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SQUADRON HISTORY
for the month of JULY, 1944. of the 3'79th BOMBARDMENT SQUADRON (M)
310tb BOMBARDMENT GROUP (ll) AAF. * * * * it it
Compiled and Written by:
Sgt. AJ.bert Sillman, 3'79th Bomb Sqdn. (hi). mte~tjeMe Seott-..
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The IIlOIlth of ~ was an extraely busy ODe for our Squadron. Ilineteen JliasioDS _s the score for the month, and enemy links of COlI lIIWI1oatiol\ll in Italy bore the bNrrt of our ~ .-ttecks. A. high score in accuracy and e1'ticiency 11&8 acbi..,ed, and the ezrtire persolllMll of the Squadron _ proud of this accoliplillhlllent.
The Officer's Ready Room _8 caapleted and in its present state is a oredit to the illgeDU1ty of th.. sen who put in tiJle during their spare _nts each da;r to arraIlgll these rest and ~1'fIation roOlll8. There are writing tables, a sizable libr&r1, t"ad10, and game tables. ilio, situa tion IIlIPJhave been set up for da;r-~ recording of the flar's progress.
The Enliated !len &lao bave tbeir 0"" recreation hall in a brick bl1ildiac across the road f~ the Squadron area, cOIIlplete with card and dice tables, a bar. with colorl'ul wJ.l paintinga on typically G.l. subjects. There is alao a Squadron barber-shop in the brllding.
Personnel contillUed to get brief leaves for repose and a chaDp fl'Cll Squadron acti'l1ties. WeD were sent to Cairo, Capri, and Rome, as 'll811 as to Corte, a quiet lIlonut.aiD tOWll on the island o.f Corsica itself. bias and usa stage shows provided excellent entllrtaitllllSnt for the
011 all the'liar fronts, the iliied Ferces continued to 1IIake steacl1 pzqress, and the missions nawn by our Squadron contriluted notably to the gains in lta.l7.
The IDOnth of JUly ended nth the d..,out hops in all our hearts that 1n the few IIOntbs reBainillg tHs ;rear, the ultilllate Victo17 that 1s sure to be ours will fine.1ly be realized!
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1st The month of July started with a comparatively quiet clay. There 1I8S no mission for our crews. T/Sgt. JalI10s 1'1. Cook and Cpl. Kermit A. Terry ret11rll9d from their trip to Rome. Cock brought back a fe" accessories for the Mess Hall, and Terry returned with some equipment for his Squadron barber-shop.
2nd Drilling in the evening on our ball-field continued, in pre paration for the big day ,then some of our combat 1I'lln will re c<>iva combat awards. Of courss, .., all want to look our best on that important dsyl Capt. Wiliinm C. Hughes rsturned from the 35th Station Hospital, where he had been confined during a brief illness. We ""re glad to have our Squadron Operations Officer baok with us. The follmng 1llIIn returll9d from Rome after spending several day9 there: Lt. Levorle T. Haoking, Lt. Charles T. Gilbo, s/sgt. James S. Knisht, s/sgt. Carl C. Raisie, Jr., Sgt. Raymond J. Davilla, and Sgt. Frank J. Szarban. ix of our crews J1lrtioipated on the day's mission to Borgo San Lorenzo in 11hioh a viaduct was devastated by our bombers.
3rd Two of our ilo'Js became staff Sergeants. They were Cpl. JoseIil Gianforte and Pvt. Carl R. Brooke. Those returning from the Squadron rest-ollllip at Corte were: S/Sgt. Willi8lll C. &lshon, S/Sgt. Joe D. "'}'8rs, Sgt. Albert Sulman, Sgt. poy Buyoe, Cpl. William V. Harrold, Cpl. A:atthe-.r p. Jsgiello, we Frederick E. Burkhart, WC Goorgs W. Ramirez, we Edd H. Rhodes, Pvt. Carl A. Grant, Pvt. Iqle R. Redick end Pvt. Iilanuel P. Chavez. Major George R. Houle, our Executive Officer, returned from a trip to Naples• .l new group of men left for our rest-camp at Corte, S/SgI.. Albort R. Hill, S/Sgt. John J. "'apes, Sgt. Carlos Ii. Holley, Sgt. JIllIlBS L. Joyner, Sgt. Ed"ard Sanda, Sgt. Wilbur IT. Tolstedt, Sgt. A.ngelo M. Russo, Cpl. William R. Carr, Cpl. Charles E. Dillon, Cpl. !.rclI C. Harvey, we Strand S. Nelson, Pvt. touis R. Centiloore, and Pvt. Arden E. Fill. Lt. Paul Stinson, well-liked first pilot, returned from the 35th Station Hospital, and F/0 James T. Gordon entered the hospital. Ten of our ships, led by Capt. EveNtt L. Tozier, bombed the rail road tunnel at Cannsto.
4th A quiet day, ?11th the usual routine squadron sotivities. No mission.
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Ilq Ilq. •• geetlOD TIt....•Squadron DiaJ7 lIT (contimed) 5th Our able Squadron COIIIlllaIlder. Lt. Col., Manf'ord J. Wetzel, re turned to the BaBe f~m Naples. Pvt. Luther alker entered the 15th Field Hospital. SiT. aircraf't took part in the mission to Villafrenca, Italy. The oldest lllen overseas 10 our Squadron completed 22 1I0nths today on foreign soil. A certain amount of celebrating went on in the Enlisted blen's Bar in the evening.
6th The officers have set up a new meas 10 the same building houailg their Ready Room. In charge of the kitchen ia Cpl. Joe Becker. Pvt. Luther Walker returned from the hospital. we Robert E. Cost entered the S&lIl8 place, and was accompanied by Pvt. Albert D. Davis and Pvt. SdtlU1ld F. Donahue. The following men left for the Air Oorps reet-csmp on Capri: Lt. Wayne D. i'ihitcomb, Lt. Stanley C. Helmsdorff, S/Sgt. RaljXl Adalns, S/Sgt. Ell Jaffe, S/Sgt. WUliam E. ~lcAuliffe, and Pvt. William Id. Parter, Jr. Returned from the same :rest-eamp ""1'8: Capt. Alva A. Joiner, Jr., Lt. H!\T.I'Y E. Vanderbank, Lt. Jabn A.. Johnson, Lt. Robert H. Porter, T/Sgt. Lawrence A. Fox, and S/Sgt. Richard E. Crane. Target for today was the Toot Engineering Headquarters. Eleven of cur aircraft took part. The target area was completely cover-- ed lIith an excellent concentration of hits. The:flalc was moderate heavy and fairly ecaurete, bIt fortunately there 'lie" no casualties.
7th The thirteen enliated mcn who spent the past five days at Oorte returned to the Base today. Thoe.e returning from Oairo, Egypt, include: Lt. Quentin L'Ic Gaughran, Lt. Reynold C. Do1'llla11/ T/Sgt. Robert L. JaDeS, S/Sgt. Jabn F. Muller, and S/Sgt. Patrlck F. O'Toole. Pvt. James C. Gaither was assigned to the Squadron. A. nell' batch of men left for Corte to s pend five days of rest: II/Sgt. 1Vslter B. lEoe1.ler, r.ljSgt. John R. Swenson, T/Sgt. Paul S. Hreinson, S/Sgt. Thomas W, Oallahan, S/Sgt. James W. cPher son, Sgt. William A. Hill, Sgt. Utchell D. ~cl.lillan. Sgt. John B. Morrh, Cpl. SliUl BellO, Cpl. Chester J. Swiatek, Opl. Clair J. Tbyne, FFC George C. Parris, and Pvt. Askins 1l. Ta:ylor. It oms generally felt 1;hat with t\cJ,lillan, orris, and Ta:ylor together 10 Corte, the French cllfes lIOUld do a rushing business! We lost one of our better Navigators todey, when Lt. Jose}ill'/. Shook left the Squadron, having been transferred to the Personnel Centsr No.6, PBS, for transhipment to the United States. P/O James T. Gordon returned from the 35th station Hospital, and Pvt. Woodrow". Cribelar and Pvt. John A. Fleming entered the 15th Field Hospital. Ten or our aircraft lIBra sent out to bomb the railroad bridge at San Giavani, Italy. A USO unit put on an antertal. ning sholl' in the 8Venitg. A strict inspection of the Squad.'·,m Ares wss held, and conditiona were found to be generally satisfsotory.
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8th None of our orews partioipated on the dll1' e mieeion. In the eveing we bed ll. half hour of drilling, with Major ~ putting eaoh flight through i te paces. !Ie lias quite :!:mprel!sed by the progrees displayed eim:e our first period of drilling a few 1Nllke ago. 2nd Lt. Robert C. IIUler hes been pro1JlOted to the rank of 1st Lt. Sgt. August Wacker and Pvt. Anthony Catino returned from detached service in Naples. S/Sgt. J OII.ph p. Shockle;y Jr. end Pvt. Herbert E. Carlisle rejoined the Squadron, heving spent some time at the 35th station Hospfita].. F/O John L. Dillon entered the same place.
9th No miesion t~ on acCount of inclement weather. Five lien left for Cairo, &e:;rpt to spend several deys of rest: Lt. lames F. llechler, Lt. William G. Spacke;y, T/Sgt. Anzie B. Gnlham, S/Sgt. Walter T. Chelonis, S/SEt. Herbert K. Eickhoff. Three men went to ROIllEl. The;y were: T/Sgt. Vo1Dl)" B. Ferguson, Sgt. William A. Lemler, Sgt. James N. McK1nnell Jr. FlO John L. Dillon returned from the hospital; aleo sgt. Kenneth Bsker, who was injured in the bomb explosion in May 1lhich killed eix of our Squadron memhe:rs. Lt. JoseJil. S. Rambo, Jr. was absent sick in the 15th Station Hospital.
loth Cpl. Emil A. Grippo (also knOlJll as "Baokie") was absent Blak in the 15th Field Hospital. One of our plaDes flew to Catania, SicU;y to purchase extra mess supplies for the Squadron IIlBsses, Thas. maldng the trip were, Capt. Thomas F. Conwey, lst Sgt. Paul D. White, T/Sgt. John c. Bravo, S/Sgt. Muriel A. Minnich, and S/Sgt. Gnido J. Testolin. Th.. following men left for .30 dll1 furloughs in the United States: Lt. Charles W. Girvin Jr., Lt••illiam K. Grant, Jr., Lt. Owen J. RetZlaff, Lt. John A. Shaw, Lt. Robert T. Sims, Lt. Richard W. Davis, T/Sgt. Pster p. Schuyler, T/Sgt. Francis T. Unsworth, S/Sgt. Josejlh • Evans, S/Sgt. Leonard R. Kuschel, S/Sgt. James R. lJoDougal, S/Sgt. Robert 0'Bannon. New men assigned to the Squadron include: Lt. WUson O. Barnes, Lt. William G. DaVidson, Lt. William A. BartolO, Lt. RallXl H. Keller, Lt. Finis G. Schell, Lt. Basil O. Temple Jr., Sgt. L;ylO" E. Zachry, Cpl. William E. Conner, Cpl. Steve Gaiah, Cpl. Everett A. Britton, Cpl. Ira T. Finle;y Jr., Prt. Lawrence J. LeBoeuf. Seven of our crews participated on the btmhing raid against the Var shaliing ;yards at Oremona, Italy.
11th An excellent movie: "Destination Tak;yo." The story- was ...pec1sll;y appealing to personnel of this group, because some of our iIDportant staft officers were veterans of "Jimmy" Doolittle's historic raid on ke;y Japanese industrial. cities on April 18, 1942t There were some scenes of thie bombing in the picture. The plene with mees ratiotlS murned from Catania with all personnel 'ibo had made the trip• ... THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958
SEORE! section n •••..Squadron Diary Dey lIT Ilq. JulT, 1944. (Collt1med) • • llth Thirteen men returned from the Corte Rest Camp, and a like number took their place. They were, Sgt. Robert J. A.....e sgt. Charlie H. Boggs, Sgt. Lester W. Edwards, gt. .artin J. Lawess,i Sgt. August Wacker, Cpl. Tony J. Bazyluk, Cpl. Walter J. illlnaher, Cpl. Faul F. Ileltou, Cpl. Melburn J. IleHweU1er, Cpl. George H. IUnor, Cpl. tee R. Pullen, Cpl. Leroy E. Lafaver, Cpl. otis G. RittJJaD. Toda;y's hospital admittees "ere Sgt. kUton J. BennAik and Sgt. Joserll p. liieg10s, to the 15th Field Hospital. Eleven of O\U' aircraft did an excellent job of bombing the IllarshalUng Yards at Alessandria, Ital;y. Lt. Cadwallader was the Squadron Flight Leader.
Lt. Bert Ras11llas and Pvt. Albert D. Davis rejoined the Squadron after a lengthy sojourn in the 35th Station Hospital. Vie are wondering ti the superior meals served in that institution are causing all the re~ cent "'sick" casesl no, it COIlldn't be that•••1lll get steal< and other fresh meat right here on the Base. Six of our plllnee went after the Borgo Forte railroad bridge, in Italy. Two of O\U' ships went on a nickeling mission over northern Italy. 13th T/sgt. Volney B. Fergt.l8oD, Sgt. William A. Lemler, and et. James N. YcK1nnell, Jr., returned from the T1I8lfth Air Force Rest Camp in ROI>8. Back frcm Capri came Lt. Whitcomb and Lt. Helmsdorff, and Sets. AdSJ:18, Jaffe, and Pvt. "BUl" Porter. That "Black Boy" from Chicago, Cpl. Emil A. Grippo, retumed froll the J,5th Field Hospital. Lt. Truman R. Coble lsft for a C0U%'3e of study at the llAF Flying Control School at HeliopOlls, Egypt. Eight men left for the Rest Camp in ROIIl8: They 1I8re Lts. Robinson, lila KaIUla, and Gray, and Sgts. Dubester, Lane, Smith, and Cpl. Dooling and Pvt. 1st Cltoss Jll1I!llS F. 1I0rth. s/sgt. George b. Brooks WM reUtved £rom assignment with the Squadron to return to the United States as a feM7ine crew msmber via military aircraft Our crellS participated in two mi.ssions toda;y: the first to the Pontoon Rosd Bridge at S.Benedetta, and the second to the Borgo Forts Railrosd Bri~e. '
14th PX rations 1l8re sold toda;y, with three Pottlss of beer (American version) passed out free of charge. All sorts of fancy prices were being offered to lure the bo;ys into parting with their allotment! A USC colored troupe entertained us in the evening. They were fresh from Broadwa;y and Harlem, and put aD a superior shOll. There 1Ia8 a large audi ence in attendance. The performers put us in mind of such great personali ties as Hazel Scott and Ethel Waters. Lt. Rambo cams back from the hospital. Sgt. Katz took his place! We have four nsw First Lieutenants in the Squadron: Lts. Longo, I.:1tchell, Ritter, and Tomporowsld. The day's mission lias abortive due to complete cloud coverage of the taro get area.
