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War Memorial - Carleton Rode, Norfolk, England


The soldiers behind the names.


James Edward Rhine
Grave of James Edward Rhine
James E. Rhine
1Lt, 565 Bomb. Sq. 389 Bomb. Gp. (H)
Pennsylvania    Nov 21 1944
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First Lieutenant (Pilot)
13090798 / O-820824
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart
10 November 1920, York, York, Pennsylvania, USA
21 November 1944
24
565th Bomb. Squadron 389 Bombardment Group
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Coton, Cambridgeshire, England
Son of Charles S. and Anna Louise Rhine, nee Bausticker,
of York, Co. York, Pennsylvania, USA
Commander of the crew of the B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Old Glory"
US Census 1930 about James A. Rhine and family
Residence: West Jackson Street, York, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Charles S. Rhine
Anna Louise Rhine
Charles S. Rhine
James A. Rhine
Head
Wife
Son
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
40
33
12
9
abt. 1890
abt. 1897
abt. 1918
abt. 1921
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania

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J. W. Safier (Joseph Monroe Safier on American Air Museum)
Grave of Joseph Monroe Safier
Joseph M.
Safier

New York
1 Lt.
565 AAF Bomb Sq.
World War II
October 18 1918
November 21 1944
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First Lieutenant (Navigator)
32325476 / O-692342
Purple Heart
19 October 1918, New York, New York, USA
21 November 1944
26
565th Bomb. Squadron 389 Bombardment Group
Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, Co. Suffolk, New York, USA
Son of Albert and Regina Safier,
of 11 E 199th Street, New York, New York, USA
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. James Edward Rhine.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Old Glory"
US Census 1940 about Joseph Safier and family
Residence: The Bronx, New York, New York, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Albert Safier
Regina Safier
Evelyn Safier
Joseph Safier
Head
Wife
Daughter
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
49
48
23
21
abt. 1891
abt. 1892
abt. 1917
abt. 1919
Hungary
Hungary
New York
New York

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D. R. Bromer (Probably Donald Ross Bremer)
Donald Ross Bremer
Grave of Donald Ross Bremer
Donald R.
Bremer

Colorado
2 Lieut., 566 AAF Bomb. Sq.
World War II
February 6 1921
November 21 1944

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Second Lieutenant (Radio Op.)
O-710437
06 February 1921, Fort Morgan, Morgan, Colorado, USA
21 November 1944
23
566 AAF Bomb Sq.
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, Co. San Mateo, California, USA
Son of Peter Joseph Bremer and Lillian Matilda Bremer, nee Albers.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. Alfred V. Brooks.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Earthquake McGoon"
US Census 1930 about Donald R. Bremer and family
Residence: West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, Morgan, Colorado, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Pete J. Bremer
Lillian M. Bremer
Edward F. Bremer
Orville L. Bremer
Donald R. Bremer
Head
Wife
Son
Son
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
48
38
11
10
9
abt. 1882
abt. 1892
abt. 1919
abt. 1920
abt. 1921
Illinois, USA
Colorado, USA
Colorado, USA
Colorado, USA
Colorado, USA

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Jack Ellis Ryles
Jack Ellis Ryles Grave of Jack Ellis Ryles
Jack E. Ryles
Florida
2 Lieut., 565 AAF Bomb. Sq.
World War II, PH - AM & OLC
Sept 11 1922   Nov 21 1944

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Second Lieutenant (Co-pilot)
14077238 / O-823697
Purple Heart
11 September 1922
21 November 1944
22
565 AAF Bomb Sq.
Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Co. Duval, Florida, USA
Son of John and Fannie Ryles.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. James Edward Rhine.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Old Glory"
US Census 1930 about Jack Ryles and family
Residence: Perry, Taylor, Florida, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
John Ryles
Fannie Ryles
Vern Ryles
Alyne Ryles
Bill Ryles
Tommie Lee Ryles
Jack Ryles
Head
Wife
Daughter
Daughter
Son
Daughter
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
46
38
18
16
14
10
7
abt. 1884
abt. 1892
abt. 1912
abt. 1914
abt. 1916
abt. 1920
abt. 1923
Georgia, USA
North Carolina, USA
Florida, USA
Florida, USA
Florida, USA
Florida, USA
Florida, USA

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Niel R. Snodgrass
Grave of Niel R. Snodgrass
Niel R.
Snodgrass

