March 9, 2012 Records Master File – 500th Bomb Group

Ames, Harry B., 1^st Lt. 0-744569. 883^rd. B-29 Pilot, 1093, AC. 883^rd Crew 347, Ames. Add. ‘46: 407 Columbia St., Kelso, WA. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Amos, Carl H., Capt.0-789746. 3^rd Photo Recon. AM (OLC), GO 55-V (XXI BC).

Amos, Joseph S., Jr. (M) 1^st Lt., 0-742104. 883rd. B-29 Pilot, 1093, AC. b. 1919. Movmnt to Marianas, OO 41-2 (ATC); BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); KIA, 1-4-45, FOD, ABMC. Air Medal, Purple Heart,. Z Square 48, Amos. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Amos. NOK: Laura C Amos, Aiken, SC. WWIIMem 787705. NatlArch 1133047. [In WWIIMem and NatlArch, he listed as Joe S. Amos.]

Anbender, Harry H., S/Sgt., 16082701. 882nd. Radio Opr/ Mech, 2756. AM, GO 82-II (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 103-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 26-XXII (20th AF);BS, GO 30-III (500th); AM (OLC),GO 37-XVI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 22, Coffman; Z Square 33, Slick Dick, Hanft; Z Square 23, Ramblin Roscoe II, Hanft. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Coffman. Add. ‘46: 15654 Baylis Ave., Detroit, MI. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Andersen, Earl R., Sgt. 17123747. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. 883^rd Replacement Crew 360, Wareing. Add. ‘46: 2410 S 10^th St., Council Bluffs, IA. b. 2 Jun 1923. d. Aug 1987. Council Bluffs, IA 51501. SSDI.

Andersen, Norman E., Sgt., 32726535. 883rd. Radar. BS, GO 25-IV (500^th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); KIA 3-8-45. AM, PH, ABMC. Z Square 46, Su Su Baby, Holmes. NOK: Jennie Andersen, 506 Archer St, Freeport, NY. WWIIMem 787719. Not in NatlArch. Entry in WWIIMem by Helen Andersen, Sister-in-law 595437.[Note: Some records show the name as Anderson. However, we think it is correct as Andersen.]

Anderson, Albert., Sgt. Ground Crew, Z Square 42. [Note: Shows only on 883^rd Crew List.]

Anderson, Alfred E., Note also that Alfred E. Anderson was Crew Chief for Z Square 1 Pee Wee. and Z Square 3, Ann Dee.

Anderson, Alfred W., M/Sgt., 7020645. 881st. Crew Chief, 750. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th) BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th), Crew Chief, Z Square 1, Pee Wee, Bricker. Ditched, 12-18-44. Crew Chief, Z Square 3. Photo, 881st, Ground Crews, Z Square 3. Add. ‘46: 625 E Schantz Ave., Dayton 9, OH. Note: Alfred W. Anderson was Crew Chief for Z Square 1 Rosalia Rocket. Note also that Alfred E. Anderson was Crew Chief for Z Square 1 Pee Wee and Z Square 3, Ann Dee. b. 25 Oct 1924. d. 26 Mar 1990. Cleveland, OH 44130. SSDI.

Anderson, Donald H., Pfc., 36783637. 883rd. BS, GO 25-II (500th); BS, GO 33-II (500th). Add. ‘46: 11 W Pearson St., Apt S, Chicago, IL. Need SSN. SSDI.

Anderson, Elmer T., Sgt. 39118350. 882nd. Apl Armr, 911. Tech, GO 24-3 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); GCM, GO 32-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th). Ground Crew, Z Square 42. Photo, 883^rd Ground Crews, Z Square 42. Photo, 883rd, Specialty Support, Armament Maintenance Crew. Add. ‘46: P O Box 163, Pismo Beach, CA. b. 26 Oct 1917. d. 19 Nov 2005. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. No SSN. SSDI.

Anderson, John W., S/Sgt. 13153234. 882nd. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM, GO 15-III (20th AF); AM (OLC), GO 45-XI (20^th AF); GCM, GO 32-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500^th). Photo, 882nd, Specialty Support, Radio Maintenance Crew; Photo, 882^nd, Specialty Support, Communication Section. Add. ‘46: 109 W Seymour St., Philadelphia, PA. Need SSN. SSDI.

