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

Tromanass, Howard I., T/Sgt., 37562631. 883rd. CFC Gunr, 580, Rt Gunr. S/Sgt. to T/Sgt. SO 67-3 (500th) [Shown as Tromsness]; DFC, GO 127-XIII (XXI BC) [Shown as Thomas]; BS, GO 25-VI (500th) [Shown as Tromsness]; AM (OLC), GO 26-I (20th AF)[ Shown as Tromanass]; BS, GO 33-V (500th) [Shown as Tromsness]. Z Square 51, Tail Wind, Schmidt. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Schmidt. Add. ‘46: 3621 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN. No Record. SSDI. 2012. No record with any spelling.

Tromsness, Howard A. Cpl. See: Tromanass, below.

Troop, Robert G., (M) 1^st Lt., 0-793826. 881st. Nav- Bomb, 1036. b. 1920. 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, SO 93-4 (AAF); AM, GO 73-III (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF); DFC, GO 42-XXIII (20^th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 7, McNamer. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, McNamer; Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Taylor, Ray. Add. ‘46: 510 S 3^rd St., Rochelle, IL. Note: ASN shown as 0-703828 on squadron crew list. b. 6 Oct 1920. d. 15 Apr 2006. Rochelle, IL 61068. No SSN. SSDI.

Trotter, William A., (S) 1st Lt., 0-927913. 883rd. b. 1924, Nav-Bomb Radar, 1038, Bomb. AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC); 2nd Lt. to 1st Lt. SO 162-2 (500th); AM (OLC), GO 121-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 105-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 132-VIII (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-VI (500th); AM (OLC), GO 8-I (20th AF); AM (OLC), GO 26-II (20th AF). Z Square 54, Standen. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Standen. Add. ‘46: 509 Lyon Hall Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Truesdell, Glenn C., (M) 1^st Lt., 0-859714. 882nd. Flt Eng, 1028. b. 1915. BS, GO 25-IV (500th); Travel to Galveston, Texas and Pinecastle, Fla & return, SO 110-10 (248^th AAF Base Unit, Walker AAF Kansas); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); KIA, 1-3-45. Z Square 22, Leading Lady, Hurlbutt. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Hurlbutt. HT: Tuscaloosa, AL. NOK: Jean Truesdell, Box 65, Arlington, IA. Not in WWIIMem. NatlArch 997911. Entry in WWIIMem by Kenneth Fine 2021010. Entry in WWIIMem by Edwin Levin Lawson 2228398.

Truesdell, Thomas J., (M) 0-1544684. Flt Eng, 1028. b. 1915. Not in 1946 Address list.

Trupo, Frank J., Sgt., 32504394. 883rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Technical Supply Section. Add. ‘46: 4 Center Ave., Lynbrook, NY. b. 12 Jun 1922. d. 27 May 2005. East Meadow, NY 11554. No SSN. SSDI.

Tucker, John F., Sgt., 14103788. 881st. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th) BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Ground Crew, Z Square 4. Photo, 881^st, Ground Crews, Z Square 4. Add. ‘46: Rt 1 Box 492, Greensboro, NC. Need SSN. SSDI.

Tullos, Jessie W., Cpl., 38418116. 881st. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th) BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881st, Specialty Support, Inspection Crew. Add. ‘46: Box 494, Livingston, TX. b. 15 Oct 1923. d. 10 Sep 2003. Livingston, TX77351. No SSN. SSDI. Tully, Alfred H., Cpl. 31470830. 883^rd. Aer Gunr, 611, Tail Gunr. 883^rd Replacement Crew 344, Milam. Add. ‘46: 271 Commonwealth Ave., New Britain, CT. b. 14 Nov 1919. d. 18 Jul 1994. Westerly, RI 02891. (SSN from CT). SSDI.

Tumbrink, William F., S/Sgt., 37407606. 3^rd Photo Recon. AM (OLC), GO 79-IV (XXI BC). Tupis, Pete. T/Sgt., 15090396. HQ Det. NCO. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Medical Personnel. Add. ‘46: Box 271, Monclo, WV. b. 8 Feb 1919. d. 19 Sep 2004. Stollings, WV 25646. No SSN. SSDI.

