Jack served as a First Lieutenant & Co-Pilot on B-17F #41-24498, 369th Bomber Squadron, 306th Bomber Group, U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.
He resided in Natrona County, Wyoming prior to the war.
He enlisted as an Aviation Cadet in the Army Air Corps on August 15, 1941, prior to the war, at Fort Francis E. Warren, Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed as an Actor and also as Single, without dependents.
B-17F #41-24498 took off from Thurleigh, England on a bombing mission over railroad factories at Lille, France. During the mission they were involved in a mid-air collision with B-17F "Four of a Kind" #41-24471 about three miles north of Lille. Both crashed at Marcq-en-Baroeul, France. There were 6 KIA and 4 POW.
Jack was "Killed In Action" in this crash during the war.
He was awarded the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.
Service # O-442297
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Airmen who perished on B-17F #41-24498:
Davis, Dale A ~ S/Sgt, Ball Turret Gunner, NE
Gilliland, Thomas H ~ T/Sgt, Engineer, TX
Grant, Gordon R ~ 2nd Lt, Bombardier, TX
Morgan, Louis R ~ Sgt, Tail Gunner, PA
Spaulding, Jack A ~ 1st Lt, Co-Pilot, WY
Williams, Leon ~ T/Sgt, Waist Gunner, GA
The following crew members became POW's: 1st Lt. Russell G. Kahl (Pilot), 1st Lt. Wallace B. Kirkpatrick (Navigator), S/Sgt. Edward A. Nork (Radio Operator), and Sgt. Earl Santos (Waist Gunner).
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For airmen who perished on
B-17F #41-24471 see:
Johnston, James A ~ Capt, Pilot, OK
( Bio & Crew Report by: Russ Pickett )
Special thanks to:
Cemetery Walker for submitting this record for bio updates!
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The Casper Tribune-Herald
Thursday, February 25, 1943
Page 1 & 5
Lieutenant Spaulding Is Killed in Action
Casper Member of Air Force Loses Life During Engagement Over Europe
The name of Lieut. Jack A. Spaulding, 22, has been added to the list of Casper's splendid youth who have given their lives in the defense of their beloved nation.
From the German government through the International Red Cross word was received here Thursday, that First Lieut. Jack A. Spaulding was killed in action in the western European area on Jan. 13.
Lieutenant Spaulding was injured while flying on a similar mission over German occupied Europe on Jan. 3 but returned the plane to the English base with the crew intact although the Flying Fortress was badly damaged. After being hospitalized for a short period he was given a new plane and returned to active duty.
He was, along with other officers and men of the Eighth air force, decorated with the nation's Purple Heart award, a decoration presented to those who have been wounded while in action.
Lieutenant Spaulding received his preparatory education in the Casper schools and was graduated with the class of 1938 from NCHS. During his high school days he was an outstanding athlete and played football and basketball for the Mustang teams.
He later attended Wyoming university for two years and was prominent in the campus activities. While at the university he passed the physical and educational requirements for induction in the U. S. army air corps as a flying cadet.
He received his commission as reserve officer at Fort Snelling, Minn., July 19, 1942 and entered primary training in the army air corps at Moffet Field, August 20, 1942. He graduated and received his "wings" and commission from the advanced flying field at Stockton, Cal., on March 16, 1942.
He was united in marriage to Miss Geraldine Chidley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Chidley, 714 South Lincoln st., on May 17, 1942. Mrs. Spaulding has been making her home with her parents while Lieutenant Spaulding has been in the nation's service.
Lieutenant Spaulding left for overseas service on Labor Day and was stationed in England where he remained in active service until his death.
According to word here Lieutenant Spaulding was a member of the squadron which was headed by Lieutenant Riordan, a squadron which had made such a record in combat duty over enemy territory.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Thursday, March 17, 1949
Page 2
9 Wyoming War Dead Returned
The remains of 1st Lt. Jack A. Spaulding, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Spaulding, is being returned to the United States from Europe aboard the army transport Haiti Victory, the army announced Thursday.
