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Stimac, John (NMI)

Individual Personnel Data
Name Stimac, John (NMI)
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Rank Second Lieutenant / First Lieutenant
Serial Number O-725788
Unit Assignments Assigned to the 545th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #69 dated 12 April 1944, effective 12 April 1944.
Duty Bombardier
MOS1035 - Bombardier
Last Duty Date 8 September 1944
Results Completed Combat Tour
Additional Information
  • Graduated from Bombardier School at Deming AAF, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Class #43-12, 21 August 1943.
  • Promoted to First Lieutenant on 26 June 1944. Microfilm record A0640-01601
  • Placed on seven days Temporary Duty on or about 8 May 1944 to Moulsford Manor near Cholsey Berkshire (a Flak House) per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #85 dated 6 May 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
1st Lt. Kirkpatrick, William Hugh⇗PilotCT
2nd Lt. Seitz, Harold Meade⇗Co-pilotCT
2nd Lt. Sandrow, Harry Jack⇗NavigatorCT
2nd Lt. Stimac, John (NMI)BombardierCT
S/SGT. Peterson, George (NMI)⇗Radio Operator / GunnerCT
S/SGT. Gist, Cecil Burt⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Cook, Francis DeWitt⇗Tail GunnerCT
SGT. Briones, Leon Humberto⇗Flexible GunnerCT
SGT. Mack, Robert John⇗Flexible GunnerCT
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 29 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
94⇗ 24 April 1944 Target: Dornier-Werke GMBH Aircraft Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑97573⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
95⇗ 25 April 1944 Target: Metz-Frescaty Airdrome
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Metz, France 		Bombardier 42‑37792⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
After landing to correct a loose fuel filler cap, took off again, but lost part of oxygen system.
Sortie Report⇗
98⇗ 29 April 1944 Target: Industrial District
Type: Industry
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑102442⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Low Squadron deputy. Turned back at 0913 hrs when tail gunner became very ill.
Sortie Report⇗
100⇗ 4 May 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Railroad Station
Type: Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑97271⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Squadron lead, lead group, 41st CBW.
Sortie Report⇗
101⇗ 7 May 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Railroad Station
Type: Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑97521⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron lead, lead group. Ground spare; replaced 42‑102442.
Sortie Report⇗
102⇗ 8 May 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Railroad Station
Type: Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑97282⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
114⇗ 24 May 1944 Target: Unidentified Military Installations
Type: Military
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑107125⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group High Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
115⇗ 25 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Sarreguemines and Blainville-sur-l'Eau, France 		Bombardier 42‑97573⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41A Group, High Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
116⇗ 27 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Mannheim, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑97309⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group, High Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
118⇗ 28 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Cologne / Köln, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑97573⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
121⇗ 31 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Colmar, France 		Bombardier 42‑102518⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
138⇗ 18 June 1944 Target: Ölwerke Julius Humbles
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Hamburg, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑102442⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41A Group, Low Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
139⇗ 19 June 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Fleury & Crépy, France 		Bombardier 42‑102442⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group.
Sortie Report⇗
140⇗ 19 June 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Fleury & Crépy, France 		Bombardier 42‑102442⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41A Group, High Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
141⇗ 20 June 1944 Target: Oil Refineries
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Harburg (Hamburg area), Germany 		Bombardier 43‑37717⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, High Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
143⇗ 22 June 1944 Target: V-2 Storage & Launch Site
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Wizernes, France 		Bombardier 42‑97178⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Squadron lead.
Sortie Report⇗
144⇗ 22 June 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Lille (Fives district), France 		Bombardier 42‑97309⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron lead, low group.
Sortie Report⇗
150⇗ 4 July 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dreux (Conches-en-Ouche), France 		Bombardier 44‑6109⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High section lead, lead group.
Sortie Report⇗
154⇗ 8 July 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Renescure, France 		Bombardier 42‑102518⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High section lead, lead group.
Sortie Report⇗
156⇗ 12 July 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑107148⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead group hot camera ship.
Sortie Report⇗
157⇗ 13 July 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑102518⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41A Group, High Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
162⇗ 20 July 1944 Target: Aircraft Plants
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Dessau, Germany 		Bombardier 43‑37917⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group, High Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
163⇗ 21 July 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Schwäbisch Hall, Germany 		Bombardier 43‑37917⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron lead, lead group.
Sortie Report⇗
166⇗ 28 July 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil & Chemical Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Tail Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group lead.
Sortie Report⇗
167⇗ 29 July 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil & Chemical Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Tail Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High composite group lead, 41st D wing.
Sortie Report⇗
168⇗ 31 July 1944 Target: Aero Engine Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Tail Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Group Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
172⇗ 4 August 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Crepieul, France 		Tail Gunner 42‑107125⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Group lead.
Sortie Report⇗
173⇗ 5 August 1944 Target: Luftwaffe Controlling Station
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Langenhagen, Germany 		Tail Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group lead.
Sortie Report⇗
176⇗ 9 August 1944 Target: Erding Airdrome & Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Erding, Germany 		Tail Gunner 42‑102933⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group lead.
Sortie Report⇗
177⇗ 11 August 1944 Target: Tactical: Coastal Artillery Emplacements
Type: Military
Location: Brest, France 		Tail Gunner 42‑40018⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group lead. PFF ship provided by the 379th BG, Kimbolton, AAF Station 117.
Sortie Report⇗
181⇗ 16 August 1944 Target: Delitzsch Air Field and Air Equipment Depot
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Delitzsch, Germany 		Tail Gunner 42‑97941⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group lead.
Sortie Report⇗

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