From a B-24 crash site sout Italy

[Matteo La Boccia]

Here are some fragments from a B-24 crash site in south Italy. Some idea about fragments and some infos about crew? Thanks!

B-24 40236 (376th BG, 513th BS) shot down by Fw. Heinrich Steis in Bf 109G-6 of JG 27/4. near Potenza, Italy Jul 16, 1943.
6 KIA, 4 POW. MACR 184

Fragments:

 

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[milk86]

Nice saves

 

[Mackaydon]

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16/07/1943​

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Fw. Heinrich Steis​

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[TD="width: 14%"]20km SE Potenza: 7500m
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Western Front​

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Jagdgeschwader 27 Afrika was a World War II Luftwaffe Geschwader. It was most famous for service in the North African Campaign, supporting the Deutsches Afrikakorps. Heinrich Steis is credited with downing 21 aircraft, including B-24s, a B-17, Spitfires and other aircraft. Here’s his complete history: Heinrich Steis - Pilot Profile - Heinrich Steis
Don.......

 

[Mackaydon]

Ardwin V. Filler • T/Sgt. • USAAF • 513th BS, 376th BG (H), 15th AF
You might try reaching him (and those who flew that aircraft--or their next of kin) through this site:
http://www.veteranmuseum.org/b24-memorial.html
Don.......
PS: Here's another source site: http://www.b24bestweb.com/patch-376th-bg-513th-bs.htm

 

[tokameel]

Thanks for sharing these bits of history.

 

[deepseeker3]

It would be way cool as next of kin to receive one of those in the mail. Sure to go in a shadow box.

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

Here is the names of crew. Some info about they and some idea to contact relatives?

Charlie G. Hinson 0-791107 1lt pilot kia
Orval H. Jorgensen 0-675350 2lt co-pilot kia
Richard P. Greenawalt 0-730258 2lt navigator kia
Joseph M. Prendergast 0-730818 2lt bombardier kia
Don R. Willey, 0-664357, 1lt Observer kia
Cyrus F. Johnson jr., 19013120, Sserg. Engineer rtd
Lloyd E. Kile, 37146695, Tserg. Radio Operator kia
Patrick F. Shea, 11053556, Sserg. Waist gunner kia
Robert E. Dulac, 39181897, Sserg. Waist gunner rmc
Edward T. Dzierzynski, 31140926, Sserg. Tail gunner, rtd

 

[Mackaydon]

DZIERZYNSKI, EDWARD T.
Edward T. Dzierzynski
Serial Number— 31140926
Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army, Air Corps—Army Air Forces
State of Residence—Illinois
Source: U.S. National Archives, World War II Prisoners of War Data Files, documenting the period December 7, 1941–November 19, 1946 (Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated from CC 59 Ascoli Picenzo Italy 43-13)
Don.......

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

Thanks. Some other info?

 

[Mackaydon]

JORGENSEN ORVAL H 2LT O-675350 16-Jul-43 SR. (SR means he is buried in the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Nettuno, Italy.) He came from Yuma County, Arizona

 

[TNGUNS]

Cold chills.....you guys are great. I appreciate the time and effort you put into preserving our history.

Mackaydon you are sharp as a tack brother....a real asset to T Net.

 

[Mackaydon]

DZIERZYNSKI, EDWARD T.
NARA - AAD - Display Full Records - Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938 - 1946 (Enlistment Records)

 

[Mackaydon]

Lloyd E. Kile came from Sumner County, Kansas
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/sumner/military/honor.txt
The point I'm making here is that a lot of information is available BUT it takes time, patience and research digging, espeically when dealing with any government agency while attempting to get more than 'surface' information. For example, one agency electronically scheduled a 'call back' for one week after I called them !!
Other sources include American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts near where these heroes enlisted or lived.
Don.....
PS: Thanks, THGuns ("He aint heavy, he's my brother.")

 

[Mackaydon]

DZIERZYNSKI, EDWARD T.
Edward T Dzierzynski ( - 1866) - FindA Grave Memorial
Year of birth matches.
Don.....
PS: I have a call into Fairview Cemetery in New Britain, Connecticut (860-826-3495). When I get their response (I'm seeking next of kin info), I'll post it.
PPS: Cemetary called; said the 'lady in charge' is on vacation and no info is available until her return on the 27th. Patience is required. Another source would be the New Britain newspaper obituary of this soldier; it might list the next of kin.

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

Many thanks! You are doing a beautiful work!!!

 

[Mackaydon]

Joseph M Prendergast
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Find Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Graves[/TD]
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[TD="class: fdata"]2900 Sheridan Road
St. Louis, MO 63125[/TD]
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[TD="class: fname none"]Section ID of where deceased is buried in cemetery.
Cemetery Section ID[/TD]
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[TD="class: fname none"]Site number of where deceased is buried in cemetery.
Cemetery Site Number[/TD]
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[TD="class: fdata"]Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery[/TD]
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[Mackaydon]

Greenawalt Richard P.

0-730258

2nd LT

KIA

Shown on the La Grange County (Indiana) Army Casualty List here:
LaGrange County, IN WWII Listing

 

[coinshooter]

Cool.
"Solar" I am assuming is Solar Turbines. Still in business here in San Diego, CA.

 

[Mackaydon]

11053556 SHEA PATRICK F Enlistment Location: BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS
Enlistment Date: 6/15/1942
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ma/bristol/military/ww2/enlistment/armyenli114gmt.txt

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

MANY THANKS!!!!!