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Crew

Jack W. Thrasher Crew

Jack W. Thrasher Crew (left to right) Standing: Jack Thrasher (P), Ernest Coble (CP), Maurice Kay (BOM), Gerald Rimmel (NAV) Kneeling: Albert Egsieker (ROG), Joseph Turrenne (WG) Cecil Baker (TG) Thomas Browning (TTE), George Mensler (NG) Photo courtesy of Sally Browning Holloway, daughter of Thomas Browning. According to Jack O'Leary (20 Jan 2005), this photo was taken on 25 Oct 1944 at Ardmore AAF, Oklahoma. 2nd Lt. Maurice Kay was removed from the Thrasher crew after training in the States and was replaced by Cpl. George Mensler

Crew List

1st Crew List

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RankNamePosStatus
Lt THRASHER, Jack P KIA
Lt COBLE, Ernest F. CP FEH
LT RIMMEL, Gerald A. NAV POW
S/Sgt MENSLER, George E. TOG/NG FEH
Cpl BROWNING, Thomas C. ROG POW
T/Sgt EGSIEKER, Albert L. ROG POW
Cpl COLLINS, Alfred S. BTG FEH
S/SGT TURENNE, Joseph E. WG FEH
S/Sgt BAKER, Cecil A. TG KIA
2nd Crew List

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RankNamePosStatus
Lt THRASHER, Jack P KIA
Lt BAYHA, Charles S. CP POW
Lt MCGUIRE, Willis R. NAV KIA
Lt BOTT, Harry F. BOM POW
S/SGT MUFFLEY, Ray U. WG POW
MACR: 12892