MACR PILOT: 2Lt Robert P. Kramer O-798524
MACR #: 01024
Fiche #: 00339
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: Munster
Mission Type: Operational
Weather
Weather: Clear with ground haze
Give
Date: October 10, 1943
Time: 15:00
Location: Munster, Germany (Time 1500 - 1530)
Specify: Information not available
Confirmed or believed reason for loss
Loss due to: Other circumstances
Other reason for loss: Unknown
Engines
Model: R-1820-97
A: 43-6732
B: 43-6756
C: 43-6758
D: 43-6765
Weapons
A: 394194
B: 395595
C: 473415
D: 395499
E: 395561
F: 398549
G: 398665
H: 907034
I: 908232
J: 908067
L: 393892
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 | Robert P. Kramer | 2Lt | O-798524 |
| CP | Edward F. Connelly | 2Lt | O-681959 |
| NAV (N) | Hugh S. Geiger | 2Lt | O-747124 |
| BOM (B) | Thomas B. Casey | 2Lt | O-678519 |
| RAD | James A. Watkins | TSgt | 15330820 |
| ENG | Deane O. Todd | TSgt | 13001989 |
| BAL | Donald M. Glaze | SSgt | 35355964 |
| WG (W) | George A. White | SSgt | 13131254 |
| WG (W) | Fred B. Moore | SSgt | 6247654? |
| TG (T) | Harvey F. James | SSgt | 32478195 |
Persons who are believed to have last knowledge of aircraft
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| Name | Knowledge | Rank | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|
| None |
Personnel who are believed to have survived
Reason: Original MACR field blank
Other:
Eyewitness description of crash
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| Last Name | First name | Report |
|---|---|---|
| Circumstances of loss of this A/C are unknown. | ||
| No Data | From statements in the MACR file it would appear three men were killed were unable to bail out prior to the ship entering a spin and finally exploding. Gieger (Lt Hugh E. Gieger) said he personally examined the dog tags and they had the appearance of being burned. Kramer (Lt Robert P. Kramer) was at the nose exit ready to jump, when he turned back for one last verification all crew members had bailed out. This gallant action cost the popular Bob Kramer his life. |
Description of search effort
Detail: No search made.
Preparing Officer
Prepared by: CLAUDE L. HOSFORD 1st Lt Air Corps Personnel Officer
Date prepared: October 21, 1943