Ohio
2 Lt.
566 AAF Bomb. Sq.
World War II
March 27 1919
November 21 1944
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Second Lieutenant
O-768849
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Purple Heart
27 March 1919
21 November 1944
25
566 AAF Bomb Sq.
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Co. Arlington, Virginia, USA
Son of Neil R. and Sarah Gertrude Snodgrass, nee Arnold.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. Alfred V. Brooks.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Earthquake McGoon"

US Census 1920 about Neil R. Snodgrass and family
Residence: Cleveland Avenue, Salem Ward 4, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Niel R. Snodgrass
Gertrude S. Snodgrass
Oneita Snodgrass
Leroy A. Snodgrass
L. Harry Snodgrass
Neil R. Snodgrass
Head
Wife
Daughter
Son
Son
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
33
32
11
8
3
0
abt. 1887
abt. 1888
abt. 1909
abt. 1912
abt. 1917
abt. 1919
Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA

US Census 1940 about Neal R. Snodgrass and family
Residence: Elk Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
George E. Rheinhart
Gertrude S. Rheinhart
Harry L. Snodgrass
Neal R. Snodgrass
Ralph C. Snodgrass
Donald E. Snodgrass
Head
Wife
Stepson
Stepson
Stepson
Stepson
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
54
53
23
21
18
13
abt. 1886
abt. 1887
abt. 1917
abt. 1919
abt. 1922
abt. 1927
Pennsylvania, USA
Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA

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William Michael Bucher
William Michael Bucher
Grave of William Michael Bucher
William M. Bucher
T/Sgt., 565 Bomb. Sq. 389 Bomb. Gp. (H)
Wisconsin   Nov 21, 1944
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Technical Sergeant
36814876
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
16 September 1923, Coddington, Wisconsin
21 November 1944

566 AAF Bomb Sq.
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Coton, Cambridgeshire, England
Son of Charles and Sophie Bucher.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. Alfred V. Brooks.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Earthquake McGoon"
US Census 1930 about William Buchel and family
Residence: Grant, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Charles Buchel
Sophie Buchel
Charles Buchel
Herman Buchel
Mary Buchel
Walter Buchel
William Buchel
Head
Wife
Son
Son
Daughter
Son
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
49
43
22
18
16
11
6
abt. 1881
abt. 1887
abt. 1908
abt. 1912
abt. 1914
abt. 1919
abt. 1924
Germany
Germany
Germany
Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
Wisconsin, USA

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Elden G. Forster
Elden G. Forster
Grave of Elden G. Forster
Elden G. Forster
Kansas
Staff Sgt., 565 AAF Bomb. Sq.
World War II
Feb. 14 1924    Nov. 21 1944
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Technical Sergeant (Engineer)
37519303
14 February 1924
21 November 1944
20
565 AAF Bomb Sq.
Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Co. Reno, Kansas, USA
Son of George William Forster and Charlotte A. Glenn Forster.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. James Edward Rhine.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Old Glory"

A local newspaper reported following:
Tech. Sgt. Elden G. Forster, 20. son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Forster, 324 E. Broadway, Anaheim, was killed Nov. 21, 1944, in Norfolk, England.

US Census 1940 about Eldon G. Forster and family
Residence: Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
George W. Forster
Charlotte A. Forster
Charles W. Forster
Richard G. Forster
Eldon G. Forster
Head
Wife
Son
Son
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
48
43
21
18
16
abt. 1892
abt. 1897
abt. 1919
abt. 1922
abt. 1924
Kansas, USA
Kansas, USA
Kansas, USA
Kansas, USA
Kansas, USA

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Stanley Howard Smith
Grave of Stanley H. Smith
Stanley Howard Smith
T Sgt., 566 Bomb. Sq., 389 Bomb. Gp. (H)
Massachusetts, Nov. 21 1944
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Technical Sergeant
11082353
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Purple Heart
30 December 1919, Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
21 November 1944
24
566 AAF Bomb Sq.
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Coton, Cambridgeshire, England
Son of Jesse Paran Smith and Bertha Louise Smith, nee Swift.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. Alfred V. Brooks.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Earthquake McGoon"
US Census 1920 about Stanley Howard Smith and family
Residence: Schmieding Street, Taunton Ward 8, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Jesse P. Smith
Bertha L. Smith
Alice Smith
Stanley Howard Smith
Head
Wife
Daughter
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
39
36
1
0
abt. 1881
abt. 1884
abt. 1919
abt. 1920
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA