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15th Sgt. Bennick returned from the 15th Field Hoepital, and Cpl. RaJ.pb T. Swank took his place. S/Sgt. Robert E. Seaton wae relieved from aeignment with the Squadron for return to the Uni~d states as a ferry10g crew IDBmber via military aircraft. Thirteen men completed their stay at Corte and they returned this !Wening to the Beee. T'lleiva of our ehips bombed the Road Bridge at Ficorolo. 16th In the evetltng, there was a soft-ball glll!e bet1reen "The Goons" and !The Old-Timers", with the former winn10g 12 to 9. Five men returned from the Porto Rest C!lIIIp. Thsy were: Sgts. Beane, . lIiddleton, Seaton, Werner, end WC "Bob" Brown. Cpl. S!I!I1lk returned from the Hospital. The .following men returned from Rest C!lIIIp in Cairo, Egypt: Lt. techler, Lt. Speckey, Sgt. Grllham. Sgt. Chelonis, and Sgt. Eickhoff. Eleven of our airerai't participated in the mission against the P.ailroed bridge at Mantua, Italy.
17th Eight officers and enlisted men returned from the Rest C!lIIIp 10 Rome. Three men left for Rome: T/Sgt. MetOUBek, S/Sgt. Evena, and Sgt. Stolte. Lt. Rasil!las laft for a session with the XII Air Force li:edical DislOosition Board in Italy. Lt. Francis H. Harrison wes promoted to the rank of I¢. Lt. Eleven of our bombers attacked the railroad bridge at Borgo Forte, Italy. Sgt. Joseph H. Katz was awarded the Purple Heart for 1IOWlCls received in action against the ensl!lY in Italy on 12 July 19M..
18th Sgt. Rubin Bloom laft to appear before the XII Air ~'oree ~edica] Disposition Board. Pvt. Cribelar returned from the 35th Station Hospital. ~ /Sgt. Clarence D. Sprinkle took hie place. "Sprink" is coming dolltl witn that old "debbil" malaria again. Rille men left for Naples on official business aOO otherwise: Lts. Harrison, and Bombeckl Sgts. Brooke, Tischler, Pannone, and CpIs. Coleman, Grave, Jagiello, end Tedesco. The absense of the last-mentioD9d (he is our mail oxderly) made us wor.ry a bit about not getting "",11 until his return. Our Operatiol1B Officer, William C. Hughes, was promoted to the rank of !&Ijar• No mission. 19th A new Fighter outfit moved onto the Base, with shiny new P-47, s. They wre in evidence allover tne sky flying in beautiful formation. Five new combat men were assigned to tne Squadron. They were: Lt. Robert J. Fitzsimmons, Lt. Fbillip F. ~y, Lt. Edward A. IIlcGafferty, S/Sgt. Joe A. Mitchell, and Cpl. Charles A. l.!:l.ld11Im. tio mission. Just the usual field duties. 20th Lt. Rasimas returned from his meeting with the Medical Disposition Board. Lt. Carl E. Rinehart left for the PO Flying Control School in Reliopol1s, Egypt. No Mission.
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21st PX rations were sold today, and again we received three bottles of beer tree. Lt. RicheX'd W. Davis, who is on detached service in the United States was promoted to the rank ot 1st Lieutenant. r,I/Sgt. ClarellCe D. Sprinkle returned from the 35th Station Hospital. Nine offioers and enlisted men returned trom their sojourn in Naples. T/Sgt. Matousek, S/Sgt. Evans ("the sheriff"), and Sgt. Stolte returned from Rome. Evans is our Group Provost Sergeant, and we fear that the appellation "sherUf" will stiokl Those leaVing for Rome were: Capt. Byron C. Bailey, our Signals Officer, Lt. Edwin W. Andrews, Lt. Joseph F. Longo, Jr, Lt. Constantine I41tchell, II/Sgt. James G. Watt, T/Sgt. George E. Rogers, T/Sgt. Willilllll B. Krug, T/Sgt. Theodore R. Werner, S/Sgt. John A. Larson, and Cpl. Le1"OY E. Lataver. No II11ss1on today.
22nd The Sicilian wine that the otfice:rs draDk last night acted up somewhat and several men entered the 15th Field Hospital. for treatment: they inclUded Lt. Col. M.J. Wetzel, our Squadron Commander, Lts. Hacking, Robinson, GilbO, and F/O Gordon. We are happy to report that everything turned out satisfactor ily. Sgt. McKinnell (our electrician-genius) and "Senor" Paul Robles, (Cpl.) were absent sick in the 15th Field Hospital. Lt. Bert Rasimas WaS transferred to the Personnel Center No.6, PBS and left the Base this morning. Lt. Jack K. Brown went on detached service to the Flexible Gunnery School, located in Laredo, Texas. Eleven of our ships bombed the railroad bridge at Chivasso, Italy. 23rd PFC Robert E. Cost returned from the 35th Station Hospital. Lt. Edwin R. Yarndley was assigned to our Squadron and joined from Group Headquarters. No II11ssion. 24th Ten men returned from the Rome dest Camp. Three left for the same place. They were: S/Sgt. Hilbert D. Sample, Sgt. JleJmeth Baker, Cpl. Harley M. Gentry. Those leaVing for the Capri Rest Camp were: Lts. Cadwallader, Harrison, Rova, and Sgts. Mlsna, Andrews, and Creamer. No mission.
25th During the evening's movie, we were treated to the spectacle of a searchlight display over the Base. It was the first time we had witnessed this in Corsica, and it attracted as much at tention as the show. Sgt. 1licKinnel returned trom the hospital and Lt. Howlett and Pvt. Chavez took his place at the 15th rttld Hospital.
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25th Lt. Richard H. Ratzburg was transferred to Headquarters of the Twelfth Air Borce. Six of our planes did an excellent Job of b Clllbins; the railroad bridge at Rovigno, Italy.
26th There was a meeting in the Squadron area in the evening for all personnel, to acquaint them with methods of repelling .., possible attack by enemy paratroopers. Cpl. Harry Gelber was relieved from assignment with the Squ&dron and transferred on rotation to the Personnel Benter No. 6 tor trans-shipment to the United States. Ten ships participated on the day's mission to the Ostiglia railroad bridge in Italy. 27th Sgta. Sample SlId Baker, and Cpl. Gentry returned trom Rome. Those leaving today for Rome were: Lts. HaaklnB, Ritter, and Reddick, and Sgts. Waller, Bun~, Shackelford, KeIUle~, and PFC Bert J. Riddle. Cpl. Robles returned from the 15th Field Hospital. Six of our ships hit the railroad bridge at Borgo Forte,Italy.
28th Many of the boys spent an enjoyable evening in the Red Cross Service Club. Sgt. "AIn Sulman played the piano all evening, and the boys sang many old and DeW t'avorttes. Coffee and cake was served for 5 trancs. S/Sgt. Richard E. Crane and S/Sgt. Muriel A. lf1nn1ch were trans ferred to the Personnel Center No. 6 for trans-shipment to the United States. Both men had completed more than 50 comat missioDi. Capt. William J. Schneider returned to duty from detached service in the States. He was the t'irst of the "30 day t'urlough" men to return for active duty. S/Sgt. John F. Muller entered the 15th Field Hospital. Accom panying him were Lt. He1msdorff and Sgt. Tutino.
29th 2nd Lt. Chester L. lIlurpiq was promoted to the rank of 1st Lt. Lt. John P. Holmes Jr. was transferred to the Headquarters of the Twelfth Fighter Command. Pvt. Ohavez f'eturned from the 15th Field Hcmpital. Also Sgt. Muller reJoiDed us. It was talent night at the Service ClUb, and some of the boys put on some clever comic skits and MUsic. No mission; just the usual field activities. 30th The follOWing men were promoted to the rank at T/S&t.: S/Sgts. Dubester, Jaffe, McHally, Murray, and Raisig. S/Sgt. Waller, on DS at the XII Air Force Rest Camp in Rome, was also promoted to T/Sgt. The follOWing men Vlere promoted to the rank of S/Sgt.: Sgts. Arvan, Davilla., Gab~s, Glydon, Green, Hennessy, Hover, Karraker, Lane, McGrath, Smith, Szarban, ~aylor, Wright, Waldron, Zachry, Cpls.:Britton, Conner, F~ey, Gatch, Mildrum; Gelka, a ~3;vate was also promoted to S/Sgt. along with Pvts. LeBoeu1', cy, and Porter, and PFC Pruitt.
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30th Sgt. Francis L. Kennedf and Sgt. Claiborne E. Shackelford, on DS at the Rome Rest Camp were also promoted to S/Sgt. Sgt. Fred D. Andrews and Sgt. Marvin F. Creamer, on DS at the Capri Rest Camp, were promoted to the grade of SJSgt. Those leaving for Rome were:Major William C. Hughes, Sgt. Robert F. Scanlon, PFC Robert L. Carroll, and PFC John Rumancek. Those leaVing for Capri were: Lts. Lloyd D. Gray, Paul Stinson, and Chester L. Murphy, and S/Sgts. Boring, Gabys, and Wright. Those returning from Capri were: Lts. Cadwallader, Harrison, and Rova, and S/Sgts. Mlsna, Andrews, and Creamer. Those returning from Rome were: Lts. Haskins, Rltter, and Reddick, T/Sgt. Waller, S/Sgts. Bhackelford and Kennedy, and Sgt. Bundf and PFC Riddle. Bert Riddle said that Rome "Shure was pritty, but I'll take the hills of West Virginia s:n:y day I" No hssion. 31st. Pay day, with the usual rush to pay off old debts and get started in the dice and poker games. The local APO also did a rushing business on money orders. S/Sgt. Walden, S/Sgt. Wilkins, and Sgt. Katz went on DS to appear before the XII Air Force Medical Disposltion Board in Naples, Italy. No mission. At the end of July there were 86 officers assil9led to the Squadron, and 374 enlisted men, both assigned and attached. So ended another month of intense combat activity for thB 379th Bombardment Squadron. From our Commanding OfficEll' came words of praise and pride for the superior record achieved in our attacks made against enemy targets in Italy. For the months to come, we expect our efforts to be increased to include Southern France as well, with the realization that the cooperation shown between ground pEll' sonnel and our combat crews will create a striking force that will blast the enemy wherever he is to be found. The devoted efforts or the 379th Squadron alone 'rill bring the European Campaign to a quicker decision. We are all awaiting that Day patientlyl * * * * *
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Mission Rostersl and Ylnlorr Rept!l:'tB:
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SECRET llisslon Roster' ~ 2, 1944. Time: 3130 Target: Borgo S. Lorenzo Viaduct, • • Italy. 43-Z7571 43-Z77Sl 43-Z7500 P Haskins, R.T. 1st Lt. P Mechler, J.F. let Lt. P Sutler, .E. 1st Lt. CP ~e4dJck, R.H. 2nd Lt. Cf Gordon, J.T. F.O , CP Rltcby, R.G. 2nd Lt. B Ritter, F •• 2nd Lt. B Haislip, P.1<. 2nd Ilt. B Cushing, N.N. 2nd Lt. RG ,aller, N.C. S/Sgt. lIG Kolke, A. S/Sgt. RG lcAuliffe, I'/.h. s/sgt. (AP) G Shackel!ord, C.E. Sgt. G B1oOlll, F. Sgt. G Hennessy, J.J. Sgt. TG Kellll6dy, F.L. Sgt. TG "'cGrath, F.8. Sgt. TG Waldron, E.G. Sgt.
