2024 MEMBERSHIP
 JOIN OR RENEW NOW
 MEMBER APPLICATION FORM⇗

Neyer, Ralph Richard

Individual Personnel Data
Name Neyer, Ralph Richard   ‡
⇗
Rank Technical Sergeant
Serial Number 6988914   ‡
Unit Assignments Assigned to the 546th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #119 dated 22 June 1944, effective 22 June 1944.
Duty Radio Operator / Gunner
MOS757 - Radio Operator / Mechanic / Gunner, AAF
Last Duty Date 11 October 1944
Results Killed In Action
Final Resting Place or Memorial: Saint Joseph New Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 1922
  • Died of wounds incurred during an attack on oil targets in the Wesseling and Koblenz areas of Germany.
  • Placed on seven days Temporary Duty to American Red Cross Club, Keythorpe Hall, AAF 566 (a Flak House) per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #162 dated 13 August 1944.
Related Documents Missing Air Crew Report # 7454⇓ (4.972 MB)
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗
Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Pranger, Nicholas Vincent⇗PilotCT
2nd Lt. Vaden, Kenneth Underwood⇗Co-pilotCT
2nd Lt. Singer, William Andrew⇗NavigatorPOW
2nd Lt. Wolf, Charles Elmer, Jr⇗BombardierCT
T/SGT. Neyer, Ralph RichardRadio Operator / GunnerKIA
S/SGT. Brooker, Cameron Hutchison⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Browne, Erle Royden⇗Ball Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Kidwell, Hugh Thomas⇗Tail GunnerPOW
PVT. Sullivan, John Joseph⇗Flexible GunnerTR
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 27 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
149⇗ 30 June 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Montdidier, France 		Radio Operator 42‑107057⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
150⇗ 4 July 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dreux (Conches-en-Ouche), France 		Radio Operator 42‑107083⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Turned back at 0525; reasons unknown.
Sortie Report⇗
151⇗ 6 July 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Coubronne, France 		Radio Operator 42‑102620⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High section deputy, high group.
Sortie Report⇗
153⇗ 7 July 1944 Target: Me-109 Aircraft Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Leipzig, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97273⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group, 41st A wing. Tailgunner bailed out during violent prop wash, apparently believing the aircraft was in trouble.
Sortie Report⇗
154⇗ 8 July 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Renescure, France 		Radio Operator 42‑102500⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group.
Sortie Report⇗
155⇗ 11 July 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102620⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
156⇗ 12 July 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102620⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
159⇗ 17 July 1944 Target: Beautor Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Beautor, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group.
Sortie Report⇗
160⇗ 18 July 1944 Target: Rocket Research & Development Complex
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Peenemünde & Zinnowitz, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group.
Sortie Report⇗
162⇗ 20 July 1944 Target: Aircraft Plants
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Dessau, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Turned back with a sick crew member. Hot camera ship.
Sortie Report⇗
163⇗ 21 July 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Schwäbisch Hall, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron deputy, lead 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 42‑107058⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group.
Sortie Report⇗
168⇗ 31 July 1944 Target: Aero Engine Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Flying Spare, Returned As Briefed
High Group.
Sortie Report⇗
169⇗ 1 August 1944 Target: Railroad Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Chartres, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group, Low Squadron Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
170⇗ 3 August 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Fleury, Flers, Fiefs, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
H Group, Low Squadron Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
171⇗ 4 August 1944 Target: Rocket Research & Development Complex
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Peenemünde, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, Low Squadron Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
173⇗ 5 August 1944 Target: Luftwaffe Controlling Station
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Langenhagen, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑31222⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High section lead, low group. Ground Spare Aircraft; replaced 42‑107057.
Sortie Report⇗
175⇗ 8 August 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: Bretteville-sur-Laize, France 		Radio Operator 42‑102500⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low section lead, low group.
Sortie Report⇗
180⇗ 14 August 1944 Target: Echterdingen Airdrome
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Stuttgart, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron lead, lead group.
Sortie Report⇗
184⇗ 25 August 1944 Target: Airfield & Airpark
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Anklam, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron lead, lead group.
Sortie Report⇗
186⇗ 30 August 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Crepieul, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97510⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
188⇗ 5 September 1944 Target: I. G. Farben Chemical Works
Type: Industry
Location: Ludwigshafen, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102933⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
189⇗ 8 September 1944 Target: I. G. Farben Chemical Works
Type: Industry
Location: Ludwigshafen, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
194⇗ 13 September 1944 Target: Leuna Synthetic Oil Refinery
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97282⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
196⇗ 19 September 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Hamm, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97251⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron.
Sortie Report⇗
197⇗ 21 September 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Mainz, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑107148⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Ground Spare Aircraft; replaced 42‑97251.
Sortie Report⇗
202⇗ 30 September 1944 Target: Handorf Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Münster, Germany 		Radio Operator 44‑6476⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group lead.
Sortie Report⇗
204⇗ 3 October 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil Refinery
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Wesseling, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97948⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron lead. Gee-H ship.
Sortie Report⇗
205⇗ 5 October 1944 Type: Industry
Location: Cologne / Köln, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97986⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Deputy lead. This aircraft led the group on two PFF runs, was hit by flak over target area and lost two engines; could not keep up with group and was going to land in Belgium; plane was under control, but was reported to explode at about 2,000' altitude. However, while it was out of commission for about two months, it was back flying combat missions in December.
Sortie Report⇗
209⇗ 11 October 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Wesseling, Germany 		Radio Operator 44‑8211⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Fourth Squadron lead. PFF ship.
Sortie Report⇗

Every effort has been expended to ensure all information on this page is complete and accurate.
Please inform webmaster of any discrepancies or omissions by using the button below.