The 483rd Bomb Group Archive

Mission

Mission 59

30 July 1944 · Budapest Tokol airdrome

Date
30 July 1944
Target as printed
Budapest, Hungary Tokol A/D
Aircraft lost
2
Sources
assoc-mission-summary (row 59)

Target

Aircraft lost

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Casualty questionnaire, page 10: Stanley · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-] 11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
7%
Name of crew member :
Stanley
Rank:
s.&gt.
Serial number:
Position:
Agst. Arn. Gunner
Did he bail out? the
Where? -
If not, why
not? Unable to get out
Last contact or conversation just prior toler at time of loss of plane
no contast
Was he injured?
not to my knowledge
Where was he when last seen?
In plane
Any hearsay information :
Hone
Source: myself
Any explanation (6f his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
Killed in Crash.
Total number of missione of
above crew member: approx 41 missions
Dates and dostinations if possible:
april 12 1944 to July 1944
Eupordean greatu between
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Casualty questionnaire, page 11: Austin Eugen Casebier · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-12
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Your name Austin Eugen Casebier Rank High Serial No. 31211814
2. Organization 483 Gp Commander Spe Reynold Bartrank Col Sqn colsormantank Capt.
nd Bomb
month July name) day 30th did (full you name) go
(full
3. What year 1944
down?
4. What was the mission, 47th , target, airport
, target
time, 11:10 A.M. altitude,
Italy to , route flown Budepeat, Hungary
2 5 500 route scheduled, Foggia
5.
Where were you when you left formation Over the target (Hungroy)
6, Did you bail out? ages
7. Did other members of crew bail out? yes
8. Tell all you know about when, where, how each person in your afrcraft for whom no
individual questionnaire is attached bailed out. A crew list is attached. Please
give facts. If you don't know, say: "No Knowlsdge". Larkin & Vecchiole
both gunners bailet out the taul - Flaugan x Draw
bailed nose-tatch - myself out bound bays.
9.
Where did your aircraft strike the ground? Dear target - north of Budaper
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground?
cross check with 8 above and individual questionnaires) Ht nivers. Lt. Read
Sign Kuyloff, Sigt. Lipshitz, Sqb. maher.
11. Where were they in aircraft? yes
12. What was their condition? Genners all killed
13.
When,
where,
and in what condition did you last see any members not already des-
cribed above?
on ground
Sgt, Keyloff still conscious in creckage
14. Please give any similar information on personnel of any other crew of which you
have knowledge. Indicate source of irformation.
na knowledge
(Any additional information may be written on the back)
6-3862, AF