43-4043 43-4104 P IoloKanna, E.,r. 1st Lt. f Howlett, D.C. let Lt. P Gray, L.n. lat Lt. Cf Vir!l1, T. Jr. 2nd Lt. Cf Hansman, V.S. 200 Lt. Cf Hand, Q.G. 2nd Lt. a RobiJ:son, C.B. let Lt. B Pruitt, J.S. we B Ia1rpby, C.L. 2nd Lt. RG Dubester, S. S/Sgt. RG rcKally, J.P.. S/sgt. G Boring, l:.E. S/Sgt. G Lane, I<.IS. Sgt. G Taylor, R.L. Sgt. G .right, A•• Sgt. TG Hove., A.J. Sgt. TG Karral THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SECRET Mission Roster: .Tul;r• 3, 1944. Time: 2:40 Target:•Canneto R.P. Tunnel, ItalJ' 4:J-m44 43-27641 4.3-27500 P Tozier, E.L. Capt. P FOl"'man, T.L. 2nd Lt. P Satler, A.E. 1st Lt. CP Helmsdorff, S.G. 2nd Lt. CP lI1ller, R.G. 2nd Lt. C Ritcb;r, R.C. 2nd Lt. B I!alrbo,.T. 1st Lt. B /alene, M.J. s/Sgt. B Cushing, U.N. 2nd Lt. N Stowe, C.G. 1st Lt. FG Lefsted, P.R. T/Sgt. FG DubeBter, S. S/Sgt. (AP) RG Rogers, C.E. T/Sgt. G 1~1nnioh, &l.A. Sgt. G Henness;r,.T•.T. Sgt. G Fulwider, L.L. a/sgt. TG ii1k1ns, E.C. Set. TG Waldron, E.C. Sgt. TG Shel'l!ood, P. Set. 4.3-27-577 4.3-404.3 43-27582 p Haskins, E.T. 1st Lt. P Howlett, D.C. 1st Lt. P Lloyd, R.!.• F/0 CP Reddick, R.B. 2nd Lt. CP Baneman, V.8. 2nd Lt. CP Kl.Dg, R.C. 2m Lt. B Ritter, F. • 2nd Lt. B Pruitt, J.S. WC B Leger, E."'. F/O JiG lialler, B.C. S/Sgt. RG Ii~, .T.R. S/Sgt. FG l.'uttey, L.A. S/Sgt. G Shsckelford, C.H. sgt. G Taylor, P.L. Sgt. G Gorsuch, J.y,. S/Sgt. TG )(enned;y, F .L. Sgt. TG Karraker, D.O. Sgt. TG Ka.tz, J .H. Sgt. 4.3-27571 43-4036 P AIldrews, E.W. 1st Lt. P Racking, L.1. 1st Lt. CP Gray, T. Jr. 2nd Lt. CP Gilbo, C.T. 2nd Lt. M ~tcbell, C. 2m Lt. B DaVilla, R. J. Sgt. B Longo, J.F. 2nd Lt. RG Raisig, O.C. S/Sgt. RG Jaffe, E. S/Sgt. G G1;rdon, J .B. Sgt. G Chelonia, W.T. S/Sgt. TG Szarban, F.J. Sgt. TG cGrath,)'.B. Sgt. 43-4048 43-4104 P Gadl7&llader, J.S. 1st Lt.P Gray, L.D. 1st Lt. CP Rova, P.E. 2nd Lt. CP Hand, Q.C. 2nd Lt. l! Whitcomb, VI.D. 1st Lt. B L!urpb;r, C.L. 2nd Lt. B Harrison, E.B. 2nd Lt. EG Boring, M.E. a/sgt. RG 1Ilana, B.J. s/sgt. G Wright, A.W. sgt. G Cl"'&mer, M.E. sgt. TG Gabys, V.D. Sgt. TG Andrews, F. Set. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SECRET JIIission Roster:•July I, 1944 Time: 2:10•Target: Villa Franca Rai1l'o ad Bridge, Italy 43-4048 43-27781 P Cadwallader, J.S. 1st Lt. P Mechler, J.P. 1st Lt. CP Rova, P.E. 2nd Lt. CP ~_orowski, S.J. 2nd Lt. N Whitcomb, W.D. 1st Lt. B Haislip, B.A. 2nd Lt. B Harrison, F.H. 2nd Lt. RG Kolka, A. S/"'gt. BG Mlsna, B.J. s/sgt. G Bloom, R. Sgt. G Creamer, M.F. Sgt. TG Sherwood, E.B. Sgt. TB Andrews, F.D. Sgt. 43-27571 43-27582 P McKanna, E.J. 1st Lt. P Lloyd, R.M. F/O CF Gray, T. Jr. 2nd Lt. CP King, R.C. 2nd Lt. B Robinson, C.B. 1st Lt. B Leger, E.A. F/O S/~gt. BG DubesterL S. BG Murray, L.A. s/sgt. G Lane, B.~. Sgt. G Gorsuch, J.W. s/Sgt. TB Smith, T.Y. Sgt. TG Katz, J.B. sgt. 43-27679 43-27500 P Hacking, L.T. 1st Lt. P Satler, A.E. 1st Lt. CF Gilbo, C.T. 2nd Lt. CF Ritchy, R.G. 2nd Lt. B ~avilla, R.J. Sgt. B Hocknel, A.F. 2nd Lt. BG Raisig, C.C. s/Sgt. RG Werner, T.R. T/Sgt. G Glydon, J.H. Sgt. G Hennessy, J. Sgt. TG Szarban, F.J. Sgt. TG Waldron, E.G. Sgt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SECRET tission Roeter: •July 6, 1944. Time: 2:35 •Target: Warehouse at Porretta, Italy. 43-27744 43-4036 F Stinson, P.lst Lt. F Bombeck, W. 2nd Lt. CF Tomporowski, S.J.2nd Lt. CF Barnes, W.O.2nd Lt. N Stowe, C.G. 1st Lt. B Dillon, J.L. Flo B Harrison, F.B. 2nd Lt. RG Lohrmann, R. J.S/Sgt. RG Rogers, G.E. T/%t. G Green, M.J. Sgt. G Fulwider, L.L. S Sgt. TG McGrath, F.B. Sgt. TG Sherwood, E.B.S Sgt. 43-27577 43-27658 F Haskins, B.T. 1st Lt. P Foreman, T.L.2nd Lt. CF Reddick, R.H. 2nd Lt. CP Miller, R.C. 2nd Lt. B Ritter, F.W. 2nd Lt. B Meno, M.J.~/~gt. RG Waller, H.C. S/Sgt. RG Lerstad, p.R.S/Sgt. G Shackelford, C.E.Sgt. G Minnich, M.A. Sgt. TG Kennedy, F.L.Sgt. TG Wilkins, E.e.Sgt. 43-27571 43-27769 P Andrews, E.W. 1st Lt. P Hacking, L.T.lst Lt. CP Buis, R. 1st Lt. CP Gilbo, C.T. 2nd Lt. N Mitchell, C. 2nd ~t. B Davilla,R.J. Sgt. B Longo, J.F. ind Lt. RG Raisig, C.C.S/Sgt. RG Werner, Ii.L. T/S~t. G Glydon, J.B. Sgt. G Bhelonis, W.T. S/Sgt. TG Szarban, F.J. Sgt. TG Andrews, F.iI. Sgt. 43-4048 43-4104 P McKanna, E.J.lst Lt. P Gray, L.D.lst Lt. CP Gray, T. Jr.2nd Lt. CP Hand, Q.G.2nd Lt. B Robinson, C.B. 1st Lt. B J4urpby, C.L.2nd Lt. RG Dubester, S.S/Sgt. RG Bogue, T.C.~/Sgt. G Lane, R.E. Sgt. G Wright, A.W.Sgt. TG Smith, T.M. Sgt. TG Gabys, V.D.Sgt. 43-27500 43-27582 P Satler, A.I. 1st Lt. P Lloyd, R.M. FlO CP Ritchy, R.N. 2nd Lt. CP King, R.e.2nd Lt. B Cushing, N.N.2nd ~t. B Leger, B.A. Flo RG Bravo, J.C. T/~gt. RG Murray,L.A.SjSgt. G Hennessy, J.J. Sgt. G Gorsuck, J.W. S/Sgt. TG Waldron, E.G. Sgt. TG Katz, J.H. Sgt. 43-27781 P Mechler, J.F. 1st Lt. CP Bartolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. B Haislip, R.A. 2nd Lt. RG Kolks, A. S/Sgt. G Bloom, R. Sgt. TG Crider, E.C. SjSgt. CP Davidson, W.G. 2nd Lt. (with 428th Sq.) CP Marcy, P.P. 2nd Lt. (witb 381st Sq.) THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SECRET Miss10n Roster: •July 7, 1944. Time: 5:05•Target: Ra1lread Br1dge at S.G1ovanni, Italy. 43-27744 43-27567 P Stinson,P.lst Lt. P Lloyd, R.H.2nd Lt. CP Porter,R.H.2nd Lt. CF TomporowskilS.J.~d Lt. N Johnson,J.A.lst Lt. B Brooke,C.R.~/Sgt. B Vanderbank,H.E.lst Lt. RG Graham,A.B. T/Sgt. RG McNally,J.R. S/Sgt. G Taylor, R.L.Sgt. G Crane, R.E. S/Sgt. TG E1ckboff,H.X.Sgt. TG Sherwood, E.B. S/~gt. 45-27500 45-27781 P McKanna, E.J.lst Lt. P Miller, R.~. 2nd Lt. CF Gray, T. Jr. 2nd Lt. CP Bartolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. B Robinson,C.B. 1st Lt. B Haislip, R.A. 2nd Lt. RG Dubester,S.S/Sgt.(AP) RG Kolks, A.S/i:lgt. G Lane, R.E. Sgt. G Bleam, R. Sgt. TG Smith, T.M.Sgt. TG Karr&ter, D.O.Sgt. 45-4048 43-4017 P Cadwallader,J.S.lst Lt. P Foreman, T.L. 2nd Lt. CP Rova, P.E. 2nd Lt. CP DaVidson, W.G. 2nd Lt. N Stowe, C.G.lst Lt. B Meno, M.J. S/Sgt. B Harr1son,F.H.2nd Lt. RG Lefsta~, P.R. T/Sgt. RG Mlsna, B.J.S/Sgt. G Minnich, IlI.A.Sgt. G Creamer, M.~·.Sgt. TG W1lkins, E.C. Sgt. TG Andrews,F.V.Sgt. 43-27577 45-4104 P Haskins,E.T.lst Lt. P Gray, L.D. 1st Lt. CP Reddick, R.H.2nd Lt. CP Hand, Q.C. 2nd Lt. B 1tter, F. 1.2nd Lt. B Murphy, C.L. 2nd Lt. RG Waller,H.C.S/i:lgt.(AP) RG Bogue, T.e. T/Sgt. G Shackelford,C.E.i:lgt. G Wr1ght, A.W. Sgt. TG Kennedy,F.L.Sgt. TG Gabys, V.D. Sgt. 45-27775 45-27679- P Satler,A••1:; lst Lt. P Hacking, L.T. 1st Lt. CP R1tchy,R.G.2nd Lt. CP Gilbo, C.T. 2nd Lt. B Cusbdng,N.N.2nd Lt. B Davilla, R.J. Sgt. RG Bravo,J.U.T~SKt. RG Raisig, C. • S/i:lgt. G Henne6sy,J.J~Sgt. G Glydon, J.B. Sgt. TG Waldron,E.e.Sgt. TG Szarban, F.J. Sgt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SECRET Mission Roster:••JUly 10, 1944. Time: 3:00••!arget: Cremona Marshalling Yards, Italy 43-4048 43-27658 P Andr.ews, B.W. 1st Lt. P Gray, L.D. 1st Lt. CP Barnes, W. 2nd Lt. CP Hand, Q.C. 2nd Lt. B Longo, J.F. 2nd Lt. B Murphy, C.L. 2nd Lt. N Mitchell,C.2nd Lt. RG Bogue, T.C. T/Sgt. RG McNally, J.S. S/Sgt. G Wright, A.W. Sgt. G Taylor, R.L. Sgt. TG Gabys, V.D. Sgt. TG Karraker, D.O.Sgt. 43-27649 43-27549 P McKanna, E.J. 1st Lt. P McGaughran,~. 1st Lt. CP Gray, T. Jr. 2nd Lt. CP Marcy, P.P. 2nd Lt. B Robinson, C.B. 2nd Lt. B Hover, A.J. Sgt. RG Dubester:t; S. S/Sgt. RG James, R.L. S/Sgt. G Lane, R. • Sgt. G Crider, C.E. S/Sgt. TG Smith, T.M. Sgt. TG MUller, J.F. S/Sgt. 43-27500 43-27567 P Satler, A.E. 1st Lt. P Miller, R.C. 1st Lt. CP Ritohy, R.G. 2nd Lt. CP Tomporowski, S.J. 2nd Lt. B Cushing, N.ll. 2nd Lt. B BrOOke, C.N. S/Sgt. RG Kolks, A. S/l!lgt. RG Werner, T.R. T/Sgt. (APt G Hennessy, J.K. Sgt. G O'Toole, P.F. S/Sgt. TG Waldron, E.G. Sgt. TG Larson, J.A. S/Sgt. 43-4036 P Bombeck, W. 2nd Lt. CP Bartolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. B Rocknel, A.}'. 2nd Lt. RG Lohrmann, R.J. S/::lgt. G Green, E.J. Sgt. TG McGrath, F.D. Sgt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SECRET I41ssion Roster: JUly••11, 1944. Time: 3:10 ••Target: Alessandria Mar shalling Yll1'ds. Italy. 43-4048 43-4104 P Oadwallader,J.S. 1st Lt. F Gray, L. tl. :Is t Lt. OP Bova, P.E. 2nd Lt. CP Hand, A.C. 2nd Lt. N Dorman, R.O. 1st Lt. B Murphy, C.L. 2nd Lt. B Harrison, F.H. 2nd Lt. RG Rogers, G.B. T/Sgt. RG II1sna, B.J. S/Sgt. G Vlright, A.W• Sgt. G Creamer, M.P. Sgt. TG Gabys, V.D. Sgt. TG Andrews, F.D. Sgt. 43-27577 43-27582 P Haskins, E.T. 1st Lt. P Lloyd, R.M. F/O CF Reddick, R.H.2nd Lt. CP King, R.C. 2nd Lt. B Ritter, F.W.2nd Lt. B Leger, E.A. F/O RG Waller, H,O. S/Sgt. RG Murray, L.A. S/Sgt. G Shackelford,O.E.Sgt. G Gorsuch, J. S. S/Sgt. TG Kennedy, F.L.Sgt. TG Katz, J.H. Sgt. 43-27500 43-27549 P Andrews, E.W. 1st Lt. F McGaughran,~. 1st Lt. OP Bartolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. OP Marcy, P.P. 2nd Lt. B Longo, J.W.2nd Lt. B Hover, A.J. Sgt. N MitChell,C.2nd Lt. RG Conner, W.~. Cpl. RG Bogue, T.O. T/Sgt. ~ Crider, C.E.S/~gt. G Taylor, R.L. Sgt. TG Muller, J.F. S/Sgt. TG Karraker, D.G. Sgt. 43-27649 43-4083 P McKanna, E.J.lst Lt. P Lloyd, R.H. 2nd Lt. OF Gray, T. 2nd Lt. CP F1JIzs1mmons, R.J. 2nd Lt. B Robinson, C.B. 1st Lt. B Mc Gafferty, E.A. 2nd Lt. RG Dubester, S.S/Sgt. RG Mitchell, J.A. S/Sgt. G Lane, R.E. Sgt. G Mildrum, C.A. Cp.l. TG smith,T.M. Sgt. TG Gaither, J.C. Pvt. 43-4017 43-27567 F Foreman, T.L. 2nd Lt. P Miller, R.C. 1st Lt. CP Keller, R.H. 2nd Lt. CP Tomporowski, S.J. 2nd Lt. • Meno, M.J. S/Sgt. B Brooke, C.R. S/Sgt. RG Lefstad, P.R.T/Sgt. RG Britton, E.A. Cpl. G Waldron, W.E. Sgt. G O'Toole, P.F. S/Sgt. TG Wilkins, R.C. Sgt. TG Finley, I.T. Cpl. 43-27775 P Hacking, L.T. 1st Lt. CP Gilbo, C.T. 2nd Lt. B DaVilla, R.J. Sgt. RG Raisig, C.C.S/ gt. G Glydon, J.B. Sgt. TG Szarban, F.J.Sgt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 •• SECRET •• Miss10n Roster: J'lll;y 12, 1914. Time: 3:15 Target: Borgo Forte Railroad Bridge, Italy. 43-27500 43-4104 P Andrews, E.W. 1st Lt. P Gray, L.U. 1st Lt. CP Bartolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. CP Hand, Q.C. 2nd Lt. B Longo, J.P. 2nd Lt. B Murphy, C.L. 2nd Lt. N Mitchell, C. 2nd Lt. RG Conner, W.~. Cpl. RG Bogue, T.e. T/Sgt. G Wright, A.W. Sgt. G Taylor, R.L. Sgt. TG Gabys, V.U. Sgt. TG Karraker, D.G. Sgt. 43-27649 45-27781 P McKanna, E.J. 1st Lt. P Haneman, V.S. 2nd Lt. CP Gray, T. 2nd Lt. CP Gordon, J.T. F/O B Robinson, C.B. 1st Lt. B Haislip, R.A. 2nd Lt. RG Dubester~ S. S/Sgt. RG Kolka, A. S/"'gt. G Lane, R.E. Sgt. G LeBoeuf, L.J. Pvt. TG smith, T;M. Sgt. TG Arvan, J. Sgt. 43-4036 43-27567 P Bombeck, W. 2nd Lt. P Miller, R.~. 1st Lt. OP Davidson, w.~. 2nd Lt. CP Tomporowski, S.J. 2nd Lt. B Dillon, J.L. F/O B Brooke, C.H. S/Sgt. RG Lohrmann, R.J. S/Sgt. RG Britton. E.A. Cpl. G Pruitt, J.S. PFC G O'Toole, P.F. S/Sgt. TG McGrath, F.B. Sgt. TG Finley, L.T. Cpl. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 •• SECRET Mission Roster: July 12, 1944. Time: 2:25••Target: Nickeling Mission, Italy. 43-27582 43-27549 P Lloyd, R.M. F/O P McGaughran, Q. 1st Lt. CP King, R.C. 2nd Lt. CP Marcy, P.P. 2nd Lt. B Leger, E.A. F/O B Hover, A.J. Sgt. RG Murray, L.A. S/Sgt. RG Waller, H.O. S/Sgt. G GolIsuch, J.S. S/Sgt. G Drider, C.E. S/Sgt. TG Katz, J.H. Sg1;. TG Muller, J.F. S/Sgt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SEC RET Mission Rosterl ••July 13, 1944. T1me1 3115•Target: Pontoon R~d Bridge at S.Benedetta, Italy. 43-27744 43-27649 F Al.ison,R.B. Maj. P McGaughran, Q. 1st Lt. CF Wetzel, M.J. Lt. Col. CP Marcy, P.P. 2nd Lt. N Jil1tchell, C. 2nd Lt. B Rover, A.J. Sgt. B Longo, J.F. 2nd Lt. RG Conner, W.E. Cpl. RG JlcNally, J.R. S/Sgt. G Crider. C.E. SlSgt. G Taylor, R.L. Sgt. TG Muller, J.F. S/Sgt. TG Karraker, D.O. Sgt. 43-27500 43-27781 P Satler, A.E. 1st Lt. P Haneman, V.S. 2nd Lt. CF Porter, R.H. 2nd Lt. CP Gordon, J.T. F/O B Cushing, N.N. 2nd Lt. B Haislip, R. A. 2nd Lt. RG Bravo, J.C. T/Sgt. RG Kolka, S. S/Sgt. (AP) G Hennessy,J.H.Sgt. G Zachry, L.E. Sgt. TG Waldron, E.G. Sgt. TG Arvan, J. Sgt. 43-4048 43-4083 P Cadwallader, J.S. 1st Lt. P Lloyd, R.H. 2nd Lt. CP Rova, P.E. 2nd Lt. CP Fitzs1mmons, R.H. 2nd Lt. N Dorman, R.C. 1st Lt. B McGafferty, E.A. 2nd Lt. B Harrison, F.H. 2nd Lt. RG Mitchell, J .A. S/Sgt. ·RG Mlsna, B.J. S/Sgt. G Mildrum, C.A. Cpl. G Creamer, M.P. Sgt. TG Gaither, J.C. Pvt. TG Andrews, F.D. Sgt. 43-27577 43-4036 P Haskins, E.T. 1st Lt. P Bombeck, W. 2nd Lt. CP Reddick, R.H. 2nd Lt. CP Bartolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. B Ritter, F.W. 2nd Lt. B Dillon. J.L. Flo RG Waller, H.W. S/Sgt. RG Lohrmann, R. J. S/Sgt. (AP) G Shackelt'ord, G.E. Sgt. G Green, M.J. Sgt. TG Kennedy, F.L. Sgt. TG McGrath, J.B. Sgt. 43-27567 43-4017 P Killer, R.C. 1st Lt. P Foreman, T.L. 2nd Lt. OP Tomporowsld, S.J. 2nd Lt. CP KSller, R.R. 2nd Lt. B Brooke, C.R. S/Sgt. B Meno, M.J. S/Sgt. RG Werner, T.R. T!Sgt. RG Lefstad, P.R. T/Sgt. G O'Toole, P.F. S/Sgt. G Minnich, M.A. S~t. TG Larson, J.A. S/Sgt. TG Wilkins, E.O. S/Sgt. 43-4104 P Gray, L.D. 1st Lt. CP Hand, Q.C. 2nd Lt. B Murp~, C.L. 2nd Lt. RG Bogue. T.C. T/Sgt. G wright, A.W. Sgt. TG Gabys, V.D. Sgt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 5 E C R ET Mission Roster: July• 1:3, 1944. Time: 3:00 :l:•arget: Borgo Forte Railroad Bridge, Italy. 43-27649 43-27500 P Andrews, E.W. 1st Lt. P Satler, A.i;!. :Is t Lt. CP Barnes, W.O. 2nd Lt. CP Porter, R.R. 2nd Lt. N ¥1tchell, C. 2nd Lt. B CU~, N.N. 2nd Lt. B ~ngo, J.F. 2nd Lt. EG Br~o, J.C. T/Sgt. RG Britton, E.A. Cpl. G Hennessy, J.H. Sgt. G LeBoeuf, L.J. Pvt. TG Waldron, E.G. Sgt. TG Finley, I.T. Cpl. 43-27781 4:3-4104 P Haneman, V.5. 2nd Lt. P Gray, L.D. 1st Lt. CP Gordon, J.T. F/O CP Hand, Q.C. 2nd Lt. B Haislip, R.A. 2nd Lt. B Murphy, C.L. 2nd Lt. RG Kolks, A. S/Sgt. RG Bogue, T.C. T/Sgt. G zachry, L.E. Sgt. G Wright, A.W. Sgt. TG Arvan, J. Sgt. TG Gabys, V.D. Sgt. 4:3-2808:3 P Lloyd, R. H. 2nd Lt. CP F1tzsimmons, R.J. 2nd Lt. B N:cGaf'ferty, E.A. 2nd Lt. RG Mitchell, J. S/Sgt. G N:11drum, C.A. Cpl. TG Gaither, J.C. Pvt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SEC R ET Kission Roster: July••14, 1944. Time: 2:25 ••Target: Polesela RR. Bridge, Italy. 43-27744 43-27774 l' stinson, P. 1st Lt. l' Haneman, V.S. 2nd Lt. CP Porter, R.H. 2nd Lt. CP Gordon, J.T. F/O N Johnson, J.A. 1st Lt. B Haislip, R.A. 2nd Lt. B Vanderbank, H.E. 1st Lt. RG Kolks, A. S/Sgt. RG Rogers, G. E. T/Sgt. G Zachry, L.E. Sgt. G Crane, R.E. S/Sgt. TG Arvan, J. Sgt. TG Karraker, D.C. Sgt. C Wetzel, M.J. Lt. Col. 43-27590 43-27641 l' Satler, A.E. 1st Lt. l' ForeJllUl, T.L. 2nd Lt. CP Rftchy, R.C. 2nd Lt. CP Keller, R.H. 2nd Lt. B Bushing, N.N. 2nd Lt. B Meno, M.J. S/Sgt. RG McNally, J.R. S/Sgt. RG Lefstad, P.R. T/Sgt. G l1ennessy, J.B. Sgt. G Minnich, M.A. Se;t. TG Waldron, E.G. Sgt. TG Wilkins, E.C. S/Sgt. 43-27043 43-27658 P Cadwallader, J.S.lst Lt. l' Helmsdorff, S.U. 1st Lt. CP Barnes, W.O. 2nd Lt. CP Bartolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. N Dorman, R.~. 1st Lt. B Porter, W.M. Pvt. B Harrison, F.B. 2nd Lt. RG Bravo, J.C. T/:igt. RG Mlsna, R.J. S/Sgt. G Adams, R. S/Sgt. G Creamer, M.P.Sgt. TG Sherwood, E.B. S/Sgt. TG Andrews, F.D. Sgt. 43-27577 43-27549 l' Haskins, E.~. ~st Lt. P JlIcGaughran, Q. 1st Lt. CP Reddick, R.B. 2nd Lt. CP Marcy, 1'.1'. 2nd Lt. B Ritter, F.W. 2nd Lt. B Bover, A.J. Sgt. RG Waller, H.O. S/Sgt. RG Conner, W.E. Cpl. G Shackelford, C.E. Sgt. G Crider, C.E. s1.Sgt. TG Kennedy, F.L. Sgt. TG Muller, J.F. S/Sgt. 43-27567 43-4104 l' Miller, R.~. 1st Lt. l' Gray, L.u. 1st Lt. CP Tamporowski, S.J. 2nd Lt. CP Hand, Q.C. 2nd Lt. B Brooke, C.R. S/Sgt. B Murphy, C.L. 2nd Lt. RG Werner, T.R. T/Sgt. RG Bogue, T.C. T/Sgt. G O'Toole, P.F. S/Sgt. G Wright, A.W. Sgt. TG Larson, J.A. S/Sgt. TG Gilbys, V.D. Sgt. 43-4036 l' Bombeck, W. 2nd Lt. CP Davidson, W.C. 2nd Lt. B Dillon, J.L. F/O RG Lohrmann, R.J. S/Sgt. G Green, M.J. Sgt. TG McGrath, F.B. Sgt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 ••SEORET Mission Roster: J\1l:y 15, 1944. Time: 3:20 Ficorolo Road Italy. 43-27744 43-4036 P Stinson, P. 1st Lt. P Bambeck, W. 2nd Lt. CP Porter, R.H. 2nd Lt. CP Davidson, W.G. 2nd Lt. N Johnson, J.A. 1st Lt. B Dillon, J.L. FjO B Vanderbank, H.E. 1st Lt. RG Lohrmann, R. J. S/Sgt. RG Rogers, G.E. TJSgt. G Green, M.J. Sgt. G Crane, R.E. s/sgt. TG McGrath, F.B. Sgt. TG Karraker, D.O. Sgt. 43-27649 43-27043 P Satler, A.E. 1st Lt. P Raneman, V.s. 2nd Lt. CP Ritchey, R.G. 2nd Lt. CP G THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 • SECRET Mission R01!hrs July 1944. Time: 3:15 Railroad Bridge at t, Italy. 43-27744 43-4036 P Stinson, P. 1st Lt. P Bombeck, W. 2na Lt. CP Porter, R.H. 2nd Lt. CP Davidson, W.G. 2nd Lt. N Johnson, J.A. 1st Lt. B Dillon, J.L. F/O B Vanderbank, H.E. 1st Lt. RG Lohrmann, R.J. S/Sgt. RG Rogers, G.E. T/Sgt. G Green, M.J. Sgt. G Crane, R.E. S/Sgt. TG McGrath, F.B. Sgt. TG Larson, J.A. S/Sgt. C Hughes, W.C. Capt. 43-27571 43-27724 P Haskins, E.T. 1st Lt. P Lloyd, R... F/O CP Reddick, R.H. 2nd Lt. CP King, R.C. 2nd Lt. B Ritter, F.W. 1st Lt. B Schell, F.G. 2nd Lt. RG Waller, E.C. S/Sgt. (AP) RG Murray, L.A. S/Sgt. G Shackelford, C.E. Sgt. G Gorsuch, J.S. S/Sgt. TG Kennedy, F.L. Sgt. TG Gaich, S. Cpl. 43-27571 43-27549 P Andrews, E.W. 1st Lt. P Hand, Q.O. 2nd Lt. CP Buis, R. 1st Lt. CP Barnes, W.O. 2n8 Lt. N 1l\1tchell, C. 2nd Lt. B Hover, A.J. S~t. B Longo, J.F. 2nd Lt. RG James, R.L. S/Sgt. RG Jaffe, E. S/Sgt. G Crider, C.E. S/Sgt. G Taylor, R.L. Sgt. TG Muller, J.F. S/Sgt. TG Karraker, D.O. Sgt. 43-27500 43-28043 P Satler, A.E. 1st Lt. P Fitzsimmons, R.J. 1st Lt. CP Ritchey, R.G. 2nd Lt. CP Marcy, P.F. 2nd Lt. B Cushing, N.N• 2nd Lt. B McGafferty, E.A. 2nd Lt. RG Mitchell, J.A. S/Sgt. RG McNally, J.R. S/Sgt. (; G Hennessy, J.H. Sgt. G MlldrUm, C.A. pl. TG Waldron, E.O. Sgt. TG Gaither, J.e. Pvt. 43-27658 43-28075 P Helmsdorff, S.O. 1st Lt. P Gray, L.D. 1st Lt. CP Bartolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. OP Rova, p.E. 2nd Lt. B Porter, W.M. Pvt. B llurp}]y, C.L. 2nd Lt. RG Bravo, J.O. T/Sgt. RG Britton, E.A. Cpl. G Adams, R. S/Sgt. G Wright, A.W. Sgt. TG Sherwood, E.B. S/Sgt. TG Gabys, V.D. Sgt. 43-27781 P Haneman, V.S. 2nd Lt. OP Gordon, J.T. F/O B Haislip, R.A. 2nd Lt. RG Kolks, A. S/Sgt. G LeBoeuf, L.J. Pvt. TG Arvan, J. Sgt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SECRET Miss10n Roster: July 17, 1944. T1me: 3:05 Target: Borgo Fa'te Railroad •• Bridge,••Italy. 43-27744 43-27679 P StinBon, P. 1st Lt. P Mechler, J.F. 1st Lt. CP Porter, R. H. 2nd Lt. CP Davidson, W.e. 2nd Lt. N Johnson, J.A. 1st Lt. B Schell, F.G. 2nd Lt. B Vanderbank, H.E. 1st Lt. RG Britton, E.A. Cpl. RG Rogers, G.E. TjSgt. G LeBoeuf, L.J. Pvt. G Crane, R.E. S/Sgt. TG Finley, I.T. Cpl. TG Larson, J.A. S/Sgt. 43-27500 43-27781 P Satler, A.I. 1st Lt. P Haneman, V.S. 2nd Lt. CP Ritchey, Hi (.; • 2nd Lt. CP Gordon, J.T. F/O B Cushing, N.N. 2nd Lt. B Haislip, R.A. 2nd Lt. RG Conner, W.!. ~pl. RG Kolks, A. S/Sgt. G Hennessy, J.H. Sgt. G O'Toole, P.F. S/Sgt. TG Waldron, E.O. Sgt. TG Arvan, J. Sgt. 43-4048 43-27641 P Cadwallader, J.S. 1st Lt. P Foreman, T.L. 2nd Lt. CP Rova, P.E. 2nd Lt. CP Keller, R.H. 2nd Lt. Norman, R.G. 1st Lt. B Mena, M.J. S/Sgt. B Harrison, J.H. 2nd Lt. RG Letstad, P.R. T/Sgt. HG Mlsna, B.J. S/Sgt. G Minnich, M.A. Sgt. G Creamer, M. P. Sgt. TG Pruitt, J.S. PFC TG Andrews, F. D. Sgt. 43-27577 43-28083 P HaskinB, E.T. 1st Lt. P Fiizsimmons, R. J. 1st Lt. CP Reddick, R.H. 2nd Lt. OP Marcy, P. P. 2nd Lt. B Hitter, F.W. 2nd Lt. B I4cGatferty, E.A. 2nd Lt. RG Waller, H.C. S/Sgt. RG Mitchell, J.A. S/Sgt. G Shackelford, C.E. Sgt. G Mildrum, C.A. Cpl. TG Kennedy, F.L. Sgt. TG Gaither, J.e. Pvt. 43-27658 43-27549 P Helmsdortf, S.C. 1st Lt. P Hand, Q.C. 2nd Lt. CP Bartolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. CP Barnes, W. O. 2nd Lt. B Porter, W.M. Pvt. B Hover, A. J. Sgt. RG Bravo, J.C. T/Sgt. RG James, R. S/Sgt. G Ad.ema, R. S/Sgt. G Crider, C. E. S/Sgt. TG Sherwood, E.B. Sgt. TG Gaich, S. Cpl. 43-27724 P Lloyd, Rt M. Flo CP King, R.C. 2nd Lt. B Leger, E.A. F/O RG Murray, L.A. S/Sgt. (AP) G Gorsuch, J.S. S/Sgt. TG Karraker, D.O. Sgt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SEa RET Mission Roster: ttuf22, 1944. T1I1le: 3:05&J!tet: Railroad Bridge at Ch1vasso, Italy. 43-27744 43-4043 P Stinson, P. 1st Lt. P Lloyd, R.M. F/O OP Porter, R.B. 2nd Lt. CP King, R.C. 2nd Lt. N Johnson, J.A. 1st Lt. B Leger, E.A. F/O B VanderbBllk, H.E. 1st Lt. RG Murray, L.A. S/Sgt. RG McNally, J.R. S/Sgt. G Gorsuch, J.S. Sgt. G Taylor, R. L. Sgt. TG Karraker, D.O. Sgt. TG Pruitt, J.S. PFC 43-27500 43-27781 P Satler, A.E. 1st Lt. P Grs:y, L.D. 2nd Lt. OP Ritchey, R. C. 2nd Lt. CP Rova, p.E. 2nd Lt. B Cushing, N.N. 2nd ~t. B Haislip, R.A. 2nd Lt. RG Conner, W.E. Cpl. (AP) RG Kolks, A. S/Sgt. G Hennessy, J.H. Sgt. G Zachry, L.E. Sgt. TG Waldron, E.G. Sgt. TG Arvan, J. Sgt. 43-27649 43-28083 P MeKanna, E. J. ]a t Lt. P Fitzsimmons, B.J. 1st Lt. CP Grs:y, T. Jr. 2nd Lt. OP Marcy, P.P. 2nd J..t. N Whitoomb, W.D. 1st Lt. B McGafferty, E.A. 2nd ~t. B Rambo, J.S. 1st Lt. RG Mitchell, J.A. S/Sgt. RG Dubester, S. S/Sgt. G MildrUm, C.A. Cpl. G Lane, R.E. Sgt. TG Gaither, J.C. Pvt. TG Smith, T.M. Sgt. 43-27577 43-27567 P Haskins, E.T. 1st Lt. P Miller, R.C. 2nd Lt. OP Reddick, R.B. 2nd tt. CP Tomporowski, S.J. 2nd Lt. B Ritter, F.W. 2nd Lt. B Gianforte, J. S/Sgt. RG Waller, H.C. S/Sgt. RG Graham, A. B. S/Sgt. G Shackelford, C.E. Sgt. G O'Toole, P.F. S/Sgt. TG Kennedy, F. L. Sgt. TG Eickhoff, H.K. S/Sgt. 43-27658 43-27775 P Helmsdorff, S.C. 1st Lt. P Hand, ~.C. 2nd Lt. CP Bartolo, W. A. 2nd Lt. CP Barnes, W.O. 2nd Lt. B Porter, W••• Pvt. B Hover, A. J. Sgt. RG Bravo, J.C. T/Sgt. RG Jwnea, R. S/Sgt. G Adwns, R. S/Sgt. G Crider, C.E. S&t. TG Sherwood, E.B. S/Sgt. TO Muller, J .1". S/Sgt. 43-27679 P Mechler, J.F. 1st Lt. CP Davidson, W.C. 2nd ~t. B Schell, F.G. 2nd .Lt. IG Britton, E.A. Cpl. G LeBoeuf, L.J. Pvt. TG Finley, I.T. Cpl. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SEORET l41ssion Roster: Jul7 25, 1944. Time: 3:45 Rovigno Railroad •• !!:Bridge, Italy. 43-2'7571 43-«143 P McKanna, E.J. 1st Lt. P Gordon, J.T. F/O CF Gray, T. 2nd Lt. CF Bartolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. N Whitcomb, W.D. 1st Lt. B Haislip, R.A. 2nd Lt. B Robinson, C.B. 1st Lt. RG Kolks, A. S/Sgt. RG Dubester, S. S/Sgt. G Green, M.J. Sgt. G Lane, R.E. Sgt. TG Arvan, J. Sgt. TG smith, T.M. Sgt. 43-27577 43-27567 F Haskins, E.T. 1st Lt. F Miller, R. Ii • 1st Lt. OP Reddick, R.H. 2nd Lt. CF Tomporowski, S.J. ~d Lt. B Ritter, F.W. 2nd Lt. B Gianforte, J. sjSgt. RG Waller, H.C. S/Sgt. RG Graham, A.B. T/Sgt. G Shackelford, C.E. Sgt. G O'Toole, F.F. S/Sgt. TG Kennedy, F.L. Sgt. TG Eickhoff, H.K. S/Sgt. 43-4104 43-27679 u F Keebler, J.F. 1st Lt. F Gray, L. • 1st Lt. CF Davidson, W.~. 2nd Lt. CF Barnes, W.O. 2nd Lt. B Schell, F.G. 2nd Lt. B Dillon, J.L. Flo RG Britton, E.A. Cpl. RG Boring, M.E. S/bgt. G LeBoeuf, L.J. Pvt. G Wright, A.W. Sgt. TG Finley, 1. T. Cpl. TG Gabys, V.D. Sgt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 •• SEC RET Miss10n Roster: JUly 26, 1944. Time: 3:45 Target: Ostiglia Railroad Bridge,•• Italy. 43-27744 43-4048 P Stinson, P. 1st Lt. P Gordon, J.T. F/O CP Spackey, W. C. 2nd Lt. CP Bartolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. N Johnson, J.A. 1st Lt. B Haislip, R.A. 2nd Lt. B Vanderbank, H.E. Lst Lt. RG Kolks, A. S/Sgt. RG JeUe, E. S/Sgt. G Green, M.J. Sgt. G Crider, C.E. S/Sgt. TG Arvan, J. Sgt. TG Pruitt, J.s. fiFe 43-27725 43-27641 P Sat1er, A.E. 1st Lt. P Foreman, T. L. 2nd Lt. CP Ritchey, R.G. 2nd Lt. OP Keller, R.H. 2nd Lt. B Dillon, J.L. ~/O B Meno, M.J. S/I>gt. RG Conner, W.C. ~p1. RG Lefstad, P.R. T/Sgt. G Hellnessy, J.J. Sgt. G Zachry, L.S. Sgt. TG Waldron, E.G. Sgt. TG Gaich, S. Cpl. 43-27649 43-4043 P McKenna, E.J. 1st Lt. P Lloyd, R.M. F/O CP Gray, T. 2nd Lt. OP King, R.C. 2nd Lt. N Whitcomb, w.n. 1st Lt. B Leger, R.C. 2nd Lt. B Robinson, C.H. 1st Lt. RG Murray, L.A. S/Sgt. RG Dubester~ S. S/Sgt. G Gorsuch, J.W. S/Sgt. G Lane, R.~. Sgt. TG Karraker, D.O. Sgt. TG Smith, T.M. Sgt. 43-27577 43-27567 P Haskins, E.T. 1st Lt. P Miller, R.C. 1st Lt. CP Reddick, R.H. 2nd Lt. CP Tomporowski, S.J. 2nd Lt. B Ritter, F.W. 2nd Lt. B Brooke, C.R. S/Sgt. RG Vie4.1er, H.C. S/Sgt. RG Graham, A.B. T/Sgt. G Sbtckelford, O.E. Sgt. G O'Toole, P.F. S/Sgt. TG Kennedy, F.L. Sgt. TG Eickhoff, H.K. S/Sgt. 43-27658 43-28083 P Helmsdorff, S.C. 1st Lt. P Fitzsimmons, R.J. 1st Lt. CP Hanemsn, V. S. 2nd Lt. OP Maroy, P.P. 2nd Lt. B Porter, W.Y. Pvt. B McGafferty, E.A. 2nd Lt. RG McNally, J.R. Sgt/ RG Mitohell, J.A. S/Sgt. G Adams, R. S/Sgt. G M1ldrum, a.A. Cpl. TG Sherwood, E.B. S/Sgt. TG Gelke, R.C. Pvt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 S E OR ET 1U.ssion Roster: At, 1944. Time: 3:25 Borgo Forte .g.R.R. Bridge, Italy. 43-27649 43-27781 P McKanna, E.J. 1st Lt. P Gordon, J.T. F/O CP Gray, I. 2nd Lt. CP BArtolo, W.A. 2nd Lt. N Whitcomb, W.D. 1st Lt. B Haislip, R.A. 2nd Lt. B Robinson, C.B. 1st Lt. RG Kolks, A. S/Sgt. RG Dubester, S.S/Sgt. G Green, M.J. Sgt. G Lane, R.E. Sgt. TG Arvan, J. Sgt. TG ~th, T.M. Sgt. 43-27725 43-4036 P Satler, A.E. 1st Lt. P Hand, Q.C. 2nd Lt. CP itchey, R.G. 2nd Lt. CP Porter, R.H. 2nd Lt. B Dillon, J.L. F/O B Hover, A.J. S&t. RG Conner, W.G. Cpl. RG James, R.L. T/Sgt. G Hennessy, J.J. Sgt. G Taylor, R.L. Sgt. TO Waldron, E.G. Sgt. TO Min~, R.L. Pvt. 43-27679 43-27774 P Mechler, J.F. 1st Lt. P Fitzsimmons, R. J. 1st Lt. CP Davidson, W.G. 2nd Lt. CP Marcy, P. P. 2nd Lt. B Sohell, F.G. 2nd Lt. B L1cGa1'f'ertly, E.A. 2nd Lt. RG Britton, E.A. Upl. RG Mitchell, J. A. S/Sgt. G LeBoeuf, L.J. Pvt. G L1ildrum, C.A. Cpl. TG Finley, r.T. Upl. TG Gelke, R.C. Pvt. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 •• SECRET Mission aeportsl Gp. Kission No. 491. July 2, 1944. Target:••Borgo S• .l.lorenzo, Sqdn. Mission No. 316. Railroad Viaduct,-Italy. Results: Crews report target missed. Tracks to N and W. of Viaduct and road S. of target reported cratered. One flight dro~ped in M/y's. Secondary road between RR and Main HighWay WSW of viaduct also hit. Gp. Mission No. 493. July 3, 1944. Target: Canneto, RR Tunnel, Sqdn. Mission No. 317. Italy. Results: Crews report most bombs overshooting to the NE. Some bombs hit S tunnel mouth and top of tunnel. Accurate observations obsoured by smoke, dust and mountain E of target. Gp. Mission No. 496. July 5, 1944. Target: Villa Franoa RR Sqdn. Mission No. 318. Bridge, Italy. Results: Crews report bridge missed. Possible hits on N. approach. All bombs were short. Two flights hit the town and 'M/Y's causing a large explosion and one flight dropped West or town walking bombs aoross river. Gp. Mission No. 498. July 6, 1944. Target: Todt Warehouse at Sqdn. Mission No. 319. Poretta-Terme, Italy. Results: Crews report an exoellent concentration of bombs in target area causing maI\Y explosions and fires. One large bUilding seen to blow up. Gp. Mission No. 500. July 7, 1944. Target: San Giovanni RR bridge Sqdn. Mission No. 320. Italy. Results: Crews report both approaches of RR and Road Bridge hit and tracks just to the NW cratered. The first flight made a second run on the RR bridge reporting their bombs in target area with accurate obser vations of results impossible due to smoke and dust. Group Mission No. 502. July 10, 1944. Target: Cremona Marshalling Sqdn. Mission No. 321. Yards, Italy. Results: Crews report excellent coverage in target area with strings out ting the choke point and hitting in both the East and 'fIest yards. Consider8ble rolling stock caught in bomb pattern. Fires and ex plosions were seen in center of ·the M/Yds. Road overpass at M-19 believed destroyed. Some bombs hit in building areas along the north and South edges of target causi~ fires. Gp. Mission No. 503. July 11, 1944. Target: llessandria M/yds, Sqdn. Mission No. 322. Italy. Results: The entire target area was covered with an excellent pattern. Num erous fires and explosions seen. A great number of items of rolling stock were caught in the bomb patterns. A long string of bombs started at F-S, hitting the ~tions plant causing a tremendous orange colored explosion, continued across yards at F-7 to R-9. Anotliel' strinll: starj;ed in . heds "tdR-9, and crossed yards into tne sta1;'1:0n, snops ,get' ylU' • THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 SECRET •• Mission Reports'-'ctlttinued. 6p. Misston Ro. 504. ~uly 12, 1944. Target: Borgo For'e RR and Sqdn. Mission No. 323. Road Bridges, Italy. Results: . Pr1lllary Target: Crews report strings across the Nand S approaches and the venter of the bridge. Smoke screen obscured accurate ob servations but believe hits were scored. A Iternate Target: Crews report bombs started among the three large buildings in the S. corner of the factory area and walked down to the river bed. Gp. Mission No. 505. July 12, 1944. Target: Nickeling Mission, Sqdn. No. 324. Italy. Gp. Mission No. 506. July 13, 1944. Target: San. Benedetta Pon Sqdn. Mission No. 325. toon Road Bridge, Italy. Results: Crews report a good concentration in target area With most bombs hitting the S end and approaohes of the bridge. Other bombs fell on the Northfpproaoh with possible hits on the bridge. Gp. Ilission No. 508. JUly 13, 1944. Target: Borgo Forte Road and Sqdn. Mission No. 326. RR Bridges, Italy. Results: Cloud cover at primary target obsoured observations. Some bombs seen to hit short and over. Some crews report possible direct hits on South IlPproach. Gp. Mission No. 509. July 11, 1944. Target: Polesela and Ficorolo Sqdn. Mission No. 327. RR Bridges, Italy. Results: All bombs returned to base. Targets obscured by clOUd coverage. Gp. Mission No. 511. July 15, 1944. Target: Ficorolo Road Bridge, Sqdn. Mission No. 328. Italy. Results: Crews report an excellent conoentration in target area With direct hits on center and N & S ends destroying bridge. A large section was observed floating downstream. Gp. Mission No. 512. JUly 16, 1944. Target: Mantua RR Bridge, Italy. Sqdn.Mission No. 329. Results: Pr1:mary Targst: Crews report both targets well covered. Claim South bridge destroyed by direct hits. Flour mill and N end of MI~ds also hit throwing much debris into water. Good concentration on N bridge with probable direct hits. Alternate Target: Crews report all bombs in target area. Large col umn of black smoke observed. Gp. Mission No. 513. JUly 17, 1944. Target: Borgo Forte Railroad Sqdn. Mission No. 330. Bridge, italy. Results: Prhnary: Crews report one flight dropped just short With bombs Walking across center of bridge scoring probable hits. Seoond flight's bombs also fell short at N end with possible hits. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 "SECRET .. Mission Reports, continued••• Gp. Mission No. 513. Sqdn. Mission No. 330. Results: (continued) ••• 1st Alternate: RR viaduct received an excellent concentration of bombs trom 6 ships With direct hits observed. Crews believe 2 spans were knocked out. 2nd Alternate: RR bridge reported not hit. Bombs of 5 A/C were slightly over target to N. Gp. Mission No. 516. July 22, 1944. Target: Ch1vasso RR Bridge, Sqdn••ission No. 331. Italy. Results: Crews report bridge not hit. Bombs were concentrated on both ap proaches of the RR and Road Bridges with direct hits obsel"Ved. Gp. L!1ssion No. 519. July 25, 1944. Target: Rovigno Railroad Bridge, Sqdn. L!1ssion No. 332. Italy. Results: Crews report an excellent concentration in target area with direct hits observed on the center and S. end of the bridge. A train on the S.approach also hit. Gp. L!1ssion No. 520. July 26, 1944. Target: Ostig1ia Road and Rail- Sqdn. Mission No. 333. road Bridge, Italy. Results: Crews report an excellent concentration in target area with direct hits observed on the .enter and N. end of the bridge. One span out before attack. Gp. Mission No. 521. JUly 21, 1944. Target: Borgo Forte Railroad Sqdn. Mission No. 334. Bridge, Italy. Results: Crews report a good ooncentration in target area. Claim bridge was destroyed by direct hits on center and the North end. An explosion and flames observed trom a possible petrol dump on the Southeast bank. it it it it it * it Total sorties: 163 Total Sqdn. Missions tor month: 19 Total Forwarded:2117 Total Sqdn. Mission forwarded: 315 Grand total: 2340 Grand Total: 334 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 •• •• Section IV••••••• Casualtiell. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 Section IV••••CASUALTIES. • Dur1.ng the month ot .JUly. 1944, there were no casualtles among combat and ground personnel in the 379th Bombardment Squadron. it it ** * * it it it it it THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 •• •• Seotion v•.•••..• CJJlllmendat1ons. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 ~ SEC RET Section V••••UClMEiDAfIONS. HEADQ.UARTERS 67th Bombardment Wing APO 660. 15 July 1944. SUBJE::T: Congratulatory Message. 310th Bombardment Group. TO : Commanding Officer, 321at Bombardment lh>oup. " " 340th Bombardment Group. " "n 313th Signal Company Wing. " n Hq & Hq Squadron, 57th Wing. n " 9th Combat OlUllera Unit. The following is a paraphrase of a message from the Secretary of War: "BOTH AIR FOROES OF THIS THEATER OF OPERATIONS HAVE DISPLAYED THE HIGHEST TYPE OF A FIGHTING SPIRIT AND DETERMI NATION. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE ALLIED OOUllTRIES ARE WELL ON TEE ROAD TO VICTORY. THE DANGER YOU FACE AND YOUR OONTRIBU 'lION WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN BY THOSE ON THA HO),{E FRONT. THE SUPPORT THAT THE GROUND ARMIES HAVE RECEIVED FROM THE SUPERB WORK OF THE TACTIOAL AIR FORCE IS ALREADY A MATTER OF HISTORY. YOUR EFFORTS GIVE A SUPREME CONFIDENCE TO US AT HOME FOR A VICTlEIOU8 COl4PLETION. CURTAILING AXIS POWER ,IN HUNGARY, ROU MANIA AND AUSTRIA BY THE STRATEXlIC FORCES HAS CAUSED A UNION BETWEEN THE RUSSIAl' ARMY MID ALLIED FORCES. MY PERSONAL THANKS AND CONGRATULATIONS. I WISH YOU GOD-SPEED AND GOOD LUCK IN COl.lPLETING YOUR TASK AND WE WILL GIVE YOU EVERY SUl'PORT. rr WAS MY DESIRE TO PERSONALLY VISIT ALL OFFICERS AND lIEN, CON VEYING THE GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION WE IN AMERICA RAVE FOR YOUR ACCOMPLISHlYiE.'NTS. WITH DEEP REGRET I FIND IT NEXlESSARY TO LEAVE BEFORE COMPLETION OF MY TOUR OF YOUR AIR FORCE. n By Command of Brigadier General KNAPP: lsI J.A. McCoubrey. ItI J.A. MoCoubrey. Major, Air Corps, Acttg. Aas't.Adj.Gen. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 1st Ind. AGIJ/wp HEADQUARTERS 310th BOJrlBARDMENT GROUP (ll), APO 650, 18 Jul;y, 1944. TO: Command1Dg Officer, 379th Bombardment Squadron (I). 1. It 18 deepl;y gxoat11';y!ng to know that our organization played no small pa,rt in the successful achievement of the Mal10r;y Major Operation which has just ended. Through the splendid co-operation and ooncentrated effort of ground and oombat personnel, pin-point bombing of pr1mar;y and alternate targets resulted in a major proportion of them being complete ly destroyed or badly damaged at a time when the enemy vltall;y needed uninterrupted suppl;y and cammmicatlon lines. This splendid performance of outstanding duty Will, beyond question, hasten the successful conclusion of the Itallan ClIIIIPaign. Is! AN'l'HONY G. HUN'l'ER, !t! ABTHONY G. HUN'l'ER, Golonel, Air Corps, C=ding. . THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 • SECRET HEADQ.UARTERS TWELFTH. AIR FORCE APO 650. 20 July 1944. GENERAL ORDER) : NUMBER 100) CITATION OF WIT. Under the provisions of Circular 333, Vier Depart ment, 1943, and Circular 89, North African Theatre of Operations, 10 July 1944, the 310th Bombardment Group (X) is cited for outstanding performance of dUty in armed confliot with the enemy. The 310th Bombardment Group (M) is cited for out standing performance or dUty in action against the enemy in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations on 27 Augnst 1943. Following the Allied conquest of Sicily, the major efforts ot the Allied Air Forces in the Mediterranean Theatre were direoted toward the destruction of ene~ supply, c~mmln1cation and transportation ticilities on the Italian Mainland in preparation for the invasion of Italy. Priority targets were the large marshalling yards of the principal cities and to the 310th Bombardment GrOlp was assigned the task of smashing the heavily defended rail yards at Benevento, key transportation center of the Naples-Salerno-Foggia area. With their crews painstakin8 ly briefed, thirty-six B-25'5 prepared and serviced so perfectly that none were forced to return early, took off from Menzel Temime, Tunisia, on 27 August 1943, instructed to complete the mission at all costs. The formation made landfall north of Naples and immediately was intercepted by forty to fifty enemy fighters which made desperate at tempts to turn the bombers off course, continuing their attacks throughout the approach to Benevento, during the entire bomb run and even after the B-25' s left the target area. Distinguishing themselves through extraordinary heroism and unswerving resolution, in the face of in tense anti-aircraft fire and fighter attacks so persist ent that three bombers were shot down and two others 110 heaVily damaged that they were forced to crash-land in Sicily, the combat crews or the 310th Group destroyed eighteen of the attacking planes and bombed the marshall ing yards with devastating effect. Restrained from taking evasive action by their resolve to maintain compact forma tion required for maximum bombing accuracy, all pilots held true to course despite the terrific opposition and even though both engines of one of the bombers were on fire THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 • Citation, continued•••• and the entire aircra1't was enveloped in flames, the pilot held his plane in a controlled glide until the bombardier had released his bombs directly on the tar get from an altitude of 1500 feet. The marshalling yards containing a great DUmber of rolling stock, were completely destroyed, three main rail lines were cut, huge fires were started and the locomotive shops were rendered useless. The gallantry and combat proficiency exhibited by the personnel of the 310th Bombardment Group in striking this decisive blow, which hastened the oollapse of the ene~ in Southern Italy, have refleoted highest credit on their organilation and the Ir11lltary Servlce of the United States. By command of Brigadier General WEBSTERI OFFICIALI JOHN W. MONAHAN, Colonel, Air Corps, Chief of Sta1'f. /s/ WIn. W. Dick, WILL1A){ W. DICK, Colonel, A.G.D., Adjutant General. A TRUE COPY, THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 • • Section VI••••• Awards and Decorations. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 •• SECRET •• HEADQUARTERS TWELFTH AIR FORCE APO 650 GENERAL ORDERS .J 1 July 1944 NlllIBER 86 J EXTRACT SECTION I- AWARD OF SILVER STXK Under the provisions of AR 600-45, as amended, and pursuant to authority contained in Circular 26, Rq NATOUSA, 6 March 1944, the Silver Star is awarded to the following named officer, Air Cerps, United States Arrrry, citation and residence as indicated: RICHARD IRWIN, 0746812, Second Lieutenant, 379th Bomb ardment Squadron, 310th Bombardmllllt Group (M). Far gallantry in action while participating in aerial flight as bombardier or a B-25 type aircraft. On 12 May 1944, Lt. Irwin 1'lew as lead bombardier 01' a 1'ormation of B-25' s attacking a road in tersection near Pastena, Italy. Upon the commllncement of the bomb run several direct hits from anti-aircraft fire shattered the ple:x1-g1ass nose of Lt. Irwin's airplane, seriously wound ing him about the face and eyes and hurling him from position. AlthoUgh pertially blinded and suffering intense pain, he quiokly returned to his bombsight. Displaying utmost courage and determination he released his bombs with precision accur acy through a small opening in the clOUds, establishing an eff'ective road block in this vital link in enemy comnnmication lines. His selfless devotion to duty and outstanding profess ional skill in combat reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. New York City, N. Y. * * * * By command of Major General CANNON: JORN W. MONAHAN Colonel, A.C. OFFICl.AL: Chisf or Staff /s/11m. W. Dick WILLIAJ.! W. DICK Colonel, A.G.D. Adjutant General A TRUE EXTRACT COFY: " . '"7'U.Ce--.J..I, • HILIP • CANALE, Jr• Oapta , Air Corps THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 tit"" E eRE T •• HEADQUARTERS TWELFTH AIR FCRCE APO 650 GENERAL ORDER8) 4 July 1944 • .• 8'7) EXTRACT • if SECTION III - AWARDS OF SOLDIER'S AMAh under the prov1siol18 of AR 600-45, as lIIIlended, and pursuant to authority contained in Circular 26, Hq HATOUSA, 6 March 1944, the 801dier's Medal is awarded to the follow ing named personnel, Air Corps, United states Arm1, citation and residence as indioated: if * * * NELSON N. CUSHING, 0760043, Second Lieutenant, 379th Bomb Sq, 310th Bomb Gp. For heroism while partioipating in aerial flig):lt as bombardiar of a B-25 type a1rcratt. On 24 May 1944, upon the completion of the bomb run over Arezzo, Italy, it was discovered that one 1000 poUnd bomb had railed to release over the target and hung trom the front shackles in the bomb bay. Realizing the great danger of explosion should the bomb be jarred tree, Lt. Cushing removed his para chute and climbed into the bomb bay. Working in the open bomb bay with:. hatchet under most dti'ficult conditions, Lt. Cushing released the bomb tram the shackles and jettisoned il harmlessly trom the airoraft. BiB seltless devotion to duty in the face of great hazard reflects hig):lest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. AllDIlEW. J. BOVER, 12029158, Sergeant, 379th ~ Sq., SlOth Bomb Gp. Fer heroism. On 24 May 1944, a malfunction in the release system prevented Sgt. Hover's bombardier from releasing his bombs over the target at Arezzo, Italy, and the pilot was forced to return the the base with the full bomb load. Upon the approach to the field, it was discovered that one bomb had worked tree and was threshing about among the other bombs in the bomb bay. Realizing the danger of exp1osion should a landing be attempted with the bomb in this position, Sgt. Hover requested his pilot to fly out to sea. Then removing his para chute, he climbed into the bomb bay. With a comrade holding him suspended by his legs, Sgt. Hover jettisoned the bomb ~ lessly into the water, enabling his pilot to land the airoraft safely. His selfless devotion to duty in the face of great hazard refleots hignest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Jersey City, N. J. * * * if By oommand of Major General CAl!1NON: THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 • ll: C:]I:]lml •• JOHN W. MON AllAJl Colonel, A.C. OFFICIAL: Chie!' of' staff' WIll. w. Diok WILLIAM W. DICK Colonel, A.G.D. Adjutant General A TRUE m'RAC'l:- COPY:,~. 