The 483rd Bomb Group Archive

Aircraft

42-102923 Baraz Twins II

817thlost with the 483rd, 18 July 1944
Type
B-17G-60-BO (Boeing)
Names
Baraz Twins II
Assigned to the 483rd
28 May 1944
Loss
MACR 6979 · mission 51, 18 July 1944
Sources
Association page · American Air Museum · b17flyingfortress.de

Loss and incident records

History

Dates and events from Dave Osborne's B-17 Master Log, as published by b17flyingfortress.de; wording condensed to the facts.

Photographs and loss sheets

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Statements

Casualty questionnaire, page 10 · 18 July 1944
AFPPA- 11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File # 6979
Name of crew member :
G.
Rank:
s/sgt.
Serial number:
Position: Crew (Bomber) : Asst Radio Operator binner
Did he bail out?
NO
Where?
If not, why not? HE WAS iN BALL TURRET
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane
CALLING OUT FIGHTERS AND FiRiNG.
Was he injured? UNKNOWN
Where was he when last seen? iN BALL TURRET
Any hearsay information RADIO OPERATOR SAID BALL TURRET WAS
GOING SLOWLY AROUND WHEN R.O. BAILED OUT
Source : RADIO OPERATOR
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I SUPPOSE
HE WAS KILLED BY 20 M.M. EXPOSION in His POSITION.
Total number of missions of above crew member: ABOUT 38 Missions
Dates and destinations if possible:
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 11: SHORT, Beuglas s · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
Pale , 6979
Name of crew member: SHORT, Beuglas s.
Rank:
a/sgt.
Serial number:
95589443
Position: Crew (Bomber) , : Asst. Ringiness
Did he bail out?
NO
Where?
If not, why not? WAS LYING ON WAIST FLOOR WHEN LAST SEEN
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: NONE
Was he injured? YES
Where was he when last seen? LYING ON WAIST FLOOR
Any hears ay information RADIO OPERATOR REPORTED THAT HE SAW
Him LYING ON THE WAIST FLOOR APPARENTLY DEAD; JUST BEFOR
R.O. BAILED OUT
Source : RADIO OPERATOR
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I SUPPOSE
HE WAS KILLED BY 20MM, SHELLS AT His POSiTiON.
Total number of missions of above crew member: ABOUT 35 Missions
Dates and destinations if porsible:
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 12: MAZZAGONS, Angelo R · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
PLIA . 6979
Name of crew member: MAZZAGONS, Angelo R.
Rank:
t/agt.
Serial number:
32724303
Position: Crew (Bomber) : Saginees
Did he bail out?
UNKNOWN
Where?
If not, why not? UNKNOWN
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane:
CALLING OUT FIGHTERS
Was be injured? UNKNOWN
Where was he when last seen? STOOPING OVER iN BOMBAY DOORWAY
Any hearsay information : CO-PiLOT SAID HE HAD SEEN HIM LEGINING
OVER AS IF HE WERE LOOKING INTO BOMBBAY JUST BEFOR
HE BAILED OUT. HE WAS NOT AROUND WHEN PiLOT BAILED
OUT
Source : CO-PiLOT t PILOT
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: HE MAY HAVE
BEEN HIT AND WAS FALLING INTO BOMBBAY WHEN CO-PILOT
SAW HIM,
Total number of missions of above crew member: ABOUT 35 Missions
Dates and destinations if possible:
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 13 · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-12
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Your name GALT, 10HN WiL SON
Rank Serial No. 0-685113
2.
Organization 483rd Gp Commander BARTON,P.J. Rank COL. Sqn CO GORMAN, ,Wi Rank CAPT.
(full name)
(full name)
3. What 1944
year
month JULY
day 18 did you go down?
4. What was the mission, MEMMINBEN,GER. , target, AIRDROME
, target
time, APP. 1100 HOURS altitude, 23,000'
route scheduled, NORTH OVER
ADRIATIC : N.W. isto GER, , route flown WEST INTO FIALY, NORTH OVERITALY, EAST OVER ADRIATIC
THEN NURTH WEST TO TARGET.
5. Where were you when you left formation? NO. 7 iN No. 3 BOX OVER I. P.KEMPTON, GER.
6. Did you bail out? YES
7.
Did other members of crew bail out? YES;PiLOT,CO-PILOT,NAVIGATOR,+RADIC OPERATOR
8.
Tell all you know about when, where, how each person in your aircraft for whom no
individual questionnaire is attached bailed out. A crew list is attached. Please
give facts. If you don't know, say: "No Knowledge". CO-PiLOT BAILED OUT FIRST; HATCH
WOULD NOT COME OPEN ON EMERGENCY RELEASE FOR NAVIGATOR; so CO-PiLOT OPENED II
AND SLID OUT. I THEN PUSHED NAVIGATOR OUT AND FOLLOWED. PiLOT FOLLOWED
SOMETIME LATER. R.O. WENT OUT THROUGH TOP MATCH OF RADIO ROOM.
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground? 10 KM. SOUTH WEST KEMPTON, GERMANY
in MOUNTAINS
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should
cross check with 8 above and individual questionnaires) THE GERMANS TOOK ME UP
TO OUR PLANE AFTER CAPTURE AND TULU ME THERE WERE 3 BODIES in THE
PLANE. THEY WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO SEE THEM. THEY BURIED THEM THERE.
11. Where were they in aircraft?
GERMANS LOOKED ABOUT iN THECENTER AT THEM
12. What was their condition? PROBABKY BURNED AS PLANE WAS BURNED
13. When, where, and in what condition did you last see any members not already des-
cribed above? iN PLANE BEFOR WE WERE SHOTDOWN
14.
Please give any similar information on personnel of any other crew of which you
have knowledge. Indicate source of information. 14 PLANES WENT DOWN
iN THE IMMEDIATE vicinity AND I SAW MANY MEN KNOWN AND
UNKNOWN TO ME BUT ALL THE OTHER CREWS KNOW THE STURY OF
EACH MAN AS WE TRADED INFORMATION ON EACH OTHERS CREWS IN
PRISON CAMP.
(Any additional information may be written on the back)
6-3862,AF

