseph T.
2nd Lt. Piland, John H.
2nd Lt. Flynn,
John C. Jr.
1st Lt.
Anderson, Julius D. C.
1st lt.
Roberts, Robert S.
2nd Lt. Ryan,
John W.
2nd lt. Shea,
Donald E.
1st Lt. Smith,
William B.
2nd Lt.
Thompson, Robert A.
1st Lt.
Coleman, Paris R.
Capt. McPartlin, James H.
2nd Lt.
Groombridge, Howard A.
2nd lt.
Godfrey, Leo D.
1st Lt.
Phillips, Charles R.
2nd Lt.
Wilson, Hazen J.
2nd Lt. Levin,
Harold A.
1st Lt.
Graham, James A.
F/O Capparell, Thomas J.
Sgt. Bara, Paul C.
T/Sgt. King, Warren J.
T/Sgt, Neal, Winfield B.
S/Sgt. Seeley, Aldrich A.
S/Sgt.
Weaver, Elmer (NMI), Jr.
S/Sgt. Walsh, Elvin (NMI)
S/Sgt. Truesdale, Arthur
W.
S/Sgt. Pogan, Steve J.
Jr.
S/Sgt. Phillips, Osceola
D. Jr.
S/Sgt. Hinda, John (NMI)
S/Sgt. Deary, Francis J.
S/Sgt. Dannucci, Anthony
(NMI)
T/Sgt. Puntorno, Orlando
(NMI)
S/Sgt. Schupp, Robert J.
S/Sgt. Romulis, Albert G.
T/Sgt. Kirby, Fred B.
T/Sgt. Cardwell, Joe Z.
S/Sgt. Seeley, Aldrich A.
T/Sgt. Boyle, George W.
T/Sgt. Beluschak, Andrew
(NMI)
2nd Lt.
O’Looney, James S.
401st
DAILY REPORTS 1944 Prepared by 1st Lt. Charles
Albidress
1 March 1944 – TOTAL
STRENGTH THIS DATE: 89 Officers, 1 F/O & 90 EM. Pvts. John C. Blaisdell and
Austin M. Pullerman assigned and joined from 466th Sub Depot.
2 March 1944 – S/Sgt.
Wallace L. Sexton transferred to 45th
Station
Hospital
(Wounded in action.)
MISSION
TO
FRANKFURT
,
GERMANY
.
This Squadron supplied ten
crews and seven A/C, the 324th Squadron supplying A/C 506 and 975,
while the 322nd Squadron provided A/C 027.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
079 1213 hrs 24,200 ft 10 x 500
929----------Abortive
sortie---------------------------------------------812 1213 hrs 24,300 ft 10 x 500
506 1213 hrs 23,900 ft 10 x 500
519 1212 hrs 24,000 ft 10 x 500
911 1213 hrs
23,700 ft 10 x 500
958 1209 hrs 26,200 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
869 1210 hrs 26,500 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
975 1208 hrs
26,550 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
144 1209 hrs 26,700 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved
due to undercast.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: No direct
attacks were suffered by this Group. Eight to twenty E/A were sighted, attacking
wings behind ours.
FIGHTER ESCORT: Good all the
way, with the exception of the target area.
FLAK: Enroute to the target,
meager AA fire was observed coming from Abbeville. At the target, moderate and
accurate AA fire was encountered. On the way back, meager and accurate AA fire
was reported from the vicinity of
Brussels
.
CASUALTIES: Tail gunner of A/C
929, S/Sgt. W. L. Sexton - bullet wound on right arm and left leg. Pilot of A/C
929, F. C. Ammann - wounds on right side and arm from bursting shell.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 079: Lts. J. D. C.
Anderson, H. G. Nichols, J. G. Stuart, J. A. Graham, T/Sgt. M. E. Painter,
Andrew Beluschak, S/Sgt. E. J. Latalien, Sgt. J. S. Bond, S/Sgts. K. P. Feign,
A. A. Seeley.
A/C 929: Lts. F. C.
Ammann, F. L. Butler, H. A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgt. J. J. Lacorrazza,
S/Sgt. Howard Hornick, T/Sgt. F. D. Bynon, S/Sgts. Frank Martin, I. F. Kennedy,
W. L. Sexton.
A/C 812: Lts. Bob
Tibbetts, Alexander Ellerman III, L. T. Sharum, R. A. Wertheim, T/Sgt. J. W.
Brady, S/Sgt. C. E. Clark, T/Sgt. R. E. Kidder, S/Sgts. F. H. Lenke, D. E.
Morse, W. J. Davis.
A/C 506: Lts. P. R.
Coleman, R. A. Thompson, H. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, T/Sgt. Orlando
Puntorno, S/Sgt. F. J. Deary, T/Sgt. K. R. Aldrich, S/Sgts. S. J. Pogan Jr., O.
D. Phillips Jr., A. W. Truesdale.
A/C 519: Lts. S. L.
Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell,
P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. A. A. Scelza, W. W. Tressler, R. N. Kasch, R. J. Schupp.
A/C 911: Lts. L. F.
Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts. E. A. Diethorn,
W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, Rudolph Malkin, G. A. Wiggett, P. F. Lunt.
A/C 958: Lts. C. L.
Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgts. F. A. Ford, J. P.
Armstrong, S/Sgts. R. J. Jackson, John Hinda, H. E. Winfree.
A/C 869: Lts. C. V.
Mason, G. M. Falck, W. E. Eberly, A. J. Depeder, T/Sgt. R. F. Perkins, S/Sgt. R.
F. Renzelman, T/Sgt. R. F. Cannon, S/Sgts. J. J. Ney, V. H. Clifford, D. C.
Zahler.
A/C 975: Lts. F. D.
Turk, F. F. Whitcomb, J. H. Grube, Sgt. C. R. Knowles, T/Sgt. Dale Jackson,
S/Sgt. N. V. Pero, T/Sgt. D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, Neil Gillis, T. C.
Lardin.
A/C 144: Lts. J. D.
Davis, A. W. Morey, F. I. Varva, W. G. Quarve, T/Sgt. R. A. Wood, S/Sgt. G. A.
Parrish, T/Sgt. D. K. Nowlin, S/Sgts. R. O. Duncan, J. E. Brennan, J. L.
Ziegler.
A/C 027: Lt. J. R.
Dempsey flew with this 322nd Squadron ship.
MISCELLANEOUS: A/ C 929
piloted by Lt. F. C. Ammann, returned early. This ship suffered enemy fighter
attacks which wounded the tail gunner and the pilot. It was forced to turn back
from 5000 N – 0525 E. The # 2 engine went out, started smoking and couldn’t
be completely feathered. As a result, this ship dropped out of formation and
lost altitude.
3 March 1944 – NO
CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
MISSION
TO
WILHELMSHAVEN
(area) The original target was in the
Berlin
area.
This Squadron provided nine
crews and seven ships for this mission.
A/C 975 and 506 were supplied
by the 324th Squadron.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
975 1147 hrs 27,500 ft 10 x 500
812 1144 hrs 16,000 ft 10 x 500
079-------------Abortive
sortie------------------------------------------
519 1146 hrs 26,300 ft 10 x 500
911 1147 hrs 26,000 ft 10 x 500
958 1143 hrs
27,500 ft 6 x 500
869-------------Abortive
sortie------------------------------------------
506-------------Abortive
sortie------------------------------------------
144-------------Not
dispatched------------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved,
on target of opportunity not definitely identified, but believed to be
Wilhelmshaven
area.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None were
sighted or encountered.
FIGHTER ESCORT: The fighter
support was very good. The rendezvous was kept with first group as briefed. The
escort stayed with us even when radical changes in route were made.
FLAK: Complete undercast
prevented identification of localities putting up AA fire, but all AA fire was
reported as meager to moderate and inaccurate. The bursts were black and white.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 975: Lts. J. D. C.
Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. G. Stuart, J. A. Graham, T/Sgts. M. E. Painter,
Andrew Beluschak, S/Sgt. E. J. Latalien, Sgt. J. S. Bond, S/Sgts. K. P. Fiigen,
A. A. Seeley.
A/C 812: Lts. Bob
Tibbetts, Alexander Ellerman III, L. T. Sharum, R. A. Wertheim, T/Sgts. J. W.
Brady, R. E. Kidder, S/Sgts. C. E. Clark, F. H. Lenke Jr., D. E. Morse, W. J.
Davis.
A/C 079: Lts. P. R.
Coleman, R. A. Thompson, H. J. Wilson, J. S. O’Looney, T/Sgt. Orlando
Puntorno, S/Sgt. F. J. Deary, T/Sgt. K. R. Aldrich, S/Sgts. S. J. Pogan, O. D.
Phillips Jr., A. W. Truesdale.
A/C 519: Lts. S. L.
Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell,
P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. A. A. Scelza, W. W. Tressler, R. N. Kasch, R. J. Schupp.
A/C 911: Lts. L. F.
Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts. E. A. Diethorn,
W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, Rudolph Malkin, G. A. Wiggett, P. F. Lunt.
A/C 958: Lts. C. L.
Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. B. W. Yeager,
S/Sgt. F. A. Ford, T/Sgt. J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. R. J. Jackson, John Hinda, H.
E. Winfree.
A/C 869: Lts. C. V.
Mason, G. M. Falck, W. E. Eberly, A. J. Depeder, T/Sgt. H. F. Perkins, S/Sgt. R.
F. Renzelman, T/Sgt. R. F. Cannon, S/Sgts. J. J. Ney, V. H. Clifford, Morris
Fliegel.
A/C 506: Lts. F. D.
Turk, F. F. Whitcomb, J. H. Grube, Sgt. C. R. Knowles. T/Sgt. Dale
Jackson
, S/Sgt. N. V. Pero, T/Sgt. D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, Neil Gillis, T.
C. Lardin.
MISCELLANEOUS: Although the
First Wing was recalled, it made a bomb run by PFF on what is believed to be the
Wilhelmshaven Area.
A/C 812, 079 and 869 did not see the PFF flares and therefore did not drop their bombs with the rest
of the formation.
A/C 506 had a
supercharger out and couldn’t keep up with formation. As a result it turned
back at a point 5418N-0847E. On the way back it jettisoned its bombs on a point
5418N-0841E.
4 March 1944 – Pvt.
Milton Rallis transferred to 1st Station Complement Squadron. Pfc.
Edward M. J. Wilson assigned and joined from Hq. 91st Bomb
Group.
MISSION
TO
COLOGNE
,
GERMANY
.
Note: Adverse weather
conditions forced abandonment of attack on briefed targets in
Berlin
Area. However, bombing was carried out on Target of Opportunity believed to be
Cologne
.
This Squadron supplied 9 crews
and 8 A/C for the mission. A/C 027 was provided by 322nd Squadron.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
O27 1245 hrs
25, 300 ft 10 x 500
967 1244 hrs 24,900 ft 10 x 500
869----------Aborted----------------------------------------------------
144 1244 hrs 25,500 ft
10 x
500
519 1244 hrs 26,000 ft 10 x 500
812 1244 hrs 25,400 ft 10 x 500
079----------Aborted----------------------------------------------------
958 1256 hrs 26,000 ft Jettisoned bombs due to mechanical difficulty.
911 1244 hrs 26,500 ft
10 x 500
BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved
due to 10/10 undercast. Bombed target of opportunity with PFF.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None sighted.
FIGHTER ESCORT: Support was
good all the way in and as long as the formation proceeded on course. Some crews
reported seeing an occasional friendly fighter on the return journey.
FLAK: At the target, both
black and white bursts were reported as intense and rather accurate.
CASUALTIES: Lt F. D. Turk and
Lt. F. L. Butler from A/C 967 received minor frost bite.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 027: Lts. R. S.
Roberts, H. C. Nichols, B. D. Moore, C. S. Hudson, T/Sgt. W. B. Neal, S/Sgt.
Joseph York, T/Sgt. W. J. King, S/Sgts. Elmer Weaver, J. H. Clifton, Lt. J. S.
Dempsey.
A/C 967: Lts. F. D.
Turk, F. L. Butler, J. H. Grube, C. R. Knowles, T/Sgt. Dale Jackson, S/Sgt. N.
V. Pero, T/Sgt. D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, T. C. Lardin, Neil Gillis.
A/C 144: Lts. J. D.
Davis, A. N. Morey, F. I. Varva, W. C. Quarve, T/Sgt. R. A. Wood, S/Sgt. G. A.
Parrish, T/Sgt. D. K. Nowlin, S/Sgts. R. C. Duncan, J. B. Brennan, J. L.
Ziegler.
A/C 519: Lts. S. L.
Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell,
P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. A. A. Scelza, W. W. Tressler, R. N. Kasch, R. J. Schupp.
A/C 812: Lts. H. F.
Weber, R. E. Kirby, E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgt. W. J. Kaltenbach, S/Sgt.
J. R.
Marshall
, T/Sgt. L. R.
Holland
, S/Sgts. E. J. Latalien, R. R. Ruth, J. R. Paget.
A/C 958: Lts. J. E.
LaFontin, C. R. Peck, F. T. Keneley, J. M. Donigan, T/Sgt. S. L> Sommers,
S/Sgt. H. V. Lane, T/Sgt. D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts. D. E. Schwab, M. P. LaCasse,
Sgt. D. E. Harrington.
A/C 911: Lts. L. F.
Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts. E. A. Diethorn,
W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, Rudolph Malkin, C. A. Wiggett, P. F. Lunt.
5 March 1944 – 1st Lt. Charles S. Hudson promoted to Captain.
Usual station duties.
6 March 1944 –
MISSION TO
HOPPERGARTEN
,
GERMANY
.
Three crews missing in action.
The primary target in this
case was the ball bearing Works at
Erkner
,
Germany
. 10?10 undercast prevented an attack on the primary.
This Squadron provided eleven
crews and eight aircraft. The 324th Squadron supplied A/C 975 and
128, while the 322nd Squadron supplied A/C 982.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
975------------ Not
Dispatched--------------------------------------------------
144 1311 hrs 20,000 ft 42 M-47 IB’s
911 1315 hrs
21,000 ft 42 M-47 IB’s
519 1315 hrs 21,000 ft 42 M-47 IB’s
128 1316 hrs 20,500 ft 10 x 500
982 1315 hrs 21,000 ft 36 M-47’s 6 kicked out later.
892-----------Aborted---------------------------------------------------------
958 1315 hrs 20,500 ft 10 x 500
BOMBING RESULTS: Generally
unobserved. PFF bombing on what is believed to be Hoppergarten,
Germany
.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: As many as 100
reported, including Me 410s, Me 110s,Me 109s and FW 190s. This formation was
first attacked by Twin Engine E/A, then by Single Engine E/F. Masses of E/F
Attacked our formations all at once, presumably in an attempt to overpower the
firepower of this Combat Wing. Some instances of rockets being fired at our
formation were reported.
FIGHTER SUPPORT: The escort
was very good with the exception of just before the target and just afterwards.
Cover over the target was good but our fighters seemed to be heavily
outnumbered.
FLAK; En route to the target
moderate accurate AA fire was experienced from the vicinities of Lingen,
Rheine
and
Osnabruck
. Meager, inaccurate AA fire was reported from the vicinities of Diepholz,
Nienburg and
Celle
. Some crews reported meager and inaccurate AA fire at the target.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 144: Lts. J. E.
LaFontin, C. R. Peck, F. T. Keneley. J. H. Donigan, T/Sgt. S. L. Sommers, S/Sgt.
H. V. Lane, T/Sgt. D. S/ Abeles, S/Sgt. D. E. Schwab, Sgt. D. E. Harrington Jr.,
S/Sgt. M. P. LaCasse.
A/C 911: Lts. L. P.
Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts. E. A. Diethorn,
W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, Rudolph Malkin, G. A. Wiggett, P. F. Lunt.
A/C 079: Lts. P. R.
Coleman, R. A. Thompson, A. C. Rinne, J. S. O’Looney, T/Sgt. Orlando Puntorno,
S/Sgt. F. J. Deary, T/Sgt. K. R. Aldrich, S/Sgts. S. J. Pogan, O. D. Phillips,
A. W. Truesdale.
A/C 869: Lts. C. V. Mason, G.
M> Falck, W.
E. Eberly
, S/Sgt. Morris Fliegel, T/Sgt. R. F. Perkins, S/Sgt. R. F. Renzelman, T/Sgt. R.
F. Cannon, S/Sgts. J. J. Ney, V. S. Clifford, D. C. Zahler.
A/C 519: Lts. S. L.
Evans, P. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell,
P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. A. A. Scelza, W. W. Tressler, R. N. Kasch, R. J. Schupp.
A/C 128: Lts. H. F.
Weber, H. E. Kirby, E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgt. W. J. Kaltenbach, S/Sgt.
J. R. Marshall, T/Sgt. L. R. Holland, S/Sgt. E. J. Latalien, Sgt. R. R. Ruth,
S/Sgt. J. R. Paget.
A/C 578: Lt. Bob
Tibbetts, Alexander Ellerman III, L. T. Sharum, R. A. Wertheim, T/Sgts. J. W.
Brady, R. S. Kidder, S/Sgts. H. J. Rhode, D. E, Morse, Sgt. S. A. Barratt Jr.,
S/Sgt. W. J. Davis.
A/C 892: Lts. F. D.
Turk, J. R. Dempsey, J. H. Grube, Sgt. C. R. Knowles, T/Sgt. Dale Jackson,
S/Sgts. Joseph York, D. C. Stairs, H. R. Small, Neil Gillis, T. C. Lardin.