Turk, Charles R. Sgt. 39576549. 882^nd. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748, Lft Gunr. 882^nd Crew 223, Marshall.

Turner, Grady L., T/Sgt., 18033523. 18th Photo Lab. BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 25-1(500th); BS, GO 43-1 (500^th).

Turner, Orville W., Cpl., 39274956. 881st. Clrk Typist, 405. Pfc to Cpl, SO 39-1 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 4645 Lowell Ave., Lincoln, NE. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Turner, Raymond. Sgt., 35276234. 882nd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: Onego, WV. b. 17 Mar 1919. d. Jan 1986. Wichita, KS 67211. (SSN from WV). SSDI.

Turner, Richard H., Cpl., 15313669. 882nd. Tail Gunr. Reld fr atchd 882^nd and asgd 882nd, GO 93-3 (500^th); AM, GO 44-IV; BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 28, Hog Wild, Queen. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Queen. Not in 1946 Address list.

Turner, Thomas J., (M) 1^st Lt., 0-1544684. 882nd. Pers Equip O, 1042. b. 1918. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 882^nd, Specialty Support, Personal Equipment Personnel. Add. ‘46: 10620 S Oakley Ave., Chicago, IL. b. 16 Oct 1923. d. 10 Sep 1998. Machesney, IL 61115. SSDI.

Turner, Virgil I., Cpl., 14128271. 883rd. Apl Elect Spec, 685, Tech, GO 24-4 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 883rd, Specialty Support, Electrical Maintenance Crew. Add. ‘46: Box 302, Wauchula, FL. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Turner, William J., Add. ‘46: 885 N Delaware Pl. Tulsa, OK. b. 7 Jan 1915. d. 24 Nov 2001. Tulsa, OK 74127. SSDI.

Tuttle, Frederick I., Jr. (S) 1^st Lt., 0-697939. 883rd. b. 1920, Nav-Bomb Radar, 1038, Nav. AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC); 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, SO 134-2 (AAF); AM (OLC), GO 105-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 121-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 132-XI (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC),GO 37-XIII (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500^th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 45, Mustn’t Touch, McClanahan. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, McClanahan; Photo 2, 883^rd Flight Crews, McClanahan 2. Add. ‘46: New Castle, CO. b. 3 Oct 1920. d. 5 Jan 1994. Stanton, CA 90690. SSDI.

Tuzzolino, Ciro M., Sgt., 12073643. 883rd. Apl Metal Wrkr, 555. Tech, GO 24-4 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500^th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Sheet Metal Repair Crew. Not in 1946 Address list. No Address. SSDI.

Tyler, Howard V., S/Sgt., 39168028. 881st. Radio Mech, 754. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th);BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881st, Specialty Support, Radio Maintenance Section. Add. ‘46: Box 65, Atascadero, CA. b. 8 May 1916. d. 25 Apr 2003. California No SSN. SSDI.

Type, Walter J., S/Sgt., 6997894. 882nd. Apl Armr, 911. Tech, GO 24-3 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); GCM, GO 32-I (500^th); BS, GO 33-I (500^th); Soldier's Medal, GO 63 (20th AF). Add. ‘46: Box 22, Roxbury, PA. b. 19 Aug 1916. d. Mar 1986. Macclenny, FL 32063. (SSN from PA). SSDI.

Tyson, Harry. Sgt., 33696322. 883rd. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Tech, GO 24-4 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500^th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Sheet Metal Repair Crew. Add. ‘46: 337 Coltort Square, Pittsburgh, PA. Need SSN. SSDI.

Tyson, John K., S/Sgt., 14135299. 882nd. Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Not in 1946 Address list. b. 1 Aug 1920. d. Jan 1978. Vincennes, IN 47951. SSDI.

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Ulander, Arvid R., Sgt, 36676637. 881st. Flt Eng, 737. Asgd 881st. SO 93-2 (500^th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM, GO 44-IV (20th AF); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ’45: Rt 3, Rockford, IL. Z Square 6, Booze Hound, Fox. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Fox. Add. ’46: 1221 4^th Ave., Rockford, IL. b. 18 Feb 1925. d. 5 Mar 2002. Rockford, IL 61107. SSDI.