Anderson, Leonard William., (M) 1^st Lt., 0-581551. 882nd. Intell O, 9301. b. 1911, Aptd I & E Board, SO 31-2 (500^th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 45-XI (20th AF). Photo, Group, Command, Intelligence & Historical Officers; Photo, 882^nd, Other, Intelligence Section Construction; Photo, 882nd, Other, Intelligence, Beach Party; Photo, 882^nd, Other, Lt. Anderson Debriefing. Add. ‘46: 370 W 22^nd St., Eugene, OR. b. 5 Oct 1920. d. 30 Aug 2000. Medford, OR 97504. SSDI.

Anderson, Oscar N., Sgt. 36771278. 881st. BS, GO 25-I (500th), BS, GO 33-I (500^th); GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881^st, Specialty Support, Ordnance Section. Add. ‘46: G D, Albany, IL. b. 21 Sep 1918. d. 13 Dec 2000. Oak Lawn, IL 60453. SSDI.

Anderson, Walter A., Cpl., 13029438. 882nd. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Tech, GO 24-3 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); GCM, GO 32-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 932 Wyoming St., Allentown, PA. Need SSN. SSDI.

Andrews, George N., S/ Sgt. 37705125. 881^st. Ring Gunr. AM, GO 53-V (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 59-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 79-IV (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC) (XXI BC); DFC, GO 109-VII (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-VI (500th); AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF); BS, GO 33-V (500th). Z Square 7, Hell’s Belle, Sullivan. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Sullivan. Add. ‘46: Box 137, Akron, CO. b. 19 Dec 1921. d. 11 Dec 2006. Sarasota, FL 34236. No SSN. SSDI. Andrews, Gilbert E., Jr. Sgt. 16080580. 883^rd. CFC Gunr, 580, Ring Gunr. 883^rd Replacement Crew 364, Etheridge. Add. ‘46: 5749 S Morgan St., Chicago, IL. b. 10 Jun 1921. d. 11 Aug 2006. Tempe, AZ 85284. No SSN. (SSN from IL). SSDI.

Andrews, Michael G., S/Sgt. 17032101. 883^rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); GCM, GO 32-I (500^th); BS, GO 33-II (500th). Add. ‘46: Rt 2, Windsor, MO. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Angerman, Elmer C., Pfc., 16155389. 883rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 1936 N 31^st St., Milwaukee, WI. b. 30 Jan 1923. d. 3 Feb 1997. Shawano, WI 54166. SSDI.

Annas, Samuel A., Cpl., 39608233. 881st. CFC Mech, 960. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 905 5^th Ave., Helena, MT. b. 8 Jan 1921. d. 24 Oct 1997. Helena, MT 59601. SSDI.

Annigian Victor G., (S) 1^st Lt., 0-863903. 883rd. Elect O, 0141. b. 1915. 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, SO 93-3 (AAF); Asgd Adm Supply & Radar O, SO 31-8 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 521 W 189^th St., New York, NY. b. 24 Jul 1915. d. 13 Jul 2001. Glendale, CA 91207. (SSN from NY). SSDI. [Note: May be spelled as Annigan in some records]

Anschutz, Vernon., L., Cpl., 38456548. 882nd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: Dimebox, TX. b. 19 Jun 1924. d. 5 Mar 1989. Waco, TX 76702. SSDI.

Antebi, John. Pfc., 32796380. HQ Det. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 1268 Concourse, New York, NY. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Anthony, James R., S/Sgt. 11096904. 881st. Radar. AM, GO 55-VI (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 59-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 84-I (XXI BC); AM(OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC); AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 132-III (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-V (500th); DFC (OLC), GO 11-II (20th AF); DFC (OLC), GO 11-III (20th AF); BS, GO 33-V (500th). Z Square 12, Curtis. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Curtis. Add. ’45: 30 Park Ave., Cranston, RI. Add. ‘46: 259 Marlboro Rd. Wood Ridge, NJ.

