WORLD WAR II
Gunner S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine MIA/KIA
Hometown: Pennsylvania
Squadron:856th BS 492nd Bomb Group
Service# 33425807
Awards:Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Eugene H. Hadden MIA/KIA
Target: Politz, Germany
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:7083
Date Lost: 20-Jun-44
Serial Number: #42-110143
Aircraft Model B-24J
Aircraft Letter: A
Aircraft Name: LITTLE LULU
Location: over the Baltic Sea
Cause: Me-410s and JU-88s 10 MIA/KIA
This crew was left intact with no personnel changes.
The Hadden Crew was assigned to the 856th BS designated as Crew 608.
The Hadden Crew was one of the original crews for the 492nd BG trained in Alamogordo, New Mexico. They transferred in as crew 87 on 26 Jan 44 from the 331st CCTS (Combat Crew Training School) in Casper, Wyoming. No personnel changes were made with this crew. They were assigned to the 856th BS as Crew 608. Lt Eugene Hadden signed out for a B-24, but its serial number was omitted from the flyover roster, so we can't be sure which ship he signed for. There's a strong possiblity that it was 44-40134. In April 1944, they flew their assigned aircraft to North Pickenham, England, via the southern route. Major John Losee, the 856th Squadron Commander flew with them, thus bumping Sgt Augustine onto the Queen Elizabeth.
By our count, Lt Hadden flew as the aircraft commander for crew 608 for a total of 16 missions. We aren't sure of who was on each mission or of all the personnel changes. We don't know why but neither Jackson, Hostettler or Albers were on the plane when the crew was killed. In their places were Dichter, Rybarczyk, and Mitchell respectively. Although Dichter was trained as a bombardier he flew this mission as navigator.
On 20 Jun 44, they were sent to bomb the oil refinery at Politz. They were blown out of the sky over the Baltic by rocket firing Me-410s and JU-88s. There were no survivors of the 10-man crew. MACR 7083.
The next day, Lt Jackson became the new 856th Squadron Navigator. Lt Hostettler was transferred later to the 306th BG. He was KIA later on 11 Sept 44, flying a mission with them. At this time we do not know where Sgt Albers went.
Crew of LITTLE LULU
1st/Lt. Eugene H. Hadden Pilot KIA
1st/Lt. Leonard F. Telfer Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Luke S. Rybarczyk Navigator KIA
2nd/Lt. Lester Dichter Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Richard B. Anderson Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Julian E. Dukes Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Maurice C. Chartier Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Joe D. Mitchell Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Iren R. Pearce Gunner KIA
Lt Hostettler was transferred later to the 306th BG. He was KIA later on 11 Sept 44, flying a mission with them.
Capt. Arthur S. Hostettler KIA
Gunner S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine MIA/KIA
Hometown: Pennsylvania
Squadron:856th BS 492nd Bomb Group
Service# 33425807
Awards:Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Eugene H. Hadden MIA/KIA
Target: Politz, Germany
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:7083
Date Lost: 20-Jun-44
Serial Number: #42-110143
Aircraft Model B-24J
Aircraft Letter: A
Aircraft Name: LITTLE LULU
Location: over the Baltic Sea
Cause: Me-410s and JU-88s 10 MIA/KIA
This crew was left intact with no personnel changes.
The Hadden Crew was assigned to the 856th BS designated as Crew 608.
The Hadden Crew was one of the original crews for the 492nd BG trained in Alamogordo, New Mexico. They transferred in as crew 87 on 26 Jan 44 from the 331st CCTS (Combat Crew Training School) in Casper, Wyoming. No personnel changes were made with this crew. They were assigned to the 856th BS as Crew 608. Lt Eugene Hadden signed out for a B-24, but its serial number was omitted from the flyover roster, so we can't be sure which ship he signed for. There's a strong possiblity that it was 44-40134. In April 1944, they flew their assigned aircraft to North Pickenham, England, via the southern route. Major John Losee, the 856th Squadron Commander flew with them, thus bumping Sgt Augustine onto the Queen Elizabeth.
By our count, Lt Hadden flew as the aircraft commander for crew 608 for a total of 16 missions. We aren't sure of who was on each mission or of all the personnel changes. We don't know why but neither Jackson, Hostettler or Albers were on the plane when the crew was killed. In their places were Dichter, Rybarczyk, and Mitchell respectively. Although Dichter was trained as a bombardier he flew this mission as navigator.
On 20 Jun 44, they were sent to bomb the oil refinery at Politz. They were blown out of the sky over the Baltic by rocket firing Me-410s and JU-88s. There were no survivors of the 10-man crew. MACR 7083.
The next day, Lt Jackson became the new 856th Squadron Navigator. Lt Hostettler was transferred later to the 306th BG. He was KIA later on 11 Sept 44, flying a mission with them. At this time we do not know where Sgt Albers went.
Crew of LITTLE LULU
1st/Lt. Eugene H. Hadden Pilot KIA
1st/Lt. Leonard F. Telfer Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Luke S. Rybarczyk Navigator KIA
2nd/Lt. Lester Dichter Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Richard B. Anderson Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Julian E. Dukes Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Maurice C. Chartier Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Joe D. Mitchell Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Iren R. Pearce Gunner KIA
Lt Hostettler was transferred later to the 306th BG. He was KIA later on 11 Sept 44, flying a mission with them.
