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WAR DEPARTMENT
HEADQUARTERS ARMY AIR FORCES
WASHINGTON
MISSING AIR CREW REPORT
IMPORTANT: This report will be compiled in triplicate by each Army Air Forces organization within 48 hours of the time an air crew member is officially reported missing.
1. ORGANIZATION: Location, by Name Molesworth, Eng. Command or Air Force 8th A.F. Group 303rd B.Gp (H) Squadron 358th; Detachment ------
2. SPECIFY: Place of Departure Molesworth, Eng.; Course As ordered. Target or Intended Destination Wesseling, Ger.; Type of Mission Bombardment.
3. WEATHER CONDITIONS AND VISIBILITY AT TIME OF CRASH OR WHEN LAST REPORTED: 10/10ths middle cloud, tops 15,000 feet. Visibility aloft unrestricted.
4. GIVE: (a) Day 11th, Month October, Year 1944; Time 1012, Location Wesseling, Ger.; last known whereabouts of missing aircraft. (b) Specify whether Aircraft was last sighted (X); Last contacted by radio ( ); Forced down ( ); Seen to Crash ( ); or information not available ( ).
5. AIRCRAFT WAS LOST, OR IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN LOST, AS A RESULT OF: Check only one) Enemy Aircraft ( ); Enemy Anti-Aircraft (X); Other Circumstances as follows:
6. AICRAFT: Type, Model and Series B-17-G; AAF Serial Number 43-38200
7. NICKNAME OF AIRCRAFT, If Any: None.
8. ENGINES: Type, Model and Series R-1820-97; AAF Serial Number (a) SW-023490; (b) SW-023736; (c) SW-023595; (d) SW-023715
9. INSTALLED WEAPONS: Furnish below Make, Type and Serial Number);
| (a) 1278500 F.D.G.M. | (b) 1279047 F.D.G.M. | (c) 1279542 F.D.G.M. | (d) 1278888 F.D.G.M. |
| (e) 1278347 F.D.G.M. | (f) 1278554 F.D.G.M. | (g) 1279163 F.D.G.M. | (h) 1279040 F.D.G.M. |
| (i) 1279448 F.D.G.M. | (j) 1279381 F.D.G.M. | (k) 1066624 F.D.G.M. | (l) 1279329 F.D.G.M. |
| (m) | (n) | (o) | (p) |
10. THE PERSONS LISTED BELOW WERE REPORTED AS: (a) Battle Casualty (X) or (b) Non-Battle Casualty ( )
11. NUMBER OF PERSONS ABOARD AIRCRAFT: Crew 9; Passengers 0; Total 9
(Starting with Pilot, furnish the following particulars: If more than 11 persons were aboard aircraft, list similar particulars on separate sheet and attach original to this form.)
| Crew Position | Name in Full (Last Name First) |
Rank | Serial Number |
Current Status |
| 1. Pilot | LORD, TRUMAN R. | 2nd Lt. | O-758605 | MIA (DEAD) |
| 2. Co-Pilot | PHILLIPS, CLIFFTON N. | 2nd Lt. | O-771523 | MIA (DEAD) |
| 3. Navigator | ANDERSON, ARVID (NMI) | 2nd Lt. | O-2057793 | MIA (RTD) |
| 4. Bombardier | RUIZ, ARTHUR F. | 2nd Lt. | O-775803 | MIA (DEAD) |
| 5. Top Turret | WINIGER, BERNARD A. | Sgt. | 35715466 | MIA |
| 6. Radio Gunner | HATFIELD, EARL G. JR. | Sgt. | 38469666 | MIA |
| 7. Ball Turret | WEISS, ARMIN (NMI) | Sgt. | 32423754 | MIA (KIA 11/29/44) |
| 8. Waist Gunner | BROWN, ROBERT H. | Sgt. | 16094732 | MIA (RTD) |
| 9.Tail Gunner | FERGUSON, WILLIAM H. | Sgt. | 37723707 | MIA (POW RTD) |
12. IDENTIFY BELOW THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE LAST KNOWLEDGE OF AIRCRAFT, AND CHECK APPROPRIATE COLUMN TO INDICATE BASIS FOR SAME:
(Check Only One Column)
| Name in Full (Last Name First) |
Rank | Serial Number |
Contacted by Radio |
Last Sighted |
Saw Crash |
Saw Forced Landing |
| 1. See S-2 Summary | X | |||||
| 2. | X | |||||
| 3. |
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13. IF PERSONNEL ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE SURVIVED, ANSWER YES TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS: (a) Parachutes were used Yes; (b) Persons were seen walking away from scene of aircraft______; or (c) Any other reasons (Specify)
14. ATTACH AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH, MAP, CHART, OR SCETCH, SHOWING APPROXIMATE LOCATION WHERE AIRCRAFT WAS LAST SEEN OR HEARD FROM: Not required.
15. ATTACH EYEWITHNESS DESCRIPTION OF CRASH, FORCED LANDING, OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES PERTAINING TO MISSING AIRCRAFT: See S2 Summary Attached.
16. GIVE NAME, RANK AND SERIAL NUMBER OF OFFICER IN CHARGE OF SEARCH, IF ANY, INCLUDING DESCRIPTION AND EXTENT: None.
17. REMARKS OR EYEWITHNESS STATEMENTS: See S-2 Summary Attached.
Date of Report 15 October 1944.
Signature of Preparing Officer
JESSE M. BARRETT
Major, AC,
Group S-2
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S-2 SUMMARY OF EYE-WITHNESS ACCOUNTS
Instructions:
1. If aircraft returned, only questions 6 and 7 are applicable.
2. Question number 5 not applicable for Fighter Groups.
3. Summary will be prepared in five copies, four of which will be forwarded.
4. Interrogation Officer will sign original and second copy
GROUP: 303rd B. Gp, SQ: 358th, A/C #: 43-38200, MISSION DATE: 11 October 1944
FIRST PILOT: LORD, TRUMAN R., 2nd Lt., O-768605, DESTINATION: Wesseling, Germany.
1. Position of missing aircraft when last sighted or contacted:
a. By coordinates: 50º50' - 07º 00'E.
b. Approximate altitude: 15,000 feet.
c. Last noted heading: A/C blew up in air.
d. If out of formation, approximate distance from formation: 10,00 feet below - 1 mile to left.
2. Describe enemy opposition (intensity of Flak, intensity and method of enemy fighter attack, etc., with particular references to missing aircraft): Intense and extremely accurate A/A gunfire.
3. Description of extent of damage to missing aircraft (including fires, explosions, etc.) Missing A/C received a direct hit from A/A gunfire, pulled #1 and #2 engine. It was seen to smoke immediately. It then pulled off to left, went down in a steep dive, and exploded about 15,000 feet in air.
4. If aircraft was out of control describe appearance:
See paragraph 3.
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5. If distressed aircraft was out of formation was it last seen with escort? No. If, so, give distinguishing markings of Fighter Group if noted (group number, color and or fighter aircraft numbers, nicknames, etc.):
6. Number of parachutes were seen and description of jumps (approximate altitude, time between jumps, etc.):
Three parachutes were seen at time A/C exploded as if men were blown out of A/C.