A/C 958: Lts. C. L.
Price, P. R. Goynes, R. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. B. W. Yeager,
S/Sgt. F. A. Ford, T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. J. Jackson, John Hinda, H.
E. Winfree.
TRANSCRIBERS NOTE: There are
several inconsistencies in the
Mission
report for the above mission. It is stated that three crews were Missing In
Action. Yet, under Casualties the
Mission
report lists none.
The
Mission
Report also states that the Squadron provided 11 crews, yet it only lists nine
crews. In addition, there are no listings for crews Missing In Action. I am
unable to reconcile all these differences.
7 March 1944 – S/Sgt.
Olin M. Powell assigned and joined from Hq. 1st Bomb Division. Pvt.
Milburn (NMI) Pibasek assigned and joined from Hq. 91st Bomb Group.
Usual station duties.
8 March 1944 – M/Sgt.
Neury n. Cortes assigned and joined from 12th RCD.
MISSION
TO
ERKNER
,
GERMANY
.
This Squadron provided 3 crews
and A/C for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
144 1440 hrs 25,000 ft 42 M-47 IB’s
812 1440 hrs 24,900 ft 36
x 100 lb Demos.
519 1440 hrs 25,800 ft 36 x 100 lb Demos.
BOMBING RESULTS: Described as
excellent! Crews reported target “completely wiped out!” Two extremely large
explosions noted in target area. Heavy pall of smoke seen rising several
thousand feet.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None
encountered by this group.
FIGHTER SUPPORT: Described as
Perfect!
FLAK: No accurate AA fire was
reported by our A/C.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/c 519: Lts. L. F.
Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts. E. A. Diethorn,
W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, Rudolph Malkin, G. A. Wiggett, P. F. Lunt.
A/C 812: Lts. H. F.
Weber, H. E. Kirby, E. R. Hedstrom, J. R. Marshall, T/Sgts. W. J. Kaltenbach, L.
R. Holland, S/Sgts. E. J. Latalien, H. R. Small, Sgt. R. R. Ruth, S/Sgt. J. R.
Paget.
A/C 144: Lts. J. E.
LaFontin, C. R. Peck, F. T. Keneley, J. M. Donigan, T/Sgt. S. L. Sommers, S/Sgt.
H. V. Lane, T/Sgt. D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts. D. E. Schwab, D. E. Harrington, M. P.
LaCasse.
9 March 1944 – Major
James McPartlin, Operations Officer, assumes temporary Command while Col.
Gillespie, our C O, goes on leave to Rest Home.
MISSION
TO
BERLIN
,
GERMANY
.
This Squadron supplied 4 crews
and A/C.
The primary target in this
case was the Heinkel A/C Assembly Plant in Oranienburg, 16 miles NNE of the
center of
Berlin
. Due to heavy undercast, the secondary target, center of the industrial area in
Berlin
was attacked.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
812 1401 hrs 24,600 ft 12 x 500
519 1401 hrs 25,400 ft 12 x 500
958 1401 hrs 25,000 ft
12 x 500
144 1401 hrs 25,000 ft 12 x 500
BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved .
Bombs dropped on PFF.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: none encountered or observed.
FIGHTER ESCORT: Support was
good in the target area. Spotty cover on the way in, due probably to the fact
that formation was behind schedule.
FLAK: Enroute to target,
meager to moderate accurate AA fire was reported from the vicinities of
Imuiden
and Vechta. Inaccurate, meager AA fire reported from vicinities of
Celle
and Wesendorf. Inaccurate but intense fire experienced at the target.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 144: Lts. H. H.
Evers, N. A. Daniels, J. R. Simonson, J. C. Wellman, T/Sgt. J. A. Capron, S/Sgt.
T. C. Young, T/Sgt. J. J. Alba, S/Sgts. L. S. Kerr, L. W. Bryant, P. W. Betzer.
A/C 812: Lts. H. F.
Weber, H. E. Kirby, E. R. Hedstrom, D, T, Weiss, T/Sgt. W. J. Kaltenbach, S/Sgt.
J. R. Marshall, T/Sgt. L. R. Holland, S/Sgt. E. J. Latalien, Sgt. R. R. Ruth,
S/Sgt. J. R. Paget.
A/C 958: Lts. F. C.
Ammann, F. L. Butler, H. A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgt. J. J. Lacorrazza,
S/Sgt. Howard Hornick, T/Sgt. F. D. Bynon, S/Sgts. Frank Martin, I. F. Kennedy,
J. D. Hamner.
A/C 519: Lts. J. D. C.
Anderson, H. C. Nichols, J. H. Grube, J. A. Graham, T/Sgt. J. C. Maddox, S/Sgt.
Joseph York, T/Sgt. Andrew Beluschak, S/Sgt. H. V. Lane, Sgt. J. S. Bond, S/Sgt.
A. A. Seeley. S/Sgt. J. H.
Clifton
flew as R/Waist gunner with PFF ship.
11 March 1944 – 2nd Lt. Horace C. Nichols promoted to 1st Lt.
The following 2nd Lts. Missing In Action 6 March were promoted to 1st Lts: Alexander
Ellerman and James O’Looney.
Usual station duties.
12 March 1944 – (Rank
not Readable) Arthur C. Morning transferred to Mitchell Field,
USA
. Mrs. Doris Palmer Phillips, wife of Capt. Charles R. Phillips had a baby girl
on or about March 7, 1944.
13 March 1944 – NO
CHANGES IN PERSONNEL.
Usual Station duties.
14 March 1944 – Lt.
E. S. Ryan and T/Sgt. James T. Green transferred to Air Service command,
(Unreadable) Station 112. Cpl. Perkins transferred to Hq. Squadron 5th CCRC Group., Station 113. Sgt. D. H. Gibson, Sgt. L. V. Hansen, and Cpl. Charles (Last name unreadable) transferred to Hq. (Unreadable)
Usual Station duties.
15 March 1944 – NO
CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
Usual station Duties.
16 March 1944 –
Lt.
Col
Gillespie returns from leave and reassumes command. 1st Lt. Charles
R. Phillips promoted to Captain.
MISSION
TO
LECHFELD
,
GERMANY
.
This Squadron supplied 7 crews
and 5 A/C, while324th Squadron provided A/C 060 and 323rd Squadron
supplied A/C 504.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
504 1224 hrs 18,900 ft 228 – 20 lb Frags
144 1214 hrs 21,400 ft “ “
“
812 1216 hrs 19,000 ft “ “ “
672 1217 hrs 18,000 ft “ “ “
519 1216 hrs 18,000 ft
“ “ “
060 1217 hrs 18,400 ft “ “ “
958 1216 hrs 18,200 ft “ “ “
BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved.
Bombs dropped on smoke of Group ahead.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: This Group
received no direct attacks. One of our aircraft that flew with the 3rd Division , reported sighting up to 12o enemy fighters.
FIGHTER SUPPORT: Reported as excellent, though some crews reported it as spotty.
FLAK: Meager and accurate AA
fire was observed enroute to the target coming (Rest of sentence unreadable) At
the target moderate and inaccurate AA fire was experienced by our aircraft.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 060: Lts. R. S.
Roberts, (next name unreadable), J. W. Ryan, Capt. C. Hudson, T/Sgt. W. B. Neal,
W. J. King, (Two names unreadable), S/Sgt. J. H. Clifton.
A/C 519: Lts. S. L.
Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell,
P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. R. N. Kasch, R. J. Schupp, W.W. Tressler, Pvt. A. A.
Scelza.
A/C 812: Lts T. C.
Ammann, F. L. Butler, Harold A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgts. J. J. Lacorrazza,
F. D. Bynon Jr., S/Sgts. I. F. Kennedy, P. H. Lunt, (Last two names unreadable.)
A/C 672: Lts. W. B.
Smith, G. H. Heilig, W. F. Richards, F/O T. J. Capparell, T/Sgts. F. B. Kirby
(and one name unreadable.), S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, (Three more names unreadable.)
A/C 958: Lts. C. L.
Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. B. W. Yeager, J.
P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, R. J. Jackson, John Hinda, H. E. Winfree.
A/C 504: Lts. F. D.
Turk, (Name unreadable.), J. H. Grube, S/Sgt. C. R. Knowles, T/Sgts. Dale
Jackson, D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, T. C. Lardin, Neil Gillis, N. V.
Pero.
A/C 144: Lts. J. D.
Davis, W. W. Behrend, F. I. Varva, J. Wellman, T/Sgts. R. A. Wood, D. K. Nowlin,
S/Sgts. J. B. Brennan, J. L. Ziegler, G. A. Parrish, R. C. Duncan.
17 March 1944 – NO
CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
Usual station duties.
18 March 1944 – NO
CHANGE IN PERSONNEL.
MISSION
TO
OBERPFAFFENIOFEN
,
GERMANY
.
This Squadron supplied 8 A/C
and crews for this mission.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
144-------------Not
dispatched-----------------------------------------------------
672 1354 hrs 23,300 ft 5 x 1000
455 1342 hrs 23,000 ft 5 x 1000
812 1352 hrs 23,100 ft 5 x 1000 dropped in IP area.
958 1352 hrs 23,500 ft 5 x 1000
911 1357 hrs 23,500 ft 5 x 1000
467 1352 hrs 23,500 ft Dropped Leaflets (Propaganda)
519 1352 ----------- 5
x 1000
BOMBING RESULTS: Some A/C of
this group attacked the primary with good results. Others dropped their bombs
early in the vicinity of
4812N – 1050 E, through
error.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: 8 to 10 Me
109s made one attack on our high group.
FIGHTER ESCORT: Described as
excellent. P-38s were of great assistance in dispersing a flight of enemy
aircraft.
FLAK: Enroute to the target,
meager, accurate AA fire was experienced from the vicinity of Babenhausen. At
the target, AA fire was meager and moderate and inaccurate for our aircraft altitudes
of 23,000to 24,500 feet. Some bursts were white and high – others black and
low. On the route back, meager but accurate AA fire was experienced at Hornoy.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 519: Lts. S. L.
Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell,
P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. R. W. Kasch, R. J. Schupp, W.W. Tressler, A. A. Scelza.
A/C 455: Lts. F. C.
Ammann, F. L. Butler, H. A. Levin, J. M. Donigan, T/Sgts. J. J. Lacorrazza, D.
S. Abeles, S/Sgts. I. F. Kennedy, M. P. LaCasse, Howard Hornick, Frank Martins.
A/C 467: Lts. R. J. Griesbach,
C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. H. Piland, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G.
Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner, H. R. Small, H. V. Lane.
A/C 812: Lts. H. F.
Weber, John Tedrick (324th Squadron), E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss,
T/Sgts. W. J. Kaltenbach, L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. R. R. Ruth, J. R. Paget, J. R.
Marshall, E, J, Letalien.
A/C 672: Lts. F. D.
Turk, F. P. Whitcomb, J. H. Grube, S/Sgt. C. R. Knowles, T/Sgts. Dale Jackson,
D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, T. C. Lardin, Neil Gillis, N. V. Pero.
A/C 911: Lts. L. F.
Rentmeester, W.W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts. E. A. Diethorn,
W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, P. F. Lunt, D. E. Harrington, G. A.
Wiggett.
A/C 958: Lts. J. C. Davis, J.
R. Dempsey, F. I. Varva, A. J. Depeder, T/Sgts. R. A. Wood, D. K. Nowlin,
S/Sgts. J. B. Brennan, J. L. Ziegler, G. A. Parrish, R. O. Duncan.
19 March 1944 –
S/Sgt. Joseph A. McLaurin transferred to 467th Bomb Group Station
130. The following Enlisted Men were transferred to Hq Squadron, (The balance
unreadable) T/Sgt. Bennie E, Willenborg, Sgt. Matthias Potters, Sgt. Walter M.
Dunbar, Cpl. James E, Dunbar, Pfc.
Albert A. Filowitz, Pfc. Fred
W. Howle. Lt. Frederick W. Merkert transferred to Detachment of Patients, 2nd General Hospital,
APO
647.
2nd Lt. Harold A.
Levin promoted to 1st Lt. 1st Lts. H. H. Evers and B. D.
Moore promoted to Captains. 2nd Lt. George H. Heilig promoted to 1st Lt. Pfc. Ralph C. Barton and Pvt. Joseph S, Coral assigned and joined from 8th AFRD.
20 March 1944 – The
following Officers and Enlisted Men transferred to 305th Bomb Group
Station 165: Capt. H. H. Evers, Lt. H. E. Kirby, Lt. H. J. Wilson, J. J. Alba,
T/Sgt. J. W. Capron, S/Sgts. S. W. Bryant, N. S. Kerr, D. L. Ross, (One more
S/Sgt., name unreadable.)
Pfc. Raymond Scory assigned
and joined from 8th (Unreadable.)
Ten Officers and EM Missing In
Action. (See
Mission
report below.)
MISSION
TO
FRANKFURT
,
GERMANY
.
This Squadron supplied 7 crews
and A/C for this mission.
The target was situated in the
town of
Frankfurt
, but the bombs were not dropped on it, however, (Balance of statement
unreadable.)
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
467 1156.5 hrs 27,500 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
911 1142 hrs 27,200 ft Dropped leaflets.
455
1141 hrs 27,500 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
144 1142 hrs 27,600 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
958 1146 hrs 21,500 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
812
1142 hrs 26,200 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
672---------Missing In
Action.-----------------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved.
Bombs were dropped in heavily
(Balance of statement
unreadable.)
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None
encountered by this Group.
FIGHTER ESCORT: (Statement
unreadable.)
FLAK: (First part of statement
unreadable.) Fire over the target was reported accurate and intense.
CASUALTIES: Ten Officers and
men Missing In Action.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 144: Lts. J. D. Davis, J. R. Dempsey, F. I. Varva, J. G. Wellman,
T/Sgts. R. A. Wood, D. K. Nowlin, S/Sgts. (Name unreadable), J. L. Zeigler, G.
A. Parrish, R. G. Duncan.
A/C 467: Lts. R. J.
Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R.
G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J D. Hamner, H. R. Small, H. V. Lane.
A/C 455: Lts. F. C.
Ammann, F. L. Butler, H. A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgts. J. J. Lacorrazza, F.
D. Bynon, S/Sgts. D. L. Schwab, M. P. LaCasse, Howard Hornick, Frank Martin.
A/C 958: Lts. C. L.
Price, P. R. Goynes, R. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgts. B. W. Yeager, J.
P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, H. W. Winfree, R. J. Jackson, John Hinda.
A/C 911: Lts. L. F.
Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R> N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts. E. A.
Diethorn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, P. F. Lunt, D. E. Harrington
Jr., G. A. Wiggett.
A/C 812: Lts. H. F.
Weber, J. E. LaFontin, E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgts. W. J. Kaltenbach, L.
R. Holland, Sgt. R. R. Ruth, S/Sgts. J. R. Paget, J. R. Marshall, E. J.
Latalien.
MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C 672: Lts. Frank D.
Turk, F. F. Whitcomb, J. H. Grube, S/Sgt. C. R. Knowles, T/Sgts. Dale Jackson,
D. C. Stairs, S/Sgts. E. J. Vogler, T. C. Lardin, Neil Gillis, N. V. Pero.
21 March 1944 – NO
CHANGE IN PERSONNEL
Usual station duties.
22 March 1944 – Lt.
J. Johnson (Ord.) assigned and joined from 1??6th Ordnance S & L
Sc., Station 367. T/Sgt. J. A. Wood transferred to Hq. & Hq. Squadron, 1st Bomb Division.
The following were assigned
and joined from ?the AMRD: Lts. J. T. Hamilton, J. A. Moksymise (Not sure of
spelling), O. D. Mathis, R. T. Pressey, T. C. Tilton, J. H. Welsh, F/O T. E.
Pinkerton, and S/Sgt. S. E. Johnson.
Ten Officers and men Missing
In Action. (See
Mission
Report)
MISSION
TO
BERLIN
,
GERMANY
.
This Squadron supplied 6 A/C
and crews for this mission, A/C 779 having been supplied by 324th Squadron.
(Note: The
Mission
Report reads as above, however there are 7 crews listed instead of six.)
A/C 3 TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
779---------Abortive
sortie-----------------------------------------------------------
519 1315 hrs 26,600 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
911 1316 hrs 27,000 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
467 1314 hrs 26,000 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
812 1314 hrs 25,800 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
455 1314 hrs 25,800 ft 37 M 47 IB’s & 5 Salvoed
125------MISSING IN
ACTION----------------------------------------------------
BOMBING RESULTS: Bombing was
done by PFF and was generally unobserved. Some crew members report smoke and
fires in
Berlin
. The primary target was Oranienburg but due to poor visibility the secondary,
industrial area of
Berlin
, was attacked.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: No attacks on
this group.
FIGHTER SUPPORT: Good all the
way, and especially good over the target.
FLAK: AA fire out of range
from
Hamburg
and
Lubeck
, seen enroute to the target. At
Berlin
, AA fire was intense and accurate. On return journey, moderate, inaccurate AA
fire was reported from
Brunswick
and Nienburg. Some crews reported rather accurate AA fire almost continuously
along the route from
Brunswick
to the
Zuider Zee
.
CASUALTIES: A/C 911 – Lt. J.
T. Ashvy – Flak wound in right leg.
Ten Officers and men missing
in action.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 519: Lts. W. B.
Smith, G. H. Heilig, W. P. Richards, A. J. Depeder, T/Sgts. W, B. Neal, F. B.