He resided in Natrona County, Wyoming prior to the war.
He enlisted as an Aviation Cadet in the Army Air Corps on August 15, 1941, prior to the war, at Fort Francis E. Warren, Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed as an Actor and also as Single, without dependents.
B-17F #41-24498 took off from Thurleigh, England on a bombing mission over railroad factories at Lille, France. During the mission they were involved in a mid-air collision with B-17F "Four of a Kind" #41-24471 about three miles north of Lille. Both crashed at Marcq-en-Baroeul, France. There were 6 KIA and 4 POW.
Jack was "Killed In Action" in this crash during the war.
He was awarded the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.
Service # O-442297
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Airmen who perished on B-17F #41-24498:
Davis, Dale A ~ S/Sgt, Ball Turret Gunner, NE
Gilliland, Thomas H ~ T/Sgt, Engineer, TX
Grant, Gordon R ~ 2nd Lt, Bombardier, TX
Morgan, Louis R ~ Sgt, Tail Gunner, PA
Spaulding, Jack A ~ 1st Lt, Co-Pilot, WY
Williams, Leon ~ T/Sgt, Waist Gunner, GA
The following crew members became POW's: 1st Lt. Russell G. Kahl (Pilot), 1st Lt. Wallace B. Kirkpatrick (Navigator), S/Sgt. Edward A. Nork (Radio Operator), and Sgt. Earl Santos (Waist Gunner).
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
For airmen who perished on
B-17F #41-24471 see:
Johnston, James A ~ Capt, Pilot, OK
( Bio & Crew Report by: Russ Pickett )
Special thanks to:
Cemetery Walker for submitting this record for bio updates!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Thursday, February 25, 1943
Page 1 & 5
Lieutenant Spaulding Is Killed in Action
Casper Member of Air Force Loses Life During Engagement Over Europe
The name of Lieut. Jack A. Spaulding, 22, has been added to the list of Casper's splendid youth who have given their lives in the defense of their beloved nation.
From the German government through the International Red Cross word was received here Thursday, that First Lieut. Jack A. Spaulding was killed in action in the western European area on Jan. 13.
Lieutenant Spaulding was injured while flying on a similar mission over German occupied Europe on Jan. 3 but returned the plane to the English base with the crew intact although the Flying Fortress was badly damaged. After being hospitalized for a short period he was given a new plane and returned to active duty.
He was, along with other officers and men of the Eighth air force, decorated with the nation's Purple Heart award, a decoration presented to those who have been wounded while in action.
Lieutenant Spaulding received his preparatory education in the Casper schools and was graduated with the class of 1938 from NCHS. During his high school days he was an outstanding athlete and played football and basketball for the Mustang teams.
He later attended Wyoming university for two years and was prominent in the campus activities. While at the university he passed the physical and educational requirements for induction in the U. S. army air corps as a flying cadet.
He received his commission as reserve officer at Fort Snelling, Minn., July 19, 1942 and entered primary training in the army air corps at Moffet Field, August 20, 1942. He graduated and received his "wings" and commission from the advanced flying field at Stockton, Cal., on March 16, 1942.
He was united in marriage to Miss Geraldine Chidley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Chidley, 714 South Lincoln st., on May 17, 1942. Mrs. Spaulding has been making her home with her parents while Lieutenant Spaulding has been in the nation's service.
Lieutenant Spaulding left for overseas service on Labor Day and was stationed in England where he remained in active service until his death.
According to word here Lieutenant Spaulding was a member of the squadron which was headed by Lieutenant Riordan, a squadron which had made such a record in combat duty over enemy territory.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Thursday, March 17, 1949
Page 2
9 Wyoming War Dead Returned
The remains of 1st Lt. Jack A. Spaulding, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Spaulding, is being returned to the United States from Europe aboard the army transport Haiti Victory, the army announced Thursday.