The chutes opened at the same time and almost immediately.
7. Any other remarks not covered by above:
Some busts of A/A gunfire were seen very close to parachutes, but fire was probably ate the remains of A/C.
8. Date of report: 15 October 1944.
EYE-WITNESS:
| NAME | RANK | SER # | A/C # | |
| 1. | BURCHAM, JOHN O. | S/Sgt. | 18085472 | 43-38442 |
| 2. | SOULE, EVAN R | Sgt. | 18138157 | 43-38065 |
| 3. | ||||
| 4. |
INTERROGATION OFFICER (Sign Original and one copy)
Signature Captain O-904618 Ass’t S-2
NAME RANK SER # DUTY
JOSEPH G. ROBINSON,
Note: Supplemental information developing subsequent to this account will be forwarded in manner prescribed in par 6, letter WD, AG, 704 (5 July 44) OB-S-AAF-M, subject “Missing Air Crew Report”, 7 July 1944.
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HEADQUARTERS
LINCOLN ARMY AIR FIELDS
Lincoln 1, Nebraska
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former Prisoners of War
TO: Commanding General, Army Air Forces, Washington 25, D.C.
Attn: Personal Affairs Branch, Room 4315 Munitions Building
1. In compliance with your TWX AFPPS 3909, 28 Sep 46, the following information is submitted:
| a. | Name of casualty: | Lord |
| b. | Rank | 2nd Lt. |
| c. | Crew Position: | Pilot |
| d. | Date last seen: | 11 Oct 1944. |
| e. | Place last seen: | Cologne (Air). |
| f. | Circumstances of loss of aircraft: | B-17 from 358 Sqdn., 303rd Bomb Grp., 8th AF: hit by AAA causing explosion. |
| g. | Known information (eye witness only): | None. |
| h. | Hearsay information (all other information about above named casualty, with estimate of reliability): | Informed by navigator (Lt. Anderson in France after cessation of European hostilities or rumors to the effect that the others died in the explosion of A/C. |
(Note: Reverse side may be used if more space is needed in giving any information requested above.)
WILLIAM H. FERGUSON.
Rank and name of reporter
37723707 Sgt. Sed-C
ASN / UNIT
Cc: CG, AFTRC
Cc: Sub Comd Hq.
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HEADQUARTERS
LINCOLN ARMY AIR FIELDS
Lincoln 1, Nebraska
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former Prisoners of War
TO: Commanding General, Army Air Forces, Washington 25, D.C.
Attn: Personal Affairs Branch, Room 4315 Munitions Building
1. In compliance with your TWX AFPPS 3909, 28 Sep 46, the following information is submitted:
| a. | Name of casualty: | Phillips |
| b. | Rank | 2nd Lt. |
| c. | Crew Position: | Co-Pilot |
| d. | Date last seen: | 11 Oct 1944. |
| e. | Place last seen: | Cologne (Air). |
| f. | Circumstances of loss of aircraft: | B-17 from 358 Sqdn., 303rd Bomb Grp., 8th AF: hit by AAA causing Explosion. |
| g. | Known information (eye witness only): | None. |
| h. | Hearsay information (all other information about above named casualty, with estimate of reliability): | Informed by navigator (Lt. Anderson) in France after cessation of European Hostilities or rumors to the effect that the others died in the explosion of A/C. |
(Note: Reverse side may be used if more space is needed in giving any information requested above.)
WILLIAM H. FERGUSON.
Rank and name of reporter
37723707 Sgt. Sed-C
ASN / UNIT
Cc: CG, AFTRC
Cc: Sub Comd Hq.
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HEADQUARTERS
LINCOLN ARMY AIR FIELDS
Lincoln 1, Nebraska
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former Prisoners of War
TO: Commanding General, Army Air Forces, Washington 25, D.C.
Attn: Personal Affairs Branch, Room 4315 Munitions Building
1. In compliance with your TWX AFPPS 3909, 28 Sep 46, the following information is submitted:
| a. | Name of casualty: | Ruze |
| b. | Rank | 2nd Lt. |
| c. | Crew Position: | Bombardier |
| d. | Date last seen: | 11 Oct 1944. |
| e. | Place last seen: | Cologne (Air). |
| f. | Circumstances of loss of aircraft: | B-17 from 358 Sqdn., 303rd Bomb Grp., 8th AF: hit by AAA causing Explosion. |
| g. | Known information (eye witness only): | None. |
| h. | Hearsay information (all other information about above named casualty, with estimate of reliability): | Informed by navigator (Lt. Anderson) in France after cessation of European Hostilities or rumors to the effect that the others died in the explosion of A/C. |
(Note: Reverse side may be used if more space is needed in giving any information requested above.)
WILLIAM H. FERGUSON.
Rank and name of reporter
37723707 Sgt. Sed-C
ASN / UNIT
Cc: CG, AFTRC
Cc: Sub Comd Hq.
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2LT Truman R. Lord, ASN O-768605
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HEADQUARTERS
LINCOLN ARMY AIR FIELDS
Lincoln 1, Nebraska
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former Prisoners of War
TO: Commanding General, Army Air Forces, Washington 25, D.C.
Attn: Personal Affairs Branch, Room 4315 Munitions Building
1. In compliance with your TWX AFPPS 3909, 28 Sep 46, the following information is submitted:
| a. | Name of casualty: | Burnee Winneger |
| b. | Rank | Sgt. |
| c. | Crew Position: | Engineer |
| d. | Date last seen: | 11 Oct 1944. |
| e. | Place last seen: | Cologne (Air). |
| f. | Circumstances of loss of aircraft: | B-17 from 358 Sqdn., 303rd Bomb Grp., 8th AF: hit by AAA causing Explosion. |
| g. | Known information (eye witness only): | None. |
| h. | Hearsay information (all other information about above named casualty, with estimate of reliability): | Informed by navigator (Lt. Anderson) in France after cessation of European Hostilities or rumors to the effect that the others died in the explosion of A/C. |
(Note: Reverse side may be used if more space is needed in giving any information requested above.)
WILLIAM H. FERGUSON.
Rank and name of reporter
37723707 Sgt. Sed-C
ASN / UNIT
Cc: CG, AFTRC
Cc: Sub Comd Hq.
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HEADQUARTERS
LINCOLN ARMY AIR FIELDS
Lincoln 1, Nebraska
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former Prisoners of War
TO: Commanding General, Army Air Forces, Washington 25, D.C.
Attn: Personal Affairs Branch, Room 4315 Munitions Building
1. In compliance with your TWX AFPPS 3909, 28 Sep 46, the following information is submitted:
| a. | Name of casualty: | Weese |
| b. | Rank | Sgt. |
| c. | Crew Position: | Ball Gunner |
| d. | Date last seen: | 11 Oct 1944. |
| e. | Place last seen: | Cologne (Air). |
| f. | Circumstances of loss of aircraft: | B-17 from 358 Sqdn., 303rd Bomb Grp., 8th AF: hit by AAA causing Explosion. |
| g. | Known information (eye witness only): | None. |
| h. | Hearsay information (all other information about above named casualty, with estimate of reliability): | Informed by navigator (Lt. Anderson) in France after cessation of European Hostilities or rumors to the effect that the others died in the explosion of A/C. |
(Note: Reverse side may be used if more space is needed in giving any information requested above.)