US Census 1930 about Stanley H. Smith and family
Residence: 52, Foundry Street, Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Charles F. Jaquith
Bertha L. Jaquith
Alice B. Smith
Stanley H. Smith
Head
Wife
Stepdaughter
Stepson
Married
Married
Single
Single
50
46
11
10
abt. 1880
abt. 1884
abt. 1919
abt. 1920
Maine, USA
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA

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H. N. Thompson (ABMC: Harold M. Thompson)
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Technical Sergeant
39092072
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart

21 November 1944

565 AAF Bomb Sq.
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Coton, Cambridgeshire, England
Tablets of the Missing
From Medford, Oregon, USA.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. James Edward Rhine.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Old Glory"

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Walter Douglas Brewer
Walter Douglas Brewer
Grave of Walter Douglas Brewer
Walter D. Brewer
S Sgt., 566 Bomb Sq., 389 Bomb Gp (H)
Virginia   Nov 21 1944
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Staff Sergeant
34872455
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Purple Heart
16 February 1917, Co. Surry, Virginia, USA
21 November 1944
27
566 AAF Bomb Sq.
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Coton, Cambridgeshire, England
Son of Luther Milton Brewer and Mary Eugenia Brewer, nee Whitmore (1895-1922).
Husband of Lois Dawson Brewer.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. Alfred V. Brooks.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Earthquake McGoon"

US Census 1920 about Walter Brewer and family
Residence: Dendron, Surry, Virginia, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Luther Brewer
Mary Brewer
Walter Brewer
Kate Brewer
Head
Wife
Son
Daughter
Married
Married
Single
Single
31
25
2
0
abt. 1889
abt. 1895
abt. 1918
abt. 1919
North Carolina, USA
Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA

US Census 1930 about Douglas Brewer and family
Residence: Rockingham Street, Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Luther Brewer
Hazel Brewer
Douglas Brewer
Katie Brewer
Milton Brewer
Head
Wife
Son
Daughter
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
42
22
12
10
3
abt. 1888
abt. 1908
abt. 1918
abt. 1919
abt. 1927
North Carolina, USA
Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA

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Julius Heitler
Julius Heitler
Grave of Julius Heitler
Julius Heitler
S Sgt., 389 Bomb Gp.
New York    Nov. 21 1944
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Staff Sergeant
42041178
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
abt. 1925
21 November 1944
19
566 AAF Bomb Sq.
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Coton, Cambridgeshire, England
Son of Paul and Esther Heitler.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. Alfred V. Brooks.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Earthquake McGoon"
US Census 1940 about Julius Heitler and family
Residence: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Paul Heitler
Esther Heitler
Samuel Heitler
Julius Heitler
Sylvia Heitler
Head
Wife
Son
Son
Daughter
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
47
43
22
14
18
abt. 1893
abt. 1897
abt. 1918
abt. 1926
abt. 1922
Poland
Poland
USA
USA
USA

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Carl Vincent Hughes
Grave of Carl V. Hughes
Carl V. Hughes
S Sgt., 566 Bomb. Sq., 389 Bomb. Gp. (H)
Tennesee    Nov 21 1944
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Staff Sergeant
34021953
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Purple Heart
21 June 1916, Missouri, USA
21 November 1944
28
566 AAF Bomb Sq.
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Coton, Cambridgeshire, England
Son of Nobel Johnson Hughes (KIA WW I) and Pauline Hughes, nee Cannon.
Husband of Eddie Coleen Hughes, nee O'Neal.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. Alfred V. Brooks.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Earthquake McGoon"
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Roger Willard Krouskup
Roger Willard Krouskup
© PJ
Krouskup family-grave
KROUSKUP
Traverse B.
1887 - 1978
Father
Roger Willard
1921 - 1944
World War II
Muriel R.
1892 - 1985
Mother
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Staff Sergeant (Gunner)
19092680
22 October 1921, Fairmount, Co. Grant, Indiana, USA
21 November 1944
23
565 AAF Bomb Sq.

