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

Winch, Fred J., Jr. 1^st Lt., 0-2061209. 881st. Bomb. AM, GO 57-II (XXI BC); 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, SO 134-2 (AAF); AM (OLC), GO 84-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 97-I (XXI BC);AM (OLC) GO 119-III (XXI BC); DFC, GO 131-XIX (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 16-IV (20th AF); AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 19, Sna Pe Fort, Althoff. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Althoff. Add. ‘46: 1434 W 65^th Pl. Los Angeles, CA. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Winch, Norman C., Cpl., 32832958. 882nd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); GCM, GO 32-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Ground Crew, Z Square 35. Photo, 882nd, Ground Crews, Z Square 35. Add. ‘46: Box 215, Angola, NY. No Record. SSDI 2012. Winchell, Robert B., Sgt., 11090556. 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 3. Photo, 881st, Ground Crews, Z Square 3; Photo, 881^st, Other, Thompson Air & Ground Crews. Add. ‘46: Winn, Burlington, MA. b. 13 May 1922. d. Apr 1991. (SSN from MA) No Address. SSDI.

Wing, Richard C., S/Sgt., 19084963. 883rd. Armr Gunr, 612, Ring Gunr. Sgt to S/Sgt, SO 58-1 (500th); AM (OLC), GO 108-III (XXI BC); AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-VI (500th); AM (OLC), GO 26-I (20th AF); BS, GO 33-V (500th). Z Square 53, The Ancient Mariner, Clinkscales. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Clinkscales. Add. ‘46: 1072 Washington St., Santa Clara, CA. Add.’11: 1900 E Prater Way #D210 Sparks, NV, 89424. b. 20 Jun 1921. d. 8 Oct 2010 No Further Info. SSDI. [Note: This SSDI entry may be questionable since he was a member of the 73^rd Bomb Wing Association in 2011]

Wink, George. Cpl., 32706900. 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). Add. ‘46: 25-85 41^st St., Long Island City, NY. b. 26 Oct 1923. d. 12 May 2007. No SSN. Hicksville, NY 11801. SSDI.

Winslow, James W., S/Sgt., 33573793. 882nd. Apl Mech/Gunr, 748, Tail Gunr. Aer Flt, Ord 30-4 (882nd BS);; AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 121-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500th); DFC, GO 27-XXVI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 28-XXI (20th AF). Z Square 29, Gravel Gertie, Shorey. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Shorey. Add. ‘46: 351 Western Ave., Brookville, PA. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Wirth, Theodore J., 2^nd Lt. O-2085073. 881^st. Nav-Bomb, 1034. 881st Replacement Crew, Herndon. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Herndon. Add. ‘46: 421 9^th St., Carlstadt, NJ. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Witten, Benjamin B. Cpl, 31333311. 883rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Auxiliary Equipment Crew. DNB. HT: Franklin County. ME. NOK: Rose D Witten, 174 Rosette, New Haven, CT. Not in WWIIMem. NatlArch 1023115.  DNB = Died Not in Battle.

Witters, Harrison J., 1^st Lt., 0-2068513. 8882^nd; 883rd. Radar Obs/Bomb, 0142. Asgd 883rd. SO 93-5 (500th); AM, GO 119-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th); Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Replacement Crew 369 (882^nd), Schultz; Z Square 47, Schultz. Add. ‘46: 2705 Smithville Rd., Dayton 10, OH. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Wittwer, Robert J., (S) 1^st Lt., 0-698808. 881st. Nav-Bomb, 1036, Bomb. b. 1923. 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, SO 93-4 (AAF); AM, GO 57-II (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 86-IV (XXI BC); DFC, GO 100-XII (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 103-I (XXI BC); R & R, SO 163-13 (XXI BC), AM (OLC), GO 119-III (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-V (500th); BS, GO 33-V (500th). Z Square 7, McNamer. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, McNamer 2; Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Thompson; Photo, 881^st, Other, Thompson 30^th Mission Completed. Add. ‘46: 111 Bellerive Blvd., St Louis 11, MO. Need SSN. SSDI.