Capt. Arthur S. Hostettler KIA
WORLD WAR II
Gunner S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine MIA/KIA
Hometown: Pennsylvania
Squadron:856th BS 492nd Bomb Group
Service# 33425807
Awards:Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Eugene H. Hadden MIA/KIA
Target: Politz, Germany
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:7083
Date Lost: 20-Jun-44
Serial Number: #42-110143
Aircraft Model B-24J
Aircraft Letter: A
Aircraft Name: LITTLE LULU
Location: over the Baltic Sea
Cause: Me-410s and JU-88s 10 MIA/KIA
This crew was left intact with no personnel changes.
The Hadden Crew was assigned to the 856th BS designated as Crew 608.
The Hadden Crew was one of the original crews for the 492nd BG trained in Alamogordo, New Mexico. They transferred in as crew 87 on 26 Jan 44 from the 331st CCTS (Combat Crew Training School) in Casper, Wyoming. No personnel changes were made with this crew. They were assigned to the 856th BS as Crew 608. Lt Eugene Hadden signed out for a B-24, but its serial number was omitted from the flyover roster, so we can't be sure which ship he signed for. There's a strong possiblity that it was 44-40134. In April 1944, they flew their assigned aircraft to North Pickenham, England, via the southern route. Major John Losee, the 856th Squadron Commander flew with them, thus bumping Sgt Augustine onto the Queen Elizabeth.
By our count, Lt Hadden flew as the aircraft commander for crew 608 for a total of 16 missions. We aren't sure of who was on each mission or of all the personnel changes. We don't know why but neither Jackson, Hostettler or Albers were on the plane when the crew was killed. In their places were Dichter, Rybarczyk, and Mitchell respectively. Although Dichter was trained as a bombardier he flew this mission as navigator.
On 20 Jun 44, they were sent to bomb the oil refinery at Politz. They were blown out of the sky over the Baltic by rocket firing Me-410s and JU-88s. There were no survivors of the 10-man crew. MACR 7083.
The next day, Lt Jackson became the new 856th Squadron Navigator. Lt Hostettler was transferred later to the 306th BG. He was KIA later on 11 Sept 44, flying a mission with them. At this time we do not know where Sgt Albers went.
Crew of LITTLE LULU
1st/Lt. Eugene H. Hadden Pilot KIA
1st/Lt. Leonard F. Telfer Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Luke S. Rybarczyk Navigator KIA
2nd/Lt. Lester Dichter Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Richard B. Anderson Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Julian E. Dukes Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Maurice C. Chartier Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Joe D. Mitchell Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Iren R. Pearce Gunner KIA
Lt Hostettler was transferred later to the 306th BG. He was KIA later on 11 Sept 44, flying a mission with them.
Capt. Arthur S. Hostettler KIA
Gunner S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine MIA/KIA
Hometown: Pennsylvania
Squadron:856th BS 492nd Bomb Group
Service# 33425807
Awards:Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Eugene H. Hadden MIA/KIA
Target: Politz, Germany
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:7083
Date Lost: 20-Jun-44
Serial Number: #42-110143
Aircraft Model B-24J
Aircraft Letter: A
Aircraft Name: LITTLE LULU
Location: over the Baltic Sea
Cause: Me-410s and JU-88s 10 MIA/KIA
This crew was left intact with no personnel changes.
The Hadden Crew was assigned to the 856th BS designated as Crew 608.
The Hadden Crew was one of the original crews for the 492nd BG trained in Alamogordo, New Mexico. They transferred in as crew 87 on 26 Jan 44 from the 331st CCTS (Combat Crew Training School) in Casper, Wyoming. No personnel changes were made with this crew. They were assigned to the 856th BS as Crew 608. Lt Eugene Hadden signed out for a B-24, but its serial number was omitted from the flyover roster, so we can't be sure which ship he signed for. There's a strong possiblity that it was 44-40134. In April 1944, they flew their assigned aircraft to North Pickenham, England, via the southern route. Major John Losee, the 856th Squadron Commander flew with them, thus bumping Sgt Augustine onto the Queen Elizabeth.
By our count, Lt Hadden flew as the aircraft commander for crew 608 for a total of 16 missions. We aren't sure of who was on each mission or of all the personnel changes. We don't know why but neither Jackson, Hostettler or Albers were on the plane when the crew was killed. In their places were Dichter, Rybarczyk, and Mitchell respectively. Although Dichter was trained as a bombardier he flew this mission as navigator.
On 20 Jun 44, they were sent to bomb the oil refinery at Politz. They were blown out of the sky over the Baltic by rocket firing Me-410s and JU-88s. There were no survivors of the 10-man crew. MACR 7083.
The next day, Lt Jackson became the new 856th Squadron Navigator. Lt Hostettler was transferred later to the 306th BG. He was KIA later on 11 Sept 44, flying a mission with them. At this time we do not know where Sgt Albers went.
Crew of LITTLE LULU
1st/Lt. Eugene H. Hadden Pilot KIA
1st/Lt. Leonard F. Telfer Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Luke S. Rybarczyk Navigator KIA
2nd/Lt. Lester Dichter Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Richard B. Anderson Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Julian E. Dukes Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Maurice C. Chartier Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Lynn P. Augustine Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Joe D. Mitchell Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Iren R. Pearce Gunner KIA
Lt Hostettler was transferred later to the 306th BG. He was KIA later on 11 Sept 44, flying a mission with them.
Capt. Arthur S. Hostettler KIA
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