| Name | Seniawsky, Peter (NMI) ‡ |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant / Technical Sergeant |
| Serial Number | 12060630 ‡ |
| Unit Assignments | Assigned to the 547th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #96 dated 14 September 1943, effective 14 September 1943. |
| Duty | Flexible Gunner |
| MOS | 748 - Army Airplane Mechanic / Gunner, Flight Engineer |
| Last Duty Date | 14 October 1943 |
| Results | Evaded Capture |
| Decorations | Awarded the Silver Star for 'gallantry in action' during a mission over Germany on 14 October 1943.
Awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on 14 October 1943 per General Orders #23, Headquarters 1st Bomb Division dated 22 January 1944. |
| Citation For Higher Decoration | SILVER STAR. PETER SENIAWSKY, 12060630, Staff Sergeant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For gallantry in action, while participating on a bombing mission over Germany, 14 October 1943, as waist gunner of a B-17 airplane. When he encountered extreme difficulties under most hazardous conditions, Sergeant Seniawasky, displaying gallantry and an indomitable will to carry on against great odds, successfully fought his way through the enemy. His gallantry, skill and fighting spirit serve as an inspiration to his fellow fliers and reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Entered military service from New York. Citation Source: 'As Briefed...' |
| Additional Information |
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| Related Documents | Missing Air Crew Report # 1038⇓ (7.556 MB) Escape & Evasion Report # 239⇓ (Filesize N/A) Peter Seniawsky's Black Thursday Escape⇓ (0.979 MB) |
| Photo Album: | Crew Photo Album⇗ |
| CREWMEMBER | POSITION | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Lt. Kauffman, Giles Felker, Jr, "Junior"⇗ | Pilot | POW |
| 2nd Lt. Molnar, George (NMI), "Hap"⇗ | Co-pilot | POW |
| 2nd Lt. Pogorzelski, Frank (NMI), "Pogo"⇗ | Navigator | POW |
| 2nd Lt. Lacroix, James Joseph⇗ | Bombardier | CT |
| T/SGT. Beck, Jules Theodore⇗ | Radio Operator / Gunner | POW |
| T/SGT. Jarrell, William (NMI), "Whataman"⇗ | Engineer / Top Turret Gunner | POW |
| S/SGT. Martinez, Jacob Mendoza, "Jake"⇗ | Ball Turret Gunner | POW |
| S/SGT. Reuben, Stanley Thomas, "Rube"⇗ | Tail Gunner | POW |
| S/SGT. Spodar, Paul (NMI)⇗ | Flexible Gunner | POW |
| S/SGT. Seniawsky, Peter (NMI) | Flexible Gunner | EV |
| Number | Date | Target | Position | Aircraft | Mission/Sortie Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26⇗ | 27 September 1943 |
Target: Port Area Type: Transportation Location: Emden, Germany |
Waist (Flexible) Gunner | 42‑29987⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Sortie Report⇗ |
| 27⇗ | 2 October 1943 |
Target: Port Facilities Type: Transportation Location: Emden, Germany |
Waist (Flexible) Gunner | 42‑30043⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Low Squadron Deputy. Sortie Report⇗ |
| 28⇗ | 4 October 1943 |
Type: Industry Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
Waist (Flexible) Gunner | 42‑30043⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Ditched North Sea; crew rescued and returned to duty. Sortie Report⇗ |
| 31⇗ | 10 October 1943 |
Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards Type: Transportation Location: Münster, Germany |
Waist (Flexible) Gunner | 42‑29717⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Landed away at Desborough due to weather. Sortie Report⇗ |
| 32⇗ | 14 October 1943 |
Target: Ball-Bearing Factory Type: Bearings Industry Location: Schweinfurt, Germany |
Waist (Flexible) Gunner | 42‑29870⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Failed To Return Crashed near Bad Brückenau, Germany; MACR 1038. Sortie Report⇗ |