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Eyewitness statement, page 14 · 18 July 1944
15. OUR RADIO OPERATOR SAID AFTERWARDS THAT HE SAW OUR
TWO WAISTGUNNERS ON THE FLOOR AND BOTH APPARENTLY
DEAD BEFOR HE BAILED OUT. HE ALSO SAID THE TAIL TURRET
WAS SHOT AWAY. THE ENGINEER WAS LAST SEEN BY THE
CO-PiLOT STOOPING OVER in THE BOMBAY DOOR. THE BALL
TURRET WAS STILL SPINNING SLOWLY WHEN THE R.O.
BAILED OUT.

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Casualty questionnaire, page 15: HUNTLEY, John n · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
Flie # 6979
Name of crew member: HUNTLEY, John n.
Rank:
s/sgt.
Serial number:
16160362
Position: Crew (Bomber) Asst Ammoser Gunner
Did he bail out?
?
Where?
Kempten , Germonny
If not, why not?
Last contact conversation just prior to time of loss of plane Interphore,
or or at :
calling out fighter all askks then interphene Faved.
Was he injured?
?
\
T
Where was he when last seen? Last seen at Italian base (voice contritin ship)
Any information: None
hears ay
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
Ship blew up on ground destroying evidence
accordingt. bombardier's report. Germans told bomb
ordier ther e were" 3 contrides in wreck. There
may or may not home been more (5of stew missing)
Total number of missions of above crew member: about 30 ? (not reg. crew) crew
Dates
and destinations if possible: 18 July 44 Memingen, Ger.
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 16: Alment · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE rase , 0917
Name of crew member: Alment
Rank:
s/sgt.
Serial number:
35766055
Position: Crew (Bomber) Gunner
Did he bail out? No
Where?
Kempter, Ger.
later
If not, why not? Radio Operatoraryonted 2 bodies an wxist floor
before he beiled out himself.
Last
contact or conversation just prior to or at time of lose of plane : Interphone
calling out fighters , then interphone failed.
Was
he injured? Evidently gesifrom R.O.'s story.
Where was he when last seen? Lying motionless in wxist compartment.
Any hearsay information: Radio operator's story also bomb-
ardiers story of Germans reporting 3 conrades
in wreck" before ship blew if
Source: Discussions with bombardier + Rordia operator after reid.
Any
explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: Supposed
either bardly wounded or Killed outright by fighter
action In any event Killed when wreck exploded.
Total number of missions of above crew member: 30
Dates and destinations
if possible: 18 July 44, Memingen, Ger.
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 17: RAMSDELL, Raymond G · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File . 6979
Name of crew member :
RAMSDELL, Raymond G.
Rank:
s/sge.
Serial number:
Position: Crew (Bomber) : Asst Radite Operator Ganer
Did he bail out?
No ?
Where?
Kempten, Ger.
If not, why not? Believed trapped in ball tarret.
Last contact
or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane : Interphone,
calling out fighters before interphone failure.
Was he injured?
?
Where was he when last seen?
In plane before attack
Any hearsay information: Bombardiers story of Germous
reporting "3 cemrades in wreck" before ship
blew up.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: Either
killed wounded, or trapped in ball turret. Radio
Operator, though wounded saved himself. Waist Ganners
reported (by R.O.) to be lying motionless in wrist would
ordinarily assist this man from ball turret.
Total number of missions of above crew member:
30
Dates and destinations
if possible: 18 July 44 + Memingen, Ger
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 18: WAZZACOME, Angele · 18 July 1944
AFPPA- 11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File . 6979
Name of crew member : WAZZACOME, Angele
Rank:
t/sgt.
Serial number:
32724303
Position: Crew (Bomber) Emginees
Did he bail out?
?
Where?
Kempten, Ger.
If not, why not?
?
Last just prior of of plane During
contact or conversation to or at time loss :
fighter attack interphone before it went dead.
Was he injured? ?
Where was he when last seen? In turret during attack.
Any
hearsay information: Only bombardier's story of
"3 comrades in wreck" reported by Germans
before it blew up.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: As neither
the co-pilot or myself saw him when wefinelly bailed
out it was supposed he left ship achead of us; how-
ever noone saw him on the ground + his fete is a
mystery. Could have been killed in chnte jump or on ground?
Total number of missions of above crew member:
28
Dates and destinations if possible:
18 July 44 Memingen Ger
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 19: RICKEY, Stanton M · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-12
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Your name RICKEY, Stanton M.
Rank Capt. Serial No. 0-690991
2. Organization 483rd Gp Commander (o) Barton Rank Col. Sqn coJohn J.Gormanank Saft,
3. 1944
(full name)
(full name)
What year
month July
day 18
did you go down?
4. What was the mission, Air Field at, target, Memingen, Gex target 1130
time, 1130
,altitude, 20,000
route scheduled, Advirtic,
Udine Brenner Passi, Oroute flown Innstruck, As brief Memingen. ed Ger.
5. Where were you when you left formation? Kempten, Ger. (Initial Point)
6.
Did you bail out? Yes
7. Did other members bail out? Yes (4 others )
of crew
8. Tell all you know about when, where, how each purson in your aircraft for whom no
individual questionnaire is attached bailed out. A crew list is attached. Please
give facts. If you don't know say: "No Knowledge" Co. Pilot , Bombardier,
Newark
: myself through Narigetors hatch: Radio
through R.O.'s roof window - over Kempten, Ger.
while i spin after being shot down by fighters.
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground? Vicinity of Kempten, Ger.
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should
cross
Supposed at least Wertenberger , Ramsdell, + Short,
check with 8 above and individual questionnaires) Unknown definitely.
Perhaps others. Nothing definite, all hearsag.
11. Where were they in sircraft? Waist + ball tarret.
12. What was their condition? Wounded or Killed ?
13. When, where, and in what condition did you last see any members not already des-
cribed above?
14. Please give any similar information on personne 1 of any other crew of which you
have knowledge. Indicate source of information.
(Any additional information may be written on the back)
6-3862, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 21: HUNTLEY, Jehn H · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-E
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File # 6979
Name of crew member: HUNTLEY, Jehn H.
Rank:
s/Sgt.
Serial number:
16160362
Position: Crew (Bomber) Asst Armorer Gunner
Did he bail out?
No KNOWLEDGE
Where?
No KNOWLEDGE
If not, why not?
No KNOWLEDGE
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane A CALLFROM
HUNTLEY or TAiL GUNS Saxing THERE WERE hots of Eighten AT 6'o'clock
Was he injured?
No KNOWLEDGE
Where was he when last seen?
No KNOWLEDGL
Any hearsay information
No KNOWLEDGE 3MEN REPORTED
DEAD in SHIP AFTER it CROSHER
Source:
LT GALT
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: SINCE I WAS
co-picol AND ON the control PART OF The Eighter ATlout I KNEW
SEVERAL HiT were SUFFERED IN the TAIL. 545 GREEN (BARio OPERATOR)
REPORTED SEVERITH LARGE HOLES in THE TAIL AREH
Total number of missions of above crew member: UNKNOWN. - PROBABLY ADount 30
Dates and destinations if possible:
No KNOWLEDGE as HE WAS
ON His 1st Mission with our CREW.
9-1
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 22: WERTENBERGEP, Almont · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE File # 6979
Name of crew member: WERTENBERGEP, Almont
Rank:
s/Sgt.
Serial number:
35766055