Jack served as a First Lieutenant & Co-Pilot on B-17F #41-24498, 369th Bomber Squadron, 306th Bomber Group, U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.
He resided in Natrona County, Wyoming prior to the war.
He enlisted as an Aviation Cadet in the Army Air Corps on August 15, 1941, prior to the war, at Fort Francis E. Warren, Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed as an Actor and also as Single, without dependents.
B-17F #41-24498 took off from Thurleigh, England on a bombing mission over railroad factories at Lille, France. During the mission they were involved in a mid-air collision with B-17F "Four of a Kind" #41-24471 about three miles north of Lille. Both crashed at Marcq-en-Baroeul, France. There were 6 KIA and 4 POW.
Jack was "Killed In Action" in this crash during the war.
He was awarded the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.
Service # O-442297
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Airmen who perished on B-17F #41-24498:
Davis, Dale A ~ S/Sgt, Ball Turret Gunner, NE
Gilliland, Thomas H ~ T/Sgt, Engineer, TX
Grant, Gordon R ~ 2nd Lt, Bombardier, TX
Morgan, Louis R ~ Sgt, Tail Gunner, PA
Spaulding, Jack A ~ 1st Lt, Co-Pilot, WY
Williams, Leon ~ T/Sgt, Waist Gunner, GA
The following crew members became POW's: 1st Lt. Russell G. Kahl (Pilot), 1st Lt. Wallace B. Kirkpatrick (Navigator), S/Sgt. Edward A. Nork (Radio Operator), and Sgt. Earl Santos (Waist Gunner).
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
For airmen who perished on
B-17F #41-24471 see:
Johnston, James A ~ Capt, Pilot, OK
( Bio & Crew Report by: Russ Pickett )
Special thanks to:
Cemetery Walker for submitting this record for bio updates!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Thursday, February 25, 1943
Page 1 & 5
Lieutenant Spaulding Is Killed in Action
Casper Member of Air Force Loses Life During Engagement Over Europe
The name of Lieut. Jack A. Spaulding, 22, has been added to the list of Casper's splendid youth who have given their lives in the defense of their beloved nation.
From the German government through the International Red Cross word was received here Thursday, that First Lieut. Jack A. Spaulding was killed in action in the western European area on Jan. 13.
Lieutenant Spaulding was injured while flying on a similar mission over German occupied Europe on Jan. 3 but returned the plane to the English base with the crew intact although the Flying Fortress was badly damaged. After being hospitalized for a short period he was given a new plane and returned to active duty.
He was, along with other officers and men of the Eighth air force, decorated with the nation's Purple Heart award, a decoration presented to those who have been wounded while in action.
Lieutenant Spaulding received his preparatory education in the Casper schools and was graduated with the class of 1938 from NCHS. During his high school days he was an outstanding athlete and played football and basketball for the Mustang teams.
He later attended Wyoming university for two years and was prominent in the campus activities. While at the university he passed the physical and educational requirements for induction in the U. S. army air corps as a flying cadet.
He received his commission as reserve officer at Fort Snelling, Minn., July 19, 1942 and entered primary training in the army air corps at Moffet Field, August 20, 1942. He graduated and received his "wings" and commission from the advanced flying field at Stockton, Cal., on March 16, 1942.
He was united in marriage to Miss Geraldine Chidley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Chidley, 714 South Lincoln st., on May 17, 1942. Mrs. Spaulding has been making her home with her parents while Lieutenant Spaulding has been in the nation's service.
Lieutenant Spaulding left for overseas service on Labor Day and was stationed in England where he remained in active service until his death.
According to word here Lieutenant Spaulding was a member of the squadron which was headed by Lieutenant Riordan, a squadron which had made such a record in combat duty over enemy territory.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Thursday, March 17, 1949
Page 2
9 Wyoming War Dead Returned
The remains of 1st Lt. Jack A. Spaulding, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Spaulding, is being returned to the United States from Europe aboard the army transport Haiti Victory, the army announced Thursday.
