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Bennett, John R

Individual Personnel Data
Name Bennett, John R
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Rank Second Lieutenant / First Lieutenant
Serial Number O-754312
Unit Assignments Assigned to the 547th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #119 dated 22 June 1944, effective 22 June 1944.
Duty Pilot
MOS1091 - Pilot, B-17
Last Duty Date 11 September 1944
Results Transferred
Additional Information
  • Promoted to First Lieutenant on 19 August 1944 per 547th Morning Report.
  • Placed on seven days Temporary Duty to Aylesfield House, N. Hants (a Flak House) per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #167 dated 20 August 1944.
  • Transferred to Casual Pool, 8th AFRD, AAF Station 594 per Hq 1st BD Special Orders #248.
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗
Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Bennett, John RPilotTR
2nd Lt. Anthony, Thomas John, "Tom"⇗Co-pilotKIA
2nd Lt. Culligan, Clarence Sylvester⇗NavigatorCT
2nd Lt. Watkins, Bob Gene⇗BombardierTBD
S/SGT. Merritt, Roy David⇗Radio Operator / GunnerTR
S/SGT. Errett, Kennedy Craig⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerTR
SGT. Mosher, William Martin⇗Ball Turret GunnerTR
SGT. Gibbon, Robert William⇗Tail GunnerTR
SGT. Johansen, Egon (NMI)⇗Flexible GunnerWIA
SGT. Marzola, John Anthony⇗Flexible GunnerTR
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 19 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
150⇗ 4 July 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dreux (Conches-en-Ouche), France 		Co-pilot 42‑107064⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
152⇗ 6 July 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Blanc Pignon Ferme, Cléty, France 		Co-pilot 44‑6105⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
153⇗ 7 July 1944 Target: Me-109 Aircraft Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Leipzig, Germany 		Co-pilot 42‑97367⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group, 41st A wing.
Sortie Report⇗
154⇗ 8 July 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Renescure, France 		Co-pilot 42‑97449⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron deputy, lead group.
Sortie Report⇗
155⇗ 11 July 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Co-pilot 42‑97367⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron deputy, lead group.
Sortie Report⇗
156⇗ 12 July 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Co-pilot 42‑97237⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
157⇗ 13 July 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Co-pilot 42‑97263⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group, High Squadron Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
158⇗ 16 July 1944 Target: Aero Engine Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Co-pilot 44‑6080⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
162⇗ 20 July 1944 Target: Aircraft Plants
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Dessau, Germany 		Pilot 44‑6149⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
163⇗ 21 July 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Schwäbisch Hall, Germany 		Pilot 44‑6149⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
164⇗ 24 July 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: La Chapelle en Juger & Hébécrevon, France 		Pilot 42‑97263⇗ 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 		Pilot 42‑97263⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, High Squadron Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
166⇗ 28 July 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil & Chemical Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Pilot 42‑97150⇗ Flying Spare, Returned As Briefed
Ground Spare Aircraft, replaced 42‑38013.
Sortie Report⇗
167⇗ 29 July 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil & Chemical Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Pilot 42‑97263⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
169⇗ 1 August 1944 Target: Railroad Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Chartres, France 		Pilot 42‑107057⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group, High Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
174⇗ 7 August 1944 Target: Aircraft Fuel Depot
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dugny (Paris), France 		Pilot 42‑102566⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group. Ground Spare Aircraft, replaced 42‑97263.
Sortie Report⇗
175⇗ 8 August 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: Bretteville-sur-Laize, France 		Pilot 42‑97263⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low section deputy, high group.
Sortie Report⇗
177⇗ 11 August 1944 Target: Tactical: Coastal Artillery Emplacements
Type: Military
Location: Brest, France 		Pilot 42‑97263⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron deputy, lead group.
Sortie Report⇗
178⇗ 12 August 1944 Target: "Landing Ground"
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: La Perthe, France 		Pilot 42‑97263⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High section lead, low group.
Sortie Report⇗
180⇗ 14 August 1944 Target: Echterdingen Airdrome
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Stuttgart, Germany 		Pilot 42‑97204⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group.
Sortie Report⇗

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