Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 28, 1945
DIES IN ACTION OVER EUROPE
STAFF SGT. THOMAS CURRAN
Staff Sgt, Thomas Curran, who was previously reported missing in action, now has been reported killed in action January 1 over Europe, according to word received here yesterday.
Sergeant Curran, a turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress, enlisted in the Army Air Forces in January, 1943. He was inducted into service in February, 1943, at Buckley Field, Colo. He was sent overseas in July, 1944, and was reported missing in action over Europe Jan. 1, 1945. Sergeant Curran was awarded the Air Medal last October.
Thomas John Curran was born Oct. 4, 1923, in Rock Springs, a son of Frances and Patrick Curran. His mother died May 14, 1933. A graduate of Rock Springs high school with the class of 1941, Sergeant Curran resided in Seattle, Wash., with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Jull, prior to enlisting in the Army Air Forces. In Seattle, he was employed by the Boeing Aircraft company.
Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Hull of Seattle; one brother, Keith Curran, who is stationed with the army at Ft. Knox, Ky., and three uncles, George Tom and Jack Foster, all of Rock Springs.
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SSgt USAAF WWII - KIA
92nd BG 407th B Sq
Nose Turret Gunner
He was the son of Thomas J and Francis Curran. He had several siblings, Keith Patrick Curran, Helen Curran Hull, and George F Curran. His father, Thomas J, mother, Francis Curran McPhie, and George F, all passed away very young.
The mission of B-17G #43-38932 was a screening force, and the destination was at Kassel, Germany. The aircraft was knocked out of formation by enemy aircraft, and was on fire between the #2 engine and the fuselage. Eyewitnesses, TSgt Stanley M Debolt and Sgt John R Johnson, reported that the plane exploded in mid-air over Stendal, Germany. There were no survivors. The crew members were~
2nd Lt Ralph K Rollins, ASN O-823692, Pilot, from Narberth PA
2nd Lt Billy B Reel, ASN O-2057404, CoPilot, from Sharpsville IN
2nd Lt Anthony J Meyenberg, ASN O-2058527, Navigator, from New York NY
SSgt Robert L Michael, ASN 12130920, Top Turret Gunner, from Crafton PA
Sgt Edward Etzel, Jr, ASN 36841015, Ball Turret Gunner, from Butler WI
SSgt Ellis E Montgomery, ASN 17040814, Waist Gunner, from Superior NE
Sgt Robert F Martin, ASN 39419861, Tail Gunner, from Montague CA
SSgt William H Easton, ASN 13108049, Radio Operator/Gunner, from Sharon PA
SSgt Thomas J Curran, ASN 19148454, Nose Gunner, from Rock Springs WY
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DIES IN ACTION OVER EUROPE
STAFF SGT. THOMAS CURRAN
Staff Sgt, Thomas Curran, who was previously reported missing in action, now has been reported killed in action January 1 over Europe, according to word received here yesterday.
Sergeant Curran, a turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress, enlisted in the Army Air Forces in January, 1943. He was inducted into service in February, 1943, at Buckley Field, Colo. He was sent overseas in July, 1944, and was reported missing in action over Europe Jan. 1, 1945. Sergeant Curran was awarded the Air Medal last October.
Thomas John Curran was born Oct. 4, 1923, in Rock Springs, a son of Frances and Patrick Curran. His mother died May 14, 1933. A graduate of Rock Springs high school with the class of 1941, Sergeant Curran resided in Seattle, Wash., with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Jull, prior to enlisting in the Army Air Forces. In Seattle, he was employed by the Boeing Aircraft company.
Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Hull of Seattle; one brother, Keith Curran, who is stationed with the army at Ft. Knox, Ky., and three uncles, George Tom and Jack Foster, all of Rock Springs.
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SSgt USAAF WWII - KIA
92nd BG 407th B Sq
Nose Turret Gunner
He was the son of Thomas J and Francis Curran. He had several siblings, Keith Patrick Curran, Helen Curran Hull, and George F Curran. His father, Thomas J, mother, Francis Curran McPhie, and George F, all passed away very young.
The mission of B-17G #43-38932 was a screening force, and the destination was at Kassel, Germany. The aircraft was knocked out of formation by enemy aircraft, and was on fire between the #2 engine and the fuselage. Eyewitnesses, TSgt Stanley M Debolt and Sgt John R Johnson, reported that the plane exploded in mid-air over Stendal, Germany. There were no survivors. The crew members were~
2nd Lt Ralph K Rollins, ASN O-823692, Pilot, from Narberth PA
2nd Lt Billy B Reel, ASN O-2057404, CoPilot, from Sharpsville IN
2nd Lt Anthony J Meyenberg, ASN O-2058527, Navigator, from New York NY
SSgt Robert L Michael, ASN 12130920, Top Turret Gunner, from Crafton PA
Sgt Edward Etzel, Jr, ASN 36841015, Ball Turret Gunner, from Butler WI
SSgt Ellis E Montgomery, ASN 17040814, Waist Gunner, from Superior NE
Sgt Robert F Martin, ASN 39419861, Tail Gunner, from Montague CA
SSgt William H Easton, ASN 13108049, Radio Operator/Gunner, from Sharon PA
SSgt Thomas J Curran, ASN 19148454, Nose Gunner, from Rock Springs WY
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 28, 1945
DIES IN ACTION OVER EUROPE
STAFF SGT. THOMAS CURRAN
Staff Sgt, Thomas Curran, who was previously reported missing in action, now has been reported killed in action January 1 over Europe, according to word received here yesterday.
