T/Sgt. Maurice J. Peterson DFC KIA
Squadron: 330TH 93rd BOMB GROUP,
Hometown: California
Service# 19079103
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
Pilot Worthy A. Long DFC KIA
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Target: Concordia Vega (Target White 2) Ploesti
Date Lost: 1-AUG-43
Serial Number: 42-40609
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: JERSEY BOUNCE
Location: crashed near Ploestiori village north of Concordia-Vega refineries 10crew 6KIA, 4POW.
Sgt. Peterson participated in " Operation Tidal Wave " one of the most daring raids of WW2. Coming in at tree top level the 93rd attacks the Concordia-Vega oil refinery. The 93rd earns Presidential Unit Citation, all of the crews receive the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Sgt. Peterson was repatriated after WW2 to Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno San Mateo County California, USA Plot: Section C Site 860-A Find A Grave Memorial# 3620429.
The Liberty Veterans Cemetery memorial is a Cenotaph.
Squadron: 330TH 93rd BOMB GROUP,
Hometown: California
Service# 19079103
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
Pilot Worthy A. Long DFC KIA
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Target: Concordia Vega (Target White 2) Ploesti
Date Lost: 1-AUG-43
Serial Number: 42-40609
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: JERSEY BOUNCE
Location: crashed near Ploestiori village north of Concordia-Vega refineries 10crew 6KIA, 4POW.
Sgt. Peterson participated in " Operation Tidal Wave " one of the most daring raids of WW2. Coming in at tree top level the 93rd attacks the Concordia-Vega oil refinery. The 93rd earns Presidential Unit Citation, all of the crews receive the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Sgt. Peterson was repatriated after WW2 to Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno San Mateo County California, USA Plot: Section C Site 860-A Find A Grave Memorial# 3620429.
The Liberty Veterans Cemetery memorial is a Cenotaph.
T/Sgt. Maurice J. Peterson DFC KIA
Squadron: 330TH 93rd BOMB GROUP,
Hometown: California
Service# 19079103
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
Pilot Worthy A. Long DFC KIA
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Target: Concordia Vega (Target White 2) Ploesti
Date Lost: 1-AUG-43
Serial Number: 42-40609
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: JERSEY BOUNCE
Location: crashed near Ploestiori village north of Concordia-Vega refineries 10crew 6KIA, 4POW.
Sgt. Peterson participated in " Operation Tidal Wave " one of the most daring raids of WW2. Coming in at tree top level the 93rd attacks the Concordia-Vega oil refinery. The 93rd earns Presidential Unit Citation, all of the crews receive the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Sgt. Peterson was repatriated after WW2 to Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno San Mateo County California, USA Plot: Section C Site 860-A Find A Grave Memorial# 3620429.
The Liberty Veterans Cemetery memorial is a Cenotaph.
Squadron: 330TH 93rd BOMB GROUP,
Hometown: California
Service# 19079103
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
Pilot Worthy A. Long DFC KIA
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Target: Concordia Vega (Target White 2) Ploesti
Date Lost: 1-AUG-43
Serial Number: 42-40609
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: JERSEY BOUNCE
Location: crashed near Ploestiori village north of Concordia-Vega refineries 10crew 6KIA, 4POW.
Sgt. Peterson participated in " Operation Tidal Wave " one of the most daring raids of WW2. Coming in at tree top level the 93rd attacks the Concordia-Vega oil refinery. The 93rd earns Presidential Unit Citation, all of the crews receive the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Sgt. Peterson was repatriated after WW2 to Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno San Mateo County California, USA Plot: Section C Site 860-A Find A Grave Memorial# 3620429.
The Liberty Veterans Cemetery memorial is a Cenotaph.
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