Kirby, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, P. C. Rara, O. H. Powell, P. W. Betzer.
A/C 455: Lts. F. C.
Ammann, F. L. Butler, Harold A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgts. J. J. Lacorrazza,
F. D. Bynon, S/Sgts. I. F. Kennedy, M. P. LaCasse, Howard Hornick, Frank Martin.
A/C 467: Lts. R. J.
Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. H. Piland, T/Sgts. M. J. Viskocil, R.
G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner, H. R. Small, H. V. Lane.
A/C 779: Lts. C. L.
Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. B. W. Yeager, Sgt.
J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, H. N. Winfree, R. J. Jackson, John Hinda.
A/C 812: Lts. H. F.
Weber, P. G. McDuffee, E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgts. W. J. Kaltenbach, L.
R. Holland, Sgt. R. R. Ruth, S/Sgts. J. R. Paget, J. R. Marshall, E. J.
Letalien.
A/C 911: Lts. L. F.
Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts. E. A. Diethorn,
W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, P. F. Lunt, G. A. Wiggett, Rudolph Malkin.
CREW MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C 125: Capt. C. R.
Phillips, Lt. J. R. Dempsey, Lt. H. G. Yoosky. Lt. J. C. Wellman, T/Sgt. M. E.
Painter, T/Sgt. G. W. Boyle, S/Sgt. C. R. Zimmerman, S/Sgt. Elvin Walsh, S/Sgt.
Anthony Dannucci Jr., S/Sgt. R. L. Jackson.
23 March 1944 – The
following Officers and Enlisted Men were assigned from 1st CCRC ;
S/Sgts. Roger M. Comer, Norval G. Wood,
S. F. Zmijewski, Sgts. C. E.
Beston, Jim S. Burleson, (one Sgt. Name unreadable), Paul J. Kermance, W. C.
Picer, S. J. Weaver.
MISSION
TO
AHLEN
,
GERMANY
.
The original target was the
airdrome at Werl.
This Squadron provided 6 A/C
and crews.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
958--------------Not
dispatched-------------------------------------------------
519 1107 hrs 19,000 ft 12 x 500
958 1106 hrs 18,300 ft 12 x 500
061 1106 hrs 18,200 ft 12 x 500
741 1106 hrs 19,000 ft 6
x 500
812 1107 hrs 17,600 ft 12 x 500
BOMBING RESULTS: A/C of our 91st Group dropped bombs at
Ahlen
about 12 miles NE of
Hamm
. Strike photos indicated the SW part of the town was well hit. It is believed
that the Composite Group composed of 381st and some of our A/C
attacked the
Hamm
area.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: No opposition
encountered.
FIGHTER ESCORT: Very good and
close.
FLAK: Enroute to the target,
AA fire was reported as follows:
Ostend
, meager and out of range,
Bonn
, moderate and rather accurate. Vicinity of
Munster
, moderate and inaccurate. At the target, moderate, rather accurate AA fire
coming from
Hamm
. Upon returning, meager and inaccurate AA fire reported from vicinities of
Dordrecht
and
Rotterdam
.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 061: Lts. W. B.
Smith, G. H. Heilig, R. K. Roberts, A. J. Depeder, T/Sgt. W. D. Neal, S/Sgt. A.
G. Romulis, T/Sgt. F. S. Kirby, S/Sgts. P. W. Betzer, O. H. Powell, J. H.
Clifton.
A/C 519: Lts. S. L.
Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgt. R. R. Saffell,
S/Sgt. R. N. Kasch, T/Sgt. P. J. DelTorto, Pvt. R. A. Scelza, S/Sgts. W. W.
Tressler, R. J. Schupp.
A/C 741: Lts. P. G.
McDuffee, J.
E. LaFontin
, F. T. Keneley Jr., J. C. Spata (324th Sqd.) T/Sgt. S. L. Sommers,
S/Sgt. C. N.
Clark
, T/Sgt. D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts. D. E. Schwab, D. E. Harrington, M. P. LaCasse.
A/C 911: Lts. R. J.
Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. H. Piland, T/Sgt. E. J. Viskocil,
S/Sgt. H. V. Lane, T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. Elmer Weaver Jr., R. E. Rigaud,
J. D. Hamner.
A/C 812: Lts. H. F.
Weber, C. K. Beiswender. E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgt. W. J. Kaltenbach,
S/Sgt. J. R.
Marshall
, T/Sgt. L. R.
Holland
, S/Sgt. E. J. Latalien, Sgt. R. R. Ruth, S/Sgt. J. R. Paget.
24 March 1944 –
T/Sgt. R. A. Wood sent to 49th
Station
Hospital
(Wounded in action.)
MISSION
TO
FRANKFURT
,
GERMANY
.
The original target was the
ball bearing works at
Schweinfurt
.
This Squadron provided 8 crews
and 7 A/C. 322nd Squadron Supplied A/C 083.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
061 1027 hrs 20,000 ft 5 x 1000
958 1027 hrs 20,400 ft 5 x 1000
076 1027 hrs 20,000 ft 5 x 1000
883 1026 hrs 20,000 ft 5 x 1000
812 1027 hrs 20,700 ft 5 x 1000
911
1023 hrs 19,500 ft 5 x 1000
519 1028 hrs 20,000 ft 5 x 1000
083
1028 hrs 20,000
ft
5 x 1000
BOMBING RESULTS: Unobserved,
due to undercast. Bombs dropped on PFF in
Frankfurt
Area.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None
encountered.
FIGHTER SUPPORT: Fairly good.
FLAK: Enroute to the target
meager AA fire was observed out of range from the vicinities of Eupen,
Bonn
and Koblenz. Moderate AA fire at
Schweinfurt
was inaccurate for our lead group and rather accurate for the high group flying
farther to the right. At the target , moderate to intense, accurate AA fire was
experienced. Meager fire reported from
Brussels
.
CASUALTIES: A/C 083 – T/Sgt.
Robert A. Wood – Flak wound in right knee and (unreadable.)
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 061: Major J. H.
McPartlin, Lt. G. H. Heilig, Capt. B. D. Moore, Capt. C. S. Hudson, T/Sgts. W.
B. Neal, W. J. King, S/Sgts. A. C. Romulis, F. H. Lenke, Elmer Weaver, Lt.
Harold A. Levin.
A/C 883: Lts. F. C.
Ammann, F. L. Butler, Harold A. Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgts. J. J. Lacorrazza,
F, D. Bynon Jr., S/Sgts. I. F. Kennedy, C. E. Ciera, Howard Hornick, Frank
Martin.
A/C 812: Lts. W. F.
Weber, J. C. Flinn Jr., E. R. Hedstrom, W. E. Clay (323rd Squadron)
T/Sgts. W. J. Kaltenbach, L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. R. R. Ruth, J. R. Paget, J. R.
Marshall, E. J. Latalien.
A/C 958: Lts. C. L.
Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. B. W. Yeager, Sgt.
J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, H. W. Winfree, A. J. Jackson, John Hinda.
A/C 076: Lts. P. G.
McDuffee, J. E. LaFontin, F. T. Keneley Jr., S. N. Kennedy (322nd Sqd.),
T/Sgts. S. E. Sommers, D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts. D. E. Schwab, (S/Sgt. name
unreadable), J. S. Pero, D. E. Harrington.
A/C 911: Lts. R. J.
Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R.
G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner, F. W. Betzer, H. V. Lane.
A/C 519: Lts. S. L.
Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell,
P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. R. N. Kasch, R. J. Schupp, W.W. Tressler, Pvt. A. A.
Scelza.
A/C 083: Lts. J. D.
Davis, A. N. Morey, F. I. Varva, A. J. Depeder, T/Sgts. R. A. Wood, D. K.
Nowlin, S/Sgts. J. B. Brennan, J. E. Ziegler, G. A. Parrish, R. C. Duncan.
25 March 1944 –
M/Sgt. T. B. Simmons transferred to
Lincoln
,
Nebraska
. S/Sgt. H. L. Edwards transferred to Casual pool, 12th RCD, AAF
Station 591. The following Officers and EM assigned and joined from 1st CCRC Gp.: Lts. F. J. (unreadable), H. L. Hutchinson, J. J. Mazine, G. R. Koburg,
Jack (NMI) Gates, (Initials unreadable) Thompson, P. S. Wylis, F/O C. W. Mazzy,
S/Sgt. P. W. Noll, Sgt. Ferdinand (NMI) (Last Name unreadable).
Usual Station duties.
26 March 1944 –
MISSION TO PAS DE
CALAIS
,
FRANCE
.
Mission
to Marquis
Mimoyecques
,
France
.
This Squadron provided 6 A/C
and crews.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
061 1508 hrs 21,000 ft
5 x 1000
812 1507 hrs 21,400 ft 5 x 1000
911 1507 hrs 21,500 ft 5 x 1000
519 1507 hrs 21,000 ft 5 x 1000
883 1507 hrs 21,000 ft 5 x 1000
076 1507 hrs 21,000 ft 5 x 1000
BOMBING RESULTS: Crews
reported good results. Many bursts noted on Northwest and East corner of target.
Target area was generally well covered.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None
encountered or reported.
FLAK: Moderate and accurate AA
fire was experienced by our A/C in the target area.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 061: Lts. W. B.
Smith, J. E. LaFontin, W. P. Richards, A. J. Depeder, T/Sgts. W. B. Neal, F. B.
Kirby, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, P. C. Bara, P. W. Betzer, J. S. Bond. Capt. C. S.
Hudson.
A/C 812: Lts. C. L.
Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. B. W. Yeager, Sgt.
J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, H. E. Winfree, R. J. Jackson, John Hinda.
A/C 911; Lts. L. F.
Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, S/Sgt. J. R. Marshall, T/Sgt. E. A.
Diethorn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, P. F. Lunt, Rudolph Malkin, G.
A. Wiggett.
A/C 883: Lts. R. J.
Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R.
G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner, H. V. Lane, H. R. Small.
A/C 519: Lts. S. L.
Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell,
P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. R. N. Kasch, R. J. Schupp, Pvt, A. A. Scelza, S/Sgt. W.
W. Tressler.
A/C 076: Lts. P. G.
McDuffee, R. T. Pressey, F. T. Keneley Jr., S/Sgt. Elmer Weaver, T/Sgts. E. J.
Latalien, D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts. D. E. Schwab, M. P. LaCasse, D. R. Harrington
Jr., R. O. Duncan.
27 March 1944 – Lt
James D. Fletcher assigned and joined from 323rd Bomb Squadron. The
following EM assigned from 1st CCRC GP:
S/Sgt. J. T. Hagerman, S/Sgt.
C. J. Sullivan, Sgt. J. K. Bracken, A. R. Dugas, Sgt. E. A. Earl, Sgt. P. J.
George, Sgt. L. C. Jensen, Sgt. C. R. Jones, Sgt. E. T. Milligan, and Sgt. W. L.
Walker.
MISSION
TO JEAN D'ANGELY,
FRANCE
.
This Squadron supplied 6 A/C
and crews.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
076 1515 hrs 20,500 ft 12 x 500
519 1515 hrs 21,400 ft 12 x 500
246 1514 hrs 23,000 ft
12 x 500
061 1515 hrs 20,850 ft 12 x 500
883 1514 hrs 21,000 ft 12 x 500
812 1515 hrs 20,700 ft
12 x 500
BOMBING RESULTS: Crews
reported the aiming points were well hit.
FLAK: All AA fire observed by
our aircraft was out of range.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 061: Lts. W. B.
Smith, G. H. Heilig, W. P. Richards, J. D. Pope, T/Sgt. W. B. Neal, S/Sgt. A. G.
Romulis, T/Sgt. F. B. Kirby, S/Sgts. P. W. Betzer, J. S. Bond, P. C. Bara.
A/C 812: Lts. W. F.
Weber, J. H. Welsh Jr., E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgt. W. J. Kaltenbach,
S/Sgt. J. R. Marshall, T/Sgt. L. R. Holland, S/Sgt. E. J. Latalien, Sgt. R. R.
Ruth, S/Sgt. J. R. Paget.
A/C 076: Lts. P. G.
McDuffee, J. E. LaFontin, F. T. Keneley, S/Sgt. Elmer Weaver, T/Sgt. R. R.
Saffell, S/Sgt. C. E. Clark, T/Sgt. D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts. D. E. Schwab, J. H.
Clifton, M. P. LaCasse.
A/C 246: Lts. F. C.
Ammann, F. L. Butler, Harold Levin, P. H. McNulty, T/Sgt. J. J. Lacorrazza,
S/Sgt. Howard Hornick, T/Sgt. F. D. Bynon Jr., S/Sgts. Frank Martin, I. F.
Kennedy, J. L. Ziegler.
A/C 883: Lts. R. J.
Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, T/Sgt. E. J. Viskocil, S/Sgt. H. V. Lane,
T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, S/Sgt. H. R. Small, Sgt. R. E. Rigaud, S/Sgt. J. D.
Hamner.
A/C 519: Lts. L. F.
Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, Sgt. W. A. Grant, T/Sgts. E. A.
Diethorn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, Rudolph Malkin, G. A. Wiggett,
P. F. Lunt.
Note: Crews described the
Fighter Support as excellent. Two runs were made on the target.
28 March 1944 – Pfc.
Sebastiano P. Rippa assigned and joined from 1st Station Comp. Hq.,
this station.
MISSION
TO REIMS-CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE.
This Squadron provided 6 A/C
and crews.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
883 1419 hrs 22,300 ft 12 x 500
812 1419 hrs 22,000 ft 12 x 500
467 1419 hrs 22,300 ft 11 x 500 (1 x 500 Brought Back)
076 1419 hrs 22,000 ft 12 x 500
911 1418 hrs 22,300 ft
12 x 500
144 1420 hrs 22,000 ft 12 x 500
BOMBING RESULTS: Crews
reported that our main point of impact was just short of the briefed MPI, with
scattered hits on the aiming points. A large explosion was observed in the
hangar area in the Northwestern section of the field.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: None
encountered or observed.
FIGHTER SUPPORT: Described as
good.
Flak: Meager, inaccurate AA fire was reported at vicinity of
Dieppe
. At the target, meager but accurate AA fire was experienced.
CASUALTIES: None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C 144 : Lts. J. D. C.
Anderson, R. T. Pressey, F. T. Keneley Jr., M. M. Thomson, T/Sgts. J. C. Maddox,
Andrew Beluschak, Sgt. Joseph York, S/Sgts. K. P. Fiigen, J. H. Clifton, A. A.
Seeley.
A/C 076: Lts. P. G.
McDuffee, J. E. LaFontin, F/O A. E. Pinkerton, S/Sgt. Elmer Weaver, T/Sgts. S.
L. Sommers, D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts. D. E. Schwab, D. E. Harrington, H. V. Lane, N.
P. LaCasse.
A/C 812: Lts. H. F.
Weber, J. D. Fletcher, E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgts. W. J. Kaltenbach, R.
G. Hartford, Sgt. R. R. Ruth, S/Sgts. E. J. Latalien, J. R. Marshall, J. R.
Paget.
A/C 467: Lts. C. L.
Price, P. R. Goynes, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, Major J. E. Gerli (66th Fighter Gp), T/Sgts. B. W. Yeager, J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, John
Hinda, R. J. Jackson, H. N. Winfree.
A/C 883: Lts. S. L.
Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell,
P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgt. R. N. Kasch, Pvt. A. A. Scelza, S/Sgts. W. W. Tressler,
R. J. Schupp.
A/C 911: Lts. L. F.
Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, Sgt. W A. Grant, T/Sgts. E. A.
Diethorn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, J. D. Hamner, Rudolph Malkin, P.
F. Lunt.
29 March 1944 - S/Sgt. R. B. Nail assigned and joined from 1st CCRC Gp. T/Sgt.
J. Z. Cardwell assigned from 12th RCD. Pvt. G. H. Loomis assigned and
joined from Hq. 91st Bomb Group.
Ten Officers and EM Missing In
Action.
MISSION
TO
BRAUNSCHWEIG
,
GERMANY
Six crews and A/C provided by
this Squadron.
The primary target is situated
at
Waggum
,
Germany
, four miles North of the city of
Braunschweig
. The center of the industrial area in the same city was the secondary.
A/C # TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
246----------Missing In
Action-------------------------------------------------------
911 1320 hrs 23,600 ft 10 x 1000 & 32 M47 IB’s
883 1321 hrs 24,000 ft 10 x 1000 & 32 M47 IB’s
116
1321 hrs 23,400 ft 10 x 1000 & 32 M47 IB’s
812 1320 hrs 23,600 ft 10 x 1000 & 32 M47 IB’s
061
1320 hrs 23,700
ft 10 x 1000 & 32 M47 IB’s
BOMBING RESULTS: Undercast
forced attack on secondary by PFF, with unobserved results.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT: Varying
reports of up to 50 single engine E/F, including FW 190s and Me 109s,
encountered over the target. Only one concerted attack was made on this
formation. Our escort hit the enemy A/C before they could make a large
concentrated attack forcing the one pass to be made in small numbers. Even
during this pass, our fighter support was mixing it with the enemy and followed
those through the formation.
FIGHTER SUPPORT: fighter
support was excellent. It was particularly effective over the target for a large
number of E/A were encountered and many dogfights ensued. See preceding
paragraph.
FLAK: Enroute to the target,
meager, inaccurate AA fire was reported from vicinities of Quackenbruck, Vechta
and Nienburg. White bursts were reported from Vechta and Lenbrusk.
CASUALTIES: Ten Officers and
men Missing In Action.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION:
A/C 061: Lts. R. S.
