| Name | Grandpre, Richard Elias ‡ |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Serial Number | O-797308 ‡ |
| Unit Assignments | Assigned to the 545th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Special Orders #70 dated 11 March 1943, effective 11 March 1943. |
| Duty | Navigator |
| MOS | 1034 - Navigator |
| Last Duty Date | 22 June 1943 |
| Results |
Prisoner Of War POW Camp: Stalag 7A Moosburg Bavaria 48-12 (Work Camps 3324-46 Krumbachstrasse 48011, Work Camp 3368 Munich 48-11) |
| Related Documents | Missing Air Crew Report # 2165⇓ (3.060 MB) Crew 17 (Legacy)⇗ |
| Photo Album: | Crew Photo Album⇗ |
| CREWMEMBER | POSITION | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lt. Olbinski, Robert James⇗ | Pilot | POW |
| 2nd Lt. Swift, Harry R⇗ | Co-pilot | POW |
| 2nd Lt. Grandpre, Richard Elias | Navigator | POW |
| 2nd Lt. Turner, Douglas Haig⇗ | Bombardier | KIA |
| S/SGT. Reed, Oliver Eugene⇗ | Radio Operator / Gunner | POW |
| S/SGT. Trickett, Ernest Milton⇗ | Engineer / Top Turret Gunner | KIA |
| S/SGT. Werbanec, George Frank⇗ | Ball Turret Gunner | POW |
| S/SGT. Cooke, Harold Joseph⇗ | Tail Gunner | KIA |
| S/SGT. Hanna, William Lyvere⇗ | Flexible Gunner | TR |
| PVT. Waterman, George W⇗ | Flexible Gunner | KIA |
Crew History
The Olbinski Crew joined the 545th BS at Wendover on 11 March 1943. Identified as 'Crew #17' on the assignment order, they became the first 'Crew #59' in the squadron. Prior to transferring overseas, Counihan replaced Hanna for unknown reasons. They trained at Wendover, Sioux City, and Kearney, and then flew to England together.| Number | Date | Target | Position | Aircraft | Mission/Sortie Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1⇗ | 22 June 1943 |
Target: General Motors Truck Factory Type: Industry Location: Antwerp, Belgium |
Navigator | 42‑30076⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Failed To Return Shot down by enemy aircraft; crashed near Wilhelminadoorp, The Netherlands. MACR 2165 Sortie Report⇗ |