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Eyewitness statement, page 12: CLa-ence Burton Doan · 30 July 1944
1
AFPPA-12
7105
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIR
1. Your name CLa-ence Burton Doan
Rank 1st. LC. Serial No. 0-6
2. Organization A/C Gp Commander LANGFORD Rank MAI Sqn CO I-ANGFORD Rank Mai
(full name)
(full name)
3. What year 1944
month July
day 30
did you go down?
4. What was the mission, AIRFIELD
, target, 18MICES Smith of BudAPEst, target
t ime, 11:30
, altitude, 27000FT
route scheduled, N.E overyrassa
, route flown some
5. Where were you when you left formation? No.7 or tail
6. Did you bail out? I tried to but WIND blew My shute Loose . opened. itawas PorplANE .
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". LARKIN & Victroch ronout
thetail at about 22,000 S gt. Casebier bailedout From borns bay pretty
Low. Fb. FLANAGAN WAS pushedent of the Forward escape brtch by Lt.
Nivens myself
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground? I dont know theart place.
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should
cross check with 8 above and individual questionnaires) Lt. NIVENS Lt. REED,
sat George KryLoFE, stepley Lipschitz.
11. Where were they. in aircraft? /Try Loss Lipsetint At thiev positions, Lt.Nivens
AT Forward HATCH, it REED in Boub bays.
12. What was their condition? Lipschitr & -REED assumed PEAD,
13.
When, where, and in what condition did you last see any members not already des-
cribed above? I LAST SAN 5.5gt NAHER before wetrakoff.
14. Please give any similar information on personnel of any other crew of which you
have knowledge. Indicate source of information. NONE
(Any additional information may be written on the back)
6-3862, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 13 · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
7105
Name of crew member:
EIVENS, William B.
Renkt:
lst.&t.
Serial number:
0-745737
Position:
Pilos
Did he bail out?
NO
Where?
If
not, why not? HE CRASHED WITH PLANE
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane : TALKED WITH
HIM ON INTERPHONE A S HORT TIME BEFORE WE
STARTED OUR BOMB RNN.
Was he injured?
No
Where was he when last seen? STILL IN PLANE
Any hearsay information: AT HAZABALYA "PRISON in BUDAPEST,
GERMAN INTERROGATOR TOLD ME NIVENS BADY HAD
BEEN RECOVERED - NOTE 5 OF OUR CREW WERE AT
THIS PRISON AND IT WAS GERMAN POLICY To HOLO THEN THERE
BEFORE RELEASE TO PRISON CAMP UNTIL DEATH ORCAPTURE
OF ALL CREW MEMBER'S WAS DEFINITELY ESTABLISHED
Source:
Any
explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: Lt NIVENS WAS
UNABLE To LEAVE SHIP AND CRASHED WITH IT. SHIP WAS
ON IT'S BACK. Co. PILOT, NARIGATOR, AND BOMBARDIER HAD
To BE PASHED OUT OF ESCAPE HATCH. LT. NIVENS
AN HIRPLANE COMMANDER IN
COULD NOT GYET OUT ITE MOSTHERO1O SENSE".
Total number of missions of above crew member:
31 ?
Dates
and destinations if possible: JULY 30 1944 - TARGET
AIRFIELD ONTSIDE BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 14 · 30 July 1944
AFPPA- 11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
nos
Name of crow member: KRSD, Jasi: i.
Rank:
les.M.
Serial number:
3-599243
Position: Cress Nevigater
Did he bail out? YES
Where? OtER TARGET
If not, why not?
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane NONE
Was he injured?
No
Where was he when last seen? HE CRASHED IN TO BOMB BAY
Any hearsay information: LT REED WAS PUSHED OUT OF ESCAPE HIGH
SHIP WAS ON ITS BACK, BOMB BAY DOORS WERE OPEN.
HE WAS SWEPT INTO BOMB BAY WITH TERRIFIC
FORCE.
Source: T/SET.CASEBIER - ENGINEER
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: LT REED
COULD NOT HAVE SHRVINED CRASH INTO BOMB BAY
Total number of missions of above crew member:
26 ?
Dates and destinations if possible : JHLY 30 1944 - TARGET
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 15 · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
7105
Name of crow member:
XITLOF?, George W. Jr.
Rank:
s.Sgt.
Serial number:
39279244
Position:
Asst Engineer
Did he bail out?
No
Where?
If not, why not? HE COULD NOT
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane:
Was he injured? YES
Where was he when last seen? LYING AT HIS WAIST POSITION
Any hearsay information: HE SURVIVED CRASH, BUT WAS DYING
WHEN T/s41 CASEBIER WAS TAKEN To SCENE OFCRASH
BY THE GERMANS.
Source: T/54T CASEBIER ENGINEER
Any explanation 5/SIGI KRYLOEF
of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
WAS MORTALLY WOUNDED BY FLAK, RODE SHIP DOWN, AND
SHRVIVED C RASH, BHT DIED WITHIN A FEW MIN -
UTES,
Total number of missions of above crew member: 39 ?
Dates and destinations if possible : 30 JULY 1944 TARGET
BHOAPEST, HUNGARY
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 16: NARER, Joha T. Jr · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-I 11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
7105
Name of crew member:
NARER, Joha T. Jr.
Rank:
S. Sgt.
Serial number:
32718587
Position:
Greve
dunner
Did he bail out?
No
Where?
If not, why not? HE MHST HAVE BEEN KILLED INSTANTLY
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane HE CALLED
OVER INTERPHONE "THEYRE TRACKING 45"
Was he injured?
Where was he when last seen? AT HIS TAIL GUNNERS POSITION
Any hearsay information: A BURST OF 105 MN FLAK BLEW
OUR SHIP APART AT THE WAIST DOOR, COM-
PLETELY BLOWING TAIL OFF.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: S/SGT NAHER
MUST HAVE BEEN KILLED
Total number of missions of above crew member:
39 7
Dates :
and destinations if possible JULY 30, 1944 TARGET
BUDABEST, HUNGARY.
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 17 · 30 July 1944
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AFPPA- 11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
7105
Name of crew member: LIPSCHI9S, Stealey
Rank:
3. agt.
Serial number:
12168608
Position: Asst. Arm. @waner
Did he bail out?
No
Where?
If not, why not? HE WAS DEAD OR MORTALLY WOUNDED
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane / FELh
ON HIM JAST BE FORE / BAILED OUT.
Was he injured? YES
Where was he when last seen? LYING IN THE WAIST
Any hearsay information: His BODY was LYING AMID
RUINS OF PLANE AT SCENE OF CRASH
Source: 1/34/ CASEBIER - - ENGINEER
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
WAS KILLED BY BURSTOF FLAK. HE WAS LYING NEAR HOLE
INTAIL SECTION AS / FELL ON Top OF HIM, THERE
WAS NO MOVEMENT. AS / ATTEMPTED To REMO
THROW HIM OUT OF SHIP
Total
number of missions o. above crew member: 40 ?
Dates and destinations if possible: JULY 30 1944 TARGET
BHBAPEST, HUNGARY
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 19: REED, Jack F · 30 July 1944
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
7105
Name of crew member: REED, Jack F.
Rank:
lst.Lt.
Serial number:
0-699242
Position: XX Navigator
Did he bail out? Yes
Where?
Over Budapest
If not, why not?
Last contact or conversation just pr. or to or at time of loss of plane that
Recd said, that we were on the I.P.
Was he injured? No
Where was he when last seen?
IN The bomb bay
Actual information: Reed was Lefted sotof the shik
by Nivens, He was the first out the front hatch, the
Engineet opened the bomb bay doots. fat escape & when
Reed went out the Stantbatch the wind x sucktion
Erom the bomb say sected him in & kiLhedhing where
Reed was 500 h edin
Source tend to me by Casebret (Ensinect) casibiet aid hewasin hewas the onging
Any explanation of his late based in part or wholly on supposition: Casebiet
5 ESt him kibbed
Total number of missi ins of above crew member stound 35
Dates and destinations if possible: Juby 31st 1944 Hitting an
air field 8 mihes as from Budzpest. Not Eat
from this Danuie Rivet
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 20 · 30 July 1944
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
7105
Name of orew member : KRYLOFF, George W. Jr.
Rank:
s.Sgt.
Serial number:
39279244
Position:
255+ Amoret
Did he bail out? NO
Where?
If not, why not? He in
was tishted the ship by that
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane:
Was he injured? Yes .
hipshity
Where was he when last Ceen? Laying in the waist of the Ship,beside
Developolate
information:
Kryhoff was Lay ins in the waist with
40 that suit of parach te on I crauned over
him to set out He Look died to me.
Source: My own e seeing
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: Casebiet
seen Kryhott on the ground after the ship caahed
died.
Total number of missions of above crew member: atound 40
Dates and destinations if possible: duhy 31st 1944, Hitting an
all field 18 mihes from Budapest Not fat
from the Danule Rivet
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 21: LIPSCHITZ, Stanley · 30 July 1944
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
7105
Name of crew member :
LIPSCHITZ, Stanley
Rank:
S.Sgt.
Serial number:
12158608
Position: Arm. Gunner
Dfd he bail nut? No
Where?
If not, why not? He uas hilled by SLaKin the ship
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane:
Was he injured? Yes
beside Rtyhost
Where was he when last seen? in the waist of the ship-daying
AGG
blacked information: Lipsbity was Laying beside KeyLost
tin the same condition, 40 thatt suit at chete on.
I crawhed ever him too, to set out
Source
: Myown seeing.
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: Casebier
seen Lipthity still Laying beside Kryhost, Lipsshitz
was died too.
Total number of missions of above crew member: 40
Dates and destinations if possible: July 31st 1944 Hittins an
air field 18 miles from Budapest. Not fat
from the Danube River.
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 22: MAHER, John T. Jr · 30 July 1944
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
7105
Name of crew member:
MAHER, John T. Jr.
Rank:
S.Sgt.
Serial number:
32718587
Position: Acmorex nume
asst tadio Gunnet
Did he bail out? Not to my knowledge he was in the tail section
if that was blown completed stff.
Icend,
because we got a direct hit on thetain section
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane : He was
the
Last
to
talkon
the
ship
hejaid,
they're
tracking
as.
Was he injured? Yes
Where was he when last seen? Going in to the tail position
information: taih
the whole assembly was
shot off. Maher was the tailsunnet t he was
athis position.
off.
Source: I baihedout of the ship where the taih was eot
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: No one to
my knowledge saw the tail section & slacks
badyon the ground after.
Total number of
missions of above crew member: around 30
Dates and destinations if possible: July 31 20 1944 Hitting an
air field 18 miles Ston Budapest. Not fat
from the Danule Rivet
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 23: John D. Vecchiola · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-12
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1.
Your name John D. Vecchiola
Rank s/sgt. Serial No. 11115388
2. Organization 483-4 Commander Barton Rank GOL. Sqn CO Gotman Rank Capt.
(full name)
(full name)
3. What year 1944
month duty
day
31
did you go down?
4. What was the mission, 44 , target, An Airdrane , target
time, 11:05
altitude, 24000
route scheduled, up the
Adriatic , route flown same.
5. Where were you when you left formation? over the targer.
6. Did you bail out? Yes
7. Yes
Did other members of crew bail out?
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". Lathin, Baih out where
hatch Doan out the foont hatch, ALL aih out ahmost over
the tain wasshotoff. Casebiet, out the Gembbay, Flanagen out the front
the target. ALL safe.
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground? Wear the alt drome, (scioca)
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should
cross check with 8 above individual questionnaires) Nivens. Reed, Hipshity
and
Kryhoft.
Lipshity T pryloss in the want
11. Where were they in aircraft? Niven by the stonthatch. Reddin the bomby
12.
What was their condition? Libshity trylotte Reed wetedied, Nivens ahive
13. When, where, and in what condition did you last see any members not already des-
cribed above? Reed t Nivens. before take off
14. Please give any similar information on personnel 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 25: BRAD, Jagk z · 30 July 1944
AFPPA- 11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
Name of crew member
BRAD, Jagk z.
Rank:
Serial number:
Position:
Cres Navigates
Did he bail out?
Yes
Where?
Near Budapest Hungry
If not, why not?
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss cí plane:
Over Hungry he told the bombardier to close the bombay doors a Second
be fore we W ere hit
Was he injured?
No
Where ship was he when last seen? In the bonbay where he sucked hy al pstream of
Any hearsay information: The anginaer said his head was amashed by a
beam in the ships bombay
Source :
Engineer
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
Total number of missions of above crew member: About 35
Dates and destinations if possible:
15th L.S.
lot
5-3861, AF