Roberts, H. N. Nichols, Capt. B. D. Moore, Lt. A. J. Depeder, T/Sgts. W. B.
Neal, W. J. King, Sgt. Joseph York, S/Sgts. F. H. Lenke, Elmer Weaver, J. H.
Clifton.
A/C 883: Lts. R. J. Griesbach,
C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, M. M. Thomson, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G.
Hartford, Sgt. R. E. Rigaud, S/Sgts. J. D. Hamner, H. V. Lane, H. R. Small.
A/C 812: Lts. H. F.
Weber, J. D. Fletcher, E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgts. W. J. Kaltenbach, L.
R. Holland, Sgt. R. R. Ruth, S/Sgts. J. R. Paget, J. R. Marshall, E. J.
Latalien.
A/C 911: Lts. L. F.
Rentmeester, W.W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, Sgt. W. A. Grant, T/Sgts. E. A.
Diethorn, W. E. Sinonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, P. F. Lunt, D. E. Harrington, R.
O. Duncan.
A/C 116: Lts. S. L.
Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell,
P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. R. N. Kasch, R. J. Schupp, Pvt. A. A. Scelza, S/Sgt. W.
W. Tressler.
MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C 246: Lts. J. D. C.
Anderson, F. J. Gubernat, J. G. Stuart, J. A. Graham, T/Sgts. J. C. Maddox,
Andrew Beluschak, S/Sgts. J. B. Brennan, A. A. Seeley, Sgt. Martin Goldberg,
S/Sgt. C. E. Clark.
30 March 1944 – 1st Lt. Chauncey R. Hicks assigned and joined from USSAFE, Lt Hicks was reported
missing in action on 6 September 1943, he escaped from the continent and
rejoined this Squadron on the 29th of March 1944.
31 March 1944 – The
following Enlisted Men were assigned
and joined;
Sgt. (first name unreadable)
G. Peterra, Sgt. Walter M. Ward, Cpl. James L. Dunbar, Pfc. Fred W, Towls.
Usual station duties.
(There was a statement about
this having been the busiest month ever, in the number of missions flown (16)
however, so many of the words were illegible that it would have made no sense,
and I finally gave up trying to
decipher it.)
The following awards were
presented this month; to S/Sgt. Anthony Dannucci Jr. the DFC, to T/Sgt. James A.
Wood, the DFC, S/Sgt. Albert G. Romulis, the DFC, and to T/Sgt. Fred B. Kirby,
the Purple Heart.
The following is a report on
training for the month of March. The subjects studied and man-hours spent in the
study of each is as follows:
SUBJECT MAN-HOURS
Bomb Trainer 31:00
Spotlight Trainer 24:30
Skeet Shoot 185:00
Mobile Shoot 40:00
Gee Trainer 24:00
Shadowgraph 25:00
AFCE Mockup 7:00
Air
Sea
Rescue Lecture
13:00
Intelligence Lecture 160:00
1000 Inch Range 114:30
Prisoner Of War Lecture 2:00
Flying Control Lecture 3:00
Security Lecture 26:00
A/C Recognition 347:00
Radio
School
156:30
Target Identification 34:00
Gunnery Class 41:00
Link Trainer 66:00
Chin Turret Trainer 1:00
Bomb Fuse Class 4:00
401st DAILY REPORTS Prepared by 1st Lts. Charles Albidress & J. E.
Nilson
1
April 1944 – TOTAL STRENGTH ON THIS DATE: 77 Officers, 380 Enlisted Men. F/O Pinkerton
& Sgt. Armstrong duty to DS, AAF Station 112. M/Sgt. Culp duty to 49th
Station
Hospital
. 1st Lt. Walter G. Quarve assigned and joined Squadron from 305th Bomb Group.
2
April 1944 – S/Sgts. Harmon and Sharp appointed T/Sgts. Effective April 1. Sgt. Martin
appointed S/Sgt. Effective April 1. Cpls. Brines, J. H. Hopkins, Pulliam
appointed Sgts. Effective April 1. Pfcs. Frantz, Gosley, Marseilles, McCall
appointed Cpls. Effective April 1.
3
April 1944 – NO CHANGES IN PERSONNEL Usual Station duties.
4
April 1944 – S/Sgt. Malkin duty to DS, Walhampton House, Hampshire. 1st Lt.
Robert S. Roberts promoted to Captain effective March 28. 2nd Lts.
Groombridge, Varva promoted to 1st Lts. effective March 28.
5
April 1944 – 2nd Lts. Bonomo, Bostick, Langford, Sylvester, S/Sgts. Braman,
Soderberg, Sgts. Bogert, Porchert, Hughes, Gallagher assigned and joined from 1st CCRC Gp.
6
April 1944 – 1st Lts. Anderson (MIA 29 March 44) and Smith promoted to Captain
effective 31 March 44.
7
April 1944 – 2nd Lt. Flinn duty to DS, Coombs House Hotel, Somley,
Dorset
. Cpl. Gosdecki, Pvt. Gregerson assigned and joined Squadron from Hq. 1st Bomb Division. M/Sgt. Culp hospital to duty.
8
April 1944 – MISSION TO
OLDENBURG
,
GERMANY
. (Airdrome)
This
Squadron provided seven aircraft for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET
BOMBS ON TARGET
519 1418 hrs 21,000 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
883 1412 hrs 19,900 ft Leaflets
455 1418 hrs 19,500 ft
12 x 500
069 1416 hrs 19,500 ft 12 x 500
076 1417 hrs 19,000 ft 12 x 500
072 1417 hrs 19,600 ft
12 x 500
958 1417 hrs 19,600 ft 12 x 500
929 1414 hrs 19,600 ft 12 x 500
BOMBING
RESULTS; Most crews described results as “Excellent.”
Much
fire and smoke was seen in target area.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT; Described as “good.”
FLAK:
Enroute to the target, meager, inaccurate AA fire was experienced from the
vicinity of Imuiden. At the target AA fire was moderate and accurate for our
A/C. From two to six Rockets were reported in the target area, some bursting
level and only a hundred yards in front. On the return journey, meager and
accurate fire was reported from the vicinity of Detern.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
929: Capt. W. B. Smith, Lts. G. H. Heilig, J. D. Pope, T/Sgts. B. W. Yeager, F.
B. Kirby, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, P. C. Bara, P. W. Betzer.
A/C
069: Lts. R. T. Pressey, J. T. Hamilton, E. R. Hedstrom, S/Sgts. J. R. Marshall,
R. M. Comer, R. B. Vail, S. B. Eure, Sgts. C. L. Boston, S. J. (I. O.) Weaver,
W. C. Piper.
A/C
455: Lts. P. R. Goynes, Jack Gates, G. R. Moburg, M. M. Thomsen, S/Sgt. C. J.
Sullivan Jr., Sgts. Fernand Savasgk, L. G. Johnson, C. R. Jones, E. A. Earl, A.
R. Dugas.
A/C
958: Lts. C. L. Price, R. S. Wylis, H. A. Groombridge, L, D. Godfrey, T/Sgts. J.
Z. Cardwell, L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, H. W. Winfree, R. J. Jackson.
A/C
072: Lts. L. F. Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts.
E. A. Diethorn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, P. F. Lunt, G. A. Wiggett.
A/C
076: Lts. P. G. McDuffee, J. E. LaFontin, F. T. Keneley, S/Sgt. W. A. Grant,
T/Sgts. S. L. Sommers, D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts. D. E. Schwab, H. R. Small, D. E.
Harrington.
A/C
883: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts. E.
J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, Sgt. R. E. Rigaud, S/Sgts. J. D. Hamner, H. V.
Lane.
A/C
519: Lts. S. L. Evans, R. W. Thompson, Harold (NMI) Levin, T. W. Harper, T/Sgts.
R. R. Saffell, P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. R. N. Kasch, R. J. Schupp, Pvt A. A.
Scelza.
Lt.
J. W. Ryan flew on A/C 027 from the 322 Squadron.
9
April 1944 – Cpl Frantz duty to DS Station 586. F/O Pinkerton, Sgt. Armstrong DS to duty.
MISSION
TO
MARIENBURG
,
GERMANY
. Crews called back from this mission but Lt Paul McDuffee’s crew attached
onto another formation and completed this mission.
On
this mission our Combat Wing was recalled. However, two of our aircraft attached
themselves to the 401st Combat Wing and went on to attack the target.
These two are A/C 563 from the 323rd Squadron and A/C 076 from this
Squadron.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
076 1331.5 hrs 16,000
ft 42 M 47 IB’s
Bombing
results were reported as “excellent” with a good concentration on the
target.
No
enemy aircraft encountered.
Meager
but accurate AA fire encountered at the enemy coast. Enroute to base, moderate
to intense AA fire experienced at
Kiel
, this concentrated type fire was accurate
for altitude and slightly off for deflection. Meager to moderate continuous
following and accurate fire was experienced at the target.
No
casualties.
Members
of this crew are: Lts. P. C. McDuffee, J. E. LaFontin, F. T. Keneley, Sgt. W. A.
Grant, T/Sgt. S. L. Sommers, S/Sgt. D. N. Schwab, T/Sgt. D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts.
D. E. Harrington, W. W. Tressler.
10
April 1944 – MISSION TO
BRUSSELS
,
BELGIUM
.
The
target assigned to this group was one of the principal repair centers for
Junkers Aero Engines.
This
Squadron provided 6 A/C and crews for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
072 0934 hrs 22,800 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
455 0934 hrs 23,000 ft
42 M 47 IB’s
042 0934 hrs 22,400 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
519
0934 22,700
ft 42 M 47 IB’s
958--------------------------------Did
not drop-malfunction bomb release.
812 0934 hrs 22,300 ft 42 M 47 IB’s
BOMBING
RESULTS: Crews describe bombing as good, with smoke and fires in target area.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: As briefed.
FLAK:
Our aircraft experienced meager and inaccurate AA fire at the target. AA fire
was also observed out of range coming from Dunkerque and
Antwerp
.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
072: Lts. C. L. Price, R. S. Wylis, H. A. Groombridge, L. D. Godfrey, T/Sgt. J.
E. Cadwell, S/Sgt. F. A. Ford, Sgt. J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. R. J. Jackson, H.
E. Winfree.
A/C
042: Lts. R. T. Pressey, J. T. Hamilton, F/O P. E. Pinkerton, S/Sgts. J. R.
Marshall, R. M. Comer, Sgt. S. B. Eure, S/Sgt. R. S. Vail, Sgts. S. J. Weaver,
W. C. Piper, C. L. Boston.
A/C
455: Lts. H. C. Nichols, J. J. Kozina, H. L. Hutchinson, J. R. Piland,
S/Sgt.
J. T. Hageman, Sgt. E. T. Milligan, S/Sgt. P. W. Noll, Sgts. W. L. Walker, F. J.
George, W. N. Bracken.
A/C
812: Lts. H. F. Weber, J. D. Fletcher, E. R. Hedstrom, D. T. Weiss,
T/Sgt. W. J. Kaltenbach, Sgt. R. R. Ruth, T/Sgt. L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. E. J.
Latalien, J. R. Paget.
(The
copy of the report from the microfilm lists A/C 072 with two different crews.
Since the only remaining A/C number is 958, I assume that one of the crews
listed as having flown 072 was in A/C 958.)
A/C
072: Lts. T. C. Tilton, J. H. Welsh, O. D. Mathis, J. A. Makaymiec, S/Sgt. D. F.
Zmijewski, Sgt. J. S. Burleson, S/Sgt. S. E. Johnson, Sgt. E. F. Springfield,
S/Sgt. N. G. Wood, Sgt. P. J. Hermance.
A/C
519: Lts. L. F. Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts.
E. A. Diethorn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz,
G.
A. Wiggett, P. F. Lunt.
11
April 1944 – MISSION TO
STETTIN
,
GERMANY
.
The
primary target for this mission was an Focke Wulf A/C Assembly factory at
Gottkus
,
Germany
. However, the town of
Stettin
, a secondary, was attacked.
This
Squadron supplied 8 crews and A/C.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
929-------------MISSING
IN ACTION--------------------------------------------
958 1257.5 hrs 15,500 ft 42 Incendiaries
455 1257 hrs 13,000 ft 10 x 500
076
1257 hrs 15,000 ft 10 x 500
042 1257.5 hrs 15,100 ft 10 x 500
683 1257 hrs 15,500 ft 42 Incendiaries
072 1257 hrs 15,800 ft 10 x 500
144 1257.5 hrs 15,000 ft 10 x 500
BOMBING
RESULTS: Bombs were reported to
have hit in Eastern edge of town of
Stettin
resulting in many fires and a great deal of smoke, some of which rose from 8 to
10 thousand feet.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Varying reports of from 35 to 100 E/A were reported sighted from 1101
hours in vicinity of
Brunswick
to 1201 in vicinity of Gottkus. Majority were FW 190s. Some Me 109s reported
with P-51markings.The wing ahead received the bulk of attacks and what was
believed to be a new development was observed. The E/A were attacking line
abreast in up to 10 in number – would come in on the nose until nearly over
the formation, firing all the time, then suddenly would dive straight down on
the formation. Crews were of the opinion that this was one of the most vicious
attacks they had ever seen, crew were experienced.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Described as fair to good.
FLAK:
Enroute to the target, AA fire was reported as follows: Meager and inaccurate at
Ojaiden, meager and inaccurate at (Illegible), inaccurate at (Illegible) Lake,
out of range from (Illegible), intense and accurate from
Hanover
, intense and accurate from Colle, moderate and inaccurate from
Brunswick
, meager and inaccurate from
Dessau
.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
144: Capt. R. N. Roberts, Lt. Col Clyde G. Gillespie, Capt. B. D. Moore, Lt. C.
W. Ryan, Capt. C. S. Madsen, T/Sgts. R. S. Saffell, (One T/Sgt. Name illegible),
Sgt. Joseph York, Pvt. Scelza, S/Sgt. J. H. Clifton, Lt. (Illegible.)
A/C
958: Lts. L. F. Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts.
E. A. Diethorn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. Frank Topitz, G. A. Wiggett, P. F. Lunt.
A/C
042: Lts. R. T. Pressey, J. T. Hamilton, F/O P. E. Pinkerton, S/Sgts. J. R.
Marshall, R. M. Comer, (One S/Sgt. Name illegible), Sgts. S. B. Eure, S. J.
Weaver, W. C. Piper, C. L. Boston.
A/C
455: Lts. H. C. Nichols, J. J. Kozina, H. L. Hutchinson, F/O S. W. Muzzy,
S/Sgts. J. T. Hageman, P. W. Noll, Sgts. W. L. Walker, E. T. Milligan, F. J.
George, W. M. Bracken.
A/C
072: Lts. T. C. Tilton, J. H. Welsh, O. D. Mathis, J. A. Makaymiec, S/Sgts. B.
F. Zmijewski, S. E. Johnson, Sgts. E. F. Springfield, J. E. Burleson, S/Sgt. N.
G. Wood, Sgt. P. J. Hermance.
A/C
083: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, J. C. Fletcher, J. R. Simonson, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts.
E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud,
H.
R. Small, J. D. Hamner.
A/C
076: Lts. P. G. McDuffee, F. T. Keneley, Sgt. W. A. Grant, T/Sgts. S. E.
Sommers, J. C. Abeles, S/Sgts. D. Schwab, D. M. Harrington, W. W. Tressler.
CREW
MISSING IN ACTION:
A/C 929: Lt. F. C. Ammann, F. L. Butler, H. A. Levin, F. R. McNulty, T/Sgts. J.
J. Lacorrazza, F. P. Bynon, S/Sgts. I. F. Kennedy, Howard Hornick, Frank Martin,
Lt. Keacex (Observer from 361st Fighter Group.)
Lt.
E. R. Hedstrom flew as navigator with ??6, 324th Squadron; Lt L. F.
Sylvester flew in same capacity with 033 of same Squadron.
12
April 1944 – NO CHANGES IN PERSONNEL.
Usual
station activities.
13
April 1944 – S/Sgt. Malkin DS to duty. 2nd Lt Godfrey duty to DS Ayleafield
Rest Home.
MISSION
TO
SCHWEINFURT
,
GERMANY
.
Squadron
provided 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
812 1407 19,200 5 x 1000
467 1410 20,000 5 x 1000
061 1410 19,800
5 x 1000
455 1410 19,500 5 x 1000
406 1410 19,000 5 x 1000
519------------------Aborted-----------------5
x 1000 brought back.
BOMBING
RESULTS: Target reported as being well hit. Large amounts of smoke seen coming
from the target area.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Concentrated attacks experienced from German border to the target
area.
FLAK:
Accurate AA fire only at the target.
CASUALTIES:
F/O Sydney W. Muzzy, bombardier, hit in finger.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
061: Lts. J. D. Davis, G. H. Heilig, Frank I. Varva, Jerome D. Pope, S/Sgt>
G. A. Parrish, T/Sgt. D. K. Nowlin, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, R. G. Duncan, J. L.
Zeigler.
A/C
467: Lts. Robert S. Wylie (P), J. Gates (CP), G. R. Moburg (N), M. H. Thomsen
(B), S/Sgt. C. J. Sullivan Jr., Sgts. F. Savasgk, L. G. Johnson, E. A. Earl, C.
R. Jones.
A/C
456: Lts. H. C. Nichols (P), J. J. Kozina (CP), H. L. Hutchinson (N), F/O S. W. Muzzy
(B), S/Sgts. J. T. Hageman, P. W. Noll, Sgts. W. L. Walker, F. J. George, E. T.