WILLIAM H. FERGUSON.
Rank and name of reporter
37723707 Sgt. Sed-C
ASN / UNIT
Cc: CG, AFTRC
Cc: Sub Comd Hq.
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HEADQUARTERS
LINCOLN ARMY AIR FIELDS
Lincoln 1, Nebraska
SUBJECT: Interrogation of Former Prisoners of War
TO: Commanding General, Army Air Forces, Washington 25, D.C.
Attn: Personal Affairs Branch, Room 4315 Munitions Building
1. In compliance with your TWX AFPPS 3909, 28 Sep 46, the following information is submitted:
| a. | Name of casualty: | Earl Hatfield |
| b. | Rank | Sgt. |
| c. | Crew Position: | Radio Operator |
| d. | Date last seen: | 11 Oct 1944. |
| e. | Place last seen: | Cologne (Air). |
| f. | Circumstances of loss of aircraft: | B-17 from 358 Sqdn., 303rd Bomb Grp., 8th AF: hit by AAA causing Explosion. |
| g. | Known information (eye witness only): | None. |
| h. | Hearsay information (all other information about above named casualty, with estimate of reliability): | Informed by navigator (Lt. Anderson) in France after cessation of European Hostilities or rumors to the effect that the others died in the explosion of A/C. |
(Note: Reverse side may be used if more space is needed in giving any information requested above.)
WILLIAM H. FERGUSON.
Rank and name of reporter
37723707 Sgt. Sed-C
ASN / UNIT
Cc: CG, AFTRC
Cc: Sub Comd Hq.
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KU 3175
List of identification tags filed under KU 3175
| RUIZ, ARTHUR F. (two) | ANDERSON, ARVID. | PHILLIPS, CLIFFTON N. |
| O-776803 | O-2057793 | O-771523 |
| T43-44-O P | T43-44-A P | T43-44-O P |
| LORD, TRUMAN R. | EARL G. HATFIELD Jr. | BERNHARD A. WINIGER |
| O-768605 | 38469666 | 35715466 |
| T42-43-A P | T43-44-O P | T43-44-O C |
| ARMIN WEISS | ROBERT H. BROWN |
| 32423754 | 16094732 |
| T43-44-B H | T42-43-A C |
| Mary Weiss | Marie Stedl |
| 911 Tiffany St. Bx. | 121 Morse St. |
| New York, NY. | Antigo, Wis. |
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KU 3175
Koeln, 8 Nov 1944
Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI
Koeln - Ostheim
Correction of casualty-report No.31
Report-period 10 Oct - 19 Oct 1944
Remarks about place and time of interment.
No. 2
Lord - Buried 28 ct 1944 on the prisoner cemetery, Training Center Wahn. (Prisoner Cemetery Hoffnungsthal) 2nd row, grave No. 8.
No. 3
Phillips - same as under No. 2- 2nd row, grave No. 9
No. 4
Ruiz - same as under No. 2- 2nd row, grave No.4
No. 5
Weiss - same as under No. 2- 2nd row, grave No. 3
( KU 3175 )
No. 12
Place and date of the loss (casualty):
Downing of a Boeing B 17 G, shot down by Flak, 11 Oct 1944 1017 on the Training Center Wahn.
Mission over enemy territory?
| Yes or No: | Yes |
| Squadron: | USA |
| Rank, grade: | Unknown |
| First Name: | Bernard A. |
| Surname: | Wininger |
| Ser. No.: | 35713466 |
| Fallen: | A |
| Remarks: | Buried 28 Oct 1944 on the prisoner cemetery Hoffnungsthal, Training Center Wahn, 2nd row, grave no. 6 |
( KU 3175 )
No. 12
Place and date of the loss (casualty):
Downing of a Boeing B 17 G, shot down by Flak, 11 Oct 1944 1017 on the Training Center Wahn.
Mission over enemy territory?
| Yes or No: | Yes |
| Squadron: | USA |
| Rank, grade: | Unknown |
| First Name: | Earl |
| Surname: | Hatfield Jr. |
| Ser. No.: | 38469666 |
| Fallen: | A |
| Remarks: | Buried 28 Oct 1944 on the prisoner cemetery Hoffnungsthal, Training Center Wahn, 2nd row, grave no. 7 |
( KU 3175 )
Signature illegible
Lieutenant Colonel, Airbase Commander
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KU 3175
To be sent openly
Headquarters Airbase A(O) S/VI
Koeln - Ostheim
Air Force Replacements Btl. V, Detmold
Form II
CASUALTYREPORT
No. 31
about
Officers, Army officials, Non Coms, and EM.
Report - period 10 Oct - 20 Oct 1944
Stamped: Reichs Air Ministery
Received: 8 Nov. 1944, afternoon
Distribution:
To Wehrmacht Information Center for War casualties and Prisoners of War Sealfeld/Saale (River),
Supreme Command of the Air Force LP Chief-Section III directly
Supreme Command of the Air Force Gen. Qu. Section 6 directly
Supreme Command of the Air Force LP Chief-Section III a.d.D.
Command of Flak Distric 4/VI (Koeln Original)
(This is the cover of the Casualty-Report No. 31 -Refer to the following pages!-)
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KU 3175
REPORT ON CAPTURE OF MEMBERS OF ENEMY AIR FORCES
| POST: | Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI | Air Force Replacement Btl. V., Detmold | |
| PLACE: | Koeln-Ostheim | ||
| DATE: | 10 Oct - 20 Oct 1944 | ||
| CRASH: | (DOWNED) | OF: Boeing B 17 G | |
| EM. LANDING: | AT: Training Center Wahn 11 Oct 1944 1017 | ||
| REGARDING | |||
| NAME: | (LAST OR SURNAME) | LORD | |
| FIRST NAME: | TRUMAN R. | ||
| 2ND LT. | |||
| SERIAL NUMBER: | (USA) | O-768605 | |
| RESULT: | (DEAD OR CAPTURED) | Dead | |
| PLACE AND TIME OF CAPTURE: | |||
| NAME OF HOSPITAL: | |||
| PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF INTERMENT: | Burial will be reported subsequently. | ||
Remarks: The plane was on mission over enemy territory and shot down by Flak.
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KU 3175
REPORT ON CAPTURE OF MEMBERS OF ENEMY AIR FORCES
| POST: | Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI | Air Force Replacement Btl. V., Detmold | |
| PLACE: | Koeln-Ostheim | ||
| DATE: | 10 Oct - 20 Oct 1944 | ||
| CRASH: | (DOWNED) | OF: Boeing B 17 G | |
| EM. LANDING: | AT: Training Center Wahn 11 Oct 1944 1017 | ||
| REGARDING | |||
| NAME: | (LAST OR SURNAME) | PHILLIPS | |
| FIRST NAME: | CLIFFTON T. | ||
| 2ND LT. | |||
| SERIAL NUMBER: | (USA) | O-771523 | |
| RESULT: | (DEAD OR CAPTURED) | Dead | |
| PLACE AND TIME OF CAPTURE: | |||
| NAME OF HOSPITAL: | |||
| PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF INTERMENT: | Burial will be reported subsequently. | ||
Remarks: The plane was on mission over enemy territory and shot down by Flak.
