| Name | Barrier, Robert Edgar ‡ |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Serial Number | O-775755 ‡ |
| Unit Assignments | Assigned to the 546th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #243 dated 11 December 1944, effective 11 December 1944. |
| Duty | Pilot |
| MOS | 1091 - Pilot, B-17 |
| Last Duty Date | 27 December 1944 |
| Results |
Killed In Action Final Resting Place or Memorial: Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England: Plot D Row 7 Grave 94 |
| Additional Information |
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| Photo Album: | Crew Photo Album⇗ |
| CREWMEMBER | POSITION | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lt. Barrier, Robert Edgar | Pilot | KIA |
| 2nd Lt. Bragg, Weldon Carey⇗ | Co-pilot | WNC |
| 2nd Lt. Cherry, Joseph H⇗ | Navigator | FCMEW |
| Flt. Ofcr. Schumer, Gerald (NMI)⇗ | Bombardier | WIA |
| CPL. Cawthon, William Hilton⇗ | Radio Operator / Gunner | FCMEW |
| CPL. Barnes, Lawrence Valentine, Jr⇗ | Engineer / Top Turret Gunner | TBD |
| CPL. Asby, Sidney Lee, Jr⇗ | Ball Turret Gunner | CT |
| CPL. Matthews, Frederick Donald⇗ | Tail Gunner | CT |
| CPL. Plont, George John⇗ | Flexible Gunner | FCMEW |
| Number | Date | Target | Position | Aircraft | Mission/Sortie Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244⇗ | 27 December 1944 |
Target: Bridge (Tactical) Type: Transportation Location: Altenahr, Germany |
Co-pilot | 42‑31484⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Lead Squadron. Sustained battle damage and attempted to land away at RAF Manston, Kent. Crashed into aircraft in the dispersal area and exploded, killing the entire crew. Sortie Report⇗ |