Son of Traverse Bradbrook Krouskup and Muriel R. Krouskup.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. James Edward Rhine.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Old Glory"


The Krouskup brothers
© PJ

A local newspaper reported following:
Brother of Navigator Who Escaped Nazis Is War Casualty
S/Sgt. Roger W. Krouskup, 24, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Krouskup of 2915 Sierra way, was killed Nov. 21 over Europe, a few days after he voluntarily returned to combat duty, according to word received by his parents yesterday from the war department.
An aerial gunner who had been assigned to an instructor's post after flying 14 missions aboard a four-engined bomber, Sergeant Krouskup was back in combat flying with the command ship of a squadron, fighting the Nazis who had shot down his brother's plane last August.
BROTHER ESCASPES
The brother, Lt. Wayne E. Krouskup, a navigator, escaped capture by the Nazis and made his way back to England - a month after he had been listed as missing. Because he had escaped from enemy-held territory and if captured would be subject to possible execution, Lieutenant Krouskup was barred from combat flying and returned to the United States to serve as an instructor in navigation. He is at Ellington field, Texas.
OVERSEAS SINCE MARCH
The brief war department message informing Mr. and Mrs. Krouskup of their son's death was lacking in details of the action in which the gunner was killed. In his letter of Nov. 9, Sergeant Krouskup said he had returned to combat and had flown two missions. He was in charge of the gunners of the squadron and was to have been commissioned as a lieutenant.
Sergeant Krouskup had been in England since last March, the same month in which Lieutenant Krouskup arrived overseas with another group. He had left his classes at the Santa Barbara State Teacher's college to enter the air forces in 1942. He was graduated from the San Bernardino High school in 1939 and the valley junior college in 1941.
The third son of the Krouskups, Donald, is a Navy V-5 student, aviation, currently assigned to the University of Redlands for academic training preliminary to flight instruction.

US Census 1940 about Roger W. Krouskup and family
Residence: 2915, Sierra Way, San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Traverse B. Krouskup
Muriel R. Krouskup
Roger W. Krouskup
Wayne Eugene Krouskup
Don Walter Krouskup
Head
Wife
Son
Son
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
53
47
18
16
13
abt. 1887
abt. 1893
abt. 1922
abt. 1924
abt. 1927
Iowa, USA
Iowa, USA
Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
Iowa, USA

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Fred Lynell Landrum
Fred L. Landrum
© Olan Reggie
Landrum
Grave of Fred L. Landrum
© Olan Reggie
Landrum
Grave of Fred L. Landrum
Fred L. Landrum
Mississippi
Staff Sgt., 565 AAF Bomb. Sq.
World War II
March 29 1925   Nov. 21 1944
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Staff Sergeant (Gunner)
34871843
Purple Heart
29 March 1925, Camp Anderson, Pearl River, Mississippi, USA
21 November 1944
19
565 AAF Bomb Sq.
Gipson Cemetery, Co. Pearl River, Mississippi, USA
Son of Elmer Alfred and Ellen Landrum, nee Spiers.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. James Edward Rhine.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Old Glory"

US Census 1940 about Fred L. Landrum (Lynell F. Landrum) and family
Residence: Elias Mitchell Road, Caesar, Carriere, Pearl River, Mississippi, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Elmer A. Landrum
Ellen Landrum
Ona L. Landrum
Irese Landrum
Lynell F. Landrum
O. Marceil Landrum
Melva B. Landrum
Head
Wife

Daughter
DaughterSon
Son
Daughter
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
48
44
23
20
15
12
2
abt. 1892
abt. 1896
abt. 1917
abt. 1920
abt. 1925
abt. 1928
abt. 1938
Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA

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William Earl Leatherwood
William Earl Leatherwood
© dottyLwood68
Grave of William Earl Leatherwood
Wm. Earl Leatherwood
North Carolina
Staff Sgt., 565 AAF Bomb. Sq.
World War II    AM & OLC - PH
Feb. 22 1921    Nov. 21 1944
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Date of Birth:
Date of Death:
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Staff Sergeant (Gunner)
14133777
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Purple Heart
22 February 1921, Canton, Co. Haywood, North Carolina, USA
21 November 1944
23
565 AAF Bomb Sq.
Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesville, Co. Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Son of James Thomas Leatherwood and Martha Lavonia Byers Leatherwood.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. James Edward Rhine.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Old Glory"
US Census 1940 about Earl W. Leatherwood and family
Residence: Highway 23, Clyde, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Mattie L. Leatherwood
Evelyn C. Leatherwood
Frances B. Leatherwood
J. Thomas Leatherwood
Earl W. Leatherwood
Head
Daughter
Daughter
Son
Son
Widowed
Single
Single
Single
Single
49
26
24
21
19
abt. 1891
abt. 1914
abt. 1916
abt. 1919
abt. 1921
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA

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Harry W. Looy
Grave of Harry W. Looy
© AW
Harry W. Looy
S Sgt., US Army Air Forces
World War II
Sep. 5 1916    Nov. 21 1944
PH KIA
389th Bomber Group
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Staff Sergeant (Tail Gunner)
32083731
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Purple Heart
05 Seotember 1916, New York City, New York, USA
21 November 1944
28
565 AAF Bomb Sq.
Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, Co. Orange, New York, USA
Son of Harry and Carrie E. Looy, nee Green.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. James Edward Rhine.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Old Glory"

US Census 1930 about Harry W. Looy and family
Residence: 691, Broadway, Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Harry Looy
Carrie E. Looy
Maria C. Looy
Harry W. Looy
Emory P. Looy
Head
Wife
Daughter
Son
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
44
34
15
13
11
abt. 1886
abt. 1896
abt. 1915
abt. 1917
abt. 1819
New Jersey, USA
New York, USA
New York, USA
New York, USA
New York, USA

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William Carl Sawyer
William C. Sawyer Grave of William C. Sawyer
William C.
Sawyer

Virginia
S Sgt.
566 AAF Bomb. Sq.
World War II
August 24 1922
November 21 1944
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Staff Sergeant (Gunner)
33541196
Air Medal
Purple Heart
24 August 1922
21 November 1944
22
566 AAF Bomb Sq.
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Co. Arlington, Virginia, USA
Son of Mary J. Sawyer
of Rt. No. 3, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
Husband of Gladys Johnson Sawyer, Norfolk, Virginia.
Member of the crew of 1st Lieut. Alfred V. Brooks.
B-24 "Liberator", 44-10513, "Earthquake McGoon"
US Census 1930 about William C. Sawyer and family
Residence: Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Willis S. McCoy
Harriet Ann McCoy
Willis E. McCoy
Mary Sawyer
William C. Sawyer
Virgil E. Sawyer
Head
Wife
Son
Daughter
Grandson
Grandson
Married
Married
Single
Widowed
Single
Single
60
57
24
29
7
3
abt. 1870
abt. 1873
abt. 1906
abt. 1901
abt. 1923
abt. 1827
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA

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Robert Quincy Rollins
Robert Q. Rollins Grave of Robert Q. Rollins Robert Q. Rollins
Alabama
1st Lieut., 734 AAF Bomb Sq.
World War II
Jan 4 1922    Feb 9 1945
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First Lieutenant (Pilot)
O-556606
04 January 1922, Hartselle, Morgan, Alabama, USA
09 February 1945
23
734 AAF Bomb Sq.
Johnson Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Danville, Co. Morgan, Alabama, USA
Son of William Harvey Rollins and Dicie Itera Rollins, nee Shipp,
of Route 4, Hartselle, Co. Morgan, Alabama, USA
Commander of the crew of the B-24 "Liberator", 42-50703, "Worry Bird"
US Census 1940 about R. Q. Rollins and family
Residence: US Highway 31, Hartselle, Morgan, Alabama
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
W. H. Rollins
Dicie Rollins
Garland Rollins
Ferrell Rollins
R. Q. Rollins
Don Mack Rollins
Head
Wife
Son
Son
Son
Son
Married
Married
Marrried
Married
Single
Single
58
52
31
28
18
16
abt. 1882
abt. 1888
abt. 1909
abt. 1912
abt. 1922
abt. 1924
Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA

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Earle Ernest Check
Earle E. Check
Grave of Earle E. Check
Earle E. Check
2 Lt., 734 Bomb Sq., 453 Bomb Gp. (H)
Minnesota    Feb 9 1945
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Second Lieutenant (Co-Pilot)
2005832
Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters
Purple Heart
31 October 1923, Minnesota, USA
09 February 1945
22
734 AAF Bomb Sq.
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Coton, Cambridgeshire, England
Son of John and Antoinette Check, nee Printz.
Member of the crew of 1st Lt. Robert Quincy Rollins.
B-24 "Liberator", 42-50703, "Worry Bird"
US Census 1930 about Earl Check and family
Residence: 2007, Conver Street, South St. Paul, Dakota, Minnesota, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
John Check
Antoinette Check
Clifford Check
Ramona Check
Fred Check
Earl Check
Head
Wife
Son
Daughter
Son
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
43
40
18
16
10
7
abt. 1887
abt. 1890
abt. 1912
abt. 1914
abt. 1920
abt. 1923
Wisconsin, USA
Wisconsin, USA
Wisconsin, USA
Minnesota, USA
Minnesota, USA
Minnesota, USA