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KU 3175
REPORT ON CAPTURE OF MEMBERS OF ENEMY AIR FORCES
| POST: | Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI | Air Force Replacement Btl. V., Detmold | |
| PLACE: | Koeln-Ostheim | ||
| DATE: | 10 Oct - 20 Oct 1944 | ||
| CRASH: | (DOWNED) | OF: Boeing B 17 G | |
| EM. LANDING: | AT: Training Center Wahn 11 Oct 1944 1017 | ||
| REGARDING | |||
| NAME: | (LAST OR SURNAME) | RUIZ | |
| FIRST NAME: | ARTHUR F. | ||
| OFFICER | |||
| SERIAL NUMBER: | (USA) | O-776803 | |
| RESULT: | (DEAD OR CAPTURED) | Dead | |
| PLACE AND TIME OF CAPTURE: | |||
| NAME OF HOSPITAL: | |||
| PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF INTERMENT: | Burial will be reported subsequently. | ||
Remarks: The plane was on mission over enemy territory and shot down by Flak.
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REPORT ON CAPTURE OF MEMBERS OF ENEMY AIR FORCES
| POST: | Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI | Air Force Replacement Btl. V., Detmold | |
| PLACE: | Koeln-Ostheim | ||
| DATE: | 10 Oct - 20 Oct 1944 | ||
| CRASH: | (DOWNED) | OF: Boeing B 17 G | |
| EM. LANDING: | AT: Training Center Wahn 11 Oct 1944 1017 | ||
| REGARDING | |||
| NAME: | (LAST OR SURNAME) | WEISS | |
| FIRST NAME: | ARMIN | ||
| SGT. | |||
| SERIAL NUMBER: | (USA) | 32423754 | |
| RESULT: | (DEAD OR CAPTURED) | Dead | |
| PLACE AND TIME OF CAPTURE: | |||
| NAME OF HOSPITAL: | |||
| PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF INTERMENT: | Burial will be reported subsequently. | ||
Remarks: The plane was on mission over enemy territory and shot down by Flak.
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KU 3175
REPORT ON CAPTURE OF MEMBERS OF ENEMY AIR FORCES
| POST: | Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI | Air Force Replacement Btl. V., Detmold | |
| PLACE: | Koeln-Ostheim | ||
| DATE: | 10 Oct - 20 Oct 1944 | ||
| CRASH: | (DOWNED) | OF: Lightning | |
| EM. LANDING: | AT: Birrenbachshoehe near Much (County Oberberg) 13 Oct 1944 1425 | ||
| REGARDING | |||
| NAME: | (LAST OR SURNAME) | UNKNOWN | |
| FIRST NAME: | UNKNOWN | ||
| SERIAL NUMBER: | (USA) | UNKNOWN | |
| RESULT: | (DEAD OR CAPTURED) | Dead | |
| PLACE AND TIME OF CAPTURE: | |||
| NAME OF HOSPITAL: | |||
| PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF INTERMENT: | They found smallest pieces of body were buried on the spot. | ||
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KU 3175
REPORT ON CAPTURE OF MEMBERS OF ENEMY AIR FORCES
| POST: | Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI | Air Force Replacement Btl. V., Detmold | |
| PLACE: | Koeln-Ostheim | ||
| DATE: | 10 Oct - 20 Oct 1944 | ||
| CRASH: | (DOWNED) | OF: Unknown | |
| EM. LANDING: | /td> | AT: Unknown | |
| REGARDING | |||
| NAME: | (LAST OR SURNAME) | DUNCAN | |
| FIRST NAME: | ROY W. | ||
| 2ND LT. | |||
| SERIAL NUMBER: | (USA) | O-716078 | |
| RESULT: | (DEAD OR CAPTURED) | Dead | |
| PLACE AND TIME OF CAPTURE: | |||
| NAME OF HOSPITAL: | |||
| PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF INTERMENT: | Burial will be reported subsequently. | ||
U 3559
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REPORT ON CAPTURE OF MEMBERS OF ENEMY AIR FORCES
| POST: | Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI | Air Force Replacement Btl. V., Detmold | |
| PLACE: | Koeln-Ostheim | ||
| DATE: | 10 Oct - 20 Oct 1944 | ||
| CRASH: | (DOWNED) | OF: Boeing B 17 G | |
| EM. LANDING: | AT: Koeln-Flittard, on shore of river Rhine 14 Oct 44 1200 | ||
| REGARDING | |||
| NAME: | (LAST OR SURNAME) | BROWN | |
| FIRST NAME: | CHARLES W. | ||
| SERIAL NUMBER: | (USA) | 34634704 | |
| RESULT: | (DEAD OR CAPTURED) | Dead | |
| PLACE AND TIME OF CAPTURE: | |||
| NAME OF HOSPITAL: | |||
| PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF INTERMENT: | Burial will be reported subsequently. | ||
Shot down by Flak. The plane was on mission over enemy territory.
(KU 3192)
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REPORT ON CAPTURE OF MEMBERS OF ENEMY AIR FORCES
| POST: | Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI | Air Force Replacement Btl. V., Detmold | |
| PLACE: | Koeln-Ostheim | ||
| DATE: | 10 Oct - 20 Oct 1944 | ||
| CRASH: | (DOWNED) | OF: Boeing B 17 G | |
| EM. LANDING: | AT: Koeln-Flittard, on shore of river Rhine 14 Oct 44 1200 | ||
| REGARDING | |||
| NAME: | (LAST OR SURNAME) | SIRMAN | |
| FIRST NAME: | THOMAS L. | ||
| SERIAL NUMBER: | (USA) | 38347487 | |
| RESULT: | (DEAD OR CAPTURED) | Dead | |
| PLACE AND TIME OF CAPTURE: | |||
| NAME OF HOSPITAL: | |||
| PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF INTERMENT: | Burial will be reported subsequently. | ||
Shot down by Flak. The plane was on mission over enemy territory.
(KU 3192)
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REPORT ON CAPTURE OF MEMBERS OF ENEMY AIR FORCES
| POST: | Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI | Air Force Replacement Btl. V., Detmold | |
| PLACE: | Koeln-Ostheim | ||
| DATE: | 10 Oct - 20 Oct 1944 | ||
| CRASH: | (DOWNED) | OF: Boeing B 17 G | |
| EM. LANDING: | AT: Koeln-Flittard, on shore of river Rhine 14 Oct 44 1200 | ||
| REGARDING | |||
| NAME: | (LAST OR SURNAME | CARROLL | |
| FIRST NAME: | PHILLIP H. | ||
| SERIAL NUMBER: | (USA) | 19169167 | |
| RESULT: | (DEAD OR CAPTURED) | Dead | |
| PLACE AND TIME OF CAPTURE: | |||
| NAME OF HOSPITAL: | |||
| PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF INTERMENT: | Burial will be reported subsequently. | ||
Shot down by Flak. The plane was on mission over enemy territory.