Arbon, Harold D., (M) Capt., 0-726298. 882nd. B-29 Pilot, 1093, AC. b. 1919. AM, GO 53-V (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 73-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 99-III (XXI BC); 1^st Lt to Capt, SO 155-1 (AAF); DFC (OLC), GO 126-II (XXI BC); AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-VI (500th); AM, (OLC) GO 28-XXI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-II (500th). Z Square 36, Lil Abner, Arbon. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Arbon. Add. ‘46: 1140 E Carter, Pocatello, ID. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Ardery, Carlton B., Jr., 1^st Lt., 0-682962. 883rd. Flt Eng, 1028. Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Z Square Replacement, Quinby. Add. ‘46: Rt 3 Paris Rd. Lexington, KY. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Ariss, Jack H., Sgt., 16010871. HQ. Det. PH, GO 22-1 (73^rd Wg); BS, GO 25-III (500th); BS, GO 33-III (500th). Not in 1946 Address list.

Armstrong, Jacob C., 1^st Lt., 0-785049. 883rd. Bomb, 1035. Asgd to 883^rd SO 93-4 (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th); Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Z Square 41, Gunnarson. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Gunnarson. Add. ‘46: Rt 1 c/o J J Vulgamore, Seminole, OK. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Armstrong, Norman E., 1^st Lt., 0-793602. 882^nd. B-29 Pilot, 1093, AC. Asgd 882nd. SO 93-3 (500^th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). 882^nd Air Crew, Armstrong. Add. ‘46: 15 Center St., Lynbrook, L I, NY. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Armstrong, Richard C., M/Sgt., 6293483. 881st. Ring Gunr. BS, GO 33-IV (500th); KIA. 5-24-45. Z Square 7, Thomas. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Thomas. HT San Antonio, TX. NOK: Marcella L Armstrong, 342 Walton Ave, San Antonio, TX. Not in WWIIMem. Not in NatlArch. In WWII Memorial 2100304 by Frank Grube.

Armstrong, Sherman D., Sgt., 38513218. 883rd. CFC Mech, 960. Tech, GO 24-4 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th): BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Fire Control. Add. ‘46: 542 Jeanette St., Abilene, TX. b. 25 Jan 1925. d. 15 Aug 2004. San Antonio, TX 78231. No SSN. SSDI.

Arnold, Billy L., Pfc., 38471889. 883rd. Apl Armr, 911. Tech, GO 24-4 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, ‘B’ Flight Armament Add. ‘46: Rt 1 Box 146,: Firebaugh, CA. SSDI. Arnold, Seth S., Cpl., 38535776. 882nd. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Tech, GO 24-3 (500th); Pfc. to Cpl. SO 75-9 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); GCM, GO 32-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS GO 43-I (500^th). Photo, 882^nd, Specialty Support, Sheet Metal Section. Add. ‘46: 4518 Vandervort, Dallas, TX. b. 5 Mar 1923. d. 28 Nov 2005. Arlington, TX 76012. No SSN. SSDI.

Arnott, Robert W., 2^nd Lt., 0-868553. 3^rd Photo Recon. AM (OLC), GO 79-IV (XXI BC);

Arnotte, William J., S/Sgt., 16029242. 3^rd Photo Recon. AM (OLC), GO 79-IV (XXI BC);

Arrao, Frank B., Sgt., 32224820. 881st. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500^th); GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 648 South St., Newburgh, NY. b. 12 Jun 1920. d. 8 May 2006. Central Valley, NY 10917. No SSN. SSDI.

Arterburn, Jack V., (M) F/O., T-192547. 882nd. Flt Eng, 1028. b. 1919. AM, GO 53-V (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 59-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 73-I (XXI BC); AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 141-XV (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 25-VI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 34, Frisco Nannie, Farrell. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Farrell. Not in 1946 Address list. b. 10 Jul 1919. d. Aug 1975.  Santa Barbara, CA. SSDI. 

Arthur, Douglas E., Sgt. 33873436. 882nd. Radar Opr, 866. Reclass 611 to 866, SO 65-1 (500th); AM, GO 15-III (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 45-XI (20th AF); Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Z Square 28, Hog Wild, Queen. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Queen. Add. ‘46: 731 E Union St., Millersburg, PA. b. 15 Nov 1921. d. 16 Jan 2006. Harrisburg, PA 17110. SSDI.