Underkofler, Thomas J., Cpl., 12180831. 883rd. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Tech, GO 24-4 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 306 E 126^th St., New York, NY. b. 2 Oct 1923. d. 2 Dec 1996. Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520. SSDI.

Underwood, Allyn J., Cpl., 17115894. 883rd. Apl Metl Wrkr, 555. Tech, GO 24-4 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 608 Mass St., Lawrence, KS. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Underwood, Olen F., S/Sgt., 35348070. 882nd. Crew Chief, 750. Tech, GO 24-3 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500^th). Crew Chief, Z Square 21. Photo, 882nd, Ground Crews, Z Square 21. Add. ‘46: 2134 Dana St., Toledo 9, OH. b. 11 Sep 1922. d. 13 Jun 2003. Maumee, OH 43537. No SSN. SSDI.

Unger, George. Sgt. 42145137. 881^st. Armr Gunr, 612. Rt Gunr. 881st Replacement Crew 121, Wheeler. Add. ‘46: 2265 Hollingshead, Merchantville, NJ. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Urubek, Jerry. Pfc., 38461367. 881st. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘45: Rt 4, Temple, TX. Add. ‘46: Rural Route, Temple, TX. b. 19 Nov 1924. d. 30 Jan 2007. Temple, TX 76504. No SSN. SSDI.

Usher, Robert E., Sgt., 37477300. 881st. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881^st, Specialty Support, Intelligence Section. Add. ‘46: Martin, SD. b. 31 May 1923. d. 7 Oct 2007. Herlong, CA 96113. No SSN. (SSN from SD). SSDI.

Ussery, John E., 1^st Lt. 0-2067236. 882^nd. Pilot, Four Eng, 1024. Z Square 33, Slick Dick, Ware. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Ware. Add. ‘46: Box 264, Wright City, OK. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Utley, Alan R., S/Sgt., 35903155. 883rd. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Not in 1946 Address list.

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Vaccaro, Patrick F., 1^st Lt., 0-930989. 883rd. Nav, 1034, Nav. AM ( OLC), GO 104-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); GO 104-I (XXI BC) award of AM (OLC) amended to AM, GO 146-VI-2 (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 35-III (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500^th); DFC, GO 50-III (20th AF); BS, GO 43-I (500^th); Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, White. Add. ‘46: 17 Forrest Ave., Youngstown 6, OH. Z Square 43, Ben’s Raiders, White/Smith. Add.’09: 7078 Oak Dr., Poland, OH, 44514-3762. (Yancey) b. 15 Jan 1920. d. 7 Jan 2006. Youngstown, OH 44514. No SSN. SSDI.

Vail, Benjamin A., Sgt. 35375496. Aer Gunr, 611, Tail Gunr. 883^rd Replacement Crew 360, Wareing. Add. ‘46: 26 7^th St., Wheeling, WV. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Vallar, Henry A., T/Sgt., 16116027. 882nd. CFC Gunr, 580, Rt Gunr. Movmnt Orders, OO 30 (ATC); AM, GO 53-V (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 73-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC); S/Sgt. to T/Sgt. SO 65-2 (500th); DFC, GO 121-XII (XXI BC); AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 28-XXI (20th AF); BS, GO 25-V (500th); BS, GO 33-V (500th). Z Square 33, Slick Dick, LaMarche; Z Square 33, Slick Dick, Hanft; Z Square 23, Ramblin Roscoe II, Hanft. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Hanft. Add. ‘46: 7050 Lexington Ave., Detroit, MI. Add.’09: 578 Worchester Westland, MI, 48186. DOD, 6-21-2008, (73 BWA). b. 8 Dec 1922. d. 21 Jun 2008. Plymouth, MI 48170. No SSN. SSDI.

Vallieres, Paul E. Cpl. 6142694. 882^nd. Aer Gunr, 611, Tail Gunr. 882^nd Air Crew 225, Welsh.

Vallone, Anthony., Cpl., 39557217. 881st. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Ground Crew, Z Square 10. Photo, 881st, Ground Crews, Z Square 10; Photo, 881^st, Other, Thompson Air & Ground Crews. Add. ‘46: 1931 Griffin Ave., Los Angeles, CA. b. 27 1923. d. 25 May 2011. Pismo Beach, CA 93449. (SSN from CA). SSDI.