Position: Crew (Bomber) Armorur Gunner
Did he bail out?
No KNOWLEDGE
Where?
No KNOWLEDGE
If not, why not?
NoKNowLEDGE
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: No
No KNOWLEDGE
Was he injured?
No KNOWLEDGE
Where was he when last seen?
No KNOWLEUGE
Any hearsay information: D 5/591 WEATENBERGER WAS REPORTED
Lying ON the HOOR IN the WAisT As though DEAD
R
3 MEN REPORTED DEAD IN SHIP AFTER 11 Kartha
Source : I 1/59t GREEN
BLIGHT
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
NUMEROUS Hib WERE SUFFERED FROM THE REAR- - HAY
of which could HAVE WOUNHED or KILLED WERTERDIAGES
Total number of missions of above crew member:
ABout 30
Dates and destinations if possible:
SEE Back of LAST SHEET
6-3061, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 23: RAKSDELL, Raymond C · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File # 6979
Name of crew member :
RAKSDELL, Raymond C.
Rank:
s/Sgt.
Serial number:
12155548
Position: Crew (Bomber) 11 : Avat Radio Operater Cunner
Did he bail out?
No KNOWLEDGE
Where?
No KNOWLEDGE
If not, why not' ?
No KNOWLEDGE
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of LOSS of plane:
No KNOWLEDGE
Was he injured?
No KNOWLENGE
Where was he when last seen? No KNOWLEDGE
Any hearsay information:
No KNOWLEDGE 3 MEN REPUATER
DEAD IN SHIP AFTER CRAST
Source :
Lt GALT
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
No KNOWLEDGE
Total number of missions of above crew member: spent 30
Datos and destinations if possible: SEE Back of LAST page
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 24: SHORT, Douglas J · 18 July 1944
AFPPA- n
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File # 6979
Name of crew member: SHORT, Douglas J.
Rank:
s/sgt.
Serial number:
35589443
Position: Crew (Bomber) Asst. Engineer
Did he bail out?
No KNOWLEDGE
Where?
NU KNOWLEDGE
If not, why not?
No KNOWLEDGE
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane
No KNOWLEDGE
Was he injured?
N. KNOWLADGE
Where was he when last seen?
No KNOWLEDGE
Any hearsay information:
No 3 MEN REPONTED
DEAD in SHip AFTER CROSTI
Source :
LT GALT
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
No KNOWLEDGE
Total number of missions of above crew member: About 30
Dates and destinations if possible:
SEE BACK of Last page
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 25: MAZZACOME, Aungele R · 18 July 1944
AFPRA-Al
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File # 6979
Name of crew member : MAZZACOME, Aungele R.
Rank:
t/3gt.
Serial number:
32724303
Position: Crew (Bomber) Engineer
Did he bail out?
No KNOWL. EDGE
Where?
No KNOWLEDGE
If not, why not?
No KNOWLEDGE
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane : I "POKED v Him
AND TOLD Him 1. COME out the ESCAPE HATch (FRONT) As I DAILED out
Was he injured?
No
Where was he when last seen? IN the PLANE trying To open Domo BAY
Any hearsay information
LT Rickey upinol SAID that WHEN HE LEFT
the pLANZ MALLACONE WAS NOT AT the TURRET or
Boma GA, so H2 WENT out AFTER ME ON WENT To the
Back PORT OF the SHip WHich is IMPREDIOULE As The plant
WAS IN A spin LT GALT REPORTED 1 MEN DEAD After RASH
Source
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
SEE AHout
Total number of missions of above crew member: ABout 30
Dates
and destinations if possible: SEE LAST Sheet (BAck)
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 27: EUGENE S. Hoss · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-12
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Your name EUGENE S. Hoss
Rank 1st Serial No. 0-154370
2. Organizat: 48366 Gp Commander BARTON Rank COL. San CO JaHN GONMAN Rank CAPT
(full name)
(full name)
3. What year 1944
month July
day 18
did you go down?
4. What was the mission, Bemoing
, target, MIMMINGEN A/D CERMANY ,
target
time, About 1030 , altitude, 23,500
routé scheduled, up APRIATIC
AND OVER ALP,
, ,route flown up TRAY AND OVER ALP,
5.
Where were you when you left formation? #7 in #3 Box Ce- PILOT
6. Did you bail out?
yes
7. Did other members of crew bail out? yes
8.
Tell all you know about when, where, how each person in your aircraft for whom no
individual questionnaire is attached bailed out. A crew list is attached. Please
give facts. If you don't know, say: "No Knowledge" Rickey - GALT-Hick-Ave
MYSELF WENT out NOST ESCAPE HATCH ONE Following the other
Sgt GREEN WENT out the RADIO HATCH - WE WERE Ath IN the
AREA of KEMPTER GERMANY
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground?
UNKNOWN
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should
cross check with 8 above and individual questionnaires)
3 MEN REPERTED
By LT GALT (NOMO) IDENTITY UNKNOWN
11. Where were they in aircraft?
No KNOWLADGE
12. What was their condition?
No KNOWLEDGE
13. When, where, and in what condition did you last see any members not already des-
cribed above?
NONE
14. Please give any similar information on personnel of any other crew of which you
have knowledge. Indicate source of information.
No KNOWLEDGE
(Any additional information may be written on the back)
6-3862, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 28: HICKS, Frederic A · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-12
6979
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
R-12+12
1. Your name HICKS, Frederic A.
Rank 1st LT (ciolitant
Serial No. 0-702917
2. Organization 48386 Gp Commander Barton Rank Col. Sqn co Gormon Rank Cpt.
(full pame)
(full name)
3. What year 8 1944
month
July
day 18 did you go down?
Germany
4. What was the mission,
, target, Memoringen Androme'. target
time,
,altitude, About 22500' route scheduled,
,route flown
As
5. Where were you when you left formation? Just started bomb run.
6. Yes
Did you bail out?
7. Did other members of crew bail out? Ye S
8. Tell all you know about when, where, how each person in your aircraft for whom no
individual questionnaire is attached bailed out. A crew list is attached. Please
give facts. If you don't know, say: "No Knowledge". The Co-pilot bailed OUT
before me - The bombardier followed Me. The Radio operator
told me he balled cut of the top natch IN the radio ROOM,
and the pilot said the ship was at about 5000' when he balled.
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground? Jomewhere Near Kemptew, Ger.
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should
cross check with 8 above and individual questionnaires) Bombardier said he
was told there were three bodies IN Plane.
11. Where were they in aircraft?
IN the waist.
12. condition? Dead.
What was their
13. When, where, and in what condition did you last see any members not already des-
cribed above?
14. Please give any similar information on personnel of any other crew of which you
have knowledge. Indicate source of information. I SAW two bodies Near
ONE of the 14 wreaked planes, but have no identification
of the men or what squadron the belonged to.
(Any additional information may be written on the back)
over
6-3862, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 30: HUNTLEY, John H · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File # 6979
Name of crew member : HUNTLEY, John H.
Rank:
s/Sgt.
Serial number:
16160362
Position: Crew (Bomber) Asst Armorer Gunner (Tail gunner)
Did he bail out? No knowledge
Where?
If
not, why not' ? I believe the tail was lown off the ship
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: He reported
his quns were jammed
Was
he injured? No knowledge.
Where was he when last seen? Before take off atour base IN Italy
Any hearsay information : The tai of our Ship was not IN The
Vacinity of the rest of The ptone.
Source: Lt J.W.Gatt, Bombardier
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I believe
Sqt. Huntly was K.1. A
Total number of missions of above crew member: No Knowledge
Dates and destinations if possible:
6-3861, AF