Wojtowich, Edward. Sgt., 33427517. 882nd. Radio Mech, 754. 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). Photo, 882nd, Specialty Support, Radio Maintenance Crew.; Photo #2, 882nd, Specialty Support, Radio Maintenance Crew; Photo, 882^nd, Specialty Support, Communication Section. Add. ‘46: 230 Knox Ave., Monessen, PA. b. 28 Jan 1923. d. 27 Oct 1981. Pennsylvania. SSDI.

Wolbers, Harold J., M/Sgt., 16042533. 882^nd; 883rd. Flt Engr, 737. S/Sgt. to T/Sgt. SO 57-5 (500th); Asgd 883rd. SO 93-5 (500th); AM, GO 102-VI (XXI BC); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Replacement Crew 369 (882^nd), Schultz; Z Square 47, Schultz. Add. ‘46: 1946 Jones St., Kalamazoo, MI.

Wolcott, Robert E., (M) Maj., 0-337784. 882nd. Exec O, 2120. b. 1914. BS, GO 25-I (500^th); BS, GO 33-II (500th). Photo, 882nd,, Command, HQ Personnel; Photo, 882^nd, Command, Maj. Wolcott, Exec. O. Add. ‘46: 590 Blair Ave., Piedmont, CA. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Wolf, Elias S., Jr., Sgt., 18166985. 881st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685, Lft Gunr. Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). 88st Air Crew, Osburn. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Osburn. Add. ‘46: Box 647, Jacksonville, AR. b. 4 Mar 1919. d. 6 Dec 1978. No Address. SSDI.

Wolf, Irvin H., 2^nd Lt., 0-872602. 3rd Photo Recon. AM, GO 30-VI (20th AF);

Wolfe, Robert. Pfc., 33672056. 883rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 300 Bullitt Ave., Jeannette, PA. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Wolocott, Robert G., Add. ‘46: 1538 22^nd Ave., San Francisco, CA. No Record. SSDI. 2012. Wolosen, George. Cpl., 33295906. 882nd. Driver. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Motor Pool. Add. ‘46: Rt 4, Spartansburg, PA. b. 11 Apr 1921. d. 5 May 2008. Spartansburg, PA 16434. No SSN. SSDI. Wolter, Lester R., Capt., 0-738324. 881st. B-29 Pilot, 1093, AC. 1st Lt to Capt, SO 155-1 (AAF); AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500^th). BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 7, Hell’s Belle, Wolter. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Wolter. Add. ‘46: 409 May St., Marshalltown, IA. b. 29 Jul 1920. d. 19 Apr 2006. Marshalltown, IA 50158. SSDI.

Wondrasek, Jerome J. 2^nd Lt., 0-782999. 883rd. Bomb. AM, GO 93-V (XXI BC); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); KIA 4-7-45. Z Square 47, Adam’s Eve, King. NOK: Jacquelyn D Wondrasek, 147 W Louther St, Carlisle, PA. Not in WWIIMem. NatlArch 1034546. One record shows Wendrasek. GO 33-IV (500^th) of 23 Aug 1945 is Wondrasek

Wong, Gordon W., S/Sgt., 39909521. 881st. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr,1685, Lft Gunr. AM, GO 57-II (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 67-I (XXI BC); AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC); Sgt to S/Sgt, SO 39-1 (500th); AM (OLC), GO 84-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 97-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-IV (500th); DFC, GO 141-XIII (XXI BC); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); DFC, AM (3 OLC), PH, ABMC. KIA 5-26-45. Z Square 5, Luman, There’ll Always Be A Christmas. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Luman. Enlisted: ID. HT: Burnsville, MN. NOK: Mr. Ed Wong (father), Box 444, Boise, ID. WWIIMem 816426. Not in NatlArch. Entry in WWIIMem by Ms. Barbara B. Wong 113583.

Wood, Eugene B., Sgt., 38369595. 882^nd. Apl Mech/Gnr, 748, Tail Gunr. Aer Flt, Ord 30-3 (882^nd). BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); AM, PH, ABMC. KIA, 1-23-45. Z SQUARE 28, Old Ironsides, Gerwick; Z Square 25 Roberts. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Gerwick. Enlisted: TX. HT: San Saba County, TX. NOK: Davie Wood, Richland Springs, TX. WWIIMem 816449. NatlArch 1240560. Listed in Chronology.

