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Perrone, Michael J

Individual Personnel Data
Name Perrone, Michael J
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Rank Staff Sergeant / Technical Sergeant
Serial Number 32219240
Unit Assignments Assigned to the 545th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #56 dated 24 March 1944, effective 24 March 1944.
Duty Radio Operator / Gunner
MOS757 - Radio Operator / Mechanic / Gunner, AAF
Last Duty Date 30 June 1944
Results Completed Combat Tour
DecorationsAwarded the Distinguished Flying Cross per 1st Bomb Division General Orders #116 dated 23 June 1944.
Additional Information
  • Placed on seven days Temporary Duty to American Red Cross Club, Southport (a Flak House) on or about 25 April 1944 per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #77 dated 25 April 1944.
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗
Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Bennett, Dewayne (NMI), "Ben"⇗PilotCT
2nd Lt. Spiers, Paul Robert⇗Co-pilotCT
2nd Lt. Rovero, Aldo John⇗NavigatorCT
2nd Lt. Burcham, Eugene Emmons⇗BombardierCT
S/SGT. Perrone, Michael JRadio Operator / GunnerCT
S/SGT. Holland, James Alvin⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Zelazoski, Bernard Leo⇗Ball Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Trumbo, James Donovan⇗Tail GunnerCT
SGT. Wyatt, Kenneth Ainley⇗Flexible GunnerPOW
SGT. Gale, Verlin Clinton⇗Flexible GunnerCT
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 26 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
86⇗ 9 April 1944 Target: FW-190 Fighter Aircraft Assembly Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Marienburg, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑37792⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Joined 41st Composite Combat Wing A and bombed their primary target.
Sortie Report⇗
88⇗ 11 April 1944 Target: FW Aircraft Parts Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Sorau, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97178⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
89⇗ 13 April 1944 Target: Ball-Bearing Plant
Type: Bearings Industry
Location: Schweinfurt, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97309⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
91⇗ 19 April 1944 Target: Fieseler Aircraft Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Kassel (Waldau), Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑37982⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
92⇗ 20 April 1944 Target: V-Weapon Service Bunker (under construction)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Sottevast, France 		Radio Operator 42‑102518⇗ Combat Mission Credit
B Wing, High Group.
Sortie Report⇗
93⇗ 22 April 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Hamm, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
94⇗ 24 April 1944 Target: Dornier-Werke GMBH Aircraft Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
101⇗ 7 May 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Railroad Station
Type: Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron deputy, lead group.
Sortie Report⇗
102⇗ 8 May 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Railroad Station
Type: Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
104⇗ 9 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Thionville, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97201⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Ground Spare Aircraft; replaced 42‑102430.
Sortie Report⇗
105⇗ 11 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Saarbrücken and Ehrang, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑102442⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41A Group, High Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
107⇗ 13 May 1944 Target: Aircraft Assembly Components Factory.
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Poznań, Poland 		Radio Operator 42‑102518⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Squadron lead, low group, 40th CBW.
Sortie Report⇗
108⇗ 15 May 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Mimoyecques, France 		Radio Operator 42‑107125⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
109⇗ 19 May 1944 Target: Unidentified Industrial Area
Type: Industry
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑37788⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, Low Squadron Lead. Ground Spare aircraft; replaced 42‑97271.
Sortie Report⇗
111⇗ 21 May 1944 Target: NOBALL (Supergun Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Mimoyecques, France 		Radio Operator 42‑107148⇗ Group B Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
113⇗ 23 May 1944 Target: Nancy/Essey Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Nancy, France 		Radio Operator 42‑107148⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41A Group Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
115⇗ 25 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Sarreguemines and Blainville-sur-l'Eau, France 		Radio Operator 42‑31484⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41A Group Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
119⇗ 29 May 1944 Target: Focke-Wulf Aircraft Parts Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Krzesiny District, Poznań, Poland 		Radio Operator 42‑107125⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, Wing Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
120⇗ 30 May 1944 Target: Aircraft Hangars and Repair Sheds
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Halberstadt, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑31484⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
125⇗ 4 June 1944 Target: Artillery Battery
Type: Military
Location: Hardelot (Boulogne area), France 		Radio Operator 42‑37792⇗ Flying Spare, Returned As Briefed
Lead Group Flying Spare. Returned as briefed.
Sortie Report⇗
126⇗ 5 June 1944 Target: Field Artillery Battery
Type: Military
Location: La Fosse, France 		Radio Operator 42‑107148⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
131⇗ 8 June 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards (41C) & Loire River Railroad Bridge (41D)
Type: Transportation
Location: Orleans, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97309⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41C Wing.
Sortie Report⇗
132⇗ 10 June 1944 Target: Chateau Bougon Airfield (41A) & Vannes Airfield (41B)
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Nantes & Vannes, France 		Radio Operator 42‑31484⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group, Group Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
134⇗ 13 June 1944 Target: Dreux Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dreux, France 		Radio Operator 42‑107148⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
135⇗ 14 June 1944 Target: Coulommiers Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Coulommiers, France 		Radio Operator 42‑107148⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Wing, High Group Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
137⇗ 16 June 1944 Target: Athies Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Laon, France 		Radio Operator 42‑97824⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, Wing Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
139⇗ 19 June 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Fleury & Crépy, France 		Radio Operator 42‑107148⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
142⇗ 21 June 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Industrial Area
Type: Industry
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group Lead.
Sortie Report⇗

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