MACR PILOT: 1Lt Henry N Jespersen O-738168
MACR #: 05169
Fiche #: 01853
Organization
Location: AAF Station #139
Group: 100th Bomb Gp (H) AAF
Squadron: 350th BS
Command: VIII AF
Detachment:
Detail
Departure/Base: AAF Station #139
Initial Course: E
Intended Destination: Berlin
Mission Type: Operational
Weather
Weather: 10/10 low clouds over most of route and 8/10 over target area
Give
Date: May 24, 1944
Time: 10:35
Location: 5417N - 0917E
Specify: Last Sighted
Confirmed or believed reason for loss
Loss due to: Enemy aircraft
Other reason for loss:
Engines
Model: R-1820-97
A: SW-012508
B: SW-012587
C: SW-011946
D: SW-012006
Weapons
A: 1528634
B: 1528956
C: 1528943
D: 1528874
E: 972544
F: 651354
G: 652309
H: 981696
I: 600756
J: 448004
L: 981617
Persons are listed as
Casualty Type: Battle casualty
Number of persons on board
Crew: 10
Pass: 0
Total: 10
Personnel
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| Position | Name | Rank | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | |||
| P2 | Henry N Jespersen | 1Lt | O-738168 |
| CP | Robert F Atkins | 2Lt | O-755837 |
| NAV (N) | Burton W Seely | 2Lt | O-695977 |
| BOM (B) | Joseph Savino | 2Lt | O-754774 |
| RAD | Frank J Gronkowski | TSgt | 32580694 |
| ENG | George J Kostoulakos | SSgt | 31080273 |
| BAL | Frank Fischer | SSgt | 32516205 |
| WG (W) | Thomas T Kiriako | SSgt | 11130010 |
| WG (W) | John E Legg | SSgt | 33491033 |
| TG (T) | John J Durrenberger | SSgt | 32767798 |
Persons who are believed to have last knowledge of aircraft
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| Name | Knowledge | Rank | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark V Wilson | Last sighted | 1Lt | O-745498 |
| Neal P Scott | Last sighted | 2Lt | O-813959 |
Personnel who are believed to have survived
Reason:
Other:
Eyewitness description of crash
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| Last Name | First name | Report |
|---|---|---|
| No Data | Crew joined the 100th 3 Mar 44 - they were on their 18 mission. |
Description of search effort
Detail: No search made.
Preparing Officer
Prepared by: Walter G. Burke 1st Lt., Air Corps Assistant Adjutant
Date prepared: May 27, 1944
