Posted By Vic Walzel on July 11, 2007 at 19:57:06:
In Reply to: Jesse E Gregory, Bombardier, 487th BG, 838th BS, KIA 5Aug44 posted by James Gregory on July 11, 2007 at 14:20:02:
: I am looking for the names of the crew of the Moldy Fig. who flew that last mission on 5 August '44 to Magdeburg. Any additonal information about the crew would be very helpful to determine if any are available to be contacted.
: I would also like to find out when Jesse arrived with the 838th BS for duty and the missions he flew.
: I would very much appreciate any information.
: Jim G.
James,
Project Bits and Pieces shows his name and rank as 2Lt Jefferson E. Gregory. No name shown for this plane but the serial number is 43-38007 and the MACR 7893 is availble by contacting Lynn.Gamma@MAXWELL.AF.MIL at no charge.
Crew list:
2Lt Charlton A. Deuschie (P) POW Dallas, TX
2Lt Eugene F. Steffens (CP) KIA
2Lt Allan B. Underwood (N) KIA
2Lt Jefferson E. Gregory (B) KIA
T/Sgt Carl L. Late (TT) KIA
S/Sgt William J. Cockran (RO) KIA
Sgt Grady E. Deelaney (BT) KIA
Sgt Robert J. Crocker (LW) POW New York, NY
Sgt John L. Haglund (WG) KIA
Sgt Harry N. Hinkson Jr (TG) KIA
Vic