384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) in World War II

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When originally assigned to the 384th/547th in October 1944, the crew included the following:

2nd Lt. Abbott, William H, Pilot;
2nd Lt. Schissel, Gregory A, Co-pilot;
2nd Lt. Lohn, John G, Navigator;
2nd Lt. Herndon, William F, Bombardier;
SGT. Herr, Richard L, Radio Operator / Gunner;
CPL. Laughlin, Wallace L, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner;
CPL. Nieman, Donald F, Ball Turret Gunner;
CPL. Strycek, Joseph J, Tail Gunner;
CPL. Davidson, Charles Wayne, Flexible Gunner;
CPL. Kristof, Laddie (NMI), Flexible Gunner.

Identities of those pictured are pending further review.

Note the enlisted rank insignia in the photo include two tech Sgts, three Staff Sgts, and one Sergeant, which is different from the ranks when assigned.

Possible identifications (by comparison with other photos in the gallery):
Lohn: back row, fourth from left.

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