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Eyewitness statement, page 26: BIVENS. willian a · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-1:
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY
9105
Name of crew member
BIVENS. willian a.
Rank:
let.
Serial number:
Position:
riles
Did he bail out? I cant say but I think he went down with the ship.
Where? Airfield near Budapeat Hungry
If not, why not? I think the attitude of the ship prevented him
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane : About 5
minutes before the shio was hit he told ma to fly for nim
Was he injured? Yes
Where was he when last seen? Pinned against the ship by the upper turret
Any hearsay information:
None
Source
Any explanation of his fate based in part. or wholly on supposition: I think he
removed his oxygen mask too quickly a nd became too weak to fight
against the spinning ship. Aybe the wounds prevented him .
Total number of missions of above crew member: About 45
Dates and destinations if possible: Il rom Italy to targets of the 15th A.A.FA
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 27 · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-1
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
vios
Name of crew member :
Rank:
3, Sgb.
Serial number:
Position: Crear (Bomber (Kighten)
Ara.
Did he bail out? No
Where?
Near Budapest Hungry
If not, why not?
Flak in arns and legs Incapacitated him
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? By radio man as he left ship. He was lying in
waist of plane
Any hearsay information:
See above
Source:
Radio overator
Any explanation of hic fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
None
Total number of missions of above crew member: Ab it 39
Dates and destinations if possible:
15 And.
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 28: John .. Jr · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
Name of crew member:
John .. Jr.
Rank:
S.
Serial number:
Position:
(Bomber (Nightanl.
Arnerer Gumner
Did he bail out?
NO
Where ? Near Budapest Hungry
If
not, why not? Direct hit by flak under tail probably killes him instantly
as tail of shig was brown off
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane :
None
Was he injured?
Yes
Where wag he when last seen? No one ever saw him after we were down
Any hears ay information:
Norre
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part O1' wholly on supposition:
See paragraph #3
Total number of missions of above crew member:
E stimated 46
Dates and destinations if possible:
15 A.A.I in Italy
6-3861, AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 29 · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
V105
of crew member:
Rank:
Gearge N. J..
Serial number:
S. ags.
Position: Crew (Fighter):
Asst Enginees
Did he bail out?
No
Where?
If not, why not?
Hit by flak arm and legs
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? Laying by ship near scene of chashed ship
Any hearsay information The bombardier saw him. He was badly mangled
Source:
Bombardier
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
They were wo nded too badly to get out
Total number of missions of above crew member:
Apout 40
Dates and destinations if possible:
15th in Itels
6-3861, AF

