Nuttall, Alfred Charles

Individual Personnel Data
Name Nuttall, Alfred Charles, "Coach"
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Rank Captain / Lieutenant Colonel
Serial Number O-404094
Unit Assignments
  • Assigned to the 544th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Special Orders #362 dated 28 December 1942, effective 28 December 1942.
  • Assigned to the 384th Bombardment Group Headquarters Detachment, per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #38, effective 28 June 1943.
  • Assigned to the 544th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #123 dated 20 October 1943, effective 20 October 1943.
  • Transferred to a non-384th unit, per 544th bomb Squadron Morning Report dated 14 September 1944 - Casual Pool, 8th Air Force Reinforcement Depot, AAF Station 594, effective 13 September 1944.
Duty Commanding Officer
Last Duty Date 13 September 1944
Results Completed Combat Tour
DecorationsDistinguished Flying Cross and Oak Leaf Cluster to the DFC for Extra Achievement.
Citation For
Higher Decoration
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, Oak Leaf Cluster. ALFRED C. NUTTALL. 0-404094, Lieutenant Colonel, Air Corps, United States Army. For extra achievement while serving as Air Commander of a Combat Bombardment Wing of B-17 aircraft on a bombing mission over Germany, 20 June 1944. On this date Colonel Nuttall led his formation to the designated objective despite a heavy barrage of anti-aircraft fire. Upon arrival at the target he unhesitatingly directed his formation on an unusually long bombing run under conditions of extreme hazard. Although his formation sustained considerable damage Colonel Nuttall effected a highly successful run and inflicted great damage upon the vital enemy installations. The consummate skill and exemplary performance of duty exhibited by this officer contributed to the outstanding results attained. The courage, coolness and skill displayed by Colonel Nuttall reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Entered military service from Washington. Source: HQ, 1ST BOMBARDMENT DIVISION GENERAL ORDERS #146, 4 JULY 1944
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 23 January 1918
  • Original 544th BS CO, member of original cadre to form squadron.
  • Transferred to Group HQ as Group Operations Officer on SO #38 dated 28 June in the shakeup following the loss of Group Deputy CO Major Selden MacMillin who was MIA on the 26 June mission.
  • Appointed to an AIRPLANE ACCIDENT COMMITTEE per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #114 dated 10 October 1943.
  • Resumed command of 544th Bomb Squadron on 20 October 1943 vice Major William F. Gilmore, per AAF Station 106 Special Order #123 dated 20 October 1943.
  • Placed on seven days Temporary Duty to the 8th Air Force Officers Rest Home, Stanbridge Earls, Hampshire (a flak House) on or about 24 January 1944 per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #14 dated 21 January 1944.
  • Appointed as a member of a Flying Evaluation Board, to meet at the call of the President to act on such cases as might be referred to it by these headquarters (384th Bombardment Group) per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #25 dated 6 February 1944 and amended per Station Special Orders #26 dated 7 February 1944.
  • Placed on seven days Temporary Duty to 8th Air Force Officers Rest Home, Stanbridge Earl, Hampshire (a flak House) on 24 June 1944 per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #121 dated 24 June 1944.
  • Placed on Special Duty with Headquarters Detachment, 384th Bomb Group per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #156 dated 4 August 1944.
  • Succeeded as Squadron Commander by Major Gerald B. Sammons on 14 September 1944 per 544th Bomb Squadron Unit History.
Related Documents Accident Report # 44-04-24-523⇓ (4.696 MB)



Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 30 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
2⇗ 25 June 1943 Target: Industrial Area & Submarine Pens
Type: Military
Location: Hamburg, Germany 		Commander 42‑30039⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
High Squadron lead. Returned to base due to weather conditions; pilot was unable to maintain contact with the formation.
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3⇗ 26 June 1943 Target: Villacoublay Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Paris, France 		Commander 42‑30039⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron Lead.
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5⇗ 29 June 1943 Target: duNord Aircraft Works, Villacoublay Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Paris, France 		Commander 42‑30073⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Squadron, Group Lead.
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10⇗ 25 July 1943 Target: Blohm & Voss Aircraft Works and Shipyard
Type: Industry
Location: Hamburg, Germany 		Commander 42‑30139⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group Lead.
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18⇗ 27 August 1943 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Watten, France 		Commander 42‑30033⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group lead.