(KU 3192)
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KU 3175
Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI
Koeln - Ostheim
Koeln, 8 Nov. 1944
Subject: Downing of a Boeing - fortress B 17 G. Shot down by Flak 11 Oct 44 1017 o'clock, on Training Center Wahn in district to Altenrath 71 NP, 5.
Articles found at the dead member of enemy Air Forces
Bernard A. Winiger:
1 Identification tag with the inscription
35715466 T43-44
Signature illegible
1st Lt. Airbase Commander
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KU 3175
Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI
Koeln - Ostheim
Koeln, 8 Nov. 1944
Subject: Downing of a Boeing - fortress B 17 G. Shot down by Flak 11 Oct 44 1017 o'clock, on Training Center Wahn in district to Altenrath 71 NP, 5.
Articles found at the dead member of enemy Air Forces
Earl G. Hatfield:
1 Identification tag with the inscription
38465666 T43-44
Signature illegible1st Lt. Airbase Commander
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List of Identification Tags filed under KU 3175
WM. H. FERGUSON
37723707 T43 44 A P
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TELEGRAM FORM
DISTANCE - MESSAGE
- OBERURSEL -
NAME OF DISTANCE-MESSAGE WRITER: LLBL NO. 399
| ACCEPTED: | DELIVERED: | |
| DATE: | ||
| RECEIVED: | TIME: | |
| TO: | ||
| DATE: | 16 Oct 1944 | THROUGH: |
| TIME: | 2310 | ROLL: |
| FROM: | LLEN | |
| THROUGH: | Breuning |
REMARKS:
Highest priority 2 LWKN No. 71 13 Oct 1800
To: Information Center West, Oberursel / Taunus-
Subject: Flak-downing of a Boeing Fortress B 17 G on 11 Oct 1944 1017 o'clock on Training Center Wahn in direction to Altenrath 71 NP 4/9,- Craft 98% damaged Type of the radio sets: 1) Signal Corps US Army Frequnty - meter B C 221.-- 125 To. 20 000 Kilocycles Oredr No. 171 33 - PH - 42.- 2) R-5/Arm 7 115 Volt- 400 C pS and 28 Volt DC.- 3) US Air-Corps Type M. 5.-
Crew: 1) 2nd Lt. Anvid Anderson O-2057793 (Already transferred by headquarters Air- Base Bonn-Hangelar) 2) Sgt. W.H. Ferguson 37723707, 3) Sgt. Robert H. Brown, 16094732, captured. 4) Lt. Truman R. Lord O-768605, 5) 2nd Lt. Cliffton T. Thillips O-771523 6) Officer Arthur F. Ruiz O-776803, 7) Sgt. Armin Weiss 32423754, found dead, fate of the remained crew-members is uncertain. Transfer of the objects and the prisoners to Oberursel is arranged.
Headquarters Airbase Koeln-Ostheim Gerbrecht Major...---
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| Downing No. | Name | Ser. No. | Rank | Docs |
| KU 3175 | Armin Weiss | 32423754 | Sgt. | EM. |
| KU 3175 | Arthur F. Ruice | O-776803 | Lt. | EM. |
| KU 3175 | Cliffton H. Phillips | O-771523 | Lt. | EM. |
| KU 3175 | Truman R. Lord | O-768605 | Lt. | EM. |
| KU 3175 | Winiger, Bernard A. | 35715466 | EM. | |
| KU 3175 | Hatfield, Earl G. Jr. | 38469666 | EM. |
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REPORT ON CAPTURED AIRCRAFT
| POST: | Headquarters Airbase (Molesworth) |
| LOCATION: | Koeln - Ostheim |
| DATE: | 11 Oct 1944 1017 o'clock |
| DATE AND TIME: | Training Center Wahn near Altenrath |
| AIRCRAFT WAS SHOT DOWN | |
| PLACE OF CRASH: | |
| (NEAREST TOWN) | |
| KIND OF CAPTURE: | |
| (FLAK, HUNTER, NIGHT HUNTER EMERGENCY LANDING) | |
| TYPE OF AIRCRAFT: | Fortress 17 G |
| MARKINGS OF CRAFT: | C 358. (v) |
| (LETTERS, FRONT OR REAR OF INSIGNIA) | 303. (v) |
| ADMITTANCE NO: | |
| EQUIPMENT: | |
| F.T. FREQUENCIES: | |
| CONDITION OF AIRCRAFT: | |
| DELIVERED TO DISTRIBUTOR: | |
| (DULOG - LUFT, ETC.) |
| Navigator | 2nd Lt. | Anderson, Arvid | |
| Pilot | 2nd Lt. | Lord, Truman R. | |
| Co-Pilot | 2nd Lt. | Phillips, Cliffton J. | |
| Bombardier | 2nd Lt. | Recce, Arthur F. | |
| Gunner | Sgt. | Ferguson, W.H. | |
| Gunner | Sgt. | Brown, F.H. | |
| Engineer | Sgt. | Winginer | |
| Radio-Opr. | Sgt. | Hatefield | |
| Gunner | Sgt. | Weiss, Armin | dead |
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KU 3175
Koeln, 12 October 1944
Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI
Koeln - Ostheim
Subject: Downing by Flak of a Boeing-Fortress B 17 G on 11 October 1944 at 1017 o'clock on the Training
Center Wahn in direction to Altenrath 71 NP 5.
Articles found at the aircraft:
Book, instructions for flying personal
Notations on file cards
7 Orders and various slips
25 Pounds (Sterling)
5 Crowns Iceland.
Signature illegible
Lieutenant Colonel, Airbase Commander
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KU 3175
REPORT ON CAPTURE OF MEMBERS OF ENEMY AIR FORCES
| POST: | Headquarters Airbase A (o) 8/VI | ||
| PLACE: | Koeln-Ostheim | ||
| DATE: | 13 Oct 1944 | ||
| CRASH: | (DOWNED) | OF: Boeing Fortress B 17 G | |
| (Number of crew: 10 men) | |||
| EM. LANDING: | AT: Training Center Wahn in direction to Altenrath 71 NP 5. 11 Oct 1944 at 1017 o'clock | ||
| REGARDING | |||
| NAME: | (LAST OR SURNAME) | see below | |
| FIRST NAME: | |||
| SERIAL NUMBER: | (USA) | ||
| RESULT: | (DEAD OR CAPTURED) | ||
| PLACE AND TIME OF CAPTURE: | |||
| NAME OF HOSPITAL: | |||
| PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF INTERMENT: | will be reported subsequently. | ||
Distribution
1 Dulag Luft Oberursel
1 for the file forwarded to distributor 13 Oct 1944
| Last Name | First Name | Rank |
Ser.No. | Result | |
| 1) | Anderson | Anvid | 2nd Lt. | O-2057793 | captured |
| 2) | Ferguson | W. H. | Sgt. | 37723707 | captured |
| 3) | Brown | Robert H. | Sgt. | 16094732 | captured |
| 4) | Lord | Truman R. | 2nd Lt. | O-768605 | dead |
| 5) | Phillips | Cliffton T. | 2nd Lt. | O-771523 | dead |
| 6) | Ruiz | Arthur F. | Officer | O-776803 | dead |
| 7) | Weiss | Armin | Sgt. | 32423754 | dead |
The fate of the remainding crew-members is uncertain.
signed Gerbrecht
Major Staff officer KIK Airbase
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File Note
30 Oct 1944
J/Sch
1) Career of the 2nd Lt. T.R. Lord (Pilot), dead.
