Hofer, Arthur (NMI), Jr

Individual Personnel Data
Name Hofer, Arthur (NMI), Jr
Rank Corporal / Sergeant
Serial Number 36743374
Unit Assignments Assigned to the 544th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #140 dated 17 July 1944, effective 17 July 1944.
Duty Flexible Gunner
MOS748 - Army Airplane Mechanic / Gunner, Flight Engineer
Last Duty Date 5 September 1944
Results Transferred
Additional Information
  • Promoted to Sergeant per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #158 dated 6 August 1944.
  • Transferred in grade to the Casual Pool, 8th AFRD, AAF Station 594 on 5 September 1944 per Squadron Morning Report.




Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Hepler, Wilbur David, JrPilotTR
2nd Lt. Powell, Joseph DonaldCo-pilotTR
2nd Lt. Mason, James Robert, JrNavigatorTR
Flt. Ofcr. Reed, Ira Ottinger, JrBombardierCT
S/SGT. Way, James LeonRadio Operator / GunnerCT
S/SGT. Hord, Jack O'MahorEngineer / Top Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Watson, Paul LelandBall Turret GunnerPOW
SGT. Wishnak, Lawrence GeorgeTail GunnerTR
SGT. Daniel, Paul FitzgeraldFlexible GunnerCT
CPL. Hofer, Arthur (NMI), JrFlexible GunnerTR

Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 1 Combat Mission.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
171 4 August 1944 Target: Rocket Research & Development Complex
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Peenemünde, Germany
Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97282 Combat Mission Credit
Low Group Hot Camera Ship.
Sortie Report

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