6a.-J2.I ILIP • CANALE, Jr• ~ Air Corps • THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 •• SECRET •• HEADQ.UARTERS TWELFTH Am FORCE • APO 650 GENERAL ORDERS ) II JUly 1944 • lf1JJIBER 9~ ) EXTRACT * Under the provisions of AR 600-45, as amended, and pursuant to authority contained in Circular 26, Rq NATOUSA, 6 Marnh 1944, the Soldier's Medal is awarded to the follow ing named officer, Air Corps, United States A:rmy, citation and residence as indicated: RICHARD W. DAVIS, 0-675482, Second Lieutenant, 379th Bomb Sq., 310th Bomb Gil (JI). For heroism. On 6 J enuary 1944, after completing a successful attack upon eDem1 ship ing in the Aegean Sell, it was discovered that one 500 pound bomb had faUed to release over the target. Realizing the danger of explosion, Lt. Davis immediately turned over the controls to his co-pilot, removed his parachute and climbed head first into the bomb bay. Tenaciously holding himself by his legs, he loosened the hung bomb and jettisoned it harmlessly into the sea. His selfless devotion to duty in the face of great hazard reflects great credit upon himself' and the Armed Forces of the United States. Sidney, Ohio • • By cOllllllaDd of Major General CAlINON: JOHN W. MONAHAN Colonel, A.C. OFFICIAL: Ohief of Steff /s/ Wm. W. Dick WILLIAJI W. DICK Colonel, A.G.D. Adjutant General A TRUE EXTRACT COPY: , '7u,r....,CJ->·o 0...... r HILI • CANALE. Jr. . Capta , Air Corps THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 •• S EO HE T •• HEADQUARTERS 310th B6MBARDllIENT GROUP (Jar, AAP APO #650 GENERAL ORDERS .l 16 July 1944• NUl!BER 14 l X ARD tIP'"21JRrnE lIEA1l'r Under the pr'visiona of Army Regulations 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, and NATOUSA Ciroular 26, os, the Purple Heart is awarded to the following for wounds reoeived in action against the enemy: JOSEPH H. KATZ, 11093478, Sgt., AO, 379th Bomb Sq {Ml, 310th Bomb Gp {Ill, AAF, Italy, 12 JUly 1944. Entered service trom Somerville, Massachusetts. AE'l'HONY G. HUNTER, Colonel, Air Corps, Commanding. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 ••S E C RET •• HEADQUARTER S TWELFTH AIR FORCE APO 650 GEIiEHAL ORDER ) 24 July 1944. I NUMBER 103 ) * it * Under the provisions of AR 600-45. as emended, and pursuant to authority contained in CirculQI' 89, HQ. NATOUSA, 10 JUly 1944, the Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to the follow11'lg named per sonnel. Air Corps, United States Army, citation and residence as indioated: * it it JOHNSON Y. McINTYRE, 0798009, First Lieutenant, (then Seoond Lieu tenant), 379th Bomb Squadron. 3l0th Bomb Group. For extraordinary. achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a B-25 type aircraft. On 31 January 1944, while flying in an attack upon enemy shipping in the Aegean Sea, a formation of seven JU 88' s at tacked Lt. McIntyre's four-plane formation. heavily damaging one air craft and leaVing it defenseless against further attacks. Observing the critical condition of the B-25, Lt. McIntyre immediately cut his throttle and maneuvered his plane into protective cover for the strick en bomber. Then driVing off repeated enemy attacks, he escorted the crippled aircraft safely back to his base. His selfless devotion to duty and outstanding proficiency reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Marion, South Carolina. it * it By oommand of Brigadier General WEBSTER: JOHN W. MONAHAN, Colonel, A.C., OFFICIAL: Ohief of Staff. /s/ Wm. W. Dick WILLIAM W. DICK Colonel, AGD Adjutant General A TRUE EXTRA~~TCO~~ . Co...--....Jl... IF • CANALE, Jr., I Capta Air Corps. r THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 • EC RET •• BEADQ.UARTERS 3l0th BOMBPJU)MERT GROUP (II), AAP APO tle5() GENERAL ORDERS ) 25 J'UJ.1 1944. I NUMBER 15 ) mP or PUIU'LE BBART Under the provisions of AnI:! Regulations 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, as amended, the Purple Beart 111 awarded to the follow1ng for wounde received 1n action aga1nst tbe en8llll: ERNEST J. KULIK, (0-665207), 1st Lt, NJ. 379th B Al'l'lSOBr G. HUllTER. Colonel, Air Corps, commsnding. THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 .-RESTRICTED •• m'+"C¥"RrX16 'l'IIi:LP.rH .uR lI'ORl:E APO 650 GliNEBi.L OllDliti ) : NIDIBIlR 101) • • • SlarION II - l.IWmS mr 1UR me DDloR QiiJr-1j'§A! gWffCM T@@tQ • *. . • 4. \JIldar 10110 provieio.... ot .:.R (,00-45' aB OIIIOndod; and pl&1'SUtlllt to a, tOOrit)' ciontained in C'lrclIiIar'139, NATOUS"-, 10 JUly 1944, the .Alr Jldda1 apd Ilr ()Ilk-Lest Cluster thereto, in too categories listed. is a1 ZitGSl' :T. KIlLIK, 066S:ll17, 1st Lt, pilot. 1 Dec 194.3 to lllo\l1y 1944. ChiCago, Ill. EOOENS T. NClQ.;R. 0795815. 1st Lt. pi~t. 5!JOc 194.3 to 6 ]1D10 1944. phil adelphia. pa, JOSEPH S. flIalo, :TR, 0738728, 1st U, Bombardier. 30 NOV 194.3 t. ,31 JIlT 1944. NOrristOl'n, PD. CIlLRL1lS B. ROBINSai', 1\402702, 1st Lt, Bombardior. 30:ran 1944 to 29 Yl7 1944. 8)uatOtl, Texas.' ilOIlEiiT T. SIm, 01i5824. 1st Lt, pilot. 2 Dec 1943 to 13 JIBT 1944. Chicago, Ill. CIWlLE3'G, arOWR. 0736905, let Lt, NBvigstor. 4 Dee 194.3 to 19 )11119/14, Chicago. Ill. J'fllJIK R. ~CO, 0671151, lot Lt, BOIDbard1er. 4 Dee 194.3 to 4 JIl1 1944. BeIl1d, Ill, n'IN .... J.NDRJril3, 0742650, 2d Lt. pilot. 6:ran 1944 to 19 1'l:Y 1944. )lllmphis, TaM. 1U.LTER B THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 8~6Z10H MVI UffidISSV'lJaa HDVd SIHL 8~6Z10H MVI affidISSV'lJaa HDVd Sllil THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 • • •• RESTRICTED •• DAVID COHEN, 36608895, sjSgt. Radio GWlDer. 10 Jan 1.944 to 2 UI1 1944. Chicae;o, Ill. HSllBVll't, F!CiGoFF, 153291103, S/sst.. reil Gunner. 12 Jreb 1944 to 12 J\IIlfl 1944. Nl;.po:-c::m" o~io.J JOSEF.'! 1.[, EV.>NS. 17159206, s/:>gt, Tur:''!lt GIlDnor. 2 Dec 191(3 to 28 Illy 1944. spriDt. 'iold, r..'O .• u.~ L. FUL.;LDER. 1707126b, s/S',,-+', ~'Urrot ()Ul\Iler. 4 Jan 1944 to 5 JUne 1944. ~S'" lOW, w~ S. GOODw'IN, 354950;>4, a/Pst, TUrret cunner. 4 DeC 1943 to 15 ~y 1944. Ev'ImS't ilie, Ind. "OJ!: :.. ":IllSON, 391870.37, S/Sf!;t, Tail cwmor. 13 NOV 1943 to 30 lilY 1944. Ta- ,"OLF." '..GSh. ,lO.....l1'·O'L\;"NNON, 18040772, s/Sg1l, Tail GUIlller. 2 Doe 191(3 to 28 J3l,y 1944. MC cruLor" Tvx .. l''':'::.lCi: F, O'TOOLE, 13044290, S/agt, Turret QU1Ul8r. 12 Jreb 1944 to 28 U1y 1944. plJi..':e1 _ia. po. llI.llllY j1. !Urn, 15103457, s/Sgt. T=t cunner. 2 DeC 191(3 to 26 lIlY 1944. ~ colus, Mich. ROBIlRl' E. SE.lXON, 17044557, S!Sgt, Tail cunner. 30 oct 1943 to 19 ~ 1944. stauton, Ill. EVEEfTr B, SHI::f1>,OOO; 36131548, a/Sgt, TUrret ounner. 10 Jan 1944 to 10 JUnfl 1944. Grand RSp'.e,s, Mich. Jo.:n:lf P. SHOOKW.""Y; JIl, 34381621, S/Sgt, Tail cunnar. 4 Deo 1943 to 31 Dly 1944. suntcr, S C. p;.m. iL TllLlI'Lm'ON. 13066784. S/Sgt, Turrot cunner. 13 NOV 1943 to 28 ~y 1944. xincsport. TOM. w.:rI'1-;:; .. K. TBO~, 33372654, s!Sgt, Tail Gunner. 13 NOV 1943 to 31 UI1 1944. BaltiJl:oro, l:d. ilICIlhi.D L. lU.IDEN, 31160935, S/Sgt, Tail Gunnar. 4 Ifill 1944 to 7 J\IIle 1944. LYnn. ~B8. T1:EODOilE ll...EllNER, 39016747, s/Sgt, 118dio GUIl1l8r. 2 Dec 1943 to 29 !QaT 1944. SIlo pe.lro, calif. DOl:.JlJ G. "OLFORD, '15069502, S/Sgt, i1Bdio GunDOr. 2.) NOV 1943 to 7 M:\rch 1944. QbL.rlc;sto\7D., -.;. Va. - 3 - D THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 8~6Z10H MVI UffidISSV'lJaa HDVd SIHL 8~6Z10H MVI affidISSV'lJaa HDVd Sllil THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 RESTRICTED • KEADQUARTERS 'n'iELFTH AIR FORCll; APO 650 31 July 1944 GENERAL ORDERS) . EXTRACT NUliiBER li6) SECTION I- Jml!!T OF' SILVER S'mr Ilwmwtlt!'S'J tinder t.he provisions of AR 60D-45, as &mended, and pursuant t.o autJlor ity centa1ned in Circular 89, Hq NATOtlSA, 10 July 1944, the Sl1ver Star h _l'dad, posth\llll~II1y, to the foliOlling named enlisted man, Air Corps, Uni ted States Army, citation and next of kin s. indicated: PAUL E. KRUEGER, 35047123, Technical Sergeant, 379th Bomb Sq, 310th Bomb Gp. F~r gallsntr,y in sction as radio gunner of a 1>-25 type aircraft. On 27 Augu~' 1943, T/Sgt Krueger new in a thirty-.ix plane formation attack ing the mar.halling yards st Benavento, Italy. Upon the approach to the target, more than fifty ell8lllY fighter. attacked his fozmation. During a running battle in which two banber. were ahot down and both engines of his aircraft were .at afire, T/Sgt Krueger, displsy1ng out..tanding courage and profe••ional .kill, remained at his guns to dine off repeated attacks, there by enabling hie pilot to maintain fonnation for a succeseful attack upon this vital objective. Turning fran the target, names wert eeen to envelope the banber and it crashed in enemy territory. His .eltlass devotion to duty and outstaRding proficiency in combat have reflected grest credit upon him .elf and the Armed Forces of the tlnited State•• Mrs. Liliisn Kru.~er, (Mother) 3321 \fest 125th street, Cleveland, Ohio. * * * SECTION VI ~ AWARDS OF DISTINGUISHED FLYING CIIISS Under the provisions of AR 600-45, a. amended, and pursuant to author ity Contained in Circular 89, Hq ru,TOUSA, 10 July 1944, the DistinguiUled Flying Cross is awarded to the following named pereonnel, Air Corps, United Statee Arrrr, citation and residence as indicated: J.lANFORD J•• '/»TiEL, 022990, Lieutenant Colonel (then Major) 379th Bomb Sq, 310th Bomb' Gp •. For ext.raordinary achievement while participating in . aerilll night as !light CCJlllllAnder of a 1>-25 type aircraft. On 24 Dec8Jllber 1943, Lt Col '1etzel was fllgM ccmnander of a formation of four B-25'.,lIn a lI6S search mi••ion for enemy shipping in the Aegean sea. Sighting an enemy con- voy of approxiJllatel;y fourteen vessels, he displayed the ghighest degree of courage and devot.ion to dut.y in leading hi. formation not only once, but twice, in s meat-height cannon and banbing attack on the convoy through extremely inten.e and acClU'll I.e 8.Qt.i,-a1rcraf~ fire which damaged all four planes. killed one cr~w member, and wounded four others. A. a result of this attaCk, one large motorized barge ..... eunk whUe another s:tlld:tar vessel and the e.corting naval auxUisry were left in flames. Lt. Col '!etzel'. cootstanding courage and proficiency on t.his and ~ other .uccesstul miuion. reflect great cred it upon hilJlself and the Armed Force. of the United Statea. River.ide, Calif. ·1. R D THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 8S"6Z1oa M.VI am..nSSV'l;)aa aDVd snu RESTRICTED PAUL STINSON,. 