Nov 1941 : 205th Coast Artillery (AA), Battery A. Antiaircraft Training Center, Camp Haan, Cal.
Oct 1943 : 14th AAF Flying Training Detachment, war eagle Field, Lancaster, Cal.
Jan 1944 : Marfa, Tex. (Instrument-Flight Training)
Apr 1944 : Hobbs, New Mexico (Instrument-Flight Training)
June/Jul 44 : 236th CCTS, Pyote, Tex.,
Aug 1944 : Lincoln, Nebr., clothed by 273rd AAF Base Unit,
18 Aug.44 : Take-off Lincoln with a B-17 G, No. 8271, and the crew of the downing.
2) Unit: 358th Sqd. of the 303rd Gp. (Lay-out of airbase, Messhallcard, perspective photos).
Aircraft Nos. of the 303rd Gp. (Sept 44 )
J-065, A-191, E-200, L-238, H-298, G-314, S-326, F-442,
I-462, B-554, X-557, P-739.
Pilots of the 303rd Gp.
Freeman, Goring, Holm, Johnson, McKinch, Price,
Paullin, White, Vermeer.
Military Adress: Cpl Roberts E. Ranch.
479.(F) GP., 434.(F) Sqd., APO 637.
Copy:
a) to yellow file
b) to Downing List
c) History of Squadron
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CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Your name: Brown Robert H. Rank: Sgt. Serial No.: 16094732
2. Organization: 303. CP Commander: William C. Sipes. Rank: Col. Sqn CO: George T. Mackin. Rank: Major
3. What year: 1944 Month: Oct. Day: 11 did you go down?
4. What was the mission, Bombing, Target, Wesseling, Germany, Target time, Altitude, 25,000, Route schedule, , Route flown,
5. Where were you when you left formation? No Knowledge.
6. Did you bail out? I was blown out.
7. Did other members of crew bail out? No Knowledge.
8. Tell all you know about when, where, how each person in your aircraft for whom no individual questionnaire is attached bailed out. A crew list is attached. Please give facts. If you don't know, say "No Knowledge". No Knowledge.
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground? No Knowledge.
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should cross check with 8 above and individual questionnaire) No Knowledge.
11. Where were they in aircraft? No Knowledge.
12. What was their condition? No Knowledge.
13. When, where, and in what condition did you last see any members not already described above? I saw Weiss just befor ship went down standing by Ball Turret wthout a chute.
14. Please give any similar information on personnel af any other crew of which you have knowledge.
Indicate source of information. None.
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INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
| Name of crew member: | WEISS, Armin (NMI) |
| Rank: | Sgt. |
| Serial Number: | 32 423 754 |
| Position: | Crew (Bomber), Ball Turret Gunner |
Did he bail out? No Knowledge.
Where? No Knowledge.
If not, why not? No Knowledge.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: I helped him out of Turret which received direct hit.
Was he injured? He was not hurt at the time.
Where was he when last seen? Standing in Waiste Position.
Any Hearsay information: Was told by German he was found dead near plane.
Source: German Interrogating Officer at Frankfurt.
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I believe he was killed when ship
exploded. When last seen he was not wearing a Chute.
Total number of missions of above crew member: No Knowledge.
Dates and destinations if possible: No Knowledge.
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INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
| Name of crew member: | HATFIELD, Earl G. Jr. |
| Rank: | Sgt. |
| Serial Number: | 38 469 666 |
| Position: | Crew (Bomber), Radio Gunner |
Did he bail out? No Knowledge.
Where? No Knowledge.
If not, why not? No Knowledge.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: Just befor ship went down he
asked me how I was.
Was he injured? No Knowledge.
Where was he when last seen? In Radio Room
Any Hearsay information: Was told by German he was found dead near plane.
Source: German Interrogating Officer at Frankfurt.
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I believe he was killed when ship exploded.
Total number of missions of above crew member: No Knowledge.
Dates and destinations if possible: No Knowledge.
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INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
| Name of crew member: | WINIGER, Bernard A. |
| Rank: | Sgt. |
| Serial Number: | 35 715 466 |
| Position: | Crew (Bomber), Top Turret Gunner |
Did he bail out? No Knowledge.
Where? No Knowledge.
If not, why not? No Knowledge.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: Befor Mission.
Was he injured? No Knowledge.
Where was he when last seen? No Knowledge.
Any Hearsay information: I Believe he was Killed when Ship exploded. Was told he was found dead near plane.
Source: German Interrogating Officer at Frankfurt.
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition:
Total number of missions of above crew member: No Knowledge.
Dates and destinations if possible: I was not a Regular Member of Crew.
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INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
| Name of crew member: | RUIZ, Arthur F. |
| Rank: | 2nd Lt. |
| Serial Number: | O-776 803 |
| Crew (Bomber), Bombardier |
Did he bail out? No Knowledge.
Where? No Knowledge.
If not, why not? No Knowledge.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: Was on way to Waiste position to help put out fire.
Was he injured? No Knowledge.
Where was he when last seen? Befor Mission
Any Hearsay information: Was told by Germans that he was found dead near remains of plane.
Source: German Interrogating Officer at Frankfurt.
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I believed he was Killed when Ship exploded.
Total number of missions of above crew member: No Knowledge.
Dates and destinations if possible: I was not a Regular Member of Crew.
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INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
| Name of crew member: | PHILLIPS, Clifton N. |
| Rank: | 2nd Lt. |
| Serial Number: | O-771 523 |
| Position: | Crew (Bomber), Co-Pilot |
Did he bail out? No Knowledge.
Where? No Knowledge.
If not, why not? No Knowledge.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: None.
Was he injured? No Knowledge.
Where was he when last seen? Befor Mission.
Any Hearsay information: Was told by Germans he was found dead near remains of plane.
Source: German Interrogating Officer at Frankfurt.
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I believe he was Killed when Ship exploded.
Total number of missions of above crew member: No Knowledge.
Dates and destinations if possible: I was not a Regular Member of Crew.
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INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
| Name of crew member: | LORD, Truman R. |
| Rank: | 2nd Lt. |
| Serial Number: | O-768 605 |
| Position: | Crew (Bomber), Pilot |
Did he bail out? No Knowledge.
Where? No Knowledge.
If not, why not? No Knowledge.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: Odered Bombardier to waist position to put out fire.
Was he injured?
Where was he when last seen? Last I saw him was before mission.
Any Hearsay information: Was told by German interrogator that Lord was near plane dead.
Source: German Interrogating Officer at Frankfurt.
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I believe he was Killed when Ship exploded.
Total number of missions of above crew member: No Knowledge.