Van Amburgh, Charles., 1^st Lt., 0738752. 883rd. Nav, 1036. BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); AM, PH, ABMC. KIA, 11-29-44. Z Square 44, Hansen. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Hansen. Enlisted: CA. NOK: Hester Van Amburgh, 2116 Naomi Ave, Arcadia, CA. WWIIMem 812398. Not in NatlArch.

Van Briesen, Frank., Cpl., 37467022. 883rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Technical Inspection Section. Add. ‘46: Rook Rapids, IA. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Van De Van, Clayton J., Sgt., 36840073. 882^nd. Armr Gunr, 612, Left Gunr. AM, GO 82-II (XXI BC); AM (OLC),GO 37-XVI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 35, Pacific Queen, Robinson; 882^nd Replacement Crew 243, Robertson. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Robertson. Add. ‘46: 926 6^th St., W Depere, WI. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Van Dever, Donald J. 2^nd Lt., 0-2058586. 881st. Nav-Bomb, 1038. AM, GO 74-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); POW 4-2-45. KIA 5-26-45. AM, PH, ABMC. Enlisted: TX. Z Square 11, Law. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Law. NOK: Mr. Henry C Van Dever (father), 1814 10th St, Wichita Falls, TX. WWIIMem 812413. Not in NatlArch.

Van Dyke, Henry C. 1^st Lt. 0-785730. 883^rd. Bomb, 1035. Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th).

Van Pelt, Donald Ellison., S/Sgt., 17073972. 883rd. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756, 2756. AM (OLC), GO 117-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 26-I (20th AF); DFC, GO 38-XI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 50-II (20th AF); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 51, Tail Wind, Mahoney; Z Square 51, Tail Wind, Dearborn. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Grosse; Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Mahoney. Add. ‘46: 204 Chestnut St., Glenwood, IA. Add.’09: 52230 US Hwy 275 Glenwood, IA, 5134-9803. b. 16 May 1918. d. 30 Mar 2000. Monrovia, CA 91016. SSDI.

Van Trigt, John R., (M) Maj., 0-389185. 883rd. Squadron CO. B-29 Pilot, 1093, AC. b. 1918. AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 26-II (20th AF); Reld asgmt HQ 500^th & asgd 883^rd Squadron CO, SO 81-4 (500^th); AM (OLC), GO 35-III (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 25, American Beauty, Van Trigt. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Van Trigt; Photo, Group, Command, Operations Officers. Add. ‘46: 6101 Afton Pl. Hollywood, CA. b. 14 Mar 1918. d. 16 Aug 2000. Los Angeles, CA 91607. SSDI.

Van Vlasselaer, Albert J., Sgt., 35555611. 881st. Apl Pwr Plnt Spec, 684. Cpl to Sgt, SO 58-1 (500th); Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881^st Engine Change Crew; Photo, 881st, Other, Installing the 1000th Engine. Add. ‘46: 1405 E Bowman St., South Bend, IN. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Van Zandt, William H., S/Sgt., 19090405. 883rd. Rt Gunr; Ring Gunr. AM, GO 74-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 103-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 121-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500^th); DFC, GO 142-XVI (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 35-III (20th AF). Z Square 48, Million Dollar Baby, Black. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Black. Add. ‘46: 172 Del Monte St., San Francisco, CA. b. 30 Aug 1920. d. Feb 1974. Santa Rosa, CA 95405. SSDI.

Vandevander, Arlie C., Cpl., 35276225. 881st. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881^st, Specialty Support, Ordnance Section. Add. ’45: Teterton, WV. Add. ‘46: Riverton, WV. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Vandewater, Elmer F. Sgt., 12204429. 882nd. Radio V-1 Mech, 867, Tech, GO 24-5 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 45 Unite Ave., Newark, NJ. b. 1 Nov 1924. d. Nov 1988. Lebanon, NJ 08833. SSDI.