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Eyewitness statement, page 31: RAMSDEIL, Raymond C · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QURSTIONNAIRE
File # 6979
Name of crew member:
RAMSDEIL, Raymond C.
Rank:
s/Sgt.
Serial number:
Position: Crew
(Bomber) Asst Radio Operator Gunner (Ball gunner.)
12155548
Did he bail out?
No Knowledge
Where?
If not, why not?
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane:
Was he injured?
Where was he when last seen?
Any hearsay information :
02
coport
on
er
Source :
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
Total number of missions of above crew member: ABOUT 40 Missions
Dates and destinations if possible:
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 32: SHORT, Deuglas J · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
rile # 6979
Name of crew member : SHORT, Deuglas J.
Rank:
s/Sgt,
Serial number:
Position: Crew (Bomber) :
35589443 Asst. Engineer (waist gunner)
Did he bail
out? No knowledge
Where?
If not, why not' ?
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane
Was he injured?
state
e
Where was he when last seen?
Any hearsay information:
Sa Pa as X
is
ben
on
gen
Source :
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
Total number U1 lissions of above crew member: ABOUT 40 Missions,
Dates and destinations if possible:
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 33 · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INL. TIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File # 6979
Name of crew member: : MAZZACONE, Angelo R.
Rank:
T/Sgt.
Serial Position: number: Crew (Bomber) 32724303 Engineer (top turret gunner)
:
Did he bail
out? No knowledge
Where?
If
not, why not? No Knowledge.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane:
Was he injured?
No Knowledge.
Where was he when last seen? went During down. trip to target, just before Ship.
Any hears ay information:
No knowledge.
Source
Any explanation of his fate bared in part or wholly on supposition: There was
No reason why T/sgt Mazzacone shouldn't have
gotten OUT, UN less he was injured.
Total number of missions of above crew member: ABOUT 40 MISSIONS
Dates and destinations if possible:
6-3861, AF

