Posted By Vic Walzel on July 12, 2007 at 06:40:54:
In Reply to: Re: Jesse E Gregory, Bombardier, 487th BG, 838th BS, KIA 5Aug44 posted by James Gregory on July 11, 2007 at 20:43:38:
: : : 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.
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: : 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
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: Vic -
: Thanks for the response. I talked with his sister and got the following. Jesse's ser. no. is: O-771918, the Moldy Fig is 43-38007.
: I hope this helps. The correct name is indeed Jesse Eugene Gregory.
: I hope your references can find the information I need. I sure do appreciate your help.
: Jim Gregory
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Jim,
I can offer no more information from my reference. The mispelled name is a common occurence. I would advise you log onto the forum at www.armyairforces.com/dbgroups.asp?Group=297 and post there. Look for a post about Association, Website and Reunions and look for the contacts listed. Maybe a historian can help you. The group may have a website of their own to get information from. This may be the top post but could be buried down several pages.
Vic