Wood, George C., Jr., T/Sgt., 35883544. 882nd. CFC Gunr, 580, Rt Gunr. AM, GO 82-II (XXI BC); Sgt. to S/Sgt. SO 65-2 (500th); AM (OLC), GO 121-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 16-IV (20th AF); DFC, GO 36-XXVII (20th AF); GCM, GO 32-I (500^th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 45-XI (20th AF); BS, GO 43-I (500th); Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Z Square 27, Sasser. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Holdridge; Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Sasser. Add. ‘46: 11 York Ave., Dayton 3, OH. b. 13 Nov 1925. d. 4 Mar 1998. Phoenix, AZ 85023. SSDI.

Wood, John W. Sgt. Flt Eng. Z Square 22, Coffman. Only appears in Crew Roster.

Wood, Joseph T., 1^st Lt., 0-666394. 882nd. B-29 Pilot, 1093, AC. Asgd 882nd. SO 93-3 (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th); Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Z Square 26, Wood. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Wood. Add. ‘46: 1407 Homan, Fort Worth, TX. Need SSN. SSDI.

Wood, Lawrence J., Cpl., 34842839. 883rd. Aer Gunr, 611, Tail Gunr. b. May 8, 1923. Asgd 883rd. SO 93-5 (500th); AM, GO 102-VI (XXI BC); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 58, The Marilyn Gay, Seale. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Seale. Add. ‘46: 7024 Lancaster St., N Charleston, SC. b. 8 May 1923. d. 16 May 1995. Spartanburg, SC 29306. SSDI.

Wood, Richard G., 1^st Lt. 0-810789. 881^st. Flt Eng, 1028. 881st Replacement Crew 121, Wheeler.

Wood, Richard G., S/Sgt. 882^nd. Ground Crew, Z Square 30. Add. ‘46: 3 Madison St., Haverhill, MA. Add. ‘46: 3 Madison St., Haverhill, MA. Need SSN. SSDI.

Wood, William C., Pfc., 33798786. 883rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 1933 E Orleana St., Philadelphia, PA. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Woodford, Spurgeon O., Sgt., 33515677. 883rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 627 Canton ST., Harrisburg, PA. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Woodle, Darrell L., (S) 1^st Lt., 0-862934. 882nd. Flt Eng, 1028. b. 1920. Movmnt Orders, 370.5-1512 (246-37) Kearney AAF; AM, GO 53-V (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 59-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 73-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 121-XIII (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-VI (500th); AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 28-XXI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-V (500th). Z Square 35, Pacific Queen, Gray. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Gray. Add. ‘46: 1544 La Zelle St., Sturgis, SD. b. 5 Mar 1920. d. 29 Jul 1992. Rapid City, SD 57701. SSDI.

Woodring, Duane L., Pfc., 18163719. 883rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS. GO 33; BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 1335 N Lewis, Tulsa, OK. b. 30 Nov 1925. d. Dec 1985. Tulsa, OK 74146. SSDI.

Woodruff, Harold E., Pfc., 12009300. 882^nd. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Aer Flt, Ord 30-4 (882^nd BS). DNB, August 25, 1944. Z Square 29, Gravel Gertie, Shorey. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Shorey. NatlArch 1236535. Entry in WWIIMem by Jerry Penry 2299191. Woodruff, Loil G., Pfc., 38345361. 882nd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: Box 882, Wheeler, TX. b. 14 Jul 1922. d. 22 Oct 2007. Pampa, TX 79065. No SSN. SSDI.
Woods, Stephen J., Sgt., 12119969. 882nd. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. Movmnt Orders, 370.5-1521 (246-33) Kearney AAF; BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); Z Square 31, Rouse. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Sykuta. Crew list shows KIA, 2-19-45. NOK: Stephen Woods, 142-39 N Hempstead Turnpike, Flushing LI, NY. Not in WWIIMem. Not in NatlArch.

