Re: T/SGT John Albert Mann


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Posted By Vic Walzel on May 27, 2007 at 06:10:17:

In Reply to: T/SGT John Albert Mann posted by Don K. Miles on May 26, 2007 at 14:31:55:

: I am researching the who, what, when and wheres and wherefores of the following...taken from his gravesite...

: In Memory of T/SGT John Albert Mann
: 452 Bomb Group, 8th AAF
: Killed In Action,
: January 2, 1945
: European Theatre
: "He Lived to Bear His Country"s Arms.
: He Died To Save Its Honor.
: He Was A Soldier".
: Born July 3, 1924

: Any information about him or the his last mission would be greatly appreciated...that includes any pictures.

: I also have the pictures of his gravesite if anyone would like them.

: Thank you.

: Don K. MIles

Hi Don,

T/Sgt John A. Mann was flying as the RO on
43-38921 of the 452nd BG, 729th Squadron when it failed to return due to flak and crashed at Bitburg, Germany on 2 Jan 1945. The MACR 11225 is available by contacting Lynn.Gamma@MAXWELL.AF.MIL at no charge.
Crew list:
Capt Ralph R. Jones (P) KIA
2Lt John E. Everhart (CP) POW
Lt Ross A. Culllen (N) KIA
2Lt Raymond E. Childers (B) KIA
T/Sgt Joseph H. Manganello (TT) KIA
T/Sgt John A. Mann (RO) KIA
S/Sgt John J. Gabel (WG KIA
Lt Edward R. Hood (TG) KIA
2Lt Francis M. Cusick (MO) KIA

Vic


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