Varga, Desso. Cpl., 32706813. 883rd. Apl Elect Spec, 685. Tech, GO 24-4 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); Pfc to Cpl, SO 81-7 (500^th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 883rd, Specialty Support, Electrical Maintenance Crew. Add. ‘46: 25 29 34^th St., Long Island City, NY. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Varner, Leland D., S/Sgt., 35627596. 881st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. AM, GO 57-II (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 84-I (XXI BC); Trfd fr HQ 500^th to 881st. SO 77-3 (500^th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 26-I (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 3, Ann Dee, Jackson. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Jackson H. Add. ‘46: 43 Monroe Ave., Newark, OH. Add.’11: 5195 Broadview Ave., NE Louisville, OH, 44641-8823. b. 6 Sep 1922. d. 17 Nov 2010. Louisville, OH 44641. No SSN. SSDI.

Vasuta, Joseph. Sgt., 33710149. 882^nd. Armr Gunr, 612, Rt Gunr. AM, GO 82-II (XXI BC); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM (OLC),GO 37-XVI (20th AF); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 35, Pacific Queen, Robinson; 882^nd Replacement Crew 243, Robertson. thoms Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Robertson. Add. ‘46: 8 Hutchinson Ave., Canonsburg, PA. b. 1 Sep 1925. d. 9 Aug 1997. Canonsburg, PA 15317. SSDI.

Vasuta, Joseph. Sgt., 33710149. 882^nd. Armr Gunr, 612, Rt Gunr. AM, GO 82-II (XXI BC); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM (OLC),GO 37-XVI (20th AF); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 35, Pacific Queen, Robinson; 882^nd Replacement Crew 243, Robertson. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Robertson. Add. ‘46: 8 Hutchinson Ave., Canonsburg, PA. b. 1 Sep 1925. d. 9 Aug 1997. Canonsburg, PA 15317. SSDI.

Vaughan, Robert C., 1^st Lt., 0-689261. 881st. Radar Obs/Bomb, 0142, Radar. Atchd from HQ 500th to 881st. SO 81-6 (500^th); asgd 881st. GO 93-2 (500^th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 9, Little Fellow, Covington. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Covington. Add. ’45: 1870 E. 75^th St., Cleveland, OH. Add. ‘46: 1944 E 70^th St., Cleveland, OH. Note: Three different ASNs have appeared. b. 18 Feb 1919. d. 7 Oct 2001. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. SSDI.

Vaughan, Robert C., 1^st Lt., 0-689261. 881st. Radar Obs/Bomb, 0142, Radar. Atchd from HQ 500th to 881st. SO 81-6 (500^th); asgd 881st. GO 93-2 (500^th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 9, Little Fellow, Covington. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Covington. Add. ’45: 1870 E. 75^th St., Cleveland, OH. Add. ‘46: 1944 E 70^th St., Cleveland, OH. Note: Three different ASNs have appeared. b. 18 Feb 1919. d. 7 Oct 2001. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. (SSN from OH). SSDI.

Vaughn, Dallas E., Sgt., 35374323. 881st. Radio Opr/Mech, 756. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881st, Specialty Support, Radio Maintenance Section. Add. ‘45: Rt 6, Lebanon, IN. Add. ‘46: 120 N Lebanon St., Lebanon, IN. b. 7 May 1921. d. 2 Jan 1999. Evansville, IN 47720. SSDI.

Vaughn, Willie E., Jr. S/Sgt., 38430548. 881st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685, Lft Gunr. Sgt to S/Sgt, SO 39-1 (500th); AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 117-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 119-III (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 7-II (20th AF); AM (OLC), GO 28-XXI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-V (500th). Z Square 7, Hell’s Belle, Mather; Z Square 14, Mather. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Mather. Add. ‘46: 1002 Welch Ave., Denton, TX. b. 11 Jan 1923. d. 30 Jul 2003. Deer Park, TX 77536. No SSN. SSDI.

Vequist, Marvin D., Cpl., 37464842. 881st. Lab Tech, 941. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); Pfc. to Cpl. SO 75-9 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: O’Neill, NE. b. 27 Mar 1922. d. Aug 1973. Port Hadlock, WA 98339. (SSN from NE). SSDI. [Note. First name on SSDI is spelled as Marven].