Woodward, Albert E., Jr. (S) 1^st Lt., 0-865211. 882nd. Flt Eng, 1028. b. 1918. Movmnt Orders, 370.5-1497 (246-40) Kearney AAF; Movmnt to Marianas, OO 46 (ATC); 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, SO 93-9 (AAF); AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), 58-XIV (20TH AF); AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); Silver Star, GO 135-XI (XXI BC); DFC (OLC), GO 19-XI (20th AF); AM (OLC), GO 25-VI (20th AF); BS GO 25-I (500^th); BS, GO 33-V (500th). Z Square 24, Pride of the Yankees, Carrico; Z Square 37, Belle Ruth, Schmitz. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Schmitz. Add. ‘46: Box 831, Borger, TX. b. 23 Aug 1918. d. 30 Sep 2002. Borger, TX 79007. SSDI.

Woodward, Charles., Cpl. 883^rd. Rt Gunr. Z Square 50, Fancy Detail, Braden. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Braden. No other info yet. Shows in photo.

Woody, David C., 1^st Lt., 0-833650 881^st. B-17 Pilot, 1091. 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, SO 134-2 (AAF); AM, GO 90-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 119-III (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 16-IV (20th AF); DFC, GO 27-XXIV (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM (OLC), 58-XIV (20TH AF).; BS, GO 43-I (500th); Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th). Z Square 16, Je Reviens, Gieker. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Gieker. Add. ‘46: 723 Lewis Ave., Kansas City, MO. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Wool, Robert B., 1st Lt., 0-710358. 882nd. Nav-Bomb, 1036, Nav. AM, GO 82-II (XXI BC); 2nd Lt. to 1st Lt, SO 176-2 (AAF); AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 30-I (500th); DFC, GO 27-XXVIII (20^th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th); AM (OLC), 58-XIV (20TH AF).; BS, GO 43-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 28-XXI (20th AF). Z Square 28, Buckin’ Bronco, Haas. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Haas. Add. ‘46: 67 E Plumstead Ave., Lansdowne, PA. Add.’11: 411 N Middletown Rd., #A-329 Media, PA, 19063-4422. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Woolf, Dick. S/Sgt., 18155916. 882nd. Apl Mech/Gunr, 748, Tail Gunr. Aer Flt, Ord 30-3 (882nd); BS, GO 25-I (500th); AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 27-XXVIII (20th AF); AM (OLC), GO 28-XXI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500th). Z Square 25, American Beauty, Van Trigt; Z Square 28, Buckin’ Bronco, Haas. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Haas; Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Van Trigt. Add. ‘46: Box 781, Menard, TX. b. 20 Jun 1922. d. May 1973. SSDI.

Wortovitch, Alexander., S/Sgt., 11021653. 881st. Apl Mech/ Gunr, 748, Tail Gunr. Movmnt Orders, OO 30 (ATC); AM GO 55-VI (XXI BC); Sgt to S/Sgt, SO 39-1 (500th); AM (OLC), GO 84-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 117-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 132-II (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-I (500^th ); AM (OLC), GO 16-IV (20th AF); AM (OLC), GO 30-III (20th AF); BS, GO 33-V (500th). Z Square 6, Draggin Lady, Field; Z Square 6; Booze Hound, Calhoun. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Calhoun; Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Field. Add. ‘46: Storey St., Box 87, Forge Village, MA. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Wozniak, Stanley W., Pfc., 42023212. 883rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 130 Lake View Ave., Syracuse, NY. Need SSN. SSDI.

Wray, Ruben Austin., Sgt., 34502727. 881st. Apl Mech/Gunr. 748. AM, GO 53-XIII (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); KIA 3-17-45. Z Square 8, Mission to Albuquerque, Fitzgerald. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Fitzgerald. HT: Lake County, TN. NOK: Artie W Wray, Rt 1, Tiptonville, TN. Not in WWIIMem. NatlArch 1159453. Entry in WWIIMem by Doris Champion, Cousin 1774074.

Wren, William S., S/Sgt. 38437779. 883^rd. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685. Movemnt Flt, SO 147-1 (500th).