Milligan, W. H. Bracken.
A/C
812: Lts. H. F. Weber (P), J. D. Fletcher (CP), E. R. Hedstrom (N), D. T. Weiss
(B), T/Sgts. W. J. Kaltenbach, L. R. Holland, Sgt. R. R. Ruth, S/Sgts. E. J.
Latalien, J. R. Paget.
A/C
406: Lts. T. C. Tilton (P), J. H. Welsh (CP), O. D. Mathis (N), J. A. Makaymiec
(B), S/Sgts. B. J. Zmijewski, S. E. Johnson, Sgt. E. F. Springfield, S/Sgt. N.
G. Wood, Sgts. J. S. Burleson, P. J. Hermance.
14
April 1944 – Lt. L. D. Bioit assigned and joined Squadron from 1st CCRC Gp.
15
April 1944 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
Usual
station duties.
16
April 1944 – 2nd Lt. Hutchinson duty to DS Adv Rad Nav Sch, AAF Station 112. 2nd Lts.
Butler
, Godfrey, Goynes, Keneley, McNulty Morey promoted to 1st Lts.
effective 9 April. Lts Butler and McNulty MIA 11 April.
17
April 1944 – 1st lt.
Davis
promoted to Captain effective 12 April.
2nd Lts. Ashby, Behrend, Harper, Hedstrom, H. Levin, Peck, Piland, Simonson,
Thompson, Weiss promoted to 1st Lts. effective 12 April.
18
April 1944 – 2nd Lt Flinn DS to duty effective 16 April. 1st lt.
Morey duty to DS Stanbridge Earl’s Rest Home. Pvt. Blaisdell transferred to 7th Photo Gp. Recon. , AAF Station 234. Cpls. Breed, Damron, Funk, Pvt Scelza
appointed Sgt. Effective 15 April 1944. Pfc. Dion Walter appointed Cpl.
Effective 15 April 44. Pvt. Marthen appointed Pfc. Effective 15 April.
MISSION
TO
ORANIENBURG
,
GERMANY
.
Squadron
provided 7 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
072 1443 24,000 36 x 100
467 1442 25,000 36 x 100
812 1442
23,900 36 x 100
076 1443 24,300 36 x 100
455 1443 24,000 36 x 100
061 1443 24,000 36 x 100
069 1443 23,400 36 x 100
BOMBING
RESULTS: Bombing excellent. Much smoke and fire seen coming from the target
area. Both MPI’s well covered.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: No attacks on this formation, though E/A seen attacking other
formations.
FLAK:
Inaccurate AA fire from few points along the route, and moderate accurate flak
at the target.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C 061 (lead, comp. Grp.0 Capt. R. S. Roberts (P), Capt. J. D. Davis (CP),
Capt. B. D. Moore (N), Capt. C. S. Hudson (B), T/Sgts. W. B. Neal, W. N. King,
Sgt. J. York, S/Sgts. F. H. Lenke, E. A. Weaver Jr., J. H. Clifton.
A/C
072: Lts. T. C. Tilton (P), J. H. Welsh (CP), O. D. Mathis (N), J. A. Makaymiec
(B), S/Sgts. B. F. Zmijewski, S. E. Johnson, Sgts. E. E. Springfield, J. S.
Burleson, N. G. Wood, P. J. Hermance.
A/C
467: Lts. P. R. Goynes (P), R. S. Wylis (CP), G. R. Moburg (N), M. M. Thomsen
(B), S/Sgts. C. J. Sullivan, F. Savasgk, Sgts. L. G. Johnson, C. R. Jones, E. A.
Earl.
A/C
812: Lts. H. F. Weber (P), J. D. Fletcher (CP), E. R. Hedstrom (N), D. T. Weiss
(B), T/Sgts. W. J. Kaltenbach, L. R. Holland, Sgt. R. R. Ruth, S/Sgts. J. R.
Paget, E. J. Latalien, J. R. Marshall.
A/C
455: Lts. H, N. Nichols (P), J. J. Kozina (CP), A. A. Andolishek (N), F/O S. W.
Muzzy (B), S/Sgts. J. T. Hageman, P. W. Noll, Sgts. W. L. Walker, W. M. Bracken,
F. J. George, E. T. Milligan.
A/C
069: Lts. N. T. Pressey (P), J. T. Hamilton (CP), F/O P. E. Pinkerton (N), W. G.
Quarve (B), S/Sgts. R. G. Comer, R. V. Vail,
Sgts.
S. B. Eure, C. L. Boston, S. J. Weaver, W. C. Piper.
A/C
076: Lts. P. G. McDuffee (P), W. H. Langford (CP), L. G. Sylvester (N), M. A.
Bonomo (N), S/Sgts. H. A. Soderberg, C. R. Braman, Sgts. G. H. Bogert, E. J.
Gallagher, C. M. Borchert, E. H. Hughes.
19
April 1944 – Capt. Davis, 1st Lt. Varva duty to DS Coombs House Rest Home. Lt.
Wallin duty to DS 325th Station Complement Squadron, AAF Station 131.
Cpl. Boudreau and Pfc. Boatman transferred from AC to Ord.
MISSION
TO
KASSEL
,
GERMANY
.
(Mission
report reads, “Mission to
Eschwege
,
Germany
.”)
Squadron
provided 8 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
406-------MISSING
IN ACTION---------------------------------------------
519-------MISSING
IN ACTION--------------------------------------------
736
(324th A/C) 1033 21,000 10 x 500
069 1033
20,900 10 x 500
455 1033 21,000 10 x 500
144 1033 20,900 10 x 500
072 1034
21,300 10 x 500
467 1034 21,000 10 x 500
BOMBING
RESULTS: Generally unobserved, but it is believed that they may have fallen
short.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: A/C flying with the 381st “B” Group reported being
attacked in the target area by some 50 Me 109s.
FLAK:
No accurate AA fire reported by our A/C. Meager fire reported at a number of
points along the route.
CASUALTIES:
None. (Even though there are two crews Missing In Action, the
Mission
Report indicates no casualties.)
THE
FOLLOWING CREWS ARE LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION: a/c 406: Lts. J. E. LaFontin
(P), L. L. Bostick (CP), F. T. Keneley (N), A. J. Depeder (B), T/Sgts. S. L.
Sommers, D. S. Abeles, S/Sgts. D. E. Schwab, K. P. Fiigen, D. E. Harrington.
A/C
519: Lts. S. L. Evans (P), R. W. Thompson (CP), H. Levin (N), T. W. Harper (B),
T/Sgts. R. R. Saffell, P. J. DelTorto, S/Sgts. R. N. Kasch, R. J. Schupp, H. E.
Winfree, Sgt. A. A. Scelza.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
144: Capt. W. B. Smith (P), Lts. G. H. Heilig (CP), W. P. Richards (N), J. D.
Pope (B), T/Sgts. B. W. Yeager, F. B. Kirby, S/Sgts. J. York, P. C. Bara, J. S.
Bond, P. W. Betzer.
A/C
072: Lts. J. L. Black (P), R. J. Ball (CP), B. H. Yarborough (N), L. D. Biot
(B), S/Sgts. S. B. Butler, J. L. Sayre, L. G. Johnson, Sgts. M. F. Allen, B. E.
Stanton, (Sgt. N. L. (Illegible last name).
A/C
455: Lts. S. Newton (P), B. Stiles (CP), G. H. Benson (N), D. R. Bird (B),
S/Sgts. W. F. Lewis, E. C. Ross, Sgts. G. E. Beach, E. L. Sharpe, B. J. Crone,
G. D. Spaugh Jr.
A/C
736: (324th Squadron A/C), Lts. R. J. Griesbach (P), C. R. Peck (CP),
J. R. Simonson (N), J. R. Piland (B), T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford,
S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner, Sgt. H. R. Small, S/Sgt. H. V. Lane.
A/C
467: Lts. W. T. Hanna (P), H. N. Walker (CP), A. A. Andolishek (N), E. A.
Parsons Jr. (B), S/Sgts. C. L. Harrison, W. R. Miller, Sgts. B. L. Rochat, R. H.
Glasser, G. F. Schupp, D. O. Vasheo.
A/C
069: Lts. R. T. Pressey (P), J. T. Hamilton (CP), F/O P. E. Pinkerton (N), W. G.
Quarve (B), T/Sgts. R. M. Comer, R. B. Vail, S/Sgts. S. B. Eure, C. L. Boston,
W. C. Piper, S. J. Weaver.
20
April 1944 – 2nd lt. R. N. Roberts promoted to 1st Lt. 3ffective 14
April. Sgt. Brinn assigned and joined Squadron from 1st CCRC Gp.
Pvt.
Boswell assigned and joined Squadron from 40th Mobile Comm. Sq., AAF
Station 472. Pvt. Spiene duty to 49th
Station
Hospital
. Pvt. Rochat appointed Sgt. Effective 19 April 44.
MISSION
TO PAS DE
CALAIS
,
FRANCE
.
(Mission
Report Reads:
Mission
to
Croisette Beauvoir
,
France
A D.)
Squadron
provided 9 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
072 1839 hrs 21,300 12 x 500
455 1839 20,800 12 x 500
069 1839 20,800 12 x 500
958 1839 21,300 12 x 500
042 1836 20,000 10 x 500
812 1838 20,800 12 x 500
076 1830 20,300 12 x 500
144 1830 20,400 12 x 500
467 1830 20,000 12 x 500
BOMBING
RESULTS: Some crews reported good results, though’ cloud cover prevented
accurate observation.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Nil.
FLAK:
Meager, but accurate AA fire experienced.
CASUALTIES:
Lt. J. D. Pope, flak wound in right arm.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
958: Lts. C. L. Price (P), J. Gates (CP), W. P. Richards (N), Capt. C. S. Hudson
(B), Lt. L. D. Godfrey (B), T/Sgt. J. Z. Cardwell, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, J. P.
Armstrong, R. J. Jackson, O. H. Powell, J. Hinda.
A/C
072: Lts. S. Newton (P), B. Stiles (CP), G. H. Benson (N)< D. R. Bird (B),
S/Sgt. B. F. Lewis, Sgt. G. D. Spough Jr., S/Sgt. E. C. Ross, Sgts. C. L.
Williamson, B. J. Crone, E. L. Sharp.
A/C
455: Lts. J. L. Black (P), R. J. Bell (CP), B. H. Yarborough (N), L. D. Biot
(B), S/Sgts. S. B. Butler, J. R. Turner Jr., J. L. Sayre, Sgts. H. W. Brundage,
B. E. Stanton, M. F. Allen.
A/C
042: Lts. H. F. Weber (P), J. D. Fletcher (CP), E. D. Hedstrom (N), D. T. Weiss
(B), T/Sgt. H. W. Kaltenbach, S/Sgt. J. R. Marshall, T/Sgt. L. R. Holland,
S/Sgts. E. J. Latalien, R. R. Ruth, J. R. Paget.
A/C
042: Lts. W. T. Hanna (P), H. E. Walker (CP), A. A. Andolishek (N),
E.
A. Parsons Jr. (B), S/Sgt. C. L. Harrison, Sgt. G. F. Shipp, S/Sgt. G. F.
Miller, Sgts. R. H. Glasser, B. L. Rochat, D. O. Washoo.
A/C
069: Lts. R. T. Pressey (P), J. T. Hamilton (CP), F/O Pinkerton (N), W. G.
Quarve (B), T/Sgt. R. M. Comer, S/Sgt. S. B. Eure, T/Sgt. R. B. Vail, S/Sgts. S.
J. Weaver, W. C. Piper, C. L. Boston.
A/C
144: Lts. R. J. Griesbach (P), C. R. Peck (CP), J. R. Simonson (N), J. R. Piland
(B), T/Sgt. E. J. Viskocil, S/Sgt. H. V. Lane, T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, Sgts. H.
R. Small, R. R. Rigaud, S/Sgt. J. D. Hamner.
A/C
467: Lts. P. R. Goynes (P), N. A. Daniels (CP), G. R. Moburg (N), M. M. Thomsen
(B), T/Sgt. C. J. Sullivan, S/Sgt. C. R. Jones, T/Sgt. F. Savasgk, S/Sgts. L. G.
Johnson, E. A. Earl, A. E. Dugas.
A/C
076: Lts. P. G. McDuffee (P), W. Langford (CP), L. F. Sylvester Jr. (N), J. D.
Pope (B), S/Sgts. H. A. Soderberg, C. R. Braman, Sgts. G. H. Bogert, C. M.
Borchert, E. H. Hughes, E. J. Gallagher.
Flying
with A/C 000 of the 324th Squadron was 1st lt. J. W. Ryan
(N).
21
April 1944 – NO PERSONNEL CHANGES.
Usual
station activities.
22
April 1944 – Capt Smith and S/Sgt. York transferred to 12th RCD, Casual Poll, Station 591. Sgt. Adelbo DS to duty. 1st Lt. J. W.
Ryan MIA.
MISSION
TO
HAMM
,
GERMANY
.
Squadron
provided 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
There
was no formal interrogation of crews on this mission due to extreme late hour of
return.
BOMBING
RESULTS: Believed to be good. Target was obscured by smoke, but bombs landed in
smoked area.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Nil.
FLAK:
Meager AA fire at the coast on the way in and out. Target flak was meager to
moderate.
CASUALTIES:
Lt. J. W. Ryan, flying with the lead Aircraft of this group was MIA when this
aircraft was hit by a burst of flak and went down. All crew members believed
safe due to the number of parachutes observed coming from the stricken aircraft.
CLAIMS.
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
812: Lts. L. R. Rentmeester (P), W. W. Behrend (CP), R. N. Roberts (N), J. T.
Ashby (B), T/Sgts. E. A. Diethorn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. F. Topitz, P. F.
Lunt, G. A. Wiggett, E. Weaver Jr.
A/C
455: Lts. H. G. Nichols (P), J. J. Kozina (CP), L. F. Sylvester (N),
F/O
S. W. Muzzy (B), T/Sgts. J. T. Hageman, P. W. Noll, S/Sgts. W. L. Walker, W. M.
Bracken, F. J. George, E. T. Milligan.
A/C
069: Lts. R. T. Pressey (P), J. T. Hamilton (CP), F/O P. E. Pinkerton (N), Lt.
W. G. Quarve (B), T/Sgts. R. M. Comer, R. B. Vail, S/Sgts. S. B. Eure, C. L.
Boston, J. H. Clifton, Sgt. M. Pitcock.
A/C
883: Lts. R. J. Griesbach (P), C. R. Peck (CP), J. R. Simonson (N), J. R. Piland
(B), T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, Sgt. R. E. Rigaud, S/Sgts. J. D.
Hamner, H. V. Lane, Sgt. H. R. Small.
A/C
076: Lts. J. L. Black (P), R. J. Bell (CP), B. H. Yarborough (N), L. D. Biot
(B), S/Sgts. S. B. Butler, J. L. Sayre, B. H. Bogert, Sgts. M. F. Allen, H. W.
Brundage, B. E. Stanton.
A/C
072: Lts. W. T. Hanna (P), H. E. Walker (CP), A. A. Andolishek (N), E. A.
Parsons Jr. (B), S/Sgts. W. R. Miller, C. L. Harrison, Sgts. B. L. Rochat, R. H.
Glasser, D. O. Wascho, G. F. Schupp.
23
April 1944 – 2nd Lt. Verrill (MIA 10 October 43) promoted to 1st Lt.
2nd Lts. Guenther, Havrisik, Lowdermilk, Petersen, S/Sgt. Bigham assigned and joined
Squadron from1st CCRC Gp. Pvt. Spiene to duty.
Sgt.
Brines assigned and joined from ASC, USSTAF, AAF Station 586.
2nd Lt. Hutchinson, Cpl. Frantz DS to duty.
24
April 1944 – S/Sgt. Shoesmith, Sgts. Nicely, Peacock, Teems assigned and joined from AAF
Station 112, DS to Station 172.
MISSION
TO
ERDING
,
GERMANY
.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
509 1340 hrs 20,000 10 x 500
072 1343 19,000
10 x 500
455 1343 19,100 10 x 500
392 1343 19,000 10 x 500
144 1343 19,000 10 x 500
812 1344 18,700 10 x 500
BOMBING
RESULTS: Crews describe bombing results as good, with main concentration hitting
just south of assigned MPI.
FLAK:
Flak was observed on the way to the target, and the return, though’ no AA fire
was directed at this formation. No flak at the target.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: No E/A offered opposition to our formations.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
146: Capt. R. N. Roberts (P), Lt. G. H. Heilig (CP), Capt. B. D. Moore (N), Lt.
B. H. Yarborough (N), Capt. C. S. Hudson (B), T/Sgts.
W. E. Neal, W. J. King, S/Sgts. F. Topitz, F. H. Lenke, E. Weaver Jr., J. H.
Clifton.
A/C
392: Lts. S. Newton (P), B. Stiles (CP), G. H. Benson (N), D. R. Bird (B),
S/Sgts. W. F. Lewis, E. C. Hess, Sgts. G. E. Leach, E. L. Sharpe, B. J. Crone,
G. D. Spough Jr.
A/C
509: Lts. W. T. Hanna (P), H. E. Walker (CP), A.A. Andolishek (N), E. A. Parsons
Jr. (B), S/Sgts. C. L. Harrison, W. R. Miller, Sgts. B. L. Rochat, R. H.
Glasser, D. O. Washoo, G. F. Schupp.
