Navigator 2nd/Lt. Joseph T. Rotundo KIA DFC
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y
Squadron: 343rd BS 98th Bomb Group
Service # O-796604
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy
Target: Ploesti
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Date Lost: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number: 42-40313
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: X
Aircraft Name: BOOTS
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti. 8KIA 2 POW
Lt. Rotundo lost his life in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" one of the most daring raids of WW2 August 1st 1943. Coming in at tree top level the Pyramiders destroy Romanian oil refineries. Lt. Rotundo was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor and heroism.
Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy and crew were leading the 3rd wave attacking White IV. Took a direct AA hit in the bomb bay and crashed in a refinery ground. Only two escaped this target-area flaming wreck gunners–Yost and McGrath. 3 crew members never identified no burial records available
Crew of 42-40313
1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy Pilot
2nd/Lt. Gilbert H. Kyer Co Pilot
2nd/Lt. Joseph T. Rotundo ~ Navigator
2nd/Lt.William Scott Havens Bombardier
T/Sgt. Donald P. Sowers Engineer
T/Sgt. William L. Popham Radio Op.
S/Sgt.Edward Amand Gunner
T/Sgt. John B. Delaloire, Jr
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y
Squadron: 343rd BS 98th Bomb Group
Service # O-796604
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy
Target: Ploesti
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Date Lost: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number: 42-40313
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: X
Aircraft Name: BOOTS
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti. 8KIA 2 POW
Lt. Rotundo lost his life in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" one of the most daring raids of WW2 August 1st 1943. Coming in at tree top level the Pyramiders destroy Romanian oil refineries. Lt. Rotundo was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor and heroism.
Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy and crew were leading the 3rd wave attacking White IV. Took a direct AA hit in the bomb bay and crashed in a refinery ground. Only two escaped this target-area flaming wreck gunners–Yost and McGrath. 3 crew members never identified no burial records available
Crew of 42-40313
1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy Pilot
2nd/Lt. Gilbert H. Kyer Co Pilot
2nd/Lt. Joseph T. Rotundo ~ Navigator
2nd/Lt.William Scott Havens Bombardier
T/Sgt. Donald P. Sowers Engineer
T/Sgt. William L. Popham Radio Op.
S/Sgt.Edward Amand Gunner
T/Sgt. John B. Delaloire, Jr
Navigator 2nd/Lt. Joseph T. Rotundo KIA DFC
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y
Squadron: 343rd BS 98th Bomb Group
Service # O-796604
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy
Target: Ploesti
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Date Lost: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number: 42-40313
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: X
Aircraft Name: BOOTS
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti. 8KIA 2 POW
Lt. Rotundo lost his life in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" one of the most daring raids of WW2 August 1st 1943. Coming in at tree top level the Pyramiders destroy Romanian oil refineries. Lt. Rotundo was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor and heroism.
Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy and crew were leading the 3rd wave attacking White IV. Took a direct AA hit in the bomb bay and crashed in a refinery ground. Only two escaped this target-area flaming wreck gunners–Yost and McGrath. 3 crew members never identified no burial records available
Crew of 42-40313
1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy Pilot
2nd/Lt. Gilbert H. Kyer Co Pilot
2nd/Lt. Joseph T. Rotundo ~ Navigator
2nd/Lt.William Scott Havens Bombardier
T/Sgt. Donald P. Sowers Engineer
T/Sgt. William L. Popham Radio Op.
S/Sgt.Edward Amand Gunner
T/Sgt. John B. Delaloire, Jr
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y
Squadron: 343rd BS 98th Bomb Group
Service # O-796604
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy
Target: Ploesti
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Date Lost: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number: 42-40313
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: X
Aircraft Name: BOOTS
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti. 8KIA 2 POW
Lt. Rotundo lost his life in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" one of the most daring raids of WW2 August 1st 1943. Coming in at tree top level the Pyramiders destroy Romanian oil refineries. Lt. Rotundo was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor and heroism.
Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy and crew were leading the 3rd wave attacking White IV. Took a direct AA hit in the bomb bay and crashed in a refinery ground. Only two escaped this target-area flaming wreck gunners–Yost and McGrath. 3 crew members never identified no burial records available
Crew of 42-40313
1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy Pilot
2nd/Lt. Gilbert H. Kyer Co Pilot
2nd/Lt. Joseph T. Rotundo ~ Navigator
2nd/Lt.William Scott Havens Bombardier
T/Sgt. Donald P. Sowers Engineer
T/Sgt. William L. Popham Radio Op.
S/Sgt.Edward Amand Gunner
T/Sgt. John B. Delaloire, Jr
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2LT, US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II
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