Wride, William J., 1^st Lt., 0-867286. 883rd. Flt Eng, 1028. b. 1921, AM, (OLC) GO 130-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 25-VI (500th); AM (OLC) GO 145-I (XXI BC); BS, GO 33-V (500th); To R & R, John Rodgers Fld, SO 185-1 (73^rd BW). Z Square 53, The Ancient Mariner, Clinkscales. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Clinkscales. Add. ‘46: Rt 1, Farmington, WA. Add.’11: 1025 Swan Dr., #239 Bartlesville, OK 74006. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Wright, John A., Sgt., 31296777. 881st. Radio Opr/Mech, 2756. BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); KIA 12-3-44. FOD, Natl Archives. Z Square 1, Rosalia Rocket, Goldsworthy. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Goldsworthy; Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Mosier. NOK Janet S Wright, 23 Echo Grove Ave, Lynn, MA. Not in WWIIMem. NatlArch 1147356. For further info, go to: http://www.powmiaff.org/20thAAF/500thBG/881stSq/RosaliaRocket/brugge.html

Wright, John J. (S) 2^nd Lt., 0927701. 881st. Nav-Bomb, 1036. b. 1921. BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th). KIA 2-19-45. Z Square 12, Samuelson. Photo, 881st, Air Crews, Samuelson. HT: Newburgh, NY. NOK: John C Wright, 160 Broadway, Newburgh, NY. Not in WWIIMem. Not in NatlArch. Entry in WWIIMem 263913, by Mr. James C. Watt, Cousin, shows John J. Wright on Z Square 12, KIA on 2-19. There is a Wright listed on that crew but with middle initial of “A.” We think it is reasonable that it is John J. Wright.

Wright, John J., F/O., T-122610. Nav-Bomb, 1036.

Wright, William A., (M) Cpl., 35395576. Cpl., 882^nd. b. 1917, BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500^th); BS, GO 43-I (500^th). Add. ‘46: Rt 1, Box 97, Chester, WV. Need SSN. SSDI.

Wright, William C., 1^st Lt., 0-825735. 882nd. Pilot. AM GO 55-VI (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 79-IV (XXI BC); 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, 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 (500^th); AM (OLC), 58-XIV (20TH AF). Z Square 22, Georgia Ann, Jackson. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Jackson D. Add. ‘46: 215 N Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL. Need SSN. SSDI.

Wright, William M., S/Sgt., 18002614. 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. ’45: 600 S Williams St., El Reno, OK. Add. ‘46: P O 850, El Reno, OK. b. 6 Jan 1918. d. 1 Jun 2008. El Reno, OK No SSN.

Wrowka, Frank E. Sgt. 32252216. 882^nd. Apl Elect Mech/Gunr, 1685, Lft Gunr. 882^nd Replacement Crew 240, Foster.

Wulfing, Hugh R., Pfc., 19180925. 883rd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 2628 West View St., Los Angeles, CA. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Wurtzel, Marvin E,. Cpl. 42083794. 882^nd. Armr Gunr, 612, Tail Gunr. 882^nd Replacement Crew 237, Burnham. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Burnham. Add. ’09: 6 Oakland Dr., Magnolia, NJ, 08049-1626. Died, 7-29-08. (73^rd BWA). No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Wymer, Lee R., S/Sgt., 37232819. 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). Photo, 881st, Specialty Support, Power Plant Crew. Add. ‘46: Box 163, Amoret, MO. b. 21 Jul 1920. d. 9 May 2009. Shawnee Mission, KS 66215. (SSN from MO). SSDI.

Wynne, Conrad J., Sgt., 16139046. 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: 3344 N Kildare, Chicago, IL. b. 19 Mar 1924. d. Jun 1972. Illinois. SSDI.

Wysel, Alva Jr. Pvt., 35005358. 881st. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881^st, Specialty Support, Ordnance Section. Add. ‘46: 130 Rhoda Ave., Youngstown, OH. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Wysomski, Richard R., Cpl., 12171794. 882nd. BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, Group, Specialty Support, Refueling Unit. Add. ‘46: 1713 Bernice St., Schenectady, NY. No Record. SSDI 2012.

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Yager, Martin F., Pfc., 37706551. 882nd. Apl Armr, 911. 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). Photo, 883rd, Specialty Support, Armament Maintenance Crew; Photo, 882^nd, Specialty Support, Armament Section. Add. ‘46: 806 E 3^rd St., McCook, NE. Note: Records show that Yager was assigned to the 882^nd. However, toward the end of the war, some men were reassigned for duty with other squadrons to round out the number for necessary maintenance. No Record. SSDI 2012.