A/C
812: Lts. H. F. Weber (P), J. D. Fletcher (CP), E. D. Hedstrom (N), D. T. Weiss
(B), T/Sgts. W. J. Kaltenbach, L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. R. R. Ruth, J. R. Paget,
E. J. Latalien, J. R. Marshall.
A/C
072: Lts. T. C. Tilton (P), J. Oates (CP), O. D. Mathis (N), J. A. Makaymiec
(B), T/Sgts. B. F. Zmijewski, S. E. Johnson, S/Sgts. E. F. Springfield, J. S.
Burleson, N. G. Weed, P. J. Hermance.
A/C
455: Lts. H. G. Nichols (P), J. J. Kozina (CP), H. L. Hutchinson (N),
F/O
S. W. Muzzy (B), T/Sgts. J. T. Hageman, P. W. Noll, S/Sgts. W. L. Walker, W. M.
Bracken, F. J. George, E. T. Milligan.
25
April 1944 – Lt. Col. Gillespie, Capt. Hudson, 1st Lt. Jewett transferred to
Hq. 91st Bomb Group. Capt. Martin assigned from 323rd Squadron, DS to AAF Station 131. Cpl. Matikinus transferred to 352 Serv.
Squadron, AAF Station 179, effective 23 April. M/Sgt. Pry, T/Sgt. Peters, Cpl.
Donner duty to Ds at Gatwick. Sgt. Tressler duty to 49th
Station
Hospital
. 1st Lt. Price (wounded in action) duty to 49th Station
Hospital. T/Sgt. Savasgk, S/Sgts. Earl, Jones (all wounded in action) duty to 30th General Canadian Hospital , Hurry, Surrey.
MISSION
TO
FRESCATY
,
FRANCE
.
Lt.
Col
Clyde
Gillespie relinquished the command of this Squadron to Maj. James McPartlin.
Lt. Col. Gillespie will be missed by all members of his command, but inasmuch as
his leaving means greater opportunities for him, the Squadron wishes him good
luck and Godspeed. Maj. McPartlin is one of the oldest members of the Squadron,
having served as operations officer for over a year. Most of the Squadron has
seen Maj. McPartlin rise in rank from a 2nd Lt. to his present status
and greet his appointment as CO not only as a tribute to his previous labors,
but with the greatest of anticipation for a successful administration.
MISSION
TO METZ/FRESCATY,
FRANCE
.
Squadron
provided 6 A/C for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
467 0953 hrs 20,200 4 clusters frags
042 0952 19,500 28 clusters frags
883 0952 19,400 28 clusters frags072 0952 19,600 28 clusters frags
392 0953 19,300 28 clusters frags
958 0951 20,100
28 clusters frags
BOMBING
RESULTS: Bombing results described as good, both MPI’s being well covered by
hits.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Nil.
FLAK:
Meager inaccurate fire reported from a number of spots along the route, and at
the target. Some very accurate AA fire was experienced just before reaching the
French coast on the way out.
CASUALTIES:
S/Sgt.
E. A. Earl, Right Waist Gunner, flak wounds, left eye and ear.
S/Sgt.
C. R. Jones, Left Waist Gunner, flak wounds, chest shoulder.
T/Sgt.
F. Savasgk, Radio, flak wounds, left foot.
Lt.
C. L. Pierce, Pilot, flak wound, knee.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
958: Lts. C. L. Price (P), J. Gates (CP), H. A. Groombridge (N), L. D. Godfrey
(B), T/Sgt. J. Z. Cardwell, S/Sgts. J. P. Armstrong, F. A. Ford, P. C. Bara, R.
J. Jackson, J. Hinda.
A/C
042: Lts. J. L. Black (P), R. J. Ball (CP), B. H. Yarborough (N), L. D. Biot
(B), S/Sgts. S. B. Butler, J. L. Sayers, G. N. Bogert, Sgts. M. F. Allen, H. W.
Brundage, B. E. Stanton.
A/C
392: Lts. S. Newton (P), B. Stiles (CP), G. H. Benson (N), D. R. Bird, S/Sgts.
W. F. Lewis, E. C. Ross, Sgts. G. E. Beach, B. J. Crone, G. D. Spaugh, E. L.
Sharpe.
A/C
883: Lts. L. F. Rentmeester (P), W. W. Behrend (CP), R. N. Roberts (N), J. T.
Ashby, T/Sgts. E. A. Diethorn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. F. Topitz, G. A. Wiggett,
O. H. Powell, P. F. Lunt.
A/C
072: Lts. T. C. Tilton (P), J. D. Fletcher (CP), O. D. Mathis (N), J. A. Makaymiec
(B), T/Sgt. B. F. Zmijewski, S/Sgt. J. S. Burleson, T/Sgt. S. E. Johnson,
S/Sgts. E. F. Springfield, N. G. Wood, P. J. Hermance.
A/C
467: Lts. P. R. Goynes (P), R. S. Wylis (CP), G. R. Moburg (N), M. M. Thomsen
(B), T/Sgt. C. J. Sullivan, S/Sgt. C. R. Jones, T/Sgt. F. Savasgk, S/Sgts. L. G.
Johnson, E. A. Earl, A. R. Dugas.
26
April 1944 – S/Sgt. C. R. Jones died at 0630 hours at 30th
General
Canadian
Hospital
, Hurry,
Surrey
from wounds received in action.
Pfc.
C. C. Brown duty to DS No 5 Rad. School,
Oxford
.
Sgt.
Ender duty to DS AAF Station 131.
S/Sgt.
Shoesmith, Sgts. Nicely, Peacock, Premenko, Teems DS to duty.
1st Lt. Hedstrom transferred to Hq. 91st Bomb Group.
MISSION
TO
BRUNSWICK
,
GERMANY
.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
178 1005 hrs 21,800 10 x 500
076 1005 22,600 42 x 100
042 1005 22,500 42 x 100
069 1005 22,200
42 x 100
455 1004 23,700 42 x 100
392 1005 22,500 42 x 100
144 1005 22,500
42 x 100
BOMBING
RESULTS: Unobserved, bombed on PFF.
ENEMY
FIGHTERS: Nil.
FLAK:
Meager to moderate inaccurate AA fire experienced from a few points both on the
route and the route out. Intense accurate AA fire experienced from the target.
CASUALTIES:
Lt. J. A. Makaymiec, scratches on hands from flak in nose.
CLAIMS:
Nil.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
144: Lts. L. F. Rentmeester (P), W.W. Behrend (CP), R. N. Roberts (N), J. T.
Ashby (B), T/Sgts. E. A. Diethirn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgt. P. F. Lunt, Sgt. P. F.
Bogert, S/Sgts. G. A. Wiggett, O. H. Powell.
A/C
455: Lts. H. C. Nichols (P), J. J. Kozina (CP), H. L. Hutchinson (N), F/O S. W.
Muzzy (B), T/Sgts. J. W. Hageman, P. W. Noll, S/Sgts. W. L. Walker, W. M.
Bracken, F. J. George, E. T. Milligan.
A/C
069: Lts. R. T. Pressey (P), J. T. Hamilton (CP), F/O P. E. Pinkerton (N), E. A.
Parsons (B), T/Sgts. R. M. Comer, R. B. Vail, S/Sgts. S. B. Eure, C. L. Boston,
Sgt. C. M. Borchert, S/Sgt. J. H. Clifton.
A/C
076: Lts. R. J. Griesbach (P), C. R. Peck (CP), J. R. Simonson (N), J. R.
Piland, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, Sgt. R. E. Rigaud, S/Sgts. J. D.
Hamner, H. V. Lane, Sgt. H. P. Small.
A/C
392: Lts. S. Newton (P), S. Stiles (CP), G. H. Benson (N), D. R. Bird (B),
S/Sgts. W. F. Lewis, E. C. Ross, Sgts. G. E. Beach, E. L. Sharpe, B. J. Crone,
G. D. Spaugh Jr.
A/C
042: Lts. J. L. Black (P), R. J. Ball (CP), B. H. Yarborough (N), L. D. Biot
(B), S/Sgts. S. B. Butler, J. L. Sayre, Sgts. A. Adelbo, M. F. Allen, S. W.
Brundage, B. E. Stanton.
A/c
179: Lts. T. C. Tilton (P), J. H. Welsh Jr. (CP), C. D. Mathis (N), J. A. Makaymiec
(B), T/Sgts. B. F. Zmijewski, S. E. Johnson, S/Sgts. E. F. Springfield, J. S.
Burleson, F. G. Wood, P. J. Hermance.
27
April 1944 – 2nd Lt. Richards (WIA) duty to 49th
Station
Hospital
.
Maj.
Bettis duty to DS,
London
.
M/Sgt.
Pry, T/Sgt. Renz, Sgt. Peters, Cpl. Donner DS to duty.
1st Lt. Morey DS to duty.
MISSION
TO
GLACERIE
,
FRANCE
.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
509-------------Abortive
sortie--------------------16 x 500 Brought back.
144------------- “ “ -----------16
x 500 Jettisoned
455------------- “ “ -----------16
x 500 “
069------------- “
“ -----------16 x 500 Dropped
072-------------Missing
in Action----------------------------------------------------
812-------------Abortive
sortie--------------------16 x 500 Brought back.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: No E/A seen by this group.
FLAK:
Intense , accurate AA fire at the target.
CASUALTIES:
A/C # 072 was hit by flak in the target area, and went down with # 3 engine
smoking, then hitting the ground and exploding. Five chutes were seen. The crew
was composed of: Lt. T. C. Tilton (P), Lt. J. H. Welsh Jr. (CP), Lt. O. D.
Mathis (N), Lt. J. A. Makaymiec (B),
T/Sgt.
B. F. Zmijewski, T/Sgt. S. E. Johnson, S/Sgt. E. F.
Springfield
, S/Sgt. J. S. Burleson, S/Sgt. N. J. Wood, S/Sgt. P. J. Hermance.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
144: Capt. R. N. Roberts (P), Lts. G. H. Heilig (CP), H. A. Groombridge (N), Lt.
Borealis (Group Navigator), Capt. C. S. Hudson (Group Bombardier), T/Sgts. B. W.
Yeager, F. S. Kirby, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, F. H. Lenke Jr., J. E. Clifton, Lt.
J. Oates (TG).
A/C
509: Lts. W. T. Hanna (P), H. E. Walker (CP), A. A. Andolishek (N), E. A.
Parsons (B), S/Sgt. C. L. Harrison, Sgt. G. F. Schupp, S/Sgt. W. R. Miller,
Sgts. B. L. Rochat, R. H. Glasser, D. O. Washoo.
A/C
812: Lts. H. F. Weber (P), J. D. Fletcher (CP), W. P. Richards (N), D. T. Weiss
(B), T/Sgts. W. J. Kaltenbach, L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. E. J. Latalien, J. R.
Marshall, R. R. Ruth, J. R. Paget.
A/C
455: Lts. H. G. Nichols (P), J. J. Kozina (CP), H. L. Hutchinson (N), J. D. Pope
(B), T/Sgt. J. T. Hageman, S/Sgt. E. T. Milligan, T/Sgt. P. W. Noll, S/Sgts. W.
L. Walker, W. M. Bracken, F. J. George.
A/C
069: Lts. R. T. Pressey (P), J. T. Hamilton (CP), F/O P. E. Pinkerton (N),
S/Sgt. W. A. Grant (B), T/Sgts. R. M. Comer, R. B. Vail, S/Sgts. S. B. Eure, C.
L. Boston, Sgt. M. Pitcock, S/Sgt. C. A. Wiggett.
28
April 1944 – Capt. Moore transferred to Casual Pool, 12th RCD, AAF Station
591.
Maj.
Bettis, Capt. Davis, Lt. Varva DS to duty.
M/Sgt.
Frew, T/Sgt. Amber transferred to AFB Lincoln, Nebraska, 2nd AF.
MISSION
TO AVORD, FRANCE.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
076 1154 hrs 15,000 6 x 1000
883 1154 14,900
6 x 1000
178 1154 15,000 6 x 1000
392 1154 14,800 6 x 1000
061 1155 15,000
6 x 1000
042 1154 15,000 6 x 1000
BOMBING
RESULTS: Bombing results believed to be generally good, though ground haze
obscured the target to some extent.
FLAK:
Meager to moderate, accurate AA fire at the target.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: 25 to 40 Me 109’s and FW 190’s seen. About 10 minutes past the
target one mass attack from 12 o’clock was made on this formation, but E/A did
not press home the attack.
CASUALTIES:
None.
NOTE:
Capt. R. N. Roberts, with Col. Putnam flying as co-pilot led the entire combat
wing on this, his last mission.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C
061: Capt. R. N. Roberts (P), Col. C. E. Putnam (91st BG) (CP), Col.
F. P. Hunter (398th BG) (Obs), Lt. F. I. Varva (N), Lt. W. E. Borealis
(N), Capt. C. S. Hudson (B), T/Sgt. W. B. Neal, S/Sgt. A. G. Romulis, T/Sgt. W.
J. King, S/Sgts. E. Weaver Jr., J. H. Clifton, Lt. G. H. Heilig (TG).
A/C
042: Lts. R. S. Wylie (P), J. Oates (CP), C. R. Moburg (N), S/Sgt. W. A. Grant
(B), S/Sgts. C. J. Sullivan Jr., L. G. Johnson, T/Sgt. P. W. Noll, Sgts. M.
Pitcock, J. W. Brinn, S/Sgt. W. M. Bracken.
A/C
076: Lts. P. R. Goynes (P), J. J. Kozina (CP), H. L. Hutchinson (N), L. D.
Godfrey (B), T/Sgt. J. Z. Cardwell, S/Sgts. F. A. Ford, J. P. Armstrong, H. J.
Jackson, J. Hinda, P. C. Bara.
A/C
883: Lts. R. J. Griesbach (P), C. R. Peck (CP), J. R. Simonson (N), J. R. Piland
(B), T/Sgt. E. J. Viskocil, S/Sgt. H. V. Lane, T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, Sgts. H.
P. Small, R. E. Rigaud, S/Sgt. J. D. Hamner.
A/C
178: Lts. W. T. Hanna (P), H. R. Walker (CP), A. A. Andolishek (N), E. A.
Parsons Jr. (B), S/Sgt. C. L. Harrison, Sgt. C. M. Whipp, S/Sgts. W. R. Miller,
W. L. Walker, Sgts. D. O. Washoo, R. H. Glasser.
A/C
392: Lts. S. Newton (P), B. Stiles (CP), G. H. Benson (N), D. R. Bird (B),
S/Sgt. W. F. Lewis, Sgt. C. D. Spaugh Jr., S/Sgt. E. C. Ross, Sgts. G. B. Beach,
B. J. Crone, E. L. Sharpe.
29
April 1944 – Capt. Martin DS to duty. 2nd Lts. Pressey and Milton (MIA 27
April 44) promoted to 1st Lts. effective April 23.
MISSION
TO BERLIN, GERMANY.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
042 1143 hrs 22,500 42 x 100 IB’s
392----------Aborted----------------------------------------------------------
515 1142 25,600 42 x 100 IB’s
975 1142 25,500 42 x 100 IB’s
076 1141 25,400
42 x 100 IB’s
BOMBING
RESULTS: Results generally unobserved, but results believed to be good.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: 10 to 20 Me 109’s seen at a distance, and no attacks made on this
group.
FLAK:
Intense, accurate AA fire from the target area, and the formation was off course
for some time after leaving the target due to a change in winds and was
subjected to a large amount of AA fire from the vicinities of Luckenwalde,
Wittenberg, Dessau, Nienburg and Magdeburg.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/C
076: Lts. R. J. Griesbach (P), C. R. Peck (CP), J. R. Simonson (N), J. R. Piland
(B), T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, Sgt. R. . Rigaud, S/Sgts. J. D.
Hamner, E. Weaver Jr., Sgt. H. R. Small.
A/C
042: Lts. G. H. Heilig, N. A. Daniels (CP), G. R. Moburg (N), M. W. Thomsen (B),
T/Sgts. B. W. Yeager, F. B. Kirby, S/Sgts. A. G. Romulis, P. C. Bara, F. W.
Betzer, J. S. Bond.
A/C
515: Lts. R. S. Wylie (P), G. Havrisik (CP), H. L. Hutchinson (N), F/O S. W. Muzzy
(B), T/Sgts. J. T. Hageman, P. W. Noll, S/Sgts. W. L. Walker, W. M. Bracken, F.
J. George, S. T. Milligan.
A/C
975: Lts. P. N. Goynes (P), R. J. Guenther (CP), J. W. Lowdermilk (N), L. D.
Godfrey (B), T/Sgt. J. Z. Cardwell, S/Sgts. J. P. Armstrong,
F.
A. Ford, J. H. Clifton, R. J. Jackson, J. Hinda.
30
April 1944 – 1st Lt. Nichols transferred to Casual Pool 12th RCD,
AAF Station 591. 1st Lt. Johnson duty to DS Bomb Recon School AAF
Station 583. Cpl. Johnson duty to DS, Adv Ammunition School, AAF Station 521.
MISSION TO LYON, FRANCE.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
392 1053 hrs 20,600 5 x 1000
178-------------------Aborted---------------------------------------------
515-------------------Aborted---------------------------------------------
BOMBING
RESULTS: Results could not be accurately observed due to extreme amount of smoke
and fire coming from the target area, but it is believed to be good.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: Nil.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CLAIMS
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSION:
A/c
392: Lts. J. L. Black (P), R. J. Bell (CP), B. H. Yarborough (N), L. D. Biot
(B), S/Sgts. S. B. Butler, J. L. Sayre, Sgts. A. Adelbo, M. F. Allen, H. W.
