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08/04/1944
R.W. Hamilton
44-6098 -

At 1340, shortly after the bomb run and with number 3 engine on fire as result of flak damage aircraft left the formation and exploded

Person Status Role
Robert W. Hamilton POW Pilot
Alphonse J. Kech KIA Co-Pilot
Charles L. Shippee POW Navigator
Jack Sternbeck POW Bombardier
Rollie C. Kilgore POW Radio Operator
Oliver C. Schriner POW Top Turret/Engineer
Kenneth C. Barnett POW Ball Turret Gunner
Harvey L. Kastner POW Waist Gunner
John J. Brogan POW Tail Gunner