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Eyewitness statement, page 34 · 18 July 1944
QPVICTORY
SAVE
BUY
UNITED
STATES
WAR
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
AIR BASE HEADQUARTERS
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER
HAMILTON FIELO, CALIFORNIA
IN REPLY REFER TO: AI 2201236
19 NOV is it
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former POW's.
THRU
:
Commanding General, Fourth Air Force, San Francisco 6,
California. Attn: AC of s, A-2
Commanding General, Continental Air Forces, Bolling Field,
Washington 20, D. C.
TO
:
Commanding General
Army Air Forces
Washington, 25, D. C.
ATTN: Personal Affairs Branch
Room 4315, Munitions Building
1.
The information below is submitted in compliance with the pra-
visions of Letter from CG CAF to CG 4AF, File 383.6 (2 Oct 45), dated
2 October 1945, and 1st Indorsement thereto.
2. This report is exempt from reporting procedures per Par. 4A,
WD Circ 168, 1945.
a. Name, Rank, and ASN of Casualty:
RAMSDELL, Raymond C., s/Sgt., ASN 12155548
b. Crow Position: Ball Turrott Gunner
c. Unit: 15th Air Force, 483d Bomb Group, 817th Bomb Squadron
d. Date Last Seen: 18 July 1944
e. Place Last Seen: 23,000 feet over Kempton, Germany

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Eyewitness statement, page 36 · 18 July 1944
PORVICTORY
Sare
BUY
UNITED
STATES
WAR
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
AIR BASE HEADQUARTERS
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER
HAMILTON FIELD, CALIFORNIA
IN REPLY REFER TO: AI
19 NAY 1915
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former POW's.
THRU
*
Commanding General, Fourth Air Force, San Francisce 6,
California, Attn: AC of s, A-2
Commanding General, Continental Air Forces, Bolling Field,
Washington 20, D. C.
TO
#
Commanding General
Army Air Forses
Washington, 25, D. c.
ATTN: Personal Affairs Branch
Room 4315, Mumitions Building
1.
The information below is submitted in compliance with the pro-
visions of Letter from CC CAF to CG 4AF, File $83.6 (2 Oct 45), dated
2 October 1945, and 1st Indersement thereto.
2. This report is eyempt from reporting proesdures per Par. 14,
WD Ciro 168, 1945.
a. Neme, Rank, and ASN of Casualty
RAMSDELL, Raymond C., s/sgt., ASN 12155548
b. Crew Pesition: Ball Turrett Gunner
.. Units 16th Air Ferce, 483d Bomb Group, 817th Bomb Squadron
d. Date Last Seen: 18 July 1944
S. Place Last Seens 23,000 fest over Kemptoi, Germany

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Eyewitness statement, page 38 · 18 July 1944
FQF YICTORY
SAVE
BUY
UNITED
STATES
BONDS
INB
STAMPS
AIR BASE HEADQUARTERS
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER
HAMILTON FIELD, CALIFORNIA
IN REPLY REFER TO: AI 220/235
10 NAV 1015
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former POW's
THRU
: Commanding General, Fourth Air Force, San Francisco, 6,
California. ATTN: AC/S, 1-2
Commanding General, Continertal Air Forces, Bolling Field,
Washington, 20, D. C.
TO
:
Commanding General
Arma Air Forces
Wachington, 25, D. C.
ATTN: Parsonal Affairs Branch,
Room 4315, Munitions Building
1. The information belew is submitted in compliance with the pro-
visions of Letter from CG CAF to CG 4AF, Filo 383.6 (2 Oct 45), dated
2 October 1945, and 1st Indorsement thereto.
2. This report is exempt from reporting procedures per Par. 4a,
WD Cire 168, 1945.
a. Name, Rank, and ASN of Casualty
HUNTLEY, John., s/Sgt., ASN 16160362
b. Crow Position: Tail Gunner
c. Units 15th Air Foroe, 483d Bomb Group, 817th Bomb Squadron
d. Date Last Seen: 18 July 1945
. Place Last Seen: 23,000 feet over Kempton, Germany

