Trumbo, James Donovan

Individual Personnel Data
Name Trumbo, James Donovan   ‡
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Rank Sergeant / Staff Sergeant
Serial Number 20739297   ‡
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 Tail Gunner / Flexible Gunner
MOS612 - Airplane Armorer / Gunner
Last Duty Date 8 September 1944
Results Completed Combat Tour
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 24 February 1922
  • Promoted to Staff Sergeant per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #76 dated 23 April 1944.
  • 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.
  • Transferred in grade to the Casual Pool, 8th AFRD, AAF Station 594 on 8 September 1944 per Squadron Morning Report.
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 J⇗Radio Operator / GunnerCT
S/SGT. Holland, James Alvin⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Zelazoski, Bernard Leo⇗Ball Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Trumbo, James DonovanTail GunnerCT
SGT. Wyatt, Kenneth Ainley⇗Flexible GunnerPOW
SGT. Gale, Verlin Clinton⇗Flexible GunnerCT
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 31 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
89⇗ 13 April 1944 Target: Ball-Bearing Plant
Type: Bearings Industry
Location: Schweinfurt, Germany 		Tail Gunner 42‑97309⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
92⇗ 20 April 1944 Target: V-Weapon Service Bunker (under construction)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Sottevast, France 		Tail Gunner 42‑102518⇗ Combat Mission Credit
B Wing, High Group.
Sortie Report⇗
93⇗ 22 April 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Hamm, Germany 		Tail Gunner 42‑102430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
94⇗ 24 April 1944 Target: Dornier-Werke GMBH Aircraft Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany 		Tail Gunner 42‑102430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
101⇗ 7 May 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Railroad Station
Type: Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Tail Gunner 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 		Tail Gunner 42‑102430⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
104⇗ 9 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Thionville, France 		Tail Gunner 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 		Tail Gunner 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 		Tail Gunner 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 		Tail Gunner 42‑107125⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
115⇗ 25 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Sarreguemines and Blainville-sur-l'Eau, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 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 		Tail Gunner 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 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑31484⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
126⇗ 5 June 1944 Target: Field Artillery Battery
Type: Military
Location: La Fosse, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑107148⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
127⇗ 6 June 1944 Target: Rocket Gun Installation
Type: Military
Location: 'Meuvaines' (actually, 1.3 miles SE of Crépon), France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑107148⇗ Combat Mission Credit
H Squadron lead.
Sortie Report⇗
131⇗ 8 June 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards (41C) & Loire River Railroad Bridge (41D)
Type: Transportation
Location: Orleans, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑107148⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41C Wing, Low Group Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
134⇗ 13 June 1944 Target: Dreux Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dreux, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑107125⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group Lead. Second Navigator: 2Lt Peterson (379th BG). Landed away at Polebrook, AAF Station 110, on return, due to bad weather.
Sortie Report⇗
135⇗ 14 June 1944 Target: Coulommiers Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Coulommiers, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Wing, High Group Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
137⇗ 16 June 1944 Target: Athies Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Laon, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97824⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, Wing Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
142⇗ 21 June 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Industrial Area
Type: Industry
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
146⇗ 25 June 1944 Target: Railroad Bridge & Embankment
Type: Transportation
Location: Sens, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group lead, 41st A wing.
Sortie Report⇗
150⇗ 4 July 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dreux (Conches-en-Ouche), France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑107125⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead. Gee-H ship.
Sortie Report⇗
159⇗ 17 July 1944 Target: Beautor Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Beautor, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group lead.
Sortie Report⇗
164⇗ 24 July 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: La Chapelle en Juger & Hébécrevon, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group lead.
Sortie Report⇗
165⇗ 25 July 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: Montreuil-sur-Lozon, Le Châtel,
& La Chapelle en Juger, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑107125⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
169⇗ 1 August 1944 Target: Railroad Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Chartres, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
175⇗ 8 August 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: Bretteville-sur-Laize, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑107125⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead.
Sortie Report⇗
177⇗ 11 August 1944 Target: Tactical: Coastal Artillery Emplacements
Type: Military
Location: Brest, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑40018⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group lead. PFF ship provided by the 379th BG, Kimbolton, AAF Station 117.
Sortie Report⇗
178⇗ 12 August 1944 Target: "Landing Ground"
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: La Perthe, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group lead.
Sortie Report⇗
179⇗ 13 August 1944 Target: Tactical: Road Network
Type: Transportation
Location: Beaumont-le-Roger (area), France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead.
Sortie Report⇗
183⇗ 24 August 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil & Chemical Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 44‑8008⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead. PFF ship.
Sortie Report⇗

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