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Max Eugene Stump
Max Eugene Stump
Grave of Max Eugene Stump
Max E. Stump
1 Lt., 734 Bomb Sq., 453 Bomb Gp. (H)
Iowa    Feb 9 1945
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First Lieutenant (Navigator)
O-718979
Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters
14 October 1922, Dalls, Iowa, USA
09 February 1945
22
734 AAF Bomb Sq.
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Coton, Cambridgeshire, England
Son of William Nelson Stump and Ethel Marie Stump, nee Golden.
Member of the crew of 1st Lt. Robert Quincy Rollins.
B-24 "Liberator", 42-50703, "Worry Bird"

US Census 1930 about Max E. Stump and family
Residence: Van Meter, Dallas, Iowa, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
William N. Stump
Ethel M. Stump
Max E. Stump
Morris H. Stump
Eleonore M. Stump
Amy L. Stump
Phyllis I. Stump
Head
Wife
Son
Son
Daughter
Daughter
Daughter
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
34
30
7
6
5
2
1
abt. 1896
abt. 1900
abt. 1923
abt. 1924
abt. 1925
abt. 1928
abt. 1929
Iowa, USA
Iowa, USA
Iowa, USA
Iowa, USA
Iowa, USA
Iowa, USA
Iowa, USA

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John Philip Eubank Jr.
John Philip Eubank Jr. Grave of John Philip Eubank Jr.
EUBANK

T/Sgt. John P. Jr.

1915 - 1945
World War II

John P. Sr.
1882 - 1967

Ida
1890 - 1975

Robert C.
1916 - 1998

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Technical Sergeant (Radio Operator)
33599361
11 February 1915, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
09 February 1945
29
734 AAF Bomb Sq.
Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Co. Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Son of John Philip and Ida Eubank, nee Hotz.
Husband of Lois Eubank, nee Trego.
Member of the crew of 1st Lt. Robert Quincy Rollins.
B-24 "Liberator", 42-50703, "Worry Bird"

US Census 1930 about John P. Eubank Jr. and family
Residence: 439, Fairfax Road, Upper Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
John P. Eubank
Ida Eubank
Dorothy V. Eubank
John P. Eubank
Robert C. Eubank
Emma E. Hotz
Head
Wife
Daughter
Son
Son
Sister-in-Law
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
48
40
17
15
13
43
abt. 1882
abt. 1890
abt. 1913
abt. 1915
abt. 1917
abt. 1887
Virginia, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA

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Eldridge Washington Amburn Jr.
Grave of Eldridge Washington Amburn Jr.
AMBURN

T/Sgt. Elderidge W. Jr.
Oct. 21, 1921
Feb. 9, 1945

He gave his life for his country.
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Technical Sergeant (Engineer)
34037562
21 October 1921, Ladonia, Co. Surry, North Carolina, USA
09 February 1945
23
734 AAF Bomb Sq.
Ladonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Ladonia, Co. Surry, North Caroline, USA
Son of Eldridge Washington Amburn and Ila Marie Amburn, nee Hays.
Member of the crew of 1st Lt. Robert Quincy Rollins.
B-24 "Liberator", 42-50703, "Worry Bird"

The "Mount Airy News", Mount Airy, North Carolina, reported on 27 April 1945 following:
E. W. Amburn Killed in England
Technical Sergeant Eldridge W. Amburn, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Amburn, of route 3, Mount Airy, was killed in action in England February 9, 1945, his parents have been notified.
He entered service September 4, 1942 and received his training at St. Petersburg, Fla., Sheppard Field, Texas, and Boise, Idaho. He went overseas last July and was with the Eighth Air Force in England.
Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers Roscoe and Jerry Amburn, both of the home; and two sisters, Melrose Amburn, of the home; and Mrs. Bob Thompson, of State Road.