Brundage, B. E. Stanton.
The
following is a report on training for the month of March.
(Note:
The report reads March, however, the report follows the April 30 entry and there
was a similar summary of training at the end of March, therefore I believe it
was intended to read April.) The subjects studied and the man hours spent in the
study of each is as follows:
SUBJECT MAN-HOURS
Link
Trainer 73:30
Bomb
Trainer 53:00
Spotlight
Trainer 54:30
Turret
Trainer 16:30
Shadowgraph 54:30
Skeet 354:00
Gee
Trainer 22:15
Radio
(Code, net & Harwell) 143:00
Dinghy
Drill
29:00
A/C
Recognition 338:00
P/W
Lecture 83:00
Escape
Lectures 30:00
Intelligence 1,373:00
Target
Identification 49:00
Gunnery
Lecture (100 ft range) 264:00
First
Aid Lecture 67:00
Physiology
Of Flight 18:00
A/C
Equipment Lecture 30:00
Navigation
Lectures 22:00
Tactics 1.299:00
Bombing
Lectures 6:00
Communication
Lectures 53:00
Night
Flying and Lecture 24:00
Navigation
for Bombardiers 36:00
Pilot
and Co-pilot Film
30:00
Ditching
Procedure Film 50:00
401st DAILY REPORTS Prepared by: Chas. Albidress, 1st Lt. AC
1
May 1944 – Lt. C. Albidress goes to Station 102 on DS. 2nd Lts. McDuffee and
Wylie promoted to 1st Lts.
The
following Officers and EM assigned and joined from the 324th Squadron, this Station:
1st Lt. Thomas H. Gunn
1st Lt. John P. McLaren
2nd Lt. Frederick T. Neal
T/Sgt.
George A. Parks
S/Sgt.
Price D. Dougherty
T/Sgt.
Russel D. Shields
S/Sgt.
Robert D. Smith
S/Sgt.
Deland M. Fleming
1st lt. Marshal (NMI) McKew
2nd Lt. Leslie P. Gallagher
1st lt. Richard B. Paul
2nd Lt. Parker A. Goodell
T/Sgt.
Fred G. Lavigne
T/Sgt.
Robert D. Bonsheimen
S/Sgt.
John L. Magyar
S/Sgt.
Donald C. Dotson
1st Lt. John D, Powell
2nd Lt. Charles K. Neisrende
2nd Lt. Phillip R. Sheldon
2nd Lt. Joseph C. Spate
S/Sgt.
Leo W. Fontaine
S/Sgt.
Thomas G. Lindsay
S/Sgt.
Albert M. Tolbert
S/Sgt.
Athorn V. Shanks
S/Sgt.
Francis J. Toccalino
S/Sgt.
Milton
D. Pitts
2nd Lt. William F, Nee
2nd Lt. Reginald (NMI) Aaron
2nd Lt. Richard (NMI) Markley
S/Sgt.
Philip L. Branner
S/Sgt.
Gaetano A. Scida
Sgt.
Leonard A. Bielawski
T/Sgt.
Donald E. Spaulding
Sgt.
Robert (NMI) Heimbach
Sgt.
Joseph A. Nioux
2nd Lt. David J. Ryan
2nd Lt. Martin P. Merz
2nd Lt. Robert W. Paulissen
2nd Lt. David (NMI) Lieberman
S/Sgt.
Ignacio V. Torres
S/Sgt.
Alexander B. Rich
Sgt.
Blair (NMI) Davey
Sgt.
George L. Montana
Sgt.
Stephen E. Stone
S/Sgt.
Milton D. Pitts assigned from 324th Bomb Squadron, DS to 12th RCD.
MISSION
TO
TROYES
,
FRANCE
.
This
Squadron provided 7 A/C and crews for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
515 1821.5 hrs 21,300 ft 6 x 1000
883 1822 hrs 21,100 ft 6 x 1000
178 1821 hrs 21,100 ft 6 x 1000
069 1821 hrs 21,100 ft 6 x 1000
455
1821.5 hrs 21,400 ft 6 x 1000
042 1821.5 hrs 21,200 ft 6 x 1000
076 1823 hrs 21,500 ft 6 x 1000
BOMBING
RESULTS: Reported as good, with smoke rising to 5000 feet.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Excellent.
FLAK:
The only AA fire encountered on this mission was at Nieuport on the enemy coast
on the way out.
CASUALTIES:
none.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
069: Capt. J. D. Davis, Lts. A. N. Morey, F. I. Varva, Capt. C. S. Hudson,
T/Sgts. R. W. Comer, R. B. Vail, S/Sgts. S. B. Eure, C. L. Boston, J. W. Brinn,
M. Pitcock, Lt. M. M. Thomsen.
A/C
042: Lts. J. L. Black, R. J. Bell, B. H. Yarborough, L. D. Biot, S/Sgts. S. B.
Butler, J. L. Sayre, Sgts. A. Adelbo, M. F. Allen, H. W. Brundage, B. E.
Stanton.
A/C
515: Lts. D. J. Ryan, M. P. Merz, R. W. Paulissen, D. Lieberman, S/Sgt. A. D.
Rich, I. V. Torres, Sgts. B. Davey, G. L. Montana, S. E. Stone, H. F. Nicely.
A/C
076: Lts. T. E. Gunn, R. J. Guenther, J. P. McLaren, J. D. Pope, T/Sgts. G. W.
Parks, R. D. Shields, S/Sgts. P. D. Dougherty, R. D. Smith, L. H. Fleming, Sgt.
W. Peacock.
A/C
455: Lts. R. S. Wylie, J. J. Kozina, H. L. Hutchinson, F/O S. W. Muzzy, T/Sgts.
J. T. Hageman, P. W. Noll, S/Sgts. W. L. Walker, W. M. Bracken, F. J. George, E.
T. Milligan.
A/C
178: Lts. J. D. Powell, C. K. Neiswender, P. R. Sheldon, J. C. Spata,
S/Sgts.
T. G. Lindsey, J. H. Higham, A. M. Tolbert, H. J. Teems, F. J. Toccalino.
A/C
883: Lts. W. F. Nee, R. Aragona, L. F. Sylvester, R. Markley, S/Sgts. G. A.
Scida, P. J. Branner, Sgt. L. A. Bielawski. T/Sgt. D. E. Spaulding, Sgt. R.
Heimbach, S/Sgt. E. H. Hughes.
Lts.
R. B. Paul, J. W. Lowdermilk, and G. R. Moburg flew with the 322 Squadron.
2
May 1944 – Remark of 26 April 44 amended to read “S/Sgt. Clarence R. Jones, died at
1840 hours, 25 April 44 in 12th General Canadian Hospital at Horley,
Surrey.”
Capt.
R. S. Roberts transferred to Casual Pool 12th RCD, AAF Station 591.
Cpl. Frederick R. Hannen assigned and joined from Hq. 91st Bomb
Group, this station.
3
May 1944 – 1st Lt. Elwood H. Arp assigned and joined from USSTAF.
S/Sgt.
Olin H. Powell transferred to Hq & Hq Squadron 8AFCR, Station 113. Lt. C. R.
Peck and S/Sgt. J. H. Clifton transferred to Casual Pool, 12th RCD,
Station 591.Lt. L. D. Godfrey transferred to 1st CCRC Gp. AAF Station
112. S/Sgt. W. L. Sexton assigned and joined from 12th RCD, AAF
Station 591. Lt. Elwood Arp MIA 6 Sept 1943, escaped from the continent and
rejoined the Squadron.
4
May 1944 – Lt. Wayne Wallin transferred to 398th Bomb Group. S/Sgt.
York
erroneously transferred in remark of 22 April 44.
5
May 1944 – 2nd Lt. Howard Sherman assigned and joined from Hq. USSTAF. Lt.
Sherman MIA Sept 43, escaped from continent and rejoined Squadron. Lt. J. D.
McLaren and S/Sgt. R.D. Smith transferred to Casual Pool, 12th RCD,
Station 591. The following 8 Officers and 2 EM assigned and joined from 11 CCRC:
2nd Lt. John C. Green Jr.
2nd Lt. Donald R. Knapp
2nd Lt. Robert P. Hart
2nd Lt. John B, O’Leary
2nd Lt. Charles W. Hawkins
2nd Lt. Robert L. Simmers Jr.
2nd Lt. Raymond E. Jones
2nd Lt. William D. Thissell
S/Sgt.
Thomas F. McAvoy
S/Sgt.
Charles H. North
2nd Lt. W. T. Hanna promoted to 1st Lt. Effective the 17 March 44.
The
following four Officers and 1 EM assigned and joined from the 11 CCRC.
2nd Lt. Ray T. Cable
2nd Lt. John K. Werthman
2nd Lt. Manley W. Darsnek
F/O
Martin L. Bulion
S/Sgt.
Gordon L. Gideon
6
May 1944 – S/Sgt. Joseph
York
transferred to Casual Pool, 12th RCD, AAF Station 591. Lt. Frederick
D. Brewer assigned and joined from Hq. 1st Bomb Division. 15 EM
assigned and joined from AAF Station 112.
142nd Combat
Mission
with 6 crews taking off at 0545 hours. Objective not reached; no bombs dropped
all returned at 1015 hours.
MISSION
TO
SOTTEVAST
,
FRANCE
.
A
military installation in the
Cherbourg
Peninsula
was the target assigned to this group. However, the target area was completely
covered by clouds so that no bombs were dropped.
This
Squadron provided 6 A/C and crews for this mission.
BOMBING
RESULTS: Bombs brought back.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Good with escort all way in and out.
FLAK:
A moderate barrage of AA fire was
observed by our A/C in the target area.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
812: Lts. L. F. Rentmeester, W. W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby, T/Sgts.
E. A. Diethorn, W. E. Simonson, S/Sgts. J. L. Magyar, P. F. Lunt, C.A. Wiggett,
R. Malkin.
A/C
883: Lts. R. J. Guenther, G. Havrisik, J. W. Lowdermilk, L. V. Peterson, S/Sgts.
J. Shoesmith, J. H. Bigham, N. Premento, Sgt. N. J. Teems, H. F. Nicely, W.
Peacock.
A/C
042: Lts. J. L. Black, R. J. Bell, B. H. Yarborough, L. D. Biot, T/Sgts. E. B.
Butler, J. L. Sayre, S/Sgts. A. Adelbo, M. F. Allen, G. W. Brundage, B. H.
Stanton.
A/C
076: Lts. P. G. McDuffee, W. R. Langford, L. P. Sylvester Jr., M. A. Bonomo,
T/Sgts. H. A. Soderberg, C. R. Braman, S/Sgts. G. H. Bogert, N. J. Gallagher, C.
M. Borehart, E. H. Hughes.
A/C
911: Lts. D. J. Ryan, M. P. Merz, R. W. Paulissen, D. Lieberman, S/Sgts. A. B.
Rich, I. V. Torres, L. G. Johnson, Sgt. B. Davey, G. L. Montana, S. E. Stone.
A/C
069: Lts. S. Newton, B. Stiles, G. H. Bensen, D. R. Bird, S/Sgts. W. F. Lewis,
E. C. Ross, Sgt. G. E. Beach, R. L. Sharps, B. J. Crone, G. D. Spaugh Jr.
7 May 1944 – NO CHANGE. 143rd Combat
Mission
with 6 crews taking off at 0555 hours. Objective
Berlin
. All returned at 1530 hours.
MISSION
TO
BERLIN
,
GERMANY
.
The
aiming point selected for this Group was the Fredrichstrasse Station located in
the heart of the city.
This
Squadron provided 6 A/C and crews for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
076 1111 hrs 25,500 ft 6 x 1000
173 1112 hrs 27,500 ft 6 x 1000
883 1112 hrs 26,600 ft 6 x 1000
911 1111 hrs 26,500 ft 6 x 1000
069 1111 hrs
26,500 ft Propaganda Leaflets
455 1111 hrs 27,800 ft Propaganda Leaflets
BOMBING
RESULTS: Unobserved due to 10/10 undercast.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Fair to good.
FLAK:
Enroute to the target moderate and rather accurate AA fire was experienced
between
Dummer
Lake
and Osnabruck. At the target, AA fire was intense and some of it was accurate.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
883: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, L. P. Gallagher, J. R. Simonson, J. H. Piland, T/Sgt.
R. J. Viskocil, S/Sgt. H. V. Lane, T/Sgt. R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. H. R. Small,
R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner.
A/C
455: Lts. R. S. Wylie, H. E. Kirby, H. L. Hutchinson, F/O S. W. Muzzy, T/Sgt. J.
T. Hageman, S/Sgt. E. T. Milligan, T/Sgt. P. W. Noll, S/Sgts. F. J. George, W.
L. Walker, W. M. Bracken.
A/C
173: Lts. W. F. Nee, R. Aragona, R. B. Paul, R. Markley, S/Sgts. G. A. Scida, R.
Heimbach, P. J. Branner, R. D. Chambers, R. A. Bielawski, D. E. Spaulding.
A/C
076: Lts. P. G. McDuffee, W. R. Langford, L. F. Sylvester, M. A. Bonomo, T/Sgt.
H. A. Soderberg, S/Sgt. G. R. Bogert, T/Sgt. C. R. Branan, S/Sgts. C. W.
Horchert, E. H. Hughes, E. J. Gallagher.
A/C
911: Lts. W. T. Hanna, H. E. Walker, A. A. Andolishek, E. A. Parsons, T/Sgt. C.
L. Harrison, S/Sgt. G. F. Shipp, T/Sgt. E. R. Miller, S/Sgts. R. H. Glasser, B.
L. Rochat, D. C. Washeo.
A/C
069: Lts. S. Newton, B. Stiles, C. H. Benson, D. R. Bird, T/Sgt. W. F. Lewis,
S/Sgt. G. D. Spaugh Jr., T/ Sgt. E. C. Ross, S/Sgts. B. J. Crone, G. E. Beach, E.
L. Sharpe.
8
May 1944 – 1st Lt. Harold R. DeBolt assigned and joined from 12th RCD, AAF Station 591. Pvt. L. M. Hennessey assigned and joined from 1st Station Complement Squadron, this station. Pvt. B. A. Briggs transferred to 1st Station Complement Squadron, this station. 144th Combat
Mission
with 7 crews taking off at 0600, objective
Berlin
, 1 abortive, others returned at 1420 hours.
MISSION
TO
BERLIN
,
GERMANY
.
The
aiming point selected was the Railway Marshalling Yard at
Luxembourg
, situated on the Southern outskirts of the city.
This
Squadron provided 7 A/C and crews for this
Mission
.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON
TARGET
027 1115 hrs 27,000 ft 6 x 1000
515 1115 hrs 26,600 ft 6 x 1000
911 1114.5 hrs 26,980
ft 5 x 1000 (1x1000 jettisoned)
076--------Not
dispatched-----------------------------------------------------------
455 1115 hrs
26,400 ft 4 x 1000 (2x1000 jettisoned)
(1
in
Germany)(1 in North Sea
)
144 1117.5 hrs 27,000
ft 5 x 1000 (1x100 jettisoned
in Channel)
069 1115.5 hrs 26,300
ft 3 x 1000 (3x1000 jettisoned
in Channel)
BOMBING
RESULTS: Unobserved due to heavy undercast. PFF method used.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered by this Group.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Excellent.
FLAK:
Enroute to the target, AA fire was reported out of range from vicinities of
Imuiden
, Quackenbruck and Vechta. At the target, AA fire was intense but inaccurate for our A/C. Inaccurate Ground Rockets were reported from the vicinity of
Fassberg.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
911: Lts. R. J. Guenther, G. Havrisik, J. M. Lowdermilk, L. V. Peterson, S/Sgts.
J. Shoesmith, J. H. Bigham, Sgts. N. Premento, H. J. Teems, H. F. Nicely, W.
Peacock.
A/C
515: Lts. M. McKew, H. E. Kirby, R. E. Paul, P. A. Goodell, T/Sgts. R.D. Bonsheimen, F. G. Lavigne, S/Sgts. J. L. Magyar, D. C. Dotson, J. L. Anderson,
Sgt. R. Heimbach.
A/C
076: Lts. J. L. Black, R. J. Bell, B. H. Yarborough, L. D. Biot, T/Sgts. S. B.
Butler, J. L. Sayre, S/Sgts. A. Adelbo, M. F. Allen, H. W. Brundage, B. E.
Stanton.
A/C
455: Lts. D. J. Ryan, M. P. Merz, R. L. Paulissen, D. Lieberman, S/Sgts. A. B.
Rich, I. V. Torres, G. H. Bogert, Sgts. B. Davey, S. L. Montana, S. E. Stone.
A/C
069: Lts. R. T. Pressey, J. T. Hamilton, P. E. Pinkerton, W. G. Quarve, T/Sgts.
R. M. Comer, E. C. Ross, S/Sgts. S. B. Eure, C. L. Boston, J. W. Brinn, M.
Pitcock.
A/C
027: Lts. J. D. Powell, C. K. Neiswender, P. R. Sheldon, J. C. Spata, S/Sgts. T.
C. Lindsey, L. W. Fontaine, A. M. Tolbert, T/Sgt. D. E. Spaulding, S/Sgts. F. J.
Toccalino, E. H. Hughes.
A/C
144: Lts. M. F. Weber, J. Oates, G. R. Moburg, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgts. W. J.