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Eyewitness statement, page 3 · 30 July 1944
CONFIDENTIAL
6. Asst angineer George W. Jr. s/Sgt. 39279244 Mrs. G. A. Kryloff
(mother) 2521 E. 53rd St.,
Huntington Park, Calif.
7. Radio Operator/v Larkin, Jchn J. Jr. fall s/Sgt. 31240673 Mary Larkin (mother) RTD
70 Flash Road, Nahant, Mass.
3.
Asst Rad. Opr NY Wecchiola, John D. pow Sgt. 11115388 Arsena Vecchiola (mother)
32 Bradford St., Quincy,
Mass.
9.
Armorer Gunner/* N/A Maher, John T. Jr. kio S/Sgt. 32718587 Mrs. Agnes Maher (mother
526 E. 82nd St. N. Y., N.Y.
10. Asst Arm Gun. Stanley kia s/Sgt. 12158608 Mrs. Irving Lischitz
(mother) 1081 Park Place,
Brooklyn, New York.
11.
IDENTIFY BELOW THOSE PARSONS WHO ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE LAST KNO.LEDGE OF AIRCRAFT AND
CHECK APPROFRIATE tonly one) COLUMN TO INDICATE BASIS FOR SAME:
1. Harry C. Crumley s/Sgt. 33265859
Crash
2. Allger G. Jackson I/Sgt. 11043656
Crash
12.
IF PERSONNEL ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE SURVIVED, CHECK ONE OF' THE FOLLOWING: ( ) Para-
chutes were used ( ) Persons seen walking away from scene of crash ( ) Any other
reason (specify) One chute seen at 10,000 feet. Surrounding circunstances not reason-
ably conclusive of casualty Datus
13.
ATTACH, AS INCLOSURE TO THIS REFORT, EITHER AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH, MAP, CHART, OR
SKETCH, SHOWING APPROXINATE LOCATION WHERE AIRCRAFT WAS LAST SEEN. Attached.
ill.
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.
None. Crew MIA in enemy occupied territory
Date of this Report: 1 August 194.4.
3 Incls:
W. I. LINN,
Incl 1- Overlay
Major, Air Corps,
Incl 2-Statement S/Sgt. Crumley
Operations Officer.
Incl,3-Statement I/Sgt. Jackson

