Hofferber, Reuben (NMI)

Individual Personnel Data
Name Hofferber, Reuben (NMI)   ‡
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Rank Sergeant / Technical Sergeant
Serial Number 39616652   ‡
Unit Assignments Assigned to the 546th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 special Orders #134 dated 11 July 1944, effective 11 July 1944.
Duty Flexible Gunner / Radio Operator / Gunner
MOS757 - Radio Operator / Mechanic / Gunner, AAF
Last Duty Date 11 December 1944
Results Completed Combat Tour
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 1 May 1924
  • Promoted to Staff Sergeant per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #204 dated 15 October 1944.
  • Placed on seven days Temporary Duty (TD) to Palace Hotel, Southport, AAF Station 524 (a Flak house) on 26 October 1944 to carry out the instructions of the Commanding General per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #212 dated 26 October 1944.
  • Promoted to Technical Sergeant effective 15 November 1944 per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #226 dated 15 November 1944.
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗
Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Mead, Frank Willard⇗PilotCT
2nd Lt. Daniel, Thomas Cogswell, Jr⇗Co-pilotCT
2nd Lt. Bryson, Jerry Russell⇗NavigatorTR
2nd Lt. Shelby, Marvin C⇗BombardierTR
SGT. Vennel, Alexander Joseph⇗Radio Operator / GunnerPOW
S/SGT. Joyce, Robert Oliver⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerPOW
CPL. Treat, John Afton⇗Ball Turret GunnerPOW
CPL. Castiglione, Vincent Joseph⇗Tail GunnerPOW
SGT. Woods, Harold Leroy, "Hal"⇗Flexible GunnerPOW
SGT. Hofferber, Reuben (NMI)Flexible GunnerCT
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 35 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
167⇗ 29 July 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil & Chemical Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑107058⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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171⇗ 4 August 1944 Target: Rocket Research & Development Complex
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Peenemünde, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑107083⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group Hot Camera Ship.
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175⇗ 8 August 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: Bretteville-sur-Laize, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97510⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low section deputy, low group.
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177⇗ 11 August 1944 Target: Tactical: Coastal Artillery Emplacements
Type: Military
Location: Brest, France 		Radio Operator 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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179⇗ 13 August 1944 Target: Tactical: Road Network
Type: Transportation
Location: Beaumont-le-Roger (area), France 		Radio Operator 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group. Returned from mission with #3 feathered.
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182⇗ 18 August 1944 Target: Tactical: Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Vise, Belgium 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
High group. Turned back because of instrument failures.
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189⇗ 8 September 1944 Target: I. G. Farben Chemical Works
Type: Industry
Location: Ludwigshafen, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102500⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Turned back due to failure of #4 engine - lost propellor in flight. Bombs jettisoned in Channel.
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190⇗ 9 September 1944 Target: I. G. Farben Chemical Works
Type: Industry
Location: Ludwigshafen, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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191⇗ 10 September 1944 Target: BMW Motor Component Parts Plant
Type: Industry
Location: Sindelfingen, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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194⇗ 13 September 1944 Target: Leuna Synthetic Oil Refinery
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑31222⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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196⇗ 19 September 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Hamm, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑31222⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron.
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198⇗ 25 September 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑31222⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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199⇗ 26 September 1944 Target: Steelworks
Type: Industry
Location: Osnabrück, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑38013⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group flying spare; joined formation.
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200⇗ 27 September 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards (PFF Aiming Points)
Type: Transportation
Location: Cologne / Köln, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38501⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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201⇗ 28 September 1944 Target: Steelworks
Type: Industry
Location: Magdeburg, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102620⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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202⇗ 30 September 1944 Target: Handorf Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Münster, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38548⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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203⇗ 2 October 1944 Target: Ford Motor Works
Type: Industry
Location: Cologne / Köln, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38616⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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207⇗ 7 October 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Leipzig, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38548⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron.
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208⇗ 9 October 1944 Target: Ball-Bearing Plant
Type: Bearings Industry
Location: Schweinfurt, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑107121⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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209⇗ 11 October 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Wesseling, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38588⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Fourth Squadron.
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210⇗ 14 October 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Saarbrücken, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102500⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Turned back due to mechanical failure.
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211⇗ 15 October 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Cologne / Köln, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97510⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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212⇗ 17 October 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Cologne / Köln, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38588⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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213⇗ 18 October 1944 Target: Ford Motor Works
Type: Industry
Location: Cologne / Köln, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38588⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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214⇗ 19 October 1944 Target: Heinrich Lanz Tank Factory
Type: Industry
Location: Mannheim, Germany 		Radio Operator 44‑8430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron.
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219⇗ 4 November 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Bottrop (Welheim), Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38588⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Squadron.
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221⇗ 6 November 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Bottrop (Welheim), Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38588⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Squadron flying spare; joined formation.
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222⇗ 8 November 1944 Target: Leuna Synthetic Oil Plant (visual aim point)
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38588⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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223⇗ 9 November 1944 Target: Ground Installations
Type: Military
Location: Ouvrages de Sorbey (Metz), France 		Radio Operator 43‑38588⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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224⇗ 10 November 1944 Target: Ostheim Airfield & Butzweilerhof Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Cologne / Köln, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38747⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41C Group, Low Squadron.
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225⇗ 11 November 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Gelsenkirchen, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38588⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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226⇗ 16 November 1944 Target: Tactical - Artillery Positions
Type: Military
Location: Eschweiler, Germany 		Radio Operator 44‑8430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Landed away at Stratford, due to weather.
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227⇗ 20 November 1944 Target: Buer Synthetic Oil Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Gelsenkirchen, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38548⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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229⇗ 25 November 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Lützkendorf, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑38766⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Landed away at Aldermaston, due to weather.
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232⇗ 29 November 1944 Target: Oil Refinery
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Misburg, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102933⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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233⇗ 30 November 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil Refinery
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Zeitz, Germany 		Radio Operator 44‑8430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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234⇗ 2 December 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Oberlahnstein, Germany 		Radio Operator 44‑8430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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235⇗ 4 December 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Soest, Germany 		Radio Operator 44‑6476⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Landed away at RAF Bradwell Bay, Essex, due to low fuel.
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