Kaltenbach, L. R. Holland, S/Sgts. R. R. Ruth, J. R. Paget, T/Sgt. E. Latalien,
(and one more EM whose name was illegible as it extended into the bottom margin
of the page.)
9
May 1944 – 2nd Lts. Walter R. Langford and Samuel Newton appointed 1st Lts. effective 4 May 44. 145 Combat
Mission
with 6 crews taking off at 0605 hours. Objective,
St. Dizier
,
France
. All returned at 1200 hours.
MISSION
TO ST.
DIZIER
,
FRANCE
.
The
twin-engine fighter base, 2 miles south of the town of
St. Dizier
, was today’s target.
This
Squadron provided 6 A/C and crews for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
673 0951 hrs 20,700 ft 38 x 100
455 0951 hrs 20,300 ft 38 x 100
178 0950.5 hrs 20,600
ft 38
x 100
061 0951 hrs 20,100 ft
36 x 100 & 2 Sky markers
042 0951 hrs 20,300 ft
38 x 100
509 0950 hrs 20,000 ft
38 x 100
BOMBING
RESULTS: Described by crews as being very good, with MPI well covered with
bursts, several explosions and much fire and smoke seen.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered by this Group.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Good and as briefed.
FLAK:
On the way back from target, meager but accurate AA fire was encountered from
vicinity of Ath and Raghein.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
081: Capt. J. D. Davis, Lt. Col. T. R. Milton (Hq. 91st), Capt. W. F.
Borealis, Lt. F. I. Varva, Capt. C. S. Hudson (Hq. 91st), T/Sgt. G.
A. Parrish, S/Sgts. A. M. Tolbert, D. K. Nowlin, R. O. Duncan, R. Weaver Jr.,
Lt. A. N. Morey.
A/C
509: Lts. W. T. Hanna, H. E. Walker, A. H. Andolishek, E. A. Parsons Jr., T/Sgt.
C. L. Harrison, S/Sgt. G. F. Shipp, T/Sgt. W. R. Miller, S/Sgts. R. H. Glasser,
D. C. Washeo, B. L. Rochat.
A/C
042: Lts. J. L. Black, R. J. Bell, B. H. Yarborough, L. D. Biot, T/Sgt. S. B.
Butler, S/Sgt. A. Adelbo, T/Sgt. J. L. Sayre, S/Sgts. H. W. Brundage, B. E.
Stanton, M. F. Allen.
A/C
178: Lts. P. R. Goynes, J. Oates, H. A. Groombridge, J. D. Pope, T/Sgt. J. Z.
Cardwell, S/Sgt. F. A. Ford, T/Sgt. J. P. Armstrong, S/Sgts. R. J. Jackson, J.
Hinda, F. H. Lenke Jr.
A/C
455: Lts. R. S. Wylie, J. J. Kozina, H. L. Hutchinson, F.O. S. W. Muzzy, T/Sgt.
J. T. Hageman, S/Sgt. E. T. Milligan, T/Sgt. P. W. Noll,
S/Sgts.
W. L. Walker, F. J. George, W. H. Bracken.
A/C
673: Lts. S. Newton, N. Stiles, G. H. Benson, D. R. Bird, T/Sgt. W. F. Lewis,
S/Sgt. G. D. Spaugh Jr., T/Sgt. R. C. Ross, S/Sgts. G. H. Beach, B. J. Crone, E.
L. Sharpe.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A/C 061 with Lt. Col. T. R. Milton as Co-pilot, led the Group on this
Mission
.
10
May 1944 – NO CHANGES. Usual Station activities.
11
May 1944 – Sgt. Albert Venezia transferred to 364th Service Squadron. 146th Combat Mission with 6 crews taking off at 1455 hours. Objective –
Koons Karthaus
,
Germany
. All returned at 2030 hours.
MISSION
TO KOONS
KARTHAUS
,
GERMANY
The
Railway Marshalling Yards and Workshops at Koons Karthaus, on the East Border of
Luxemburg was the target assigned to this Group.
This
Squadron provided 6 A/C and crews for this mission.
A/C
# TOT ALT
AT TARGET BOMBS
ON TARGET
069 1839.5 hrs 19,800
ft 6 x 1000
812 1837.5 hrs 20,000
ft 6 x 1000
076 1839.5 hrs 19,600
ft 6 x 1000
096 1839.5 hrs 20,000
ft 6 x 1000
509 1840 hrs 19,700 ft 6 x 1000
883 1840 hrs 19,650 ft 6 x 1000
BOMBING
RESULTS: Described as good with main concentration falling a little short and
slightly West of briefed MPI.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: None encountered or observed.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: Described as Excellent.
FLAK:
None.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
812: Lts. H. F. Weber, R. T. Pressey, C. R. Moburg, D. T. Weiss, T/Sgts. W. J.
Kaltenbach, W. J. King, S/Sgts. R. R. Ruth, J. R. Paget, R. J. Latalien, T/Sgt.
W. B. Neal.
A/C
076: Lts. P. G. McDuffee, W. R. Langford, L. F. Sylvester, M. A. Bonomo, T/Sgts.
M. A. Soderberg, C. R. Braman, S/Sgts. G. H. Bogert, R. J. Gallagher, C. H.
Borchert, E. H. Hughes.
A/C
069: Lts. S. Newton, R. T. Cable, G. H. Benson, D. R. Bird, T/Sgts. W. F. Lewis,
E. C. Ross, S/Sgts. G. H. Beach, R. L. Sharpe, B. J. Crone, C. D. Spaugh Jr.
A/C
883: Lts. M. McKew, L. P. Gallagher, R. B. Paul, P. A. Goodell, T/Sgts. R. D. Bonsheimen, F. G. Lavigne, S/Sgts. J. L. Magyar, D. C. Dotson, J. L.
Anderson, M. Pitcock.
A/C
096: Lts. J. D. Powell, P. R. Sheldon, J. C. Spata, D. R. Knapp, S/Sgts. T. C.
Lindsey, L. F. Fontaine, A. M. Tolbert, W. L. Sexton, F. J. Toccalino.
A/C
509: Lts. J. L. Black, W. B. Thissell, S. H. Yarborough, L. D. Biot, T/Sgts. E.
B. Butler, J. L. Sayre, S/Sgts. A. Adelbo, M. F. Allen, H. W. Brundage, B. E.
Stanton.
12
May 1944 – 1st Lt. Elwood D. Arp and 1st Lt. Howard Sherman
transferred to 1st AF, Mitchell Field,
New York
. T/Sgt. Louie R. Holland and S/Sgt. James R. Marshall transferred to Casual
Pool, 12th RCD, Station 591, 147th Combat Mission with 11
crews and 9 A/C taking off at 0830 hours. Objective –
Lutzkendorf
,
Germany
. I abortive, others returned at 1650 hours.
(I
was unable to make a legible copy of the
Mission
Report for this mission.)
13
May 1944 – T/Sgt. Armstrong transferred to 2nd CCRC Gp , AAF Station 238.
Pvt. Morris Spiolberg assigned and joined from 1st Bomb Division. 148th Combat
Mission
with 6 crews taking off at 0910. Objective –
Straslsund
,
Germany
. 1 Abortive, others returned at 1845.
(I
was unable to make a legible copy of the
Mission
Report for this mission.)
14
May 1944: 2nd Lt. W.W. Quattlebaum assigned and joined from Hq.
Squadron, 1st Bomb Division. 1st Lt. R. F. Rentmeester
promoted to Capt. effective 8 May 1944. 2nd Lt. W. P. Richards
promoted to 1st Lt. effective 8 May 1944.
15
May 1944 – NO CHANGE.
16
May 1944 – lt. H. F. Weber transferred to 27th Air Transport Group, AAF
Station 525.
17
May 1944 – S/Sgt. John Hinda and Sgt. F. A. Ford transferred to Casual Pool 12th RCD, AAF Station 591.
18
May 1944 – WO (JG) Paul A. Riney assigned and joined from 401st Bomb Group.
Following officers assigned and joined from Hq. 91st Bomb Group:
Capt. C. S. Hudson, Capt. Schyler, Capt. J. Taylor, Capt. K. W. Thompson, Lt. E.
R. Hedstrom, Lt. K. C. Homuth, Lt. M. H. Jewett.
19
May 1944 – Capt. Thompson DS to 12th RCD. Lt. Hedstrom DS to Hq. 8th Air Force. 149th Combat
Mission
with 14 crews taking off at 0830 hours. Objective –
Berlin
. 1 crew Missing in Action, others returned at 1800 hours. (See
Mission
Sheet.)
MISSION
TO
BERLIN
,
GERMANY
.
Today’s
target was Lichtenburg in the West Central half of the city of
Berlin
. This Squadron provided 13 A/C and crews for the mission. We also provided part
of the crew and Combat Wing Commander for the PFF Lead ship. Major J. H.
McPartlin flew as Wing Commander, our group provided the lead and high groups
for the 1st “B” Combat Wing.
PILOT A/C TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS
ON TARGET
Lt.
Hanna 509
1354 26,600
ft 38 M47 A/S
Lt.
McKew 883
1355 26,400 ft
Propaganda Leaflets
Lt.
Wylie 459------Missing
In Action------------------
Lt.
Heilig 812 1353 25,500
ft 10 x 500 GP
Lt.
Powell 144 1354 26,000
ft 10 x 500 GP
Lt.
Pressey 069 1354 25,600
ft 10 x 500 GP
Lt.
Thissell 678 1353.5 26,500 ft 10 x 500 GP
Lt.
Ree 178
--------------------- 10
x 500 GP
Lt.
Black 042 1354 26,000
ft 10 x 500 GP
Lt.
Guenther 504 1353.5 25,800 ft 10 x 500 GP
Lt.
McDuffee 076 1354 25,900
ft 10 x 500 GP
Lt.
Knapp 911 1354 25,600
ft 10 x 500 GP
BOMBING
RESULTS: Bombing done on PFF due to clouds over target and some crews reported
seeing bursts in the city.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: No attacks on this wing, but the wing to the right was attacked by
from 40 to 75 E/A.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: As briefed.
FLAK:
The only accurate AA fire for our groups was encountered at the target.
CASUALTIES:
10 Officers and men Missing In Action from A/C 455.
CREW
MISSING IN ACTION: Lts. R. S. Wylie, J. J. Kozina, H. L. Hutchinson, F. O.
Muzzy, T/Sgts. J. J. Hageman, P. W. Noll, S/Sgts. W. L. Walker, F. J. George, W.
E. Bracken.
REMARKS:
While coming into target A/C 455 had the tail surfaces shot off by AA fire. It
rolled over and went down. 20 objects were seen coming from plane, it believed
to be part of crew making delayed jump.
20
May 1944 – 1st Lt. Elmer Perry promoted to Capt. 15 May 44.
150th Combat
Mission
.
MISSION
TO VILLA
COUBLAY
,
FRANCE
.
Our
target was the Villa Coublay A/C works and airfields, 5 miles southwest of
Paris
. 5 aircraft and crews were provided by this Squadron.
PILOT A/C TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS
ON TARGET
Lt.
Newton 504 1020 24,000 ft 11 x 500 & 1 SM
Capt.
Davis 061 1019 24,000 ft 11 x 500 & 1 SM
Lt.
Hanna 178 1020 24,200 ft 12 x 500 GP
Lt.
Guenther 883 1020 24,100 ft 12 x 500 GP
Lt.
Black 069 1020 24,000 ft 12 x 500 GP
BOMBING
RESULTS: Crews report main concentration of bombs hit to the left of assigned
MPI.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: One E/A observed 5000 ft above formation but chased off by our escort.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: As briefed.
FLAK:
Moderate, accurate AA fire reported at the target.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH MISSIONS:
A/C
504: Lts. Sam Newton, Bert Stiles, C. H. Benson, D. R. Bird, T/Sgt. E. C. Ross,
S/Sgt. G. E. Beach, T/Sgt. W. F. Lewis, S/Sgts. B. J. Crone, E. L. Sharpe.
A/C
061: Capt. Davis, Lts. F. I. Varva, M. W. Thomson, T/Sgt's. D. E. Nowlin, G. A.
Parrish, S/Sgts. G. H. Bogert, H. O. Duncan, Lt. A. N. Morey.
A/C
178: Lts. W. T. Hanna, H. E. Walker, A. A. Andolishek, E. A. Parsons, T/Sgts. W.
A. Miller, W. B. Neal, S/Sgts. R. L. Rochat, E. O. Washeo, R. H. Glasser.
A/C
883: Lts. R. J. Guenther, G. Havrisik, J. M. Lowdermilk, L. V. Peterson, T/Sgt.
J. H. Bigham, J. Shoesmith, S/Sgts. N. Premenko, H. F. Nicely, H. J. Teems.
A/C
069: Lts. J. L. Black, R. J. Nelis, E. R. Yarborough, L. H. Biot, T/Sgts. J. L.
Sayre, E. B. Butler, S/Sgts. A. Adelbo, H. W. Brundage, M. F. Allen.
21
May 1944 – lt. John B. Britton transferred to 12th RCD, Station 591. Lt. P.
R. Goynes transferred to Casual Pool, 12th RCD, Station 591.
22
May 1944 – Assignment of Lt. Homuth revoked. S/Sgt. Edward A. Earl transferred to
Detachment of Patients, 158th General Hospital.151st Combat
Mission
with 9 crews taking off at 0915. Objective –
Kiel
,
Germany
. All returned at 1615 hours.
MISSION
TO
KIEL
,
GERMANY
.
Our
target was the industrial area in
Kiel
, just
North West
of the Krupp Submarine and Shipbuilding Yards, where the 10, 000 ton “Prinz
Eugen” was built. This Squadron provided 9 A/C and crews for this mission.
PILOT
A/C TOT ALT AT TARGET BOMBS ON TARGET
Capt.
Rentmeester
911 1258 24,400 ft 42
M47A1’s
Lt.
Black
042 1257 24,600
ft 42 M47A1’s
Lt.
McDuffee
076 1257.5 24,500 ft 42 M47A1’s
Lt.
Ryan
812 1257 24,700
ft 42 M47A1’s
Lt.
Guenther
515 1258 25,000
ft 42 M47A1’s
Lt.
Hanna 509 1258 24,600
ft 42 M47A1’s
Lt.
Nee
178 1302 24,500 ft 42
M47A1’s
Lt.
Griesbach
883 1258 25,000
ft 42 M47A1’s
Lt.
Newton
504 1258 24,600
ft 42 M47A1’s
BOMBING
RESULTS: PFF run made, but bombing done visually. Area just North of briefed MPI
was clear, so bombardier dropped on this with good results.
ENEMY
AIRCRAFT: No direct attacks on this Group. Crews reported that 12 to 15 E/A,
mainly Me 109’s and several Me 110’s were engaged by our escort in a
dogfight to the rear of our
formation who kept them from making any definite attacks.
FIGHTER
SUPPORT: As briefed and as stated above.
FLAK:
Meager to moderate inaccurate AA fire experienced at the target.
CASUALTIES:
None.
CREWS
CREDITED WITH
MISSION
:
A/C
911: Capt. L. F. Rentmeester, Lts. W.W. Behrend, R. N. Roberts, J. T. Ashby,
T/Sgts. J. Z. Cardwell, W. J. King, F. Topitz, S/Sgts. J. L. Ziegler, Rudolph
Malkin.
A/C
042: Lts. J. L. Black, R. J. Bell, B. H. Yarborough, L. D. Biot, T/Sgts. S. B.
Butler, J. L. Sayre, S/Sgts. A. Adelbo, M. F. Allen, H. W. Brundage.
A/C
076: Lts. P. G. McDuffee, W. R. Langford, L. F. Sylvester Jr., M. A. Bonomo,
T/Sgts. O. R. Bramen, G. H. Bogert, S/Sgts. H. A. Soderberg, E. J. Gallagher, C.
M. Borchert.
A/C
812: Lts. D. J. Ryan, W. P. Merz, R. W. Paulissen, D. Lieberman, T/Sgts. A. B.
Rich, I. V. Torres, Sgts. G. L. Montana, B. Davey, S. E. Stone.
A/C
515: Lts. R. J. Guenther, G. Havrisik, J. M> Lowdermilk, L. V. Peterson,
T/Sgts. J. Shoesmith, J. R. Bigham, S/Sgts. N. Premenko, H. J. Teems, H. F.
Nicely.
A/C
509: Lts. W. T. Hanna, H. E. Walker, A.H. Andolishek, M. A. Parsons Jr., T/Sgts.
C. J. Sullivan Jr., W. R. Miller, S/Sgts. S. L. Rochat, R. H. Glasser, D. O.
Wascho.
A/C
178: Lts. W. F. Nee, R. Aragona, F. T. Neel, R. Markley, T/Sgts. G. A. Scida, P.
J. Branner, D. F. Spaulding, Sgts. L. A. Bielawski, R. Heimbach.
A/C
883: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, J. Oates, G. R. Moburg, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts. E. J.
Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hammer, H. R. Small.
A/C
504: Lts. S. Newton, B. Stiles, G. H. Benson, H. R. Bird, T/Sgts. W. F. Lewis,
E. C. Ross, G. R. Beach, S/Sgts. E. L. Sharpe, B. J. Crone.
23
May 1944 – 152nd Combat
Mission
with 9crews and 8 planes taking off at 0530 hours. Objective -
Saarbrucken
,
Germany
. 2 abortives, others returned at 1200 hours.
MISSION
TO
SAARBRUCKEN
,
GERMANY
.
The
Aero-engine works at Whippy, 2 miles NNW of
