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De Blois Crew R-55
De Blois Crew R-55 Summary
The De Blois Crew came into the 492nd towards the end of July. On 7 Aug, they were assigned to the 859th BS. They never got a chance to fly a combat mission before the Group was disbanded.
The De Blois Crew transferred to the 467th BG, 788th BS.
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Original Roster for
De Blois Crew R-55
Position / MOS Name Rank Serial # Notes
Pilot
MOS 1024
De Blois, Paul A 2nd Lt O-704419 10 Aug, transferred to 467th BG
Co-Pilot
MOS 1024
McCardy, Frederick J 2nd Lt O-713827 10 Aug, transferred to 467th BG
Navigator
MOS 1034
Bedard, Donald E 2nd Lt O-719869 10 Aug, transferred to 467th BG
Bombardier
MOS 1035
Stone, Robert M Jr 2nd Lt O-716990 10 Aug, transferred to 467th BG
Engineer
MOS 748
Helming, William A Sgt 11092802 10 Aug, transferred to 467th BG
Radio
Operator
MOS 757
Gerlach, Robert C S/Sgt 32675920 10 Aug, transferred to 467th BG
Gunner
MOS 757
Kudla, Walter F Sgt 35564484 10 Aug, transferred to 467th BG
Gunner
MOS 611
Launer, Frank C Sgt 38420395 10 Aug, transferred to 467th BG
Gunner
MOS 611
Parker, Harmon S Sgt 34687514 10 Aug, transferred to 467th BG
Gunner
MOS 611
Baber, Chester B Sgt 33060963 10 Aug, transferred to 467th BG
De Blois Crew R-55
492nd BG Mission Record
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