Thielen, Albert Finn, Jr

Individual Personnel Data
Name Thielen, Albert Finn, Jr   ‡
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Rank Second Lieutenant
Serial Number O-771991   ‡
Unit Assignments
  • Assigned to the 545th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #140 dated 17 July 1944, effective 17 July 1944.
  • Transferred to the 4203rd US Army Hospital Plant, APO 68, per 545th Bomb Squadron Morning Report dated 23 September 1944, effective 22 September 1944.
Duty Bombardier
MOS1035 - Bombardier
Last Duty Date 22 September 1944
Results Transferred
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 16 December 1922
  • Graduated from Bombardier School at Carlsbad AAF, Carlsbad, New Mexico, Class #44-04, 18 March 1944.
  • Sick in quarters on limited duty from 26 August 1944 to 4 September.
  • Sick in quarters on limited duty from 11 September 1944, until sent to the 303rd Station Hospital, Thrapston, on 15 September.
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗
Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Green, Loren Lester⇗PilotCT
2nd Lt. Abbott, Edward William, Jr, "Ted"⇗Co-pilotCT
2nd Lt. Seydel, Philip (NMI)⇗NavigatorCT
2nd Lt. Thielen, Albert Finn, JrBombardierTR
S/SGT. Myers, Robert Holland⇗Radio Operator / GunnerCT
S/SGT. Bordelon, Nolan Joseph⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Vaniglia, Frank (NMI)⇗Ball Turret GunnerKIA
SGT. Zager, Donald Arthur⇗Tail GunnerCT
SGT. McAnally, Edmon Molene⇗Flexible GunnerCT
CPL. Sutphin, Richard Eugene⇗Flexible GunnerCT
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 5 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
167⇗ 29 July 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil & Chemical Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑102566⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron deputy, high group, 41st D wing.
Sortie Report⇗
171⇗ 4 August 1944 Target: Rocket Research & Development Complex
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Peenemünde, Germany 		Bombardier 43‑37971⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
175⇗ 8 August 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: Bretteville-sur-Laize, France 		Bombardier 43‑37917⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group flying spare; joined formation.
Sortie Report⇗
178⇗ 12 August 1944 Target: "Landing Ground"
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: La Perthe, France 		Bombardier 43‑37717⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
High group hot camera ship. Turned back because #4 engine failed.
Sortie Report⇗
179⇗ 13 August 1944 Target: Tactical: Road Network
Type: Transportation
Location: Beaumont-le-Roger (area), France 		Bombardier 43‑37917⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead group hot camera ship.
Sortie Report⇗
180⇗ 14 August 1944 Target: Echterdingen Airdrome
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Stuttgart, Germany 		Bombardier 42‑102601⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group.
Sortie Report⇗

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