He resided in Natrona County, Wyoming prior to the war.
He enlisted as an Aviation Cadet in the Army Air Corps on August 15, 1941, prior to the war, at Fort Francis E. Warren, Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed as an Actor and also as Single, without dependents.
B-17F #41-24498 took off from Thurleigh, England on a bombing mission over railroad factories at Lille, France. During the mission they were involved in a mid-air collision with B-17F "Four of a Kind" #41-24471 about three miles north of Lille. Both crashed at Marcq-en-Baroeul, France. There were 6 KIA and 4 POW.
Jack was "Killed In Action" in this crash during the war.
He was awarded the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.
Service # O-442297
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Airmen who perished on B-17F #41-24498:
Davis, Dale A ~ S/Sgt, Ball Turret Gunner, NE
Gilliland, Thomas H ~ T/Sgt, Engineer, TX
Grant, Gordon R ~ 2nd Lt, Bombardier, TX
Morgan, Louis R ~ Sgt, Tail Gunner, PA
Spaulding, Jack A ~ 1st Lt, Co-Pilot, WY
Williams, Leon ~ T/Sgt, Waist Gunner, GA
The following crew members became POW's: 1st Lt. Russell G. Kahl (Pilot), 1st Lt. Wallace B. Kirkpatrick (Navigator), S/Sgt. Edward A. Nork (Radio Operator), and Sgt. Earl Santos (Waist Gunner).
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
For airmen who perished on
B-17F #41-24471 see:
Johnston, James A ~ Capt, Pilot, OK
( Bio & Crew Report by: Russ Pickett )
Special thanks to:
Cemetery Walker for submitting this record for bio updates!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Thursday, February 25, 1943
Page 1 & 5
Lieutenant Spaulding Is Killed in Action
Casper Member of Air Force Loses Life During Engagement Over Europe
The name of Lieut. Jack A. Spaulding, 22, has been added to the list of Casper's splendid youth who have given their lives in the defense of their beloved nation.
From the German government through the International Red Cross word was received here Thursday, that First Lieut. Jack A. Spaulding was killed in action in the western European area on Jan. 13.
Lieutenant Spaulding was injured while flying on a similar mission over German occupied Europe on Jan. 3 but returned the plane to the English base with the crew intact although the Flying Fortress was badly damaged. After being hospitalized for a short period he was given a new plane and returned to active duty.
He was, along with other officers and men of the Eighth air force, decorated with the nation's Purple Heart award, a decoration presented to those who have been wounded while in action.
Lieutenant Spaulding received his preparatory education in the Casper schools and was graduated with the class of 1938 from NCHS. During his high school days he was an outstanding athlete and played football and basketball for the Mustang teams.
He later attended Wyoming university for two years and was prominent in the campus activities. While at the university he passed the physical and educational requirements for induction in the U. S. army air corps as a flying cadet.
He received his commission as reserve officer at Fort Snelling, Minn., July 19, 1942 and entered primary training in the army air corps at Moffet Field, August 20, 1942. He graduated and received his "wings" and commission from the advanced flying field at Stockton, Cal., on March 16, 1942.
He was united in marriage to Miss Geraldine Chidley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Chidley, 714 South Lincoln st., on May 17, 1942. Mrs. Spaulding has been making her home with her parents while Lieutenant Spaulding has been in the nation's service.
Lieutenant Spaulding left for overseas service on Labor Day and was stationed in England where he remained in active service until his death.
According to word here Lieutenant Spaulding was a member of the squadron which was headed by Lieutenant Riordan, a squadron which had made such a record in combat duty over enemy territory.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Thursday, March 17, 1949
Page 2
9 Wyoming War Dead Returned
The remains of 1st Lt. Jack A. Spaulding, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Spaulding, is being returned to the United States from Europe aboard the army transport Haiti Victory, the army announced Thursday.
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