US Census 1930 about Eldridge Amburn and family
Residence: MT Airy and Lowgap Road, Franklin, Surry, North Carolina, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Eldridge W. Amburn
Ila M. Amburn
Eldridge Amburn
Hellen F. Amburn
Roscoe M. Amburn
Head
Wife
Son
Daughter
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
34
33
8
6
4
abt. 1896
abt. 1897
abt. 1922
abt. 1924
abt. 1926
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA

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James Emery Sharp
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Staff Sergeant (Nose Gunner)
32589454
17 April 1922, Ithaca, Tompkins, New York, USA
09 February 1945
22
734 AAF Bomb Sq.
Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden, Co. Tompkins, New York, USA
Son of Emory Samuel and Ruth H. Sharp, nee Corrington.
Member of the crew of 1st Lt. Robert Quincy Rollins.
B-24 "Liberator", 42-50703, "Worry Bird"

The "Ithaca Journal" reported the funeral of James E. Sharp on 29 July 1948:
S/Sgt. James E. Sharp
Private funeral services for S/Sgt. James E. Sharp of 316 First Street, killed in a plane collision over his base in England returning from a mission over Germany on Feb. 9, 1945, were held Wednesday afternoon at his home. The Rev. Frederick H. Allen, minister of education at the First Presbyterian Church, officiated.
Burial was in the family plot in Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden. The bearers were Morris La Due, John Bennett, Everett Van Gesbeck, Milton Todd, Robert Davenport, Bruce Marion, and Stanley Kordinak.
Ithaca Post 961, Veterans of Foreign Wars, conducted military services at the grave.

US Census 1940 about James Sharp and family
Residence: 60, Pine, Barton, Tioga, New York, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Emory Sharp
Ruth Sharp
James Sharp
Phyllis Sharp
Dolores Sharp
Jack Sharp
Head
Wife
Son
Daughter
Daughter
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
46
38
17
14
12
9
abt. 1894
abt. 1902
abt. 1923
abt. 1926
abt. 1928
abt. 1931
New York, USA
New York, USA
New York, USA
New York, USA
New York, USA
New York, USA

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Robert Wesley Adkins
Robert Wesley Adkins
Grave of Robert Wesley Adkins
Robert W. Adkins
S/Sgt., 453 Bomb Gp., B-24 Nose Gunner
Mar. 21, 1923    Feb. 9, 1945
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Staff Sergeant (Gunner)
38469484
Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters
American Campaign Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Purple Heart
21 March 1923, Oklahoma, USA
09 February 1945
21
734 AAF Bomb Sq.
Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville, Co. Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Son of Boyd N. and Maud M. Adkins, nee Wilson.
Husband of Georgia Mae Adkins.
Member of the crew of 1st Lt. Robert Quincy Rollins.
B-24 "Liberator", 42-50703, "Worry Bird".

US Census 1930 about Robert W. Adkins and family
Residence: 182, Eastern Avenue, Manhattan, Will, Illinois, USA
Name Relation Marital
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Age Birth Place of Birth
Boyd N. Adkins
Maud M. Adkins
Thomas B. Adkins
Richard N. Adkins
Robert W. Adkins
Robert W. Wilson
Head
Wife
Son
Son
Son
Brother-in-Law
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
44
41
13
8
7
31
abt. 1886
abt. 1889
abt. 1917
abt. 1922
abt. 1923
abt. 1899
Missouri, USA
Illinois, USA
Missouri, USA
Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma, USA
Illinois, USA

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Elmer Ture Soine
Grave of Elmer Ture Soine
Elmer T. Soine
Ohio
Staff Sgt., 734 AAF Bomb Sq.
World War II
Dec 27 1917    Feb 9 1945
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Staff Sergeant (Top Turret Gunner)
35635050
27 December 1917, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
09 February 1945
27
734 AAF Bomb Sq.
Union Cemetery, Columbus, Co. Franklin, Ohio, USA
Son of Hjalmar "Elmer" Heino Soine and Augusta V. Soine, nee Hjort.
Member of the crew of 1st Lt. Robert Quincy Rollins.
B-24 "Liberator", 42-50703, "Worry Bird".

