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Mejia, Richard Carlton

Individual Personnel Data
Name Mejia, Richard Carlton   
Rank Private / Staff Sergeant
Serial Number 35514650   
Unit Assignments Assigned to the 546th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #136 dated 5 November 1943, effective 5 November 1943.
Duty Flexible Gunner
MOS748 - Army Airplane Mechanic / Gunner, Flight Engineer
Last Duty Date 8 September 1944
Results Transferred
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 1 September 1920
  • Placed on two days Temporary Duty reporting to the U.S. Consul by 0900 HRS, 19 June 1944 at 18th RCD AAF station 594, purpose, Official Business; AAF Station 106 Special Orders #114 dated 16 June 1944.
  • Promoted from Private to Sergeant per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #136 dated 13 July 1944.
  • Transferred in grade to the Casual Pool, 8th AFRD, AAF Station 594 on 8 September 1944 per Squadron Morning Report.
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album




Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Rich, John (NMI), JrPilotPOW
2nd Lt. Wehry, George EllsworthCo-pilotPOW
2nd Lt. Indest, Joseph AlbertNavigatorKIA
2nd Lt. Marvin, William VernBombardierKIA
SGT. Montagne, Henry Julien LouisRadio Operator / GunnerPOW
S/SGT. Eklund, Howard JosephEngineer / Top Turret GunnerPOW
SGT. Henken, Norman (NMI)Ball Turret GunnerPOW
PVT. Goddard, Kenneth DouglasTail GunnerWIA
PVT. Louden, Jack ElmerFlexible GunnerPOW
PVT. Mejia, Richard CarltonFlexible GunnerTR

Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 11 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
39 1 December 1943 Target: Non-Ferrous Metals Plant
Type: Industry
Location: Solingen, Germany
Waist (Flexible) Gunner 41‑24525 Combat Mission Credit
Ground Spare Aircraft; replaced 42‑31274. Landed away at Woodbridge.
Sortie Report
146 25 June 1944 Target: Railroad Bridge & Embankment
Type: Transportation
Location: Sens, France
Ball Turret 42‑97251 Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report
147 27 June 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Storage Depot)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Saint-Martin-L'Hortier, France
Ball Turret 42‑97251 Combat Mission Credit
41st B section.
Sortie Report
150 4 July 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dreux (Conches-en-Ouche), France
Ball Turret 42‑97142 Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report
151 6 July 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Coubronne, France
Ball Turret 42‑37788 Combat Mission Credit
High section deputy, lead group.
Sortie Report
159 17 July 1944 Target: Beautor Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Beautor, France
Ball Turret 42‑102500 Combat Mission Credit
High section lead, lead group. Hot camera ship.
Sortie Report
161 19 July 1944 Target: Hydrogen Peroxide Plant
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Höllriegelskreuth District, Pullach, Germany
Ball Turret 42‑102601 Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Low Squadron deputy, high group. Turned back due to runaway prop on #2 engine.
Sortie Report
162 20 July 1944 Target: Aircraft Plants
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Dessau, Germany
Ball Turret 42‑102500 Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, High Squadron Deputy.
Sortie Report
164 24 July 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: La Chapelle en Juger & Hébécrevon, France
Ball Turret 42‑107083 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
Ball Turret 42‑102501 Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group Flying Spare; joined formation.
Sortie Report
168 31 July 1944 Target: Aero Engine Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Munich / München, Germany
Tail Gunner 42‑97142 Flying Spare, Returned As Briefed
High Group.
Sortie Report
170 3 August 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Fleury, Flers, Fiefs, France
Ball Turret 42‑107083 Combat Mission Credit
H Group.
Sortie Report
171 4 August 1944 Target: Rocket Research & Development Complex
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Peenemünde, Germany
Ball Turret 42‑107083 Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group Hot Camera Ship.
Sortie Report

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