067S6U, First Liwtenant, 379th Bomb Sq, 31ot.ll Bomb Gp. For extrao~.chifV_nt 1IbUe part1cipat.1ng 111 aerial night as a pi-. lot ot a 8-25 t.Jpe a1roratt. On 22 June 1944, Lt St1llson participated as flight leader on the at.tack against the 1JDportant railfoad bridge south of Vornio, Italy. Upon t.he approach to the target, '1ntenn and vary accurato anti-aitcraf't. ~ enveloped the tOllll&tion damagi "8 thirty 0: the thirty- six baIlbere, and downillg one. Tbe anti-aircraft tire 1ICllIIlcIed two of his c rn, disabled his lett engine and furt.her clamapd his aircraf't.. Lt St1llson di.. pl~.d auperior flyinc abUity in maintainiJIg his podt:1on 111 the f01'lll&tion _bUill his blllllbardier to release hie bCllllbs wit.h devutatlng effect UJlOII the objoctive. He displayed further 8k1ll 111 lII8lleUVIlr1nc his abattered ban ber throuah contiDued eDIIII\Y grOUllll fire &ncI we a 8Ucceeeful 8E1'I"BCy land1nc at a friendly field, His outstanding skUl, detemination and cour al" in CCIIlbat reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Porces 0: the United states. Pt. SDith, Ark. * * * SFCnOll VUI - AJ4ImS 01' mIER'S!I'mN. UDder the provisions of I.R 600-45, as llIIIended, end purl!lWlnt to authority contained in Circular 89, Hq NATOl/St., 10 July 1944, the Soldier'slledal is aW!l1'ded to the tollow1nc n8ll8d peraollll8l, Air Corps, United states r'rrJl1, ci tation and residonce as indicated: PRANK J. SZARBAN, 32580760, Sorgeant, 379th Bcab Sq, JlOth BClIIIb Gp. Por hero!sa while part!cipat.1ng in aerial nigIlt as a taU &UMer 0: a 8-25 type aircraft. Sgt Saarban _s a C1'elJ member of a spare ship on the mission of 2l June 1944. On the return trip, _ of the baDbs tell through the closed baDb ~ doors, damaging another bClIIIb all it fell. 'lbe damaged bcmb hung by one shackle which lII8de a eate landing :lmpollaible and created a very hazardOUIl situation. '!he bClllbardier entered the bomb bq without a paraCbuto to pry the bcmIl loose. SSt ~rban remained on tho alert over the baDbardier as he was attemptinc to release the bcmb. "1/lilo the bCllllbardier WIlS lllfinging a hea\J)' crank to wedge the bomb 100110, he lost his footinc and DS saved 0IIl,y by Sgt Szarban's qii1ck act:1on in grabbing bold ot his cCll1'ade. Hia courage and ao1ness devotion to duty rot'l.ect great credit upon h1lII8elt and the .\ru...d Forces of the Unitod States. Niagara FallS, II. Y. RAlIlOND J. Dr.VILLA, 19142279, Ssrgeant, 379th !laDb Sq, )lOth Ilcmb Gp. Per heroillll while participating in aerial night as a bcmbard1er ot a 8-25 type aircraft. On 2l June 1944, Sgt Davilla was on the crew of a lIPVe ship. Our ing the return trip one bomb fell th1'oIIgh the closod bcmIl bay and loosened pnether bomb as it toll. Tbo loose bClllb IIIng on one shackle which made a sate landinc iIIIpoaaiblo Nld pre.m.ed a very hazardous situatioa. Sgt Davilla displ1!yod utter disregArd tor hie peraonal safety in ElIIhring the bomb b -2- "STRICTED • • ~ :-4 • 8S"6Zloa M.VI aaBISSV'l;)aa aDVd snu THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 J RESTRICTED • grent credit upon himself and the Armed Forcos of the United States. San Jose, Calif. By command of Major General CANNON: JOHN 'II. lIONAHAN, Colonel, A. C. Chief of Staff OFFICUL, 1.1 VIm. W. Dick IYILLIAM VI. DICK, Colonel, A. G. D. Adjutant Genoral. A TRUE EXTR..\CT COFY: ,. / (JR.:k 1 Vi (' Ci!.A ,oJLo 'v. ~ . PIlIL&P M. CAN:'LE, JR. j Captain, niT Corpa - 1 - THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 RESTRICTED • HEADQUARTERS nm.FTH AIR FORCE APO 650 GB~~L ORDERS) 31 July 1944 EXTRACT NtlIIBER .. 115) ...... SECTION II - .1<.W1ITlD"S' 'OF' laR'"lrEDJr lMf"1o[mm;..I;EAF'.. CLOSIER lHEREiO. .. 5. Under the provisiollB of AR 600-45, as 8IIlended, and pursuant to authority contained in Circular 89, Hq NflTOUSk, 10 July 1944, the Air Medal is swarded to the following named personnel, 310th Banb Group (Il), Air Corps, United States A~1 assigrment and residence as indicated, for meritorious achievement while participating in an attack-upon a heavily defended concen tration of enem.y troops near Frascati, Italy, on 31 !lay 1944, which resulted in heavy casualties to personnel and damage to vital lDllitary equipDent. In contributing to this outstanding achievement in precision bombing, the per sonal courage, professional skill and devotion to duty displayed by each crew member.. relfect highest credit on the lDllitary.. forces of the United States:.. JOON S. CADWJ\LLADER, 0742679, 2nd Lt., Pilot, Minneapolis, Minn. DANIEL C. HOWLE.'l'T, 0796826, 2nd Lt., Co-Pilot, Newton, !lass. JOHN A. JOHNSON, 0805161, 2nd Lt., Navigator, Brooklyn, N. Y. ~NTIN MC GAUClIIRAN, 0742757, 2nd Lt., Pilot, Memphis, Tenn. ROBERT C. IULLEH, 0674998; 2nd-Lt., Pilot, Conneaut, Ohio. WILLllM G. SPACKEY, 06749571 2nd Lt., Pilot, Carey, Ohio. LAWRENCE A. FOX, 36270707, T/Sgt. Radio Gunner, Racine, Wis. ANZIE B. GRAHAM, 14074290. T/SgtJ Hsdio Gunner, Shelby, N. C. FRANCIS J. UNSWORTH, 31173135, T/Sgt, Radio Gunner, Providence, R. I. RALPH ADAllS, 13155880, S/Sgt, Turret Gunn"r, PetrOlia, Penns.. ELI JAFFE, 7024650, S/Sgt, Radio Gunner, Philadelphia, Penna. ROBERT L. J/.llES, 13092873, S/Sgt, Radio Gunner, Enhaut, Penna. MICHAEL J. MENO, 12024630, S/Sgt, Bombardior, Sandy Oregon. RAThlOND J. DAVILLA, 19142279, Sgt, Banbardier, San Jose, Calif. ilOBER'l' L. MILLER, 13117542, Sgt, Tail Gunner, DUblin, Virginia. - 1 - THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 8S"6Z1oa M.VI am..nSSV'l;)aa aDVd snu JOSEPH GIAtlPORTE, 12164675, Cpl,' llcmbard1er, PUlI&ic, M.J. mMlIl P. DOliAllUE, 32319574/J>ft., IlclIIbardier, Mew. York, N.r• WILLIAIIIf. PORTER, .JR., 13021846, M, BcDbardier, Harrisburg, Penna. * * * 10. Under the pt'OvisillD8 ot Ai 600-45, as 8lIIlIIlded, and pur8llllllt to IIIthOrity CIlDta1ned in Circular 119, Hq IiATOUSA, 10 .Jul1l944, the Air lie dal 8Z1JJ./or oak-teat C1118ter thereto, 1ri the categories listed, is 8R1'lIed to the follOll1nc nlllDed personnel, 310th .1lclllbanbent Gl'OIIp Oi), Air Corps, United States, A~, assignment and residence as indicated, for meritor iOUa achiev_nt while participating 1ri an attack upon a railroad bridge Il8IU' Vernio, Italy, on 16 June 1944, which rellll1ted 1ri bea"7 daDage to the bridge and approaches and the establ1ellllent ot an· ettecUve block in this vital link in ~ cOllllUll1cation and supply linea. In contributing to this outstanding achie wment in precision boIabing, the porsonal couraga, protess:'onal sId1l and devotillD t.o dut7 d1epl~d b7 each crew JIlSJIber re nect highest credit on the m1l1t.a%7 torces ot the United states: AiRvmU, FRANCIS H. HA1lIlISON, 0760060, 2Ild Lt.., llombard1er, Gutt8l1berg, N. J. JOSEPH',. LONDO, JR., 07tml2, 2nd Lt., IlaIIbsrd1sr, Herldmer, Ii. Y. - CONSTANTINE lII'l'CHELL, 0702138, 2nd Lt., Navigator, New London, Conn. FllEj)E!UCK 1f. RlT'l'Eit, JR., 07621)l, 2o:i Lt., Bcmbard1er, Wostport, CClIlIl. JOHN J. IIENNESSI, 32847099, Sgt, feU Gunner, Syracuse, N.Y. mw¢LUsTER , HAIlllY E. VANDEllBANK, 0739231 1 1st Lt., Banbardier, Chsriot, ano. IVENTIN)(C G.\UCImAN, 0742757, 2o:i Lt., PUot, lIemphis, Tenn. JaIN C. BRAVO, 324ll965, T/Sgt, Radio Gumer, Broold;yn, lI.y. DAVID CCIlEIil, 36608S95, T/Sgtl Radio Gunner, ChicalO, ill. !lALPII ADAlIS, 13155880, S/Sgt, Turret Gunner, Petl'Qlla, Penna. WALTER T. CII&LOMIS, 19185207, S/Sst, Turret Gunner, san JOS8, Calif. CIIAlU.ES E. cmm, 37226369, S/Sgt, TaU Gunner, Junction City, Ian. LAVERNE L. FUL'l'IDER, 17071266, S/Sgt, Turret Gunner, AnsIIosc, Iowa. ilOBEaT L J.'\IIES, 13092873, s!Sgt, 8Bd1o 0UmIBr, EnIlaIlt, P811118. • -2- RESTRICTED -. 8S"6Z1oa M.VI aaBISSV'l;)aa aDVd snu THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 RESTRICTED •• I.IICHAEL J. MENO, 12024630, S/Sgt, Bombardior, Sandy, Ore. I.l'JllIEL A. MINNICH, 15332328, S/Sgt, Turret Gunner, Marshall, Ill. PATRICK F. O'TOOLE, 13044290, S/Sgt, Turret Gunner, Philadelphia, Penna. MA'M'HEW K. T"riCUI.S, 33372654, S/Sgt, TaU Gwmer, Avenue, 1olD. . , EDW,\1lD C. WILKINS, 32446180.• S/Sgt, Tail Gunner, Ilion, N.Y. * * By cUIlrnand of Major General CANNON: JOHN IV. MOIIAHl.N Colonel,? AG ~ Chief of staff. OFFI~IAL: /s/ \~m W. Dick WILLIAM \'1. DICK Cv1one1,. AGO, Adjutant,General. A TRUE EXTRAOT COPY: . t/)' .J.., -j/j'i (. u_ '" c--O", ~ '. PHILI;d'I.l. CANALE, JR. r Captain,'Air Corps Adjut nt, 379th Bomb Sq -3- THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 • Section VII••••• THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958 BC RET •• A Medium Bombardment GrC\J1P Completes SOO Combat Missions in the Mediter ,~ 'It ... ranean Tnea'tll1' 'Or OEera'tl'O%13. '!> '!> .. On 7 July 1944, the 310th Bombardment Group (M) completed 500 combat missions. The Squadron chosen on that day to lead the group formation was the 379th BoniJ Squadron, with 1st Lt. Paul Stinson as Fl1ght Leader. Under the able leadership of Colonel Anthony G. Hunter, this group has blasted enemy targets in Tunisia, Sicily, Sardinia, Italy, and in the waters of the Yedi terranean Sea and the Aegean Sea. The 379th Bombardment Squadron was flying its 320th oombat mission on this memorable day. Under the inspiring camnand of Lt. Col. MantoI'd J. Wetzel, this Squadron has maintained an enviable record of oombat effioiency and accomplishment. One glance at the Victory Chart reveals our victories against enemy aircraft and shipping•••it does not reveal the Squadron's devastation of enemy harbor installations, air fields, bridges and railroad lines. On this 7th day of July, the personnel of the 379th did not take time oft to celebrate•••it was just another day of work in the War against the Axis. The planes were serviced, bombs loaded, the combat crews were carefully briefed•••then they took off, winging away from the coast of Corsica, crossed the Italian mainland and sped on to their assigned target at San GiOVanni, Italy. There reposed a bridge, used by the eIllllll7 in his vital link of communications. Results: one enemy bridge is missingl On hand to congratulate the boys on their return to the home base were Brigadier-General Robert D. Knapp and Colonel Hunter. Both CO!!I1IIsnders were enthusiastic in their praise of the 379th crews and that praise at course was refleoted on the ground personnel as well, who serviced the ships for this all-important mission. And so the 379th Bomb Sq. goes on to greater vic tories. As the pendulum swings from Italy to France, we all teel that this is Just about the end of the line•••• after 20 months of intense combat operations, we can see the fruits of our efforts in sight. Victory in Europe is the inevitable climax of our work, to be fully realized vezry soon•••• ! * * * * * THIS PAGE DECLASSIFIED lAW E012958