US Census 1930 about Elmer T. Soine and family
Residence: 801, East Eleventh Avenue, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Elmer Soine
Augusta Soine
Dorothy E. Soine
Elmer T. Soine
Thelma M. Soine
Head
Wife
Daughter
Son
Daughter
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
44
46
15
13
10
abt. 1886
abt. 1884
abt. 1915
abt. 1917
abt. 1920
Finland
Finland
Ohio, USA
Canada
Canada

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Donald Eugene Robertson
Grave of Donald E. Robertson
Donald E. Robertson
S Sgt., 734 Bomb Sq., 453 Bomb Gp. (H)
Missouri    Feb 9 1945
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Staff Sergeant (Engineer)
37381791
Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters
Purple Heart
24 August 1921, Bayard, Morrill, Nebraska, USA
09 February 1945
23
734 AAF Bomb Sq.
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Coton, Cambridgeshire, England
Son of John Oliver Robertson and Ethel Emma Robertson, nee Wiley.
Member of the crew of 1st Lt. Robert Quincy Rollins.
B-24 "Liberator", 42-50703, "Worry Bird".

US Census 1940 about Donald E. Robertson and family
Residence: Red Oak, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
John O. Robertson
Ethyl E. Robertson
Donald E. Robertson
Barbara I. Robertson
Earl J. Robertson
James G. Robertson
Paul D. Robertson
Alta L. Robertson
Head
Wife
Son
Daughter
Son
Son
Son
Daughter
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
42
39
18
16
14
11
8
6
abt. 1898
abt. 1901
abt. 1922
abt. 1924
abt. 1926
abt. 1929
abt. 1932
abt. 1934
Nebraska, USA
Missouri, USA
Nebraska, USA
Nebraska, USA
Nebraska, USA
Nebraska, USA
Nebraska, USA
Nebraska, USA

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Edward C. Erker
Erker family-grave
Erker family-grave
Erker

1877  Joseph Erker  1960
his wife
1883  Josefa Erker  1964
1908  Hedwig Erker  1935
1912  Emma S. Erker  1935
1921  Edward C. Erker  1945
1923  Philip A. Erker  1997
1925  Elinor P. Erker  2013
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Staff Sergeant (Waist Gunner)

30 May 1921, Walpole, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
09 February 1945
23
734 AAF Bomb Sq.
Highland Cemetery, Norwood, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Son of Joseph and Josefa Erker.
Member of the crew of 1st Lt. Robert Quincy Rollins.
B-24 "Liberator", 42-50703, "Worry Bird".

US Census 1930 about Edward Erker and family
Residence: 103, Bullard Street, Walpole, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Joseph Erker
Josephine Erker
Hedwig Erker
Emma Erker
Frank Erker
Walter Erker
Sophie Erker
Edward Erker
Philip Erker
Elinor Erker
Head
Wife
Daughter
Daughter
Son
Son
Daughter
Son
Son
Daughter
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
53
45
21
17
15
13
11
9
7
4
abt. 1877
abt. 1885
abt. 1909
abt. 1913
abt. 1915
abt. 1917
abt. 1919
abt. 1921
abt. 1923
abt. 1926
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA

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William Lee Starbuck
Grave of William Lee Starbuck
Willie L. Starbuck
Missouri
Staff Sgt., 734 AAF Bomb Sq.
World War II
Aug. 31, 1914
Feb. 9, 1945
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Staff Sergeant (Tail Gunner)
17073731
31 August 1914, Co. Schuyler, Missouri, USA
09 February 1945
30
734 AAF Bomb Sq.
Queen City Cemetery, Queen City, Schuyler, Missouri, USA
Son of Clarence William and Ola Starbuck, nee Dufur.
Husband of Helen Starbuck, nee McKenzie.
Member of the crew of 1st Lt. Robert Quincy Rollins.
B-24 "Liberator", 42-50703, "Worry Bird".

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US Census 1930 about Willie L. Starbuck and family
Residence: Prairie, Schuyler, Missouri, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Birth Place of Birth
Clarence W. Starbuck
Ola Starbuck
Marie M. Starbuck
Nellie Starbuck
Nina F. Starbuck
Willie L. Starbuck
Head
Wife
Daughter
Daughter
Daughter
Son
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
Single
44
43
22
20
18
15
abt. 1886
abt. 1887
abt. 1908
abt. 1910
abt. 1912
abt. 1915
Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA

US Census 1940 about Willie Starbuck and family
Residence: 5522, Barry Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Willie Starbuck
Helen Starbuck
George Peacher
Carl McKenzie
Marjorie McKenzie
Head
Wife
Cousin
Brother-in-Law
Sister-in-Law
Married
Married
Single
Single
Single
25
25
31
26
19
abt. 1915
abt. 1915
abt. 1909
abt. 1914
abt. 1921
Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA

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