Stanley, Rex Elmo

Individual Personnel Data
Name Stanley, Rex Elmo
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Rank Staff Sergeant / Technical Sergeant
Serial Number 37499889
Unit Assignments Assigned to the 546th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #72 Dated 16 April 1944, effective 16 April 1944.
Duty Radio Operator / Gunner
MOS757 - Radio Operator / Mechanic / Gunner, AAF
Last Duty Date 28 July 1944
Results Completed Combat Tour
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 13 January 1923
  • Placed on seven Days Temporary Duty to American Red Cross Club, Southport, Lancashire (a Flak House) on 21 June 1944 per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #118 dated 21 June 1944.
  • Promoted to Technical Sergeant per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #129 dated 5 July 1944.
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗
Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Sullivan, James Dominic⇗PilotCT
2nd Lt. Stills, James Vernon⇗Co-pilotCT
2nd Lt. Kavalkovich, William Michael⇗NavigatorCT
2nd Lt. Rarick, Harold Linwood⇗BombardierCT
S/SGT. Stanley, Rex ElmoRadio Operator / GunnerCT
SGT. Fox, John Short, Jr⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Stitzel, Charles Edward⇗Ball Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Rogers, Stanley Postley⇗Tail GunnerTBD
S/SGT. Norton, Howard Glen⇗Flexible GunnerCT
SGT. Price, Harold Omas⇗Flexible GunnerCT
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 31 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
97⇗ 27 April 1944 Target: Toul/Croix de Metz Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Nancy, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97273⇗ Flying Spare, Returned As Briefed
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98⇗ 29 April 1944 Target: Industrial District
Type: Industry
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑107083⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Squadron deputy.
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100⇗ 4 May 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Railroad Station
Type: Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97273⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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101⇗ 7 May 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Railroad Station
Type: Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97510⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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102⇗ 8 May 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Railroad Station
Type: Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑107121⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Turned back at 1000 hrs because #4 prop ran away, #2 engine became rough, & #1 engine had high fuel pressure.
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104⇗ 9 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Thionville, France 		Radio Operator 42‑107083⇗ Flying Spare, Returned As Briefed
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105⇗ 11 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Saarbrücken and Ehrang, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102548⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group, Flying Spare; joined formation.
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107⇗ 13 May 1944 Target: Aircraft Assembly Components Factory.
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Poznań, Poland 		Radio Operator 42‑107121⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Squadron, high composite group, 41st CBW.
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109⇗ 19 May 1944 Target: Unidentified Industrial Area
Type: Industry
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑107121⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group.
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113⇗ 23 May 1944 Target: Nancy/Essey Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Nancy, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97139⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group
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114⇗ 24 May 1944 Target: Unidentified Military Installations
Type: Military
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102620⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group Flying Spare. Joined the formation and completed the mission, bombing with the Low Group.
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115⇗ 25 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Sarreguemines and Blainville-sur-l'Eau, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97273⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group.
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116⇗ 27 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Mannheim, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97139⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group.
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117⇗ 28 May 1944 Target: Junkers Aircraft Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Dessau, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron Deputy.
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120⇗ 30 May 1944 Target: Aircraft Hangars and Repair Sheds
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Halberstadt, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102459⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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122⇗ 2 June 1944 Target: Gun Battery with six 155mm guns, Tactical Support
Type: Military
Location: Hardelot (5 miles S of Boulogne), France 		Radio Operator 42‑102620⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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125⇗ 4 June 1944 Target: Artillery Battery
Type: Military
Location: Hardelot (Boulogne area), France 		Radio Operator 42‑97251⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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130⇗ 7 June 1944 Target: Transportation Hub
Type: Military
Location: Condé-sur-Noireau, France 		Radio Operator 42‑107058⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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132⇗ 10 June 1944 Target: Chateau Bougon Airfield (41A) & Vannes Airfield (41B)
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Nantes & Vannes, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97510⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41A Group.
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134⇗ 13 June 1944 Target: Dreux Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dreux, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97510⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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135⇗ 14 June 1944 Target: Coulommiers Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Coulommiers, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97510⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Wing, Lead Group. Number 3 engine went out near the primary target (which was not attacked) due to enemy aircraft; forced to jettison bombs in an open field to keep up with the formation.
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136⇗ 15 June 1944 Target: Railroad Viaduct
Type: Transportation
Location: La Possonnièrre, France 		Radio Operator 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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137⇗ 16 June 1944 Target: Athies Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Laon, France 		Radio Operator 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Group, High Squadron Lead.
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138⇗ 18 June 1944 Target: Ölwerke Julius Humbles
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Hamburg, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group.
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139⇗ 19 June 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Fleury & Crépy, France 		Radio Operator 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41A Group, Low Squadron Deputy.
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140⇗ 19 June 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Fleury & Crépy, France 		Radio Operator 42‑31222⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group.
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149⇗ 30 June 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Montdidier, France 		Radio Operator 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead group flying spare; joined formation.
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150⇗ 4 July 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dreux (Conches-en-Ouche), France 		Radio Operator 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron deputy, high group.
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151⇗ 6 July 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Coubronne, France 		Radio Operator 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group.
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153⇗ 7 July 1944 Target: Me-109 Aircraft Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Leipzig, Germany 		Radio Operator 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group, 41st A wing.
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154⇗ 8 July 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Renescure, France 		Radio Operator 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron deputy, high group.
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157⇗ 13 July 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97251⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
41B Group. Turned back while assembling over field because oxygen hose in ball turret broke, also affecting waist gunner's position.
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159⇗ 17 July 1944 Target: Beautor Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Beautor, France 		Radio Operator 42‑102620⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead group.
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160⇗ 18 July 1944 Target: Rocket Research & Development Complex
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Peenemünde & Zinnowitz, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102501⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group.
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161⇗ 19 July 1944 Target: Hydrogen Peroxide Plant
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Höllriegelskreuth District, Pullach, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102501⇗ Combat Mission Credit
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