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Casualty questionnaire, page 30: Robert Hugh Flanagan JI · 30 July 1944
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AFPTA-12
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Your name Robert Hugh Flanagan JI.
Rank E/O
Serial No. I-3130
15th 483GP 817 SQ.
2. Organization
Gp Commander
NOT AVALLABLE CO Gorman
Rank Capt.
(full name)
(full name)
1944
3. What year
month July
day 30
did you go down?
4. What was the mission,
Bombing
, target, Airfield
, target
time,
1130
altitude, 29,500
route scheduled,
, route flown
5. Where were you when you left formation? Over theairtield
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". Bomb. through front escupe
Hadio 0. through tail-BallG. through tail-ling. through bomb bay-
CF
through front escape There was no tail 80 there was a nig hole
through which the enlisted men jumped.
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground? 9. # at 10 miles
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should
qross check with 8 above and individual questionnaires) Nav. Pilot, tail G.
Right waist "G. Left waist G.
11. Where were they in aircraft?
Nav. in bombay - Gunners in waist except for
tall G. who was in tail whereever it Yell.filot wa nt located
12. What was their condition? Dead a short time aiter crash
13. When, where, and in what condition did you last see any members not already des-
cribed above? Saw ball radio, engineer gunners and bombardier in jail
in Budapest. Bomd. was in same cemp with me. Saw engineer in France
June 1945
14. Please give any similar information on personnel of any other crew of which you
have knowledge. Indicate source of information.
(Any additional information may be written on the back)
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Eyewitness statement, page 31: BEID, Jast E · 30 July 1944
AFPPA- 11
INDIVIDUAL CAST ALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
nos
Name of crew member BEID, Jast E.
Rank:
letcho.
Serial number:
Position: Crea. (Bombar) or light
davigater
Did he bail out? Yes
Where?
Somewhere closeto Budapest.
If not, why not?
-
Last
contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane Hi capped
mean the shorlder to tell me to ballert
-
Was he injured? no
Where was he when last seen? He was sucked into the bamb-brys.
Any hearsay information Sqth Casibier toldme he sambirs in the bimb-pays
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: Isupposetre
was killed instantly when the Lipstreum threwhiminteiihe
bomb-ozys.
Total number of missions of above crew member: Idant know
Dates and destinations if possible:
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Casualty questionnaire, page 32: W. Jv · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
Name of crew member:
W. Jv.
Rank:
S.
Serial number:
30379344
Position: Craw (Bombar (Rightenk:
Asst Segineer
Did he bail out? No
Where?
If not?
not, why Hewas n anded toobadly twaspinabably unconscious.
Lagt contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane I dont re
member Sonvers 4 tim except the quncback
Was he injured?
yes
Where was he when last seen? I believe at the pl are
Any hearsay information: Sqt Cosbier said he saw Kiy LOFE pulled out of the
place & he said I can't more my Legs, Casey" CAsebier said they
WERE shot up bAdly - KRYKREE died 10 minutes Later
Source: Sqt Casebier
Any explanat ion of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: ALLIKKAN
is the 3 bave EXPLANATION by Sqt casebir
Total number of missions of above crew member: N don't know
Dates and destinations if possible:
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Casualty questionnaire, page 33 · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
Name of crew member:
RASKA, Joha #. Jr.
Rank:
s.gg.
Serial number:
Position:
Grom yor
Grannes
Did he bail out? Ident know
Where?
-
If not, why not?
-
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: NoneI re
member
Was he injureu?
I suppose
Where was he when last seen? During Elight implane
Any hearsay information no.
Source:
Any explanation of his rate based in part or wholly on supposition: The complete
tail was shot oFf so I supposed he wos killed of that time.
Total number of missions of above crew member: I don't how
Dates and destinations if possible:
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Casualty questionnaire, page 34: Stanley · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
vios
Name of crew member:
Stanley
Rank:
S. agt.
Serial number:
12169608
Position:
(Fishter) : Arm.
Did he bail out? NO
Where?
-
If not, why not' ? DEAD OR UNCONSCIOUS
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane:
HOUGH
He told Me some Jewish WORDS to use if we got shot down
Was he injured? yes
Where was he when last seen? IN plane
Any hearsay information: Sqt. LARKIN + beccrials ranpast him topAiLout -
they supposed himdend.
Source: Sat LARtin A Vechiola
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: Isuppose tre
was killed in the plane when tail wasshot OFE
otal number of missions of above crew member: I don't know
Dates and destinations if possible:
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German capture report, page 4 · 30 July 1944
APPA
TOAPPRARY
REPORT on PTURE of an
AIRCRA of the USAAF
Case - Nr. 1825
DATE and TIME
AIRCRAFT was shet down:
30 July 1944 - 1118
PLACE of CRASH:
aorth-east of asiget Snont
TYPE OF CRAFT:
Tertreas
REPORTING STATION:
A.W. south-osst
C R E W :
NAME and FIRST NAME:
CAPTURED:
DISPOSITION:
NAME of CAMP
DATE and PLACE of BIRTH:
RANK
SERIAL NUMBER:
WOUNDED:
TYPE of, INJURY
DEAD:
GRAVE LOCATION
VROCHIOLA
John "
11115388 caysured
27 Deb 34
quinsy, Mass.
LARKIN
Jr Joha Jasoph
31340673 captured Dulag-Laft
37 Ost 18
Nahant, Mash.
GASEBIER
Austin
t/sat
37211814
eaptured
Dulag-laft
1 ARE ao
Kans. Adaire
DOAN
G. B.
lst L$ 0-686416 esstured Stalag-Laft 3
x. K.
7/0 2=3130 captured Stalag-Juft 3
RÉMARKS:
DULAG-LUFT
Date
20 September 1944 %o.
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Eyewitness statement, page 8 · 30 July 1944
&
AFPPA- 11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRIS
7100
Name of crey member:
Milliem 3.
Rank:
lst.Lt.
Serial number:
Position:
Pilst
Did he bail out ? no
Where?
If not,
why not? unable to get out
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane :
na contact Happened too quick
W. he injured? Ma
Where was he when last seen? In plane
Any hearsay information:
Fried to bail out nose hatch