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27⇗ 2 October 1943 Target: Port Facilities
Type: Transportation
Location: Emden, Germany 		Commander 42‑3357⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Deputy Wing Lead. PFF ship and crew provided by 482nd BG from Alconbury, AAF Station 102.
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33⇗ 20 October 1943 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Düren, Germany 		Commander 42‑5838⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group lead.
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42⇗ 13 December 1943 Target: Port Area
Type: Transportation
Location: Bremen, Germany 		Commander 42‑5838⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group lead.
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49⇗ 4 January 1944 Target: Port Area
Type: Transportation
Location: Kiel, Germany 		Commander 42‑37848⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group lead.
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54⇗ 21 January 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Preuseville, France 		Commander 42‑31364⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41A Group Lead.
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58⇗ 4 February 1944 Target: Alfred Teves Main Works: Aircraft Parts Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany 		Commander 42‑31364⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group lead, 41st B Combat Wing.
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65⇗ 22 February 1944 Target: Aircraft Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Halberstadt & Aschersleben, Germany 		Commander 42‑31364⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
41A Group Lead.
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69⇗ 2 March 1944 Target: Alfred Teves Main Works: Aircraft Parts Plant and Machine Shop
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany 		Commander 42‑31364⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group lead.
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74⇗ 9 March 1944 Target: Heinkel Aircraft Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Oranienburg, Germany 		Commander 42‑31364⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group lead.
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78⇗ 20 March 1944 Type: Industry
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany 		Commander 42‑31235⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group lead.
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80⇗ 23 March 1944 Target: Airdrome and Airpark
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Gütersloh, Germany 		Commander 42‑31364⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Composite high group lead.
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90⇗ 18 April 1944 Target: Aircraft Parts Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Oranienburg, Germany 		Commander 42‑31364⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group lead.
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93⇗ 22 April 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Hamm, Germany 		Commander 42‑31364⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group lead.
Sortie Report⇗
-- 24 April 1944 None
Non-combat sortie 		Pilot 42‑37789⇗ Crashed while landing from a maintenance check flight necessitated by the aircraft having been scrubbed from the day's mission.
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97⇗ 27 April 1944 Target: Toul/Croix de Metz Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Nancy, France 		Commander 42‑38208⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead.
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109⇗ 19 May 1944 Target: Unidentified Industrial Area
Type: Industry
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Commander 42‑97574⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead. PFF aircraft and unidentified crew members provided by the 305th BG, Chelveston AAF, AAF Station 105.
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118⇗ 28 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Cologne / Köln, Germany 		Commander 42‑31484⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group Lead.
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125⇗ 4 June 1944 Target: Artillery Battery
Type: Military
Location: Hardelot (Boulogne area), France 		Commander 42‑97533⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, Wing Lead. PFF aircraft and unidentified crew members supplied by the 305th BG, Chelveston, AAF Station 105.
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129⇗ 6 June 1944 Target: Highway Choke Point in City of Caen
Type: Transportation
Location: Caen, France 		Commander 42‑107221⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Squadron, Group lead.
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135⇗ 14 June 1944 Target: Coulommiers Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Coulommiers, France 		Commander 42‑38014⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Wing, Lead Group, Wing Lead.
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141⇗ 20 June 1944 Target: Oil Refineries
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Harburg (Hamburg area), Germany 		Commander 42‑97699⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, Wing Lead. PFF ship provided by 305th BG, Chelveston, AAF Station 105.
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151⇗ 6 July 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Coubronne, France 		Commander 42‑107224⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead.
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159⇗ 17 July 1944 Target: Beautor Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Beautor, France 		Commander 42‑97824⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead. Landed away at RAF Manston, Kent, due to battle damage.
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165⇗ 25 July 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: Montreuil-sur-Lozon, Le Châtel,
& La Chapelle en Juger, France 		Commander 42‑107125⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing Lead.
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168⇗ 31 July 1944 Target: Aero Engine Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Commander 42‑97574⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing Lead. PFF aircraft provided by the 305th BG, Chelveston, AAF Station 105.
Sortie Report⇗
174⇗ 7 August 1944 Target: Aircraft Fuel Depot
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dugny (Paris), France 		Commander 42‑102661⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead.
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178⇗ 12 August 1944 Target: "Landing Ground"
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: La Perthe, France 		Commander 42‑97960⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead.
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182⇗ 18 August 1944 Target: Tactical: Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Vise, Belgium 		Commander 42‑97824⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead.
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