Sergeant Curran, a turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress, enlisted in the Army Air Forces in January, 1943. He was inducted into service in February, 1943, at Buckley Field, Colo. He was sent overseas in July, 1944, and was reported missing in action over Europe Jan. 1, 1945. Sergeant Curran was awarded the Air Medal last October.
Thomas John Curran was born Oct. 4, 1923, in Rock Springs, a son of Frances and Patrick Curran. His mother died May 14, 1933. A graduate of Rock Springs high school with the class of 1941, Sergeant Curran resided in Seattle, Wash., with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Jull, prior to enlisting in the Army Air Forces. In Seattle, he was employed by the Boeing Aircraft company.
Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Hull of Seattle; one brother, Keith Curran, who is stationed with the army at Ft. Knox, Ky., and three uncles, George Tom and Jack Foster, all of Rock Springs.
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SSgt USAAF WWII - KIA
92nd BG 407th B Sq
Nose Turret Gunner
He was the son of Thomas J and Francis Curran. He had several siblings, Keith Patrick Curran, Helen Curran Hull, and George F Curran. His father, Thomas J, mother, Francis Curran McPhie, and George F, all passed away very young.
The mission of B-17G #43-38932 was a screening force, and the destination was at Kassel, Germany. The aircraft was knocked out of formation by enemy aircraft, and was on fire between the #2 engine and the fuselage. Eyewitnesses, TSgt Stanley M Debolt and Sgt John R Johnson, reported that the plane exploded in mid-air over Stendal, Germany. There were no survivors. The crew members were~
2nd Lt Ralph K Rollins, ASN O-823692, Pilot, from Narberth PA
2nd Lt Billy B Reel, ASN O-2057404, CoPilot, from Sharpsville IN
2nd Lt Anthony J Meyenberg, ASN O-2058527, Navigator, from New York NY
SSgt Robert L Michael, ASN 12130920, Top Turret Gunner, from Crafton PA
Sgt Edward Etzel, Jr, ASN 36841015, Ball Turret Gunner, from Butler WI
SSgt Ellis E Montgomery, ASN 17040814, Waist Gunner, from Superior NE
Sgt Robert F Martin, ASN 39419861, Tail Gunner, from Montague CA
SSgt William H Easton, ASN 13108049, Radio Operator/Gunner, from Sharon PA
SSgt Thomas J Curran, ASN 19148454, Nose Gunner, from Rock Springs WY
Virtual Cemetery
DIES IN ACTION OVER EUROPE
STAFF SGT. THOMAS CURRAN
Staff Sgt, Thomas Curran, who was previously reported missing in action, now has been reported killed in action January 1 over Europe, according to word received here yesterday.
Sergeant Curran, a turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress, enlisted in the Army Air Forces in January, 1943. He was inducted into service in February, 1943, at Buckley Field, Colo. He was sent overseas in July, 1944, and was reported missing in action over Europe Jan. 1, 1945. Sergeant Curran was awarded the Air Medal last October.
Thomas John Curran was born Oct. 4, 1923, in Rock Springs, a son of Frances and Patrick Curran. His mother died May 14, 1933. A graduate of Rock Springs high school with the class of 1941, Sergeant Curran resided in Seattle, Wash., with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Jull, prior to enlisting in the Army Air Forces. In Seattle, he was employed by the Boeing Aircraft company.
Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Hull of Seattle; one brother, Keith Curran, who is stationed with the army at Ft. Knox, Ky., and three uncles, George Tom and Jack Foster, all of Rock Springs.
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SSgt USAAF WWII - KIA
92nd BG 407th B Sq
Nose Turret Gunner
He was the son of Thomas J and Francis Curran. He had several siblings, Keith Patrick Curran, Helen Curran Hull, and George F Curran. His father, Thomas J, mother, Francis Curran McPhie, and George F, all passed away very young.
The mission of B-17G #43-38932 was a screening force, and the destination was at Kassel, Germany. The aircraft was knocked out of formation by enemy aircraft, and was on fire between the #2 engine and the fuselage. Eyewitnesses, TSgt Stanley M Debolt and Sgt John R Johnson, reported that the plane exploded in mid-air over Stendal, Germany. There were no survivors. The crew members were~
2nd Lt Ralph K Rollins, ASN O-823692, Pilot, from Narberth PA
2nd Lt Billy B Reel, ASN O-2057404, CoPilot, from Sharpsville IN
2nd Lt Anthony J Meyenberg, ASN O-2058527, Navigator, from New York NY
SSgt Robert L Michael, ASN 12130920, Top Turret Gunner, from Crafton PA
Sgt Edward Etzel, Jr, ASN 36841015, Ball Turret Gunner, from Butler WI
SSgt Ellis E Montgomery, ASN 17040814, Waist Gunner, from Superior NE
Sgt Robert F Martin, ASN 39419861, Tail Gunner, from Montague CA
SSgt William H Easton, ASN 13108049, Radio Operator/Gunner, from Sharon PA
SSgt Thomas J Curran, ASN 19148454, Nose Gunner, from Rock Springs WY
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