Dates and destinations if possible: I was not a Regular Member of Crew.
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These ... - I believe that Lt. Lord should be .... for an additional .... for keeping our ship in formation under difficult conditions and .... ..... to .... the aircraft until the bombs were dropped. Unfortunately we did not have time to jump, but this was not because of failure to ... the crew, but I believe the rseult of a direct hit - for the ship went into a violent ... - by which I was thown unconcious and woke up in ... ... with a chute on. The airplane had ... The condition of the ship at this time can be verified by 1st Lt. Charles E. Thoma, 710 ... St. Abilene, Texas, flying the ship ahead of us, who wotched our ship explode and was later forced to jump and taken a POW on the same ... I would be more than willing to ... any future ... or after any additional information ... to the ... of my ...
Arvid Anderson
Arvid Anderson O-2057793
312N. Basset St.
Madison, Wis.
2Lt. AC ORC.
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CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Your name: Arvid Anderson. Rank: 2Lt. Serial No.: O-2057793
2. Organization: 303. CP Commander: Original Pilot Hells Angels B-17. Rank: Lt. Col. Sqn CO: No Knowledge. Rank: Maj.
3. What year: 1944 Month: Oct. Day: 11 did you go down?
4. What was the mission, Wesseling, Cologne, Target, Oil Plant, Target time, +/- 11:00, Altitude, 29,000, Route schedule, Circle Town South of the Ruhr, Route flown, Same.
5. Where were you when you left formation? Breaking away from bomb run.
6. Did you bail out? No.
7. Did other members of crew bail out? No to the best of my Knowledge. Sgt. Brown and Sgt. Ferguson were also blown out of the ship.
8. Tell all you know about when, where, how each person in your aircraft for whom no individual questionnaire is attached bailed out. A crew list is attached. Please give facts. If you don't know, say "No Knowledge". Sgt. Brown told me in a letter that he did not bail out but "woke up" on the ground with his chute open. Sgt. Ferguson told me that he crawled out of the severed tail section and then pulled hus chute.
9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground? Wesseling, Germany.
10. What members of your crew were in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Should cross check with 8 above and individual questionnaire) I believe six crewmen were killed in the explosion. I doubt if there was much of any plane left when the parts hit the ground.
11. Where were they in aircraft? All at there stations save Bombardier who was ordered to fight fire and was on his way to the rear.
12. What was their condition? Good, until explosion.
13. When, where, and in what condition did you last see any members not already described above? No Knowledge.
14. Please give any similar information on personnel af any other crew of which you have knowledge.
Indicate source of information. To my knowledge - None of the crewmembers listed in this report have received either airmedals or purple hearts. I am sure that such awards would be treasured by the next of kin of these men. I filled an application on their behalf in ... (Lucky Strike) - about middle of May 45. In addition to Cont.
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INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
| Name of crew member: | LORD, Truman R. |
| Rank: | 2nd Lt. |
| Serial Number: | O-768 605 |
| Position: | Crew (Bomber), Pilot |
Did he bail out? Not to the best of my Knowledge.
Where? Wesseling Germany, Cologne.
If not, why not? The plane exploded as a result of anti-aircraft fire.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: "We're to leave her".
Was he injured? Not until the plane exploded.
Where was he when last seen? In the Cockpit.
Any Hearsay information: No. I believe that I saw one burning parachute immediately after the explosion but since I was in a dazed condition am not sure.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: Lt. Lord kept the ship in formation on the bomb run dispite the difficulties caused by several previous hits. The run was 12,5 minutes long and after dropping the bombs and suffering additional hits; he gave the order to bail out. The explosion occured before anyone bailed out.
Total number of missions of above crew member: 5 I'm mot sure because he was grounded a few days with ear trouble.
Dates and destinations if possible: Ossnabruck Sept 27-28. Cologne 4 times in the first two weeks of October 44. I am not positive of this information.
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INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
| Name of crew member: | PHILLIPS, Clifton N. |
| Rank: | 2nd Lt. |
| Serial Number: | O-771 523 |
| Position: | Crew (Bomber), Co-Pilot |
Did he bail out? Not to the best of my Knowledge.
Where? Wesseling (Cologne) Germany.
If not, why not? The plane exploded due to anti-aircraft fire.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: Conducted oxygen check on the bomb run about 4-5 five minutes before ship exploded.
Was he injured? Not until the plane exploded.
Where was he when last seen? In the Co-Pilots seat.
Any Hearsay information: No. I believe that I saw one burning parachute immediately after the explosion but since I was in a dazed condition am not sure.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I believe that he was killed in the explosion.
Total number of missions of above crew member: 6-7 Missions.
Dates and destinations if possible: Dresden 1st week in October 55. 4-5 times to Cologne in October 44. Lt. Phillips also flew as tail gunner in the last week of Sept. 44. I Believe it was in the Lepzig Me...burg area.
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INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
| Name of crew member: | PHILLIPS, Clifton N. |
| Rank: | 2nd Lt. |
| Serial Number: | O-771 523 |
| Position: | Crew (Bomber), Co-Pilot |
Did he bail out? No.
Where? Wesseling Germany (Cologne).
If not, why not? The plane exploded due to anti-aircraft fire.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: Lt. Ruiz immidiately after dropping the bombs went to the rear of the ship on order of Lt. Lord to fight fire. I don't believe he got past the cockpit when Lt. Lord ordered us to bail and she blew.
Was he injured? Not until the plane exploded.
Where was he when last seen? Leaving the nose of the ship for the rear.
Any Hearsay information: I saw one burning chute but because of my dazed condition could not be sure.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I believe Lt. Ruiz was killed in the explosion.
Total number of missions of above crew member: 7.
Dates and destinations if possible: Osnabruck Sept 27. Cologne Sept 28. Dresden 1st week in October and 4 more missions to Cologne Oct. 44.
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INDIVIDUAL CASUALTY QUESTIONNAIRE
| Name of crew member: | WINIGER, Bernard A. |
| Rank: | Sgt. |
| Serial Number: | 35 715 466 |
| Position: | Top Turret Gunner |
Did he bail out? No to the best of my Knowledge.
Where? Wesseling Germany Cologne.
If not, why not? The ship exploded due to anti-aircraft fire.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: Oxygen check on bomb run a few minutes before ship blew up.
Was he injured? Not until the plane exploded.
Where was he when last seen? In the Top Turret.
Any Hearsay information: I saw one burning chute but because of my dazed condition I was not sure.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I believe Sgt. Winiger was killed in the explosion.
Total number of missions of above crew member: 7.
Dates and destinations if possible: Ossnabruck Sept 27. Cologne Sept 28. Dresden 1st week of Oct 44 and Cologne 4 times during 1st two weeks of August Oct 44.
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| Name of crew member: | HATFIELD, Earl G. Jr. |
| Rank: | Sgt. |
| Serial Number: | 38 469 666 |
| Position: | Radio Gunner |
Did he bail out? No to the best of my Knowledge.
Where? Wesseling Germany Cologne.
If not, why not? The ship exploded due to anti-aircraft fire.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: Oxygen check a few minutes before plane exploded.