Arzaga, Harry., Sgt. 39408419. 882nd. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Tech, GO 24-3 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 127 N Windsor Ave., Stockton, CA. b. 19 Feb 1921. d. Apr 1968. California. SSDI.

Aselta, Harold Joe., S/Sgt. 20384667. 883rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 19 Todd Place N E, Washington, DC. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Ashbaugh, Russell C., Jr. 2^nd Lt., 0-835423. 881^st. Pilot, Four Engine, 1024. Atchd to 881st. SO 77-4 (500^th); asgd 881st. SO 93-2 (500^th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 6, Booze Hound, Fox. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Fox. Add. ‘46: 69 E Delason Ave., Youngstown, OH. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Ashby, Richard J., Jr. 2^nd Lt. 883^rd. Bomb, 1035. 883^rd Replacement Crew 364, Etheridge. Add. ‘46: 868 Roosevelt Ave., Salt Lake City, UT. b. 10 Sep 1922. d. 28 Jul 1998. Salt Lake City, UT 84121. SSDI.

Ashley, Raymond L., (M) Maj., 0-1699090. HQ Det. Group Engineering O, 4823; B-29 Pilot, 1093, AC. b. 1912. Movmnt Orders, 370.5-1469 (246-41) Kearney AAF; Capt to Maj, SO 93-3 (AAF);  BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 41, Ashley. Photo, Group, Command, Engineering Officer. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews,  Ashley; Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Alert Crew; Photo, Group, Production Line Maintenance, Capt. Ashley. Add. '46: 5242 Hyde Park Blvd. Chicago, IL. Note: Originally AC for Z Square 41 but replaced by Delbert W. Barron. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Ashton, Edward R., 2^nd Lt., 0-868429. 883rd. Attached Headquarters. Not in 1946 Address list.

Asplund, Norman S., S/Sgt. 11043829. 881st. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Ground Crew, Z Square 12. Photo, 881st, Ground Crews, Z Square 12. Add. ‘46: 31 Stadden St., Providence, RI. b. 5 Aug 1917. d. May 1975. Cranston, RI 02920. SSDI.

Athearn, Murray J., 2^nd Lt., 0-781766. 882^nd. Pilot, Four Engine. Asgd 882nd. SO 93-3 (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 25, Wabash Cannon Ball, Alderman. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Alderman. Add. ‘46: 704 Texas Ave., Deer Lodge, MT. b. 21 Sep 1923. d. 9 Nov 1974. SSDI.

Atkins, Julius K., S/Sgt., 14065221. 882nd. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. AM, GO 53-V (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 59-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 73-I (XXI BC); Sgt. to S/Sgt. SO 57 (500th); AM (OLC), GO 121-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 141-XV (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 16-IV (20th AF); BS, GO 33-V (500th); AM (OLC), GO 45-XI (20th AF). Z Square 34, Frisco Nannie, Farrell. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Farrell. Add. ‘46: 3302 Line Ave., Shreveport, LA. (Yancey). b. 13 Aug 1916.  d. 11 Oct 1991.  Marina, Monterey CA 93933. SSDI.  

Atkinson, James V., Cpl., 34658177. 18th Photo Lab. BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 25-1(500th); BS, GO 43-1 (500^th).

Atkinson, Rutherford H., Sgt. 35561177. 882nd. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Tech, GO 24-3 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); GCM, GO 32-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 901 W Adams St., Muncie, IN. b. 5 Nov 1919. d. 9 Mar 1996. Anderson, IN 46012. SSDI.

