Posted By Vic Walzel on August 29, 2005 at 16:17:43:
In Reply to: lookin info 453 BG's loss B-24, #42-95048, mission102 posted by Günter Hartwich on August 29, 2005 at 10:08:59:
: Hello friend's,
: I'm trying to find informations about a 453rd BG,
: 735th Sq. B-24,lost on 7/7/44 on mission 102 to Halle.
: MACR is Nr.7226, Serial-#42-95048.
: I'm interested in:
: -the pilots name
: -the ship's squadron code and a/c letter (ship's name)
: -circumstances of loss
: -crewmembers and fate (WIA,KIA...)
: -picture from crew and/or plane.
: Thanks and best regards
: Günter
Hi Gunter,
42-95048 is not shown to have a name. The squadron code was H6 and no call letter listed. The AC was downed by flak and crashed at Zecherben (?). The crew consisted of:
Lt Geroge F. Kuzelka, Jr (P) KIA
2Lt Swan E. Gustafson (CP) KIA
2Lt Charles J. Carney (N) KIA
Sgt Reginald H. Truax(NT) KIA
2Lt William D. Mehegan (B) POW
T/Sgt Joe B. Bonner (TT) KIA
T/Sgt Jim V. Chiancone (RO) KIA
S/Sgt John D. Melvin (LW) POW
S/Sgt Herbert R. Schulz (RW) KIA
Sgt John N. Richardson (TG) KIA
Can't help with a picture of AC or crew.
Vic