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Eyewitness statement, page 4 · 18 July 1944
CONFIDETIAL
5. Engineer
MIAV Mazzacone, Angelo R.
I/Sgt 32724303 lirs. Ralph Massacone,
mother, 6 Pleasent-
ville Rd, Ossining,
New York.
6. Asst Engineer M , A Short, Douglas
J.
s/Sgt 35589443 Mrs. C.F. Short,
mother, 1764 pillside
Terrace, Akron, Ohio.
7. Radio Operator Port Greene, Andrew R., Jr.
T/Sgt 14153670 Mrs. Jesse Nollen
not
Greene, mother
Hobbs Road, RTD
Nashville, Tenn.
8. Asst Radio Oper. ARamsdell, Raymond C.
s/Sgt 1215552,8 Mrs. Bessie L.
Ramsdell, mother,
116 Monhagen, Ave.,
Middletown, .Y.
9. Armorer Gunner MIA Wertenberger, Almont (NMI) s/Sgt 35766055 Mrs. A. Wertenberger,
Jr.
mother, 410 W.
Lawrence St.,
Mishawaka, Indiana.
10. Asst Ammorer Gunn. NIA Huntley, John H.
s/Sgt 16160362 Mrs. Edith Emma
Huntley, mother
2124 Townsend st.,
Detroit, Mich.
11. IDENTIFY BELOW THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE LAST KNOWLEDGE OF AIR-
CRAFT AND CHECK APPROPRIATE fonly one) COLUMN TO INDICATE BASIS FOR SAME:
Contacted
Last
Saw
NAME IN FULL
Rank
SERIAL NO. by Radio Sighted Crash Forced Landing
1. James V. Schofield
T/Sgt
19163285
2. Willard S. Sperry
Lt Col.
0396325
X
12. IF PERSONNEL ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE SURVIVED, CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
(
) Parachutes were used ( ) Persons seen walking away from scene of crash
Any other reason (specify) No chutes observed from plane. Surrounding circum-
stances not reasonably conclusive of KIA casualty status.
13. ATTACH, AS AN INCLOSURE TO THIS REPORT, EITHER AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH, MAP, CHART
OR SKETCri, SHOWING APPROXIMATE LOCATION WHERE ATRCRAFT was LAST SEEN. Attached.
14. ATTACH, AS INCLOSURES TO THIS REPORT, EYEWITNESS DESCRIPTIONS OF CRASH,
FORCED LANDING, OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES PERTAINING TO MISSING AIRCRAFT. Attached.
15. ATTACH, AS AN INCLOSURE TO THIS REPORT, A DESCRIPTION OF THE EXTENT OF
SEARCH, IF ANY, AND GIVE NAME, RANK, AND SERIAL NUMBER OF OFFICER IN
CHARGE HERE: (If no search, so state giving reason). None. Crew MIA
in enemy occupied territory.
Date of this Report: 19 July 1944.
Wddch
W. L. LINN,
Major, Air Corps,
3 Incls:
Operations Officer.
Incl 1 - Overlay
Incl 2 - "Statement of T/Sgt. Schofield
Incl 3 - Statement of Lt Col Sperry
C

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Eyewitness statement, page 40 · 18 July 1944
FORVICTORY
AVE
BUY
UNITED
STATER
WAR
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
AIR BASE HEADQUARTERS
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER
MAMILTON FIELD, CALIFORNIA
IN REPLY REFER TO AI
19 NOV 1945
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former POW's.
THRU
Commanding General, Fourth Air Foree, San Francisso, 6,
California. ATTN: AC/S, A-2
Commanding General, Continental Air Ferces, Bolling Field,
Tashington, 20, D. G.
TO
Commanding General
Army Air Forces
Washington, 25, D. C.
ATTN: Personal Affairs Branch,
Room 4315, Munitiens Building
1. The information below is submitted in compliance with the pro-
visions of Letter from CG CAF to CO 4AF, File 383.6 (2 Oct 45), dated
2 Ostober 1945, and 1st Indorsement therete.
2. This report is exempt from reperting precedures r ' Par. 4a,
WD Ciro 168, 1945.
a. Name, Rank, and ASN of Casualty
HUNTLEY, John., s/sgt., ASN 15160362
b. Crow Pesition: Tail Gunner
8. Units 26th Air Force, 483d Bomb Group. 817th Bomb Squadron
d. Date last Seen: 18 July 1945
.. Place Last Seen: 23,000 feet over Kempton, Germany

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Eyewitness statement, page 42 · 18 July 1944
QPJICTORY
SAVE
BUY
UNIFED
STATER
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
AIR BASE HEADQUARTERS
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER
HAMILTON FIELD, CALIFORNIA
IN
REPLY REFER TO. AI 20/234
19 NOV 1015
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former POW's.
THRU
$
Commanding General, Fourth Air Force, San Francisco, 6,
California. ATTN: AC/S, A-2
Commanding General, Continental Air Foroes, Bolling Field,
Washington, 20, D. C.
TO
:
Commanding General
Army Air Forces
Washington, 25, D. C.
ATTN: Personal Affairs Branch,
Room 4315, Munitions Building
1. The information below is submitted in compliance with the pro-
visions of Letter from CG CAF to CG 4AF, File 383.6 (2 Oct 45), dated
2 October 1945, and 1st Indorsement therete.
2. This report is exempt from reporting procedures per Par. 4a,
WD Ciro 168, 1945.
a. Name, Rank, and ASN of Casualtys
SHORT, Couglas J., s/Sgt. ASN 35589443
b. Crew Position: Waist Gunner
c. Unit; 15th Air Foroe, 483d Bomb Group, 817th Bomb Squadron
d. Date Last Seen: 18 July 1944
.. Place Last Seen: 23,000 feet over Kempton, Germany