b when plane was upside down
but was drawn into bond bays
and crushed skull on bulkhead
Source : myself
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
d Actually saw it happen
Total number of missions of above crew member: approx 36 missions
Dates and destinations if possible:
Between april 22-1944 to July 29,1944
over European Theatre
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Casualty questionnaire, page 9 · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-] 11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
7105
Name of crey member: REED, Jack 2.
Rank:
let.M.
Serial number:
0-699243
Position:
Crem (Bomber en
Did he bail out? no
There?
-
If not,
why not? Unable to get out
Last contact or conversation just prior to or a+ time of loss of plane:
Was be injured? Aa
no contact. Happened to funch
Where
was he when last seen? In plane
Any hears.yy information
Fried to bail out nose hatch,
upside down but was drawninto
same as Lt. givens, when plantuse
bomb bays and Crusked skullon Bulkhead.
Source : my fell
Any explanation of his Pate based in part or wholly on supposition:
l was the last to leave blanc
I actually saw ih happen
Total number of missions of above crew member: Approx 35 mission
Dates and destinations if possible:
over European Theatre
Between april 12-1944 to July 29.144
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Casualty questionnaire, page 11: ANDRENS is R · 30 July 1944
AFPPA- il
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE File No. 7107
Name of crew member:
ANDRENS is R.
Rank:
lst its.
Serial number:
0-752678
Position: Crew (Bomber) or Fright (Eighterk:
Sombardier.
Did he bail out?
Yes
Where?
Over Hungary
If not, why not?
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane :
He told me that the navigato r l'ad been hit.
Was he injured?
No
Where was he when last seen?
In Camp Kilmer
Any hears ay information:
He Has returned to the States
Source:
Iwas with him
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
Total number of nissions of above crew member:
Approximately 28
Dates and destinations if possible:
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Casualty questionnaire, page 12: WESTON, KENNETH T · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-12
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1.
Your name WESTON, KENNETH T.
Rank lst. Lt.Serial No. 0-751221
2. Organization 483 BGGp Commander Col.
Sqn CO Seith
Rank Cap
(full name)
(full name)
3. What year
1944
month July
day
30 did you go down?
Budapest
4. What was the mission, Bombing
, target, Tokol Airdrome,
,target
time,
12:00 Noon ,altitude, 23,000
route scheduled, Across
Yugoslavia
, ,route flown
Same
5. Where were you when you left formation? Leaving Target
6. Did you bail cut?
Yes
7. Did other members of crew bail out?
Yes
8.
Tell all you know about wnen, 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".
No knowledge
9. Where did your aircr.ft strike the ground? Under th e Danube River
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should
cross check with 8 above and individual questionnaires)
None
11. Where were they in aircraft?
12. What was their condition?
13. When, where, and in what condition did you last see any members not already des-
cribed above?
In the PX at campKilmer in fair condition
14. Please give any similar information on personnel of. any other crew of which you
have knowledge. Indicate source of information.
(Any additional information may be written on the bark)
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Casualty questionnaire, page 13 · 30 July 1944
AF
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File No. 7107
Name of ^rew member:
Orrim F.
Rank:
t/ägt.
Serial number:
33549297
Position: Cr r (Bomber) indie Operator,
Did he bail out?
YES
Where?
WEAR BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
If not, why not ?
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane:
DON'T RECALL
Was he injured?
No (WAS Cut SHINTLY BY CIVILIAN UPON CAPTURE)
Where was he when last seen?
Any hearsay information:
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly en supposition:
Total number of missions of above crew member: 42. / BELIEVE
Dates and destinations if possible: DONT RECALL
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Casualty questionnaire, page 14: AFORENS II o Robert n · 30 July 1944
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE File No. 7107
Name of crew member:
AFORENS II o Robert n,
Rank:
las Lt.
Serial number:
0-757678
Position: Crew (Bomber)
Bombardier.
Did he bail out?
YES
Where?
NEAR BUDA PEST. HUNGARY
If not, why not?
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane :
DONT RECALL
Was he injured? POSSIBLY, BUT HAD HEARD THAT HE WAS OKAY
Where was he when last seen?
Any hearsay information:
Source :
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
Total number of missions of above crew member: FURTY - SOME - OUD -
Dates and destinations if possible: DON'T RESALL
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Casualty questionnaire, page 15: RICHARD ZIEGLER · 30 July 1944
-
AFPPA-12
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Your name RICHARD ZIEGLER
Rank 3/56/ Serial No. 32916411
2. Organization 483B.65p Commander
2
Rank 2 Sqn CO
2
Rank
N
(full name)
(full name)
3. What year 1944
month JuLy day 30 did you go down?
AIR FIELD AT
4. What was the mission, BOMBING , target, BUDAREST, HUNGARY. target
t ime, APPROX. 1100 altitude, 25,500
route scheduled, DUNT
REFEMBER , route flown DONT REMEMBER
5. Where were you when you left formation? JUST TURNING OFF BOMB RUN
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". LEFT WING TANKS AFIRE
FROM DIRECT FLAK HIT. ENTIRE CREW IMMEDIATELY BAILED
OUT. SHIP EXPLODED SHORTLY AFTER PILOY, LAST MAN 004
BAILED aria
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground?
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should
cross check with 8 above and individual questionnaires)
NONE
11. Where were they in aircraft?
12. What was their condition?
13. When, where, and in what condition did you ?ast 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.
(Any additional information may be written on the back)
(OVAR)
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Casualty questionnaire, page 17: Orrin F · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File Me. 7107
Name of crew member :
Orrin F.
Rank:
r/sgt.
Serial number:
33549297