Atwell, Robert S., T/Sgt.13169717. 882nd. CFC Gunr, 580, Rt Gunr. Movmnt Orders, 370.5-1497 (246-40) Kearney AAF; Movmnt to Marianas, OO 46 (ATC); AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC); AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); DFC, GO 21-XIX (20th AF); AM (OLC), GO 25-VI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 58-XIV (20th AF); BS, GO 43-I (500^th). Z Square 24, Pride of the Yankees, Carrico; Z Square 37, Belle Ruth, Schmitz. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Schmitz. Add. ‘46: 235 N Crawford Ave., New Castle, PA. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Auerbach, Gerald L., (S) 1^st Lt., 0-709247. 881st. b. 1924, Nav-Bomb Radar, 1038, Nav. 881st. AM, GO 57-II (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 84-I (XXI BC); 2nd Lt to 1st Lt. SO 134-2 (AAF); AM (OLC), GO 97-I (XXI BC);BS, GO 25-II (500th); Reassigned from 500^th HQ to 881st. SO 81-5 (500^th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 58-XIV (20th AF); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 6, Draggin Lady, Engle; Z Square 6, Booze Hound, Booze. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Booze. Add. ’45: 2509 Hubbard St., Brooklyn, NY. Add. ‘46: 130-39 149^th St., S Ozone Park, L I, NY. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Aufmuth, Walter L., S/Sgt. 35917271. 881st. Ring Gunr. AM GO 55-VI (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 59-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 84-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC); Sgt to S/Sgt, SO 61-1 (500th); AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 132-III (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-V (500th); BS, GO 33-V (500th). Z Square 12, Curtis. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Curtis. Add. ‘46: 13432 Darley Ave, Cleveland, OH. b. 27 Jul 1925. d. May 1977. No Address SSDI.

Augunas, Algy S. S/Sgt., 32796605. 881st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 79-IV (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); KIA 7-18-45. Z Square 8, Mission to Albuquerque, Fitzgerald. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Fitzgerald. NOK: Stella Augunas, 36 Belford Ave, Bay Shore, NY. Not in WWIIMem. NatlArch 1307423. (Listed as FOD in NatlArch). Entry in WWIIMem by Joseph C. Janovsky, Friend 489330.Copeland Report.

Austin, Homer V., Sgt., 37537172. 3rd Photo Recon. AM, GO 30-VI (20th AF);

Ayers, Charles W., S/Sgt. 35335086. 882nd. Crew Chief, 750. Tech, GO 24-3 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500^th). Crew Chief, Z Square 39. Photo, 882nd, Ground Crews, Z Square 39. Add. ‘46: 536 Beacon St., Akron, OH. b. 2 Nov 1919. d. 9 Jun 2002. Akron, OH 44305. SSDI.

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Baake, Ralph W., Pfc., 36801998. 881st. Munitions Wrkr, 901. Pvt to Pfc, SO 58-1 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881^st, Specialty Support, Ordnance Section. Add. ‘46: 2373 N 5^th St., Milwaukee, WI. b. 12 Mar 1923. d. 30 Jan 2008. Lakeland, FL 33801. No SSN. SSDI. (SSN from WI). SSDI. Babst, Dean V., Cpl., 19071920. 881st. Apl Armr, 911. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881st, Specialty Support, Armament Maintenance Section.. Add. ‘46: 1015 Second Ave., N, Great Falls, MT. b. 14 Oct 1921. d. 11 Sep 2006. Concord, CA 94521. No SSN. (SSN from MT). SSDI. Baca, Paul A., Pfc., 18070441. HQ Det. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: Vine St., Las Animas, CO. b. 17 Sep 1916. d. Apr 1972. Colorado SSDI. SSDI.

Backen, Frederick A., Jr. Cpl., 39204055. 881st. Apl Welder. 573, Pfc to Cpl, SO 58-1 (500th); Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 1220 S 6^th St., Brainerd, MN. b. 17 Sep 1916. d. Apr 1972. Colorado SSDI. SSDI. [Note: the name may be spelled as Bachen in some records]

Baer, Dwight R., Jr. Add. ‘46: Dayton, IN. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Bailey, Charles E., Cpl., 14147619. 3rd Photo Recon. AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC);

Bailey, James A., Sgt. 23733849. 882^nd. Rt Gunr. BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); Aer Flt, Ord 30-4 (882^nd BS); AM, PH, ABMC. FOD, KIA, 1-23-45. Z Square 28, Old Ironsides, Gerwick; Z Square 25 Roberts. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Gerwick. Enlisted: VA. HT: James City, County, VA. NOK: Julia Bailey, 17 McGruder Hts, Williamsburg, VA. Listed in Chronology. WWIIMem 788239. NatlArch 1251843.

