Liberator #42-95271. 719th Bomb Squadron,
449th Bomb Group (Heavy), World War II.
Shot down by direct flak hit over Austria
while on mission to strike the oil refinery
at Moosbierbaum, Germany.
Killed In Action were:
Capt. Edwin M Thrailkill, Pilot
1st Lt. George C Antonakos
2nd Lt. John E. Holohan
SSgt. James D Brogger
SSgt. Joseph Carchia
SSgt. Paul P Chernak, Jr
SSgt. Harry Hayslett
SSgt. Paul E Maiewski
SSgt. Melvin R Strom
SSgt. Chester Weinstein
Only the co-pilot survived when he was blown
clear of the cockpit by the explosion.
~
Entered the service from New Jersey; Service ID: O2060993.
Liberator #42-95271. 719th Bomb Squadron,
449th Bomb Group (Heavy), World War II.
Shot down by direct flak hit over Austria
while on mission to strike the oil refinery
at Moosbierbaum, Germany.
Killed In Action were:
Capt. Edwin M Thrailkill, Pilot
1st Lt. George C Antonakos
2nd Lt. John E. Holohan
SSgt. James D Brogger
SSgt. Joseph Carchia
SSgt. Paul P Chernak, Jr
SSgt. Harry Hayslett
SSgt. Paul E Maiewski
SSgt. Melvin R Strom
SSgt. Chester Weinstein
Only the co-pilot survived when he was blown
clear of the cockpit by the explosion.
~
Entered the service from New Jersey; Service ID: O2060993.
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