Bollinger, Ardell Henry

Individual Personnel Data
Name Bollinger, Ardell Henry   ‡
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Rank Staff Sergeant / Technical Sergeant
Serial Number 13097189   ‡
Unit Assignments
  • Assigned to the 546th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Special Orders #32 dated 1 February 1943, effective 1 February 1943.
  • Assigned to the 546th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per 546th Bomb Squadron Morning Report dated 5 February 1944 - assigned not joined (Detached Service at Director of Intelligence, Headquarters United Stated Strategic Air Forces Europe [USSAFE] from Headquarters 8th Air Force), effective 28 January 1944.
  • Transferred to the Headquarters, 1st Air Force, Mitchell Field, New York, per 546th Bomb Squadron Morning report dated 7 March 1944, effective 7 March 1944.
Duty Radio Operator / Gunner
Last Duty Date 23 September 1943
Results Evaded Capture
DecorationsAwarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on 23 September 1943 per General Orders #48, Headquarters 1st Bomb Division dated 16 February 1944.
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 3 November 1922
  • Appointed Technical Sergeant effective 15 June 1943 per 546th Bomb Squadron Morning Report dated 18 June 1943.
  • Ordered on Temporary Duty for seven days to the 8th Air Force Rest Home, Moulsford Manor (a Flak House) on or about 8 August 1943 per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #64 dated 5 August 1943.
Related Documents Missing Air Crew Report # 748⇓ (24.645 MB)
Escape & Evasion Report # 335⇓ (30.452 MB)
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗
Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Original 384th Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Dietel, William (NMI), Jr⇗PilotKIA
2nd Lt. Dutton, Kenneth Cyrus⇗Co-pilotKIA
2nd Lt. Funk, Herbert Wilbur, Jr, "Herbie"⇗NavigatorKIA
2nd Lt. Davis, Clyde William, "Breech Lock"⇗BombardierKIA
S/SGT. Bollinger, Ardell HenryRadio Operator / GunnerEV
S/SGT. Adams, Howard Johnson⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerPOW
SGT. Dunmyer, Lawrence Edwin, "Shorty"⇗Ball Turret GunnerKIA
CPL. Martin, Wyman D, "Marty"⇗Tail GunnerKIA
SGT. Mason, Jack Leonard (#1)⇗Flexible GunnerKIA
PVT. Crockett, Jack David⇗Flexible GunnerTBD
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 13 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
1⇗ 22 June 1943 Target: General Motors Truck Factory
Type: Industry
Location: Antwerp, Belgium 		Radio Operator 42‑30032⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Additional non-384th crewmember, Maj G E Hagenbuch, appears on the loading list as an instructor pilot (IP).
Sortie Report⇗
2⇗ 25 June 1943 Target: Industrial Area & Submarine Pens
Type: Military
Location: Hamburg, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑30032⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Bombed primary target on wing lead.
Sortie Report⇗
4⇗ 28 June 1943 Target: Fighter Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Beaumont-le-Roger, France 		Radio Operator 42‑30196⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
5⇗ 29 June 1943 Target: duNord Aircraft Works, Villacoublay Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Paris, France 		Radio Operator 42‑30026⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Ground Spare Aircraft; replaced 42‑30196.
Sortie Report⇗
6⇗ 4 July 1943 Target: Gnome et Rhone Aircraft Engine Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Le Mans, France 		Radio Operator 42‑30032⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Squadron Lead, Group Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
7⇗ 10 July 1943 Target: Drucat Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Abbeville, France 		Radio Operator 42‑30032⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
8⇗ 14 July 1943 Target: Villacoublay Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Paris, France 		Radio Operator 42‑30032⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
10⇗ 25 July 1943 Target: Blohm & Voss Aircraft Works and Shipyard
Type: Industry
Location: Hamburg, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑30032⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
High Squadron Lead. Turned back at 1443 hrs because #1 prop ran away.
Sortie Report⇗
18⇗ 27 August 1943 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Watten, France 		Radio Operator 42‑29914⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
19⇗ 31 August 1943 Target: Fighter Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Romilly-sur-Seine, France 		Radio Operator 41‑24507⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Turned back with #1 engine very rough and #3 engine oil pressure dropped 40 lbs.
Sortie Report⇗
20⇗ 3 September 1943 Target: Air Park and Aerodrome
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Romilly-sur-Seine, France 		Radio Operator 42‑3459⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
21⇗ 6 September 1943 Type: Industry
Location: Stuttgart, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑3459⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Landed at Grafton Underwood.
Sortie Report⇗
22⇗ 7 September 1943 Target: Bruxelles-Evere Airfield/Repair Depot
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Brussels / Bruxelles, Belgium 		Radio Operator 42‑3459⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
23⇗ 9 September 1943 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Lille-Vendeville, France 		Radio Operator 42‑3459⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
24⇗ 16 September 1943 Target: Blockade Runner Ship (in Loire River)
Type: Transportation
Location: Nantes, France 		Radio Operator 42‑3459⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Turned back; unable to locate formation after passing through cloud layer.
Sortie Report⇗
25⇗ 23 September 1943 Target: Submarine Repair Ship
Type: Submarine Facility
Location: Nantes, France 		Radio Operator 42‑3459⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Failed To Return
Shot down by enemy aircraft shortly after crossing the coast of France, crashed near Pontivy, France; MACR 748. Co-pilot Ritt was pilot of a newly assigned crew, flying his first orientation mission.
Sortie Report⇗

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