Bailey, Ralph H., Jr. Cpl. 31400944. 883^rd. Aer Gunr, 611, Tail Gunr. 883^rd Replacement Crew 355, Seling. Add. ‘46: Rt 2 A, Auburn, ME. b. 24 Jun 1921. d. Jul 1981. Maine SSDI.

Bailey, Victor W., 2^nd Lt., 0-2079238. 882nd. Nav, 1034. AM, GO 30-VI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th); Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Z Square 35, Pacific Queen, Bruns. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Bruns. Add. ‘46: 307 W 14^th St., Coffeyville, KS. Need SSN. SSDI.

Baker, Dwight R., Jr. 2^nd Lt., 0-2076499. 881^st. Radar Obs/Bomb, 0142. AM, GO 29-XXIII (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS GO 43-I (500^th). Z Square 7, Post. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Post. Add. ‘45: Dayton, IN. b. 25 Sep 1921. d. 31 Mar 1990. Cooperstown, ND 58425. SSDI.

Baker, Edwin P., S/Sgt., 36561957. 883^rd. Radio, AM, GO 74-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 117-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); DFC, GO 27-XXX (20^th AF); AM (OLC), GO 50-II (20th AF). Z Square 47, Adam’s Eve, Adams. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Adams. Add.’46:17155 Munich, Detroit, MI. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Baker, Harry C., Sgt. 12142301. 881st. Apl Prop Spec, 687. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th), BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Propeller Maintenance Section. Add. ‘46: 2186 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY. b. 12 Oct 1920. d. 23 Jan 1991. Staten Island, NY 10307. SSDI.

Baker, J. D., Sgt. 18036767. 881st. Aer Gunr, 611. Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). 881st Replacement Crew, Herndon. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Herndon. Add. ‘46: Rt 1 Box 83, White Deer, TX. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Baker, William T., Jr. S/Sgt., 6570517. 883rd. Crew Chief, 750. Tech, GO 24-4 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: Box 23, Arnitt, OK. b. 12 Jun 1920. d. 1 Jul 1994. Sayre, OK 73662. SSDI.

Baklund, Forrest C., S/Sgt. 19146379. 881^st. Radar. AM, GO 53-V (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 59-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 79-IV (XXI BC); DFC, GO 141-XIV (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 141-XVII (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 26-I (20th AF); AM, (OLC) GO 28-XXI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-V (500th). Z Square 9, Nina Ross, Hatch; Z Square 9, Nina Ross, Conn. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Hatch. Add. ‘46: P O Box 822, Concrete, WI. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Balanceau, Phillip J., Pfc., 31321831. 881st. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Refueling Unit. Add. ‘46: 89 Wilmont, Portland, ME. b. 14 Nov 1924. d. Jun 1967. Maine. SSDI.

Baldassare, Thomas L., Sgt. 32420270. 882nd. Apl Prop Spec, 687. Tech, GO 24-3 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Propeller Maintenance Section. Add. ‘46: 176 Colony Ave., Park Ridge, NJ. b. 30 Apr 1925. d. 17 Jan 2010. Pampano Beach, FL 33065. No SSN (SSN from NJ). SSDI. Baldwin, Ralph K., Pvt., 33502728. 882nd. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Aer Flt, Ord 30-3 (882nd); Reduced to Pvt, SO 70-3 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); GCM, GO 32-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Parsons; Photo, 882^nd, Other, Intelligence Section Construction. Add. ‘46: P O Box 220, Hershey, PA. b. 16 May 1924. d. 16 Aug 2000. Harrisburg, PA 17111. SSDI.

Baldwin, William J., S/Sgt. 35779916. 883rd. Armr Gunr, 612, Lft Gunr. AM, GO 93-V (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 26-I (20th AF); DFC, GO 27-XXIX (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 50-II (20th AF); BS, GO 43-I (500th); Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Z Square 58, The Marilyn Gay, Adamson. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Adams. Add. ‘46: 416 Apt 351 Kenna Ave., S Charleston, WV. b. 7 Jan 1921. d. Jan 1987. Huntington, WV 25704. SSDI.