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Eyewitness statement, page 45 · 18 July 1944
FOR.VICTORY
SAVE
BUY
UNITED
STATES
WAR
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
AIR BASE HEADQUARTERS
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER
HAMILTON FIELD, CALIFORNIA
IN
REPLY REFER TO: AI 2201233
19 NOV 1945
SUBJECT: Interrogation if Former POW's.
THRU
$
Commanding General, Fourth Air Force, San Francisco, 6,
California. ATTN: AC/S, A-2
Commanding General, Continental Air Ferces, Bolling Field,
Washington, 20, D. C.
TO
$
Commanding General
Army Air Forses
Washington 25, D. C.
ATTN: Personal Affairs Branch,
Room 4315, Munitions Building
1. The information below is submitted in compliance with the pro-
visions of Loiior from CG CAF to CG 427, File 383.6 (2 Oct 45) dated
2 October 1945, and 1st Indorsement thereto.
2. This report 's exempt from reportirg procedures per Par. 4a,
WD Cir 168, 1945.
a. Name, Rank and ASN of Casualty:
WEFTENBERGER, JR., Almont, s/Sgt., ASN 35766055
b. Crow Position: Waist Gunner
8. Units 15th Air Force, 483d Bomb Group, 817th Bomb Squadion
d. Date Last Seen: 18 July 1944
6. Place Last Seen: 23,000 feet over Kempton, Germany

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Eyewitness statement, page 47 · 18 July 1944
FOP VICTORY
SAVE
BUY
UNITED
STATES
WAR
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
AIR BASE HEADQUARTERS
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER
HAMILTON FIELD, CALIFORNIA
IN REPLY REFER TO:
AI
19 NOV 1945
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former POW's
THRU
#
Commanding General, Fourth Air Force, San Francisco, 6,
California. ATTN: AC/S, A-2
Commanding General, Continental Air Forces, Belling Field,
Washington, 20, D. C.
TO
#
Commanding General
Army Air Forces
Washington 25, D. c.
ATTN: Personal Affairs Branch,
Room 4015, Munitions Building
1. The information belew is submitted in compliance with the pro-
visions of Letter from CG CAF to CG 4AF, File 383.6 (2 Oct 45) dated
2 October 1945, and 1st Indorsement therets.
2. This report is exempt from reperting precedures per Par. 4a,
WD Cir 168, 1945.
a. Nama, Rank and ASN of Casualty
WERTENBERGEA, JR., Almont, s/sgt. ASN 35766055
b. Crew Position: Waist Gunner
C. Units 16th Air Force, 483d Boab Group, 817th Bomb squadron
d. Date Last Seea: 18 July 1944
.. Place Last Seen: 23,000 fest over Kempton, Ge rmany

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Eyewitness statement, page 49 · 18 July 1944
FOP VICTORY
SAVE
BUY
UNITED
STATES
WAR
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
AIR BASE HEADQUARTERS
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER
HAMILTON FIELD, CALIFORNIA
IN REPLY REFER
TO: AI 2201232
1°
45
SUB JECT: Interrogation of Former POW's.
THRU
:
Commanding General, Fourth Air Foroe, San Francisco, 6,
California. ATTN: AC/S, A-2
Commanding General, Continental Air Foroes, Bolling Field,
Washington, 20, D. C.
TO
:
Commanding General
Army Air Forces
Washington, 25, D. C.
ATTN: Personal Affairs Branch
Room 4315, Munitions Building
1. The information below is submitted in compliance with the pro-
visions of Letter from CG CAF to CG 4AF, File 383.6 (2 Oct 45), dated
2 October 1945, and lst Indorsement thereto.
2. This report is exempt from reporting procedures per Par. 4a,
WD Ciro 168, 1945.
a. Name, Rank and ASN of Casualty:
MAZZACONE, Angelo R., T/Sgt., ASN 32724303
b. Crow Position: Engineer
c. Units 15th Air Force, 483d Bomb Group, 817th Bomb Gquadron
d. Date Last Seen: 18 July 1944
.. Place Last Seen: 23,000 feet over Kempton, Germany

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Eyewitness statement, page 50 · 18 July 1944
FASIC: Ltr to CG AAP, Wash., DC, thru: CG 4AF, S.F. and CO, Cont.
Nash., D.C., subj: "Interrogation of Former pow's." - Casualty:
MAZZACONE, Angelo R., , I/sct.
f.
Circumstances of loss of aircruft: Enemy fighter action
E.
Known Information: None
h.
Hearsay Informations None
i.
All Other Information with estimate of reliability:
It is assumed that the Engineer bailed out after the
Bombardier and Navigator -- and before the Co-Pilot and
Pilot, 8.S none of these four men had seen him.
Due to the electrical system being shot out, bomb-bay doors
could not be opened, nor bombs salvoed. This means of
exit was closed, and the Engineer must have come out of
the navigating hatch -- the only possible means of exit.
This hatch was the one by which the Bombardier, Navigator,
Co-Pilot and Pilot escaped.
j.
Name, ASN, and Unit of reporter:
STANTON
StantonM Rustey M. RICKEY, Capt., A.
ASN 0-690991
460th AAF Base Unit, Sqdn. "A", Hamilton Field, California.
FOR THE OFFICER:
CHARLES T. REEVES
Major, Air Corps
Adjutant
2