Position: Crew (Bomber) Madie Operator.
Did he bail out?
YES
Where?
SEVERAL MILES South WEST OF BUDEPEST HUNGARY : 30 Juh.1994
If not, why not?
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane EXCLAIMED
OVER INTERPHONE SHIP's ON FIRE"!
Was
he injured? NOT TO MY KNOWLEDGE
(NAV)
Where was he when last seen? FEDERAL PRISON IN BUDEPEST BIRLT. 6.5. WALLACE.
Any hearsay information: UPON MY ARRIVAL TO FED. PRISON IN BUDEPEST AFTER
I BAILED OUT. I MET OUR NAV. 2014T 6. SWALLACE, wito SAID HE SAW
ALL ENLISTED MEN OF OUR CREW WHIRH INCLUDED ORRIN F. FRYE T/SGT
I PERSONALLY PID NOT SEE HIM.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: AFTER LIBERATION
FROM P.o.w. CAMP I WAS SENT TO CAMP Lucky STRIKE, FRANCE. I MET Two
MEMBERS OF OURCREW SQT GOLDBERG, SGT. TUNING, THEY INFORMED ME
THAT ALL ENGISTED MEN OF OUR CREW WERE SAFE AND ALIVE ALSO
WERE LIBERATED AND IN ALLIED HANDS.
Total number of missions of above crew member: APPROXIMAtELY 44 MISSIONS.
Dates and destinations if possible: No KNOWLEDGE EXCEPT LAST
MISSION TO BUSEPEST , HUNGARY. 30 Juh 1944
michael hizah.
27 FEB1946
0.818174
1st ht. A. C.
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Casualty questionnaire, page 18 · 30 July 1944
AFPRA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE File No. 7107
Name of crew member :
" Robert n.
Rank:
les ist.
Serial number:
0-757678
Position: Crew (Bomber) AF Flight
Bombardier.
Did he bail out? YES.
Where? SEVERAL MILES Southwest OF BUDEPEST,HUNGARY 30Juh 1944
If not, why not?
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: QUOTE WALLY'S
HiT! WALLY DID you GET IT IN THE EYE?"
Was he injured? YES. NHEN 'CHUTE OPENED. DEEP SCRAKCH ON CHEEK
Where was he when last seen? I MET Hinn iN FEDERAL PRISON in BUDEREST.
Any hearsay information: No HEARSAY ,NFORMAYION. I WAS witH
ANDREWS II , RUBERT R. 1stht. FROM CAPTURE. To LIBERATION
BY ALLIED FORCES.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: 15ThT. ANDREWS II
ISIN U.S.A. AND is DISCHARGED FROM A.A.F.
Total number of missions of above crew member: APPROX 47.
Dates and destinations if possible LAST MISSION BIDEPEST HUNGARY
30 JuL. 1944.
michael high
27FEB 1946
0-818174
1st Lt. AC.
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Casualty questionnaire, page 19: LIZAK, MICHAEL · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-12
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1.
Your name LIZAK, MICHAEL
Rank 10ThT Serial No. 0-818174
2. Organization 483 B. Gp ommander BARTON Rank Coh. Sqn CO SYTHE Rank MAJOR.
(full name)
(full name)
3. What year 1944
month JULY day 30 did you go down?
4. What was the mission, BUDEPEST, HUNGARKarget, AIRPORT S.W BUDDPES. , target
time, 11:03
altitude, 20,000 FT.
route scheduled, NOKNOWLEDGA
,route flown NO KNOWLEDGE
5. Where were you when you left formation? SEVERAL MILES SUNTHWEST BUDEPES
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 aircroft 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". WHEN PLANE WAS HIT
IMMEDIANLY AFTER BOMBS AWAY. FIRE STARTED IN #2 WING TANK.
PILOT GAVE ORDERS TO HAIL OUT. CREW MEMBERS COMPLIED IMMEDIATLY.
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground? BURST MIDAIR. PAR+S FELL IN DANUBE Rou
10, What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should
cross check with 8 above and individual questionnaires) NONE
11. Where were they in aircraft? Not in AIRCRAFI. RIF FERRING TO QUESTION 10.
12. What was their condition? BEAAE P.o. w.'s
13. When, where, and in what condition did you last see any members not already des-
cribed above? AhL CREW MEMBERS 3AFE AND WELL AFTER
BAILED OUT. LAST SAW LTS, ANDREOS WALLACE, WEST ON IN
CAMP KILNER ENROOTE TO SEPARATION CENTERS HAVE HAD
CORRESPONENCE FROM 3675-KERJEY MOORE, FRYE GOLDEN BERG,
ZIEGLER, TUNING.
14. Please give any similar information on personnel of any other crew of which you
have knowledge. Indicate source of information. As A P.O.W. I MGT AND
AFTER LIBERATION I CAME TO U.S.A WITH THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS:-
13thts. R.R.A.IDEENSI, K.T. WESTON, 2094ts. G.S. WALLABE, JAMES MORRIS,
CALLOW, GEORGE., ALLAN V. JONES, ALVIN h. KURZ MAWI IRVINI kenp?
JOSEPH H. PLETTA. F/O's DANIEL w JOHNSON, PAUL F. SHINSKY.
(Any additional information may be written on the back)
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Casualty questionnaire, page 20 · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE File No. 7107
Name of crew member:
F R Y E ,
Orrin F.
Rank:
T/Sgt.
Serial number:
33549297
Position: Crew (Bomber) Radio Operator.
Did YES
he bail out?
11. 11 HRS.
Where? BUDAREST, HUNGARY ( 20 MILES SOUTH) 30 JULY 1944
If not, why not?
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: T/S61
FRYE WAS PHYSICALLY FII TO my KNOWLEDGE
Was he injured?
I BELIEVE HE INJURED HIS BACK ANDLEG
Where was he when last seen? TOGETHER WITH OTHER MEMBERS, ERYE AND
MYSELF WERE DRIVEN TO BUDAPES, PRISON.
Any hearsay information
the afternson (30 JUAY 1944) Resumed to be all
noxuch information I was with Trye most of
right as stated above.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition :
exam him last
none He was alive and faurly will when
Total number of missions of above crew member: 29 (46)
Dates and destinations if possible 30 July 1944 Farget was
was new and locatedon an sland in Wanabe
airport x/w of Budspect, Hungday Purport
George d fallace
15TLA (iu Corper Reserved AF
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Casualty questionnaire, page 21: ANDRENS II e Robert R · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-11
INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
File No. 7107
Name of crew member :
ANDRENS II e Robert R.
Rank:
1st It.
Serial number:
0-757678
Position: Crew (Bomber)
Bombardier.
Where? 20 miles south of 30JUAY 1944 !13ARS
Did he bail out? yes
If not, why not' ?
-
Last just prior to at time of loss of plane Grandrawk
contact or conversation or
Was he injured?
Where was he when last seen? of I wax with our imprisonment him all through duration
Any hearsay information:
none. It Andrewe and monly were together
duration ly
our emportanment Ale schienned to the state
together him your
Source : and trouble.
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
none
Total number of missions of above crew member: 29(48)
Dates and destinations if possible: 30 rogaly 1946 crewey constructed
airport on exland in inter 18 miles
5/n of undapesh Sungary
George Visaalance
15rdt CaiCCarpe Reserved 6-3861; AF

