Punchy

401st Squadron

F/O Edwards' Crew

Perdido

Serial #

Back Row - Left to Right

Ray Rodenbaugh, Top Turret Gunner (KIA 3 Nov 43); James X. McIlwain, Waist Gunner (POW 3 Nov 43); Paul Payne, Radio Operator (KIA 31 Aug 43 aboard Eager Beaver); Gilbert Taft, Ball Turret Gunner (POW Oct 1943); Ernest Colvin, Waist Gunner (POW 3 Nov 43); Bob Balsey, Tail Gunner (KIA 3 Nov 43)

Front Row - Left to Right

Dale Crist, Navigator (KIA 31 Aug 43 aboard Eager Beaver); Charles S. Hudson, Bombardier (Completed Combat Tour); William C. (Buck) Edwards, Pilot (KIA 31 Aug 43); Grover Henderson, Co-pilot (went to 303rd BG, completed combat tour)

Photo contributed by Janet Larocco

Punchy Factoid - Puncy went to the 306th BG and was lost in action 22 December 1943.

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