| Name | Merritt, Roy David ‡ |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant / Technical Sergeant |
| Serial Number | 39558395 ‡ |
| Unit Assignments | Assigned to the 547th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #119 dated 22 June 1944, effective 22 June 1944. |
| Duty | Radio Operator / Gunner |
| MOS | 757 - Radio Operator / Mechanic / Gunner, AAF |
| Last Duty Date | 20 August 1944 |
| Results | Transferred |
| Additional Information |
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| Photo Album: | Crew Photo Album⇗ |
| CREWMEMBER | POSITION | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lt. Bennett, John R⇗ | Pilot | TR |
| 2nd Lt. Anthony, Thomas John, "Tom"⇗ | Co-pilot | KIA |
| 2nd Lt. Culligan, Clarence Sylvester⇗ | Navigator | CT |
| 2nd Lt. Watkins, Bob Gene⇗ | Bombardier | TBD |
| S/SGT. Merritt, Roy David | Radio Operator / Gunner | TR |
| S/SGT. Errett, Kennedy Craig⇗ | Engineer / Top Turret Gunner | TR |
| SGT. Mosher, William Martin⇗ | Ball Turret Gunner | TR |
| SGT. Gibbon, Robert William⇗ | Tail Gunner | TR |
| SGT. Johansen, Egon (NMI)⇗ | Flexible Gunner | WIA |
| SGT. Marzola, John Anthony⇗ | Flexible Gunner | TR |
| Number | Date | Target | Position | Aircraft | Mission/Sortie Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150⇗ | 4 July 1944 |
Target: Airfield Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Location: Dreux (Conches-en-Ouche), France |
Radio Operator | 42‑107064⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Sortie Report⇗ |
| 152⇗ | 6 July 1944 |
Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site) Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons) Location: Blanc Pignon Ferme, Cléty, France |
Radio Operator | 44‑6105⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Sortie Report⇗ |
| 153⇗ | 7 July 1944 |
Target: Me-109 Aircraft Factory Type: Aircraft Industry Location: Leipzig, Germany |
Radio Operator | 42‑97367⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit High group, 41st A wing. Sortie Report⇗ |
| 154⇗ | 8 July 1944 |
Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site) Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons) Location: Renescure, France |
Radio Operator | 42‑97449⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Low Squadron deputy, lead group. Sortie Report⇗ |
| 155⇗ | 11 July 1944 |
Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards Type: Transportation Location: Munich / München, Germany |
Radio Operator | 42‑97367⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Low Squadron deputy, lead group. Sortie Report⇗ |
| 156⇗ | 12 July 1944 |
Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards Type: Transportation Location: Munich / München, Germany |
Radio Operator | 42‑97237⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Sortie Report⇗ |
| 157⇗ | 13 July 1944 |
Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards Type: Transportation Location: Munich / München, Germany |
Radio Operator | 42‑97263⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit 41B Group, High Squadron Deputy. Sortie Report⇗ |
| 158⇗ | 16 July 1944 |
Target: Aero Engine Factory Type: Aircraft Industry Location: Munich / München, Germany |
Radio Operator | 44‑6080⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Sortie Report⇗ |
| 162⇗ | 20 July 1944 |
Target: Aircraft Plants Type: Aircraft Industry Location: Dessau, Germany |
Radio Operator | 44‑6149⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Sortie Report⇗ |
| 163⇗ | 21 July 1944 |
Target: Airfield Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Location: Schwäbisch Hall, Germany |
Radio Operator | 44‑6149⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Sortie Report⇗ |
| 164⇗ | 24 July 1944 |
Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points Type: Military Location: La Chapelle en Juger & Hébécrevon, France |
Radio Operator | 42‑97263⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit High group. Sortie Report⇗ |
| 165⇗ | 25 July 1944 |
Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points Type: Military Location: Montreuil-sur-Lozon, Le Châtel, & La Chapelle en Juger, France |
Radio Operator | 42‑97263⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Lead Group, High Squadron Deputy. Sortie Report⇗ |
| 166⇗ | 28 July 1944 |
Target: Synthetic Oil & Chemical Plant Type: Oil Industry Location: Merseburg, Germany |
Radio Operator | 42‑97150⇗ |
Flying Spare, Returned As Briefed Ground Spare Aircraft, replaced 42‑38013. Sortie Report⇗ |