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Casualty questionnaire, page 22: GEORGE S. WALLACE · 30 July 1944
AFPPA-12
CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Your name GEORGE S. WALLACE
Rank IST LT Serial No. 0251064
2. Organization 483 Gp Commander BARTON Rank CO2 Sqn CO SEITH Rank MAJOR
(full name)
(full name)
3. What year 1944
month JULY day 30 did you
"n?
4. What was the mission, SUDARESI target, NEW AIRPORI target
time, 11:05 , altitude, 22,500.
route scheduled, 173
, route flown 185
5. Where were you when you left formation? JUST OFF TARGET
6. Did you bail out? YES
7. Did other members of crew bail out? YES WHOLE CREW
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". ALL BAILED OUT
SAFELY. APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 1110 AND
1115 HOURS. 30 J ULY 1944
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground? I-DON'T No KNOWLEDGE
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should
cross check with 8 above and individual questionnaires) NONE
11. Where were they in aircraft?
-
12. What was their condition?
-
13. When, where, and in what condition did you last see any memoers not already des-
cribed above? ALL WERE INGOOD CONDITION
14. Please give any similar information on personnel of any other crew of which you
have knowledge. Indicate source of information.
No INFORMATLON
(Any additional information may be written on the back)
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Eyewitness statement, page 4 · 30 July 1944
Tuning,
AVIR
6.
Asst. Engineer Lester W.
s/Sgt. 33088395 Mable Tuning (mother) RTD
Lemount Furnace, Pa.
17. Radio Operator Frye, Orrin F.
T/Sgt. 33549297 Byrel Frye (father) ECS
33 Blister St., Aero Acres,
Middle River, Maryland
8. Asst Rad. Opr. *Ziegler, Richard (NMI) s/sgt. 32916411 Helen Ziegler (mother) RTD
22 Charles, Metuchuen, N. J.
9. Armorer Gunner Moore, Thomas L. s/Sgt. 38446098 Thelma I. Moore (mother
!
2228 So. V Street
RTD
Fort Smith, Ark.
VM MIA
10. Asst Arm. Gun. Goldenberg, Isadore (NMI) s/Sgt. 35132175 Esther Goldenberg
(mother) 942 Cleveland
PTD
Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
11. IDENTIFY BELOW THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE LAST KNOWLEDGE OF AIRCRAFT
AND CHECK APPROPRIATE (only one) COLUMN TO INDICATE BASIS FOR SAME:
Contacted Last
Saw
NAME IN FULL
RANK
SERIAL NO. by Radio Sighted Crash Forced Landg.
1. Savage, Rollin R.
lst Lt. 0-70072
X
2. Pritschau, Allen L.
lst Lt. 0-693404
X
3. Szteliga, Stanley W.
s/Sgt. 11096629
x
12.
IF PERSONNEL ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE SURVIVED, CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
(X) Parachutes were used ( ) Persons seen walking away from scene of crash
( ) Any other reason (specify)
13. ATTACH, AS AN INCLOSURE TO THIS REPORT, EITHER AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH, MAP, CHART,
OR SKETCH, SHOWING APPROXIMATE LOCATION WHERE AIRCRAFT 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.
4 Incls :
Date of this report 1 August 1944.
Incl 1 - Statement (lst Lt. Rollin R. Savage)
Incl 2 - Statement (lst Lt. Allen L. Pritschau)
Incl 3 - Statement (s/Sgt. Stanley W. Szteliga)
Incl 4 - Overlay
Which
W. L. LINN,
Major, Air Corps,
Operations Officer.

National Archives, MACR 7107, page 4 · Machine-read from microfilm, uncorrected.

Eyewitness statement, page 5 · 30 July 1944
840tb BOMBARDMENT SQUADRON (H)
483rd BOMBARDMENT GROUP (H)
Office of the Operations Officer
APO 520
30 July 1944
STATEMENT OF WITNESS
Airplane No. 42-32010 was hit in No. 2 Engine at 1108 immediately
after bombs away and caught fire. The fire grew more intense flaming up
to the top of the bomb bay. The olane flew steadily on: losing altitude
slightly while the chutes were being counted by our men. Nine chutes were
seen to open, the ball turret man was the first one out according to our
crew. He opened his door and fell out, apparently having his chute in the
ball with him. He made a delayed jump. The ship was never out of control
and did not blow up, but disintegrated at 1114 at approximately 47° 04° N
18° SSE.
Rollin ROLLIN R. R. SAVAGE bange
lst Lt., Air Corps
Navigator, Ship 999

National Archives, MACR 7107, page 5 · Machine-read from microfilm, uncorrected.

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