Verlinde, Robert H., Pfc., 39412226. Apl Mech/Gunr, 748. Aer Flt, Ord 30-3 (882^nd).

Versluis, Robert E., (S) 1^st Lt., 0-864573. 882nd. Flt Eng, 1028. b. 1916. Movmnt Orders, OO 30 (ATC); AM, GO 53-V (XXI BC); 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, SO 93-9 (AAF); AM (OLC), GO 73-I (XXI BC); AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); DFC, GO 23-XI (20th AF); AM (OLC), GO 25-VI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-V (500th); AM (OLC), 58-XIV (20TH AF). Z Square 35, Pacific Queen, Savage. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Savage; Photo, 882^nd, Other, Savage-LaMarche-Holdridge Crew Last Mission; Photo, 882^nd, Command, Operations Officer, and Personnel. Add. ‘46: 57 Auburn Ave SE. Grand Rapids, MI. b. 28 Nov 1916. d. 16 May 2003. Grand Rapids, MI 49506. SSDI.

Vickers, Roth E., (S) 1^st Lt., 0-579535. 881st. Elect O, 0141. b. 1914. Asgd Line Maint Radar O, SO 31-8 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881st, Specialty Support, Radar Maintenance Crew. Add. ‘46: 4 Delaware Ave., Charleston, WV. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Vigil, Ernest. Sgt., 38352303. 882nd. CFC Gunr, 580, Ring Gunr. BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). 882^nd Replacement Crew 240, Foster. Not in 1946 Address list.

Vindola, Ignacio. S/Sgt., 39858389. 882nd. Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Not in 1946 Address list.

Vint, Keith P., (M) 1^st Lt., 0-704566. 881st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. b. 1916. 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, SO 134-2 (AAF); AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 41-IV (20th AF); DFC, GO 42-XXIII (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 7, McNamer. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, McNamer; Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Taylor, Ray. Add. ’45: 830 N. Genesee, Los Angeles, CA. Add. ‘46: 840 North Avon, Burbank, CA. Note: ASN shows as 0-704565 on squadron crew list. edl. b. 14 Oct 1916. d. 7 May 1991. No Address. SSDI.

Vinzant, John W., Sgt. 16219515. 883rd. CFC Gunr, 580, Ring Gunr. 883^rd Crew 348, Leo. Add. ‘46: Augusta, AR. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Vitright, John R., Add. ‘46: 702 Congress St., Ottawa, IL. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Vogeley, Alexander J., Jr. Sgt., 12189936. 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, Group, Specialty Support, ‘B’ Flight Armament. Add. ‘46: 18 Dartmouth St., Valley Stream, L I, NY. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Volk, John R., Sgt., 42103117. 883rd. CFC Gunr, 580, Ring Gunr. Movmnt to Marianas, OO 41-2 (ATC); BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); AM, PH, ABMC. FOD, KIA, 1-4-45. Z Square 48, Amos. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Amos. Enlisted: NJ. HT: Essex County, NJ. NOK: Helen Volk, 17 Fulton St, Patterson, NJ. WWIIMem 813844. NatlArch 1210709.

Volpe, Michael D., S/Sgt., 36320973. 882nd. Apl Armr, 911. Tech, GO 24-3 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500^th). Add. ‘46: 3223 N Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL. b. 3 Apr 1920. d. 18 Sep 2003. Tallahassee, FL 32312. No SSN. (SSN from IL). SSDI.

Von Guerard, Ralph B., Capt., 0-453868. 883^rd; 882^nd. Nav, 1034. AM, GO 33-IV (20th AF); BS, GO 43-I (500th). 883^rd Replacement Crew 356, Hinderks. Add. ‘46: 209 3^rd St S W. Washington, DC. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Von Leer, Lemuel B., Jr. (S) 1^st Lt., 0-865532. 882nd. Flt Eng, 1028. b. 1920. AM GO 55-VI (XXI BC); 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, AM (OLC), GO 79-IV (XXI BC); SO 134-2 (AAF); AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 132-V (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 25-VI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-V (500th); AM (OLC), 58-XIV (20TH AF). Z Square 22, Georgia Ann, Jackson. Add. ‘46: 212 Florida Ave., Shenandoah, PA. No Record. SSDI. 2012.