Yanik, Frank J., Sgt., 33829896. 882nd. Aer Gunr, 611, Ring Gunr. Aer Flt, Ord 30-3 (882^nd). 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); Ord 30-4 (882^nd BS); FOD, KIA, 1-3-45. Z Square 22, Leading Lady, Hurlbutt. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Hurlbutt. HT: Northampton, PA. NOK: Mary E Yanik, 1532 Newport Ave, Northampton, PA. Not in WWIIMem. NatlArch 1338800. Entry in WWIIMem by Stanley W. Yanik, Brother 1444707. Entry in WWIIMem by Kenneth F. Fine, Crewmate’s Son 2021094. Entry in WWIIMem by Edwin Levin Lawson 2228499.

Yevuta, John. F/O., T-223245. 882nd. Flt Eng, 1028. AM, GO 57-II (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 67-I (XXI BC); AM, GO 69-I (XXI BC); AM (OLC), GO 98-I (XXI BC); T/Sgt. to M/Sgt. SO 57-5 (500th) AM (OLC), GO 145-I (XXI BC); DFC, GO 36-XXVII (20th AF); AM (OLC),GO 37-XVI (20th AF); BS, GO 33-I (500^th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Z Square 27, Sasser. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Sasser. Add. ‘46: Hooverson Heights, Follansbee, WV. [Note: Apparently promoted from M/Sgt, 15070594, Flight Eng, 737 to F/O, Flight Eng, 1028.] b. 17 Jul 1918. d. 2 Jul 1988. Follansbee, WV 26037. SSDI.

Yonsavage, John Y., Sgt., 6997358. 883rd. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Tech, GO 24-4 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Add. ‘46: 1189 road St., Newark, NY. No Record. SSDI. 2012.

Young, Clifton L., Cpl., 38366938. 881st. Apl Armr, 911. Tech, GO 24-2 (500th); BS, GO 25-I (500th); BS, GO 33-I (500^th); BS, GO 43-I (500th). Photo, 881st, Specialty Support, Armament Maintenance Section.. Add. ‘45: Box 17 Rt 2, Shreveport, LA. Add. ‘46: Box 5830 Univ Station, Baton Rouge, LA. b. 4 Jun 1924. d. 18 Apr 2001. Carrollton, TX 75006. (SSN from LA). SSDI.

Young, Earl. Sgt., 14045191. 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: 212 Grady St., Thomasville, GA. Need SSN. SSDI.

Young, George G., S/Sgt., 13039490. 3^rd Photo Recon. AM (OLC), GO 79-IV (XXI BC);

Young, Horace E., Jr. Pfc., 35658214. 881st. Apl & Eng Mech, 747. Pvt to Pfc, 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, Group, Specialty Support, Auxiliary Equipment Crew. Add. ‘46: Box 391, Deystone, WV. b. 9 Aug 1924. d. 23 Jul 2001. Lebanon, VA 24266. (SSN from WV). SSDI.

Young, Howell R., (M) 1^st Lt., 0-866872. 882nd. Flt Eng, 1028. b. 1914. Movmnt Orders, 370.5-1521 (246-33) Kearney AAF; 2nd Lt to 1st Lt, SO 93-4 (AAF); BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); DNB, KIA, 2-19-45. Z Square 31, Rouse. HT: Harris County, TX. Photo, 882nd, Air Crews, Hodge. NOK: Marion C Young, 1104 Danube St, Houston, TX. Not in WWIIMem. NatlArch 1210004. NatlArch show DNB but group records show KIA.

Young, Leland L., (M) 1^st Lt., 0-663690. 883rd. b. 1916, Bomb-Nav Radar, 1038, Bomb. BS, GO 25-IV (500th); BS, GO 33-IV (500th); AM, PH, ABMC. KIA, 1-9-45. Z Square 45, Musn’t Touch, Charters. Photo, 883rd, Air Crews, Charters. Enlisted: TX. HT: Harris County, TX. NOK: Bessie D Young, 1107 W Melwood St, Houston, TX. Middle initial on some records as “C.” WWIIMem 810753. NatlArch 1210007.