Was he injured? Not until the plane exploded.
Where was he when last seen? In the Radio Room.
Any Hearsay information: I saw one burning chute but because of my dazed condition am not sure.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I believe that Sgt. Hatfield was killed in the explosion.
Total number of missions of above crew member: 8.
Dates and destinations if possible: Ossnabruck Sept 27. Cologne Sept 28. Dresden and 4 times to Cologne in the 1st weeks of Oct. 44. Sgt. hatfield flew one extra mission at this time. I believe that it was in the upper Rhine region but am not sure.
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| Name of crew member: | WEISS, Armin (NMI) |
| Rank: | Sgt. |
| Serial Number: | 32 423 754 |
| Position: | Ball Turret Gunner |
Did he bail out? No to the best of my Knowledge.
Where? Wesseling Cologne Germany.
If not, why not? The plane exploded due to anti-aircraft fire.
Last contact or conversation just prior to or at time of loss of plane: Sgt. Weiss reported that there was a fire in the waiste of the ship, while we were on the bomb run.
Was he injured? Not until the explosion.
Where was he when last seen? In the Ball.
Any Hearsay information: I saw one parachute but because of my dazed condition could not be sure.
Source:
Any explanation of his fate based in part or wholly on supposition: I believe that Sgt. Weiss was killed in the explosion.
Total number of missions of above crew member: 5.
Dates and destinations if possible: Dresden 1st week in October 44 and 4 missions to Colone 1st two weeks of Oct 44.
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MJD, 1/2/45
| 2nd Lt. Arthur F. | Ruiz Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Ruiz, (Parents) |
| 1128 Spruce Street, | |
| Karkoley 7, California. | |
| 2nd Lt. Arvid Anderson | Mrs. Alma Anderson, (Mother) |
| 6416 Jefferson Avenue, | |
| Hammond, Indiana. | |
| 2nd Lt. Truman R. Lord | Mrs. Esther Harris, (Mother) |
| 12325 44th Street, South, | |
| Seattle, Washington. | |
| 2nd Lt. Cliffton N Phillips | Mr. Harrison H. Phillips, (Father) |
| Buckley, Washington. | |
| Sgt. Robert H. Brown | Mrs. Marie Stedl, (Mother) |
| 121 Morse Street, | |
| Antigo, Wisconsin. | |
| Sgt. Bernard A. Winiger | Mrs. Fiona L. Winiger, (Mother) |
| 1214 Bend Street, | |
| Evensville, Oklahoma. | |
| Sgt. Earl G. Hatfield Jr. | Mrs. Laura H. Hatfield, (Mother) |
| Rente One, | |
| Keystone, Oklahoma. | |
| Sgt. William H. Ferguson | Mrs. Virginia L. Ferguson, (Wife) |
| Pural Route Number Two, | |
| c/o C.F. Shelton Jr. | |
| Troy, Kansas. | |
| Sgt. Armin Weiss | Mrs. Mary Weiss, (Mother) |
| 911 Tiffany Street | |
| New York, New York |
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B-17
AAF 43-38200
9 Men
11 Oct., 44 1017 Wahn near Cologne
Type: Fortress 358 (H.B.) Sqd. 303 Gr.
Target: Airfield N. - Ostheim
| 2nd Lt. | ANDERSON Arvid | O-2057793 | capt. | |||
| 8 | LORD Truman R. | O-768605 | dead | |||
| 3 | 2nd Lt. | PHILLIPS Clifton T. | O-771523 | dead | ||
| 4 | RUIZ Arthur F. | O-776803 | dead | |||
| Sgt. | FERGUSON William Hubert | 37723707 | capt. | |||
| Sgt. | BROWN Robert Howard | 16094732 | capt. | |||
| 3 | Sgt. | WEISS Armin | 32423754 | dead | ||
| MACR 9479 | S/Sgt. | WOODRUFF Walker A. | 36877182 | |||
| 7 | N | Sgt. | HATFIELD Earl G. | 38469666 | dead | |
| 6 | N | Sgt. | WINIGER Bernard A. | 35715466 | dead |
PW Cemetery Hoffnungstal near Wahn
One Person to many listed here
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3) 1016 o'clock. Boeing 5 km east of Wahn 15 km southwest of Koeln NP 4/7. 98% damage. Crash-fire, 4 deads,.- (KU 3175) MACR 9564
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KU 3175 MACR 9564
WININGER Bernard A. 35715466 T 43 44 dead
Boeing Fortress B 17 G shot down on 11.Oct.1944. 1017 Training Center Wahn 71 NP 5
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KU 3175
HATFIELD Earl G. 38469666 T 43 44
Boeing Fortress B 17 G shot down on 11.Oct.1944. 1017. at Training Center shot down on 11.Oct.1944 1017. at Training Center Wahn direction Altenrath 71 NP 5.
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DATE AND TIME AIRCRAFT WAS SHOT DOWN: 11 October 1944 1017 hrs
CASUALTY NO.: KU 3175
PLACE OF CRASH: Wahn near Cologne
TYPE OF AICRAFT: Fortress
REPORTING OFFICE: Hq Air Base Cologne-Ostheim
| NAME | RANK | SERIAL NUMBER |
CAPT'D WOUNDED DEAD |
PLACE OF INTERNMENT | |
| ANDERSON | Arvid | 2nd Lt. | O-2057793 | captured | Dulag Luft West |
| BROWN | Robert Howard | Sgt. | 1609473 | captured | Dulag Luft West |
| 17 July 1922 Minneapolis, Minn. |
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| FERGUSON | William Hubert | Sgt. | 37723707 | captured | Dulag Luft West |
| LORD | Truman R. | Officer | O-768605 | dead | |
| PHILLIPS | O-771523 | dead | |||
| RUIZ | O-776803 | dead | |||
| WEISS | 32423754 | dead | |||
| Casualty No. KU3157 | First Supplementary Report, dated 5 December 1944 | ||||
| HATFIELD | Sgt. | 38469666 | dead | ||
| WINIGER | Sgt. | 35715466 | dead | ||
| MACR 9564 | |||||
REMARKS:
Dulag Luft, 6 November 1944 Wo.
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COPY
16 November, 1945
SUBJECT: Second Lieutenant Arthur F. Ruiz, O-776803
358 Bomb Sqdn, (H)
303 Bomb Group (H)
TO: Commanding Officer
358 Bomb Sqdn. (H)
303 Bomb Group (H)
APO 557, c/o Postmaster
New York, New York
1. This headquarters is in receipt of a letter from Mrs. Arthur J. Ruiz, 1136 Spruce Street, Berkeley 7, California, copy attached, concerning the death of her son, subject officer, 11 October, 1944.
2. Subject officer was a crew member of a B-17 (Flying Fortress) bomber which departed from England on a mission to Wesseling, Germany, on October 11, 1944.
3. Request a letter be written by the Commanding Officer to the above named parent, giving full details surrounding the death of subjected officer, copy to be forwarded to this headquarters.
FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL:
JOHN J. SMITH
Lt. Col.., Air Corps
Chief, Notification Section
Personal Affairs Branch
Personal Services Division, ACS-1
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