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Eyewitness statement, page 51 · 18 July 1944
SAVE
BUY
UNTTED
STATES
WAR
BONDS
AND
ASTAMPS
AIA BASE HEADQUARTERS
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER
HAMILTON FIELD, CALIFORNIA
IN REPLY REFER TO: AI
79 NAV 1015
SUBJECT: Interrogation ef Former POW's
THRU
*
Commaniding General, Fourth Air Feros, San Francisco, 6,
California. ATTN: AC/S, A-2
Commanding General, Continental Air Forces, Bolling Field,
Washington, 20. D. c.
TO
#
Comanding General
Army Air Foress
Washington, 25, D. c.
ATTN: Forsonal Affairs Branch
Room 4315, Munitions Building
1. The information below is submitted in complianes with the pro-
visions of Letter from CG CAF to CG 4AF, File 383.6 (2 Oct 45), dated
2 October 1945, and let Indersement thereto.
2. This report is exempt from reperting procedures per Par. 4a,
WD Cire 168, 1945.
a. Name, Rank and ASN of Casualty
MAZZACONE, Angelo R., T/Sgt., ASN 32724303
b. Grew Pesitiont Engineer
e. Units 15th Air Ferou, 483d Bonb Group, 817th Bomb Squadron
d. Date Last Seen: 18 July 1944
. Place Last Seen: 23,000 feet over Kempton, Germany

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Eyewitness statement, page 52 · 18 July 1944
BASIG: Ltr to ce AAF, Wash., DC, thrus CG 4AF, s.F. and cG, " Cont. AF,
Wash., D.C., subjs "Interrogation of Former POW's. - Casualty
MAZZACO E. Angele R., r/sgt.
f. Gireunstances of loss of airoraft: Fnemy fighter action
g. Known Informations None
h. Hearsay Informations None
i. All Other Information with estimate of reliability
It is assumed that the Engineer bailed out efter the
Bembardier and Navigator and before the Co-Pilot and
Pilot, as none of these four men had seen hia.
Due to the electrical systsm being shot out, bomb-bay doors
sould not be opened, nor bombs salvoed. This means of
exit was closed, and the Engineer must have cesse out of
the navigating hatch -- the only possible mesas of exit.
This hatch was the one by which the Bombardier, Navigator,
Co-Pilet and Pilot escaped.
1. Name, ASN, and Unit of reporter:
STANTON M. RICKEY, Capt., A.
C.
ASN 0-690991
460th AAF Base Unit, Sqdn. "A", Hamilton Field, California.
FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER:
CHARLES T. REEVES
Major, Air Corps
Adjutant
2

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Casualty questionnaire, page 8: NUNTLEY, John H · 18 July 1944
AFRPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
Pile # 6979
Name of crew member: NUNTLEY, John H.
Rank:
s/sgt.
Serial number:
16160362
Position: Crew (Bomber) Asst Agnorer Gunner
Did he bail out?
UNKNOWN
Where?
If not, why not?
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane : TAIL GUNNER
CALLED OUT FIGHTERS COMING iN AT 0700 HIGH.,NAVIGATUR SAID HE HEARD HIM
SAY His GUNS WERE HiT AND HE WAS COMINGOUT OFTHE TAIL.J DID NOT HEAR THIS
Was he injured? UNKNOWN
Where was he when last seen? iN TAIL GUN POSITION
Any hears ay information BADIO OPERATOR SAYS TAIL WAS BLOWN OFF,
BEFOR HE BAILED.
Source: RADIO OPERATOR
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition : I WOULD SUPPOSE
HE WAS KILLED in His POSiTiON AS FIGHTERS WERE THick AT OUR
TAIL, AND THAT HE WENT DOWN WITH THE SHIP
Total number of missions of above crew member: UNKNOWN. HE WAS A SUBSTITUTE GUNNER
Dates and destinations if possible: UNKNOWN
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 9: Almont · 18 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File # 6979
Name of crew member: Almont
Rank:
Serial number:
35766055
Position: Crew (Bomber) Gunner
Did he bail out?
NO
Where?
If not, why not? WAS LYING ON WAIST FLOOR WHENLAST SEEN
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane : WAS SHOOTING
AT FIGHTERS AND CALLING THEM OUT.
Was he injured?
PRESUMED
Where was he when last seen? LYING ON NAIST FLOOR
Any hearsay information GERMANS TOOK ME UP TO PLANE AND TOLD ME
THERE WERE 3 BODIES IN PLANE. THEY THEN BROUGHT OUT His
OPENED PARACHUTE AND it WAS COVERED WITH BLOOD. LATER DURING
AN INTERROGATION I NOTICED His CRASH BRACELET LYING WITH
OTHER PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND IT WAS COVERED WITH PRY BLOOD,
Source: MYSELF
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: 5 SUPPOSE
HE WAS KILLED AT His position Bi20 M.M. SHELLS.
Total number of missions of above crew member: ABOUT 37 Missions
Dates and destinations if possible:
6-3861, AF

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