497th Bomb Squadron

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“Gratis Gladys” 43-34565

Capt. Carl F. Chapman,Jr. – Pilot (KIA) (O-659663) Macon,Georgia

1st Lt. John J. Sheehan – CoPilot (KIA) (O-816603) Boston,Massachusetts

2nd Lt. James R. Harl – Bombardier (KIA) (O-722452) Pulaski,Iowa

1st Lt. Kenneth G. Bowdish – Navigator (KIA) (O-741451) Seattle,Washington

1st Lt. Frederick D. Storey,Jr. – GEE Operator (KIA) (O-765744) Houston,Texas

T/Sgt. J.P. Herndon – Radio Operator/Gunner (KIA) (18005969) Dallas,Texas

S/Sgt. Ballard J. Bentley – Engineer/Gunner (KIA)  (6941901) Neon,Kentucky

S/Sgt. W.T. Williamson – Tail Gunner (KIA)  (18083363) Dallas,Texas