Michael was the son of Demetrios Michael "James" and Artemis Biakis. Identified sister was Evangeline.
In 1930 & 1940, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Michael Biakis was enumerated with his parents James & Artimis Biakis and sister Evangeline Biakis (1930 Census).
(1930, 1940 Census).
On 30 Jun 1942, Springfield, Massachusetts; Michael James Biakis (B: 10 Jun 1923, Springfield), a resident of Springfield, registered for the World War II draft. He was described as 5' 10-1/2", 165 pounds, light complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. Next of kin was recorded as Mrs. James Biakis of Springfield (Draft Card).
On 18 Jan 1945, B-24 Aircraft: #42-95223 "Little Lulu"" was on a periodic practice mission over England (basically a new aircrew indoctrination in take-off, formation flying, and recovery tactics training). The crew consisted of pilot 2Lt Jack Jack Decker, co-pilot 2Lt Michael J. Biakis, Navigator 2Lt Robert G. Johnson, engineer gunner SSgt Robert Francis Demery, and and radio operator SSgt Marcus W. Hadley, all of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. The weather situation had deteriorated to snow squalls and strong winds with poor visibility. The Little Lulu returned over the Base where they left the flying formation. From this point on, the crew was never heard from again. Official reporting surmised that strong winds aloft contributed to this aircraft and crew being drifted out over the North Sea area in the Ipswich area, where they ultimately went down. They were never heard from or reported on from any source subsequently. All were recorded as awarded the Air Medal posthumously. 2Lt Biakis' father was identified as James M. Biakis, 79 Alvia Street, Springfield, Massachusetts (Missing Aircrew Report #14350).
In 1930 & 1940, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Michael Biakis was enumerated with his parents James & Artimis Biakis and sister Evangeline Biakis (1930 Census).
(1930, 1940 Census).
On 30 Jun 1942, Springfield, Massachusetts; Michael James Biakis (B: 10 Jun 1923, Springfield), a resident of Springfield, registered for the World War II draft. He was described as 5' 10-1/2", 165 pounds, light complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. Next of kin was recorded as Mrs. James Biakis of Springfield (Draft Card).
On 18 Jan 1945, B-24 Aircraft: #42-95223 "Little Lulu"" was on a periodic practice mission over England (basically a new aircrew indoctrination in take-off, formation flying, and recovery tactics training). The crew consisted of pilot 2Lt Jack Jack Decker, co-pilot 2Lt Michael J. Biakis, Navigator 2Lt Robert G. Johnson, engineer gunner SSgt Robert Francis Demery, and and radio operator SSgt Marcus W. Hadley, all of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. The weather situation had deteriorated to snow squalls and strong winds with poor visibility. The Little Lulu returned over the Base where they left the flying formation. From this point on, the crew was never heard from again. Official reporting surmised that strong winds aloft contributed to this aircraft and crew being drifted out over the North Sea area in the Ipswich area, where they ultimately went down. They were never heard from or reported on from any source subsequently. All were recorded as awarded the Air Medal posthumously. 2Lt Biakis' father was identified as James M. Biakis, 79 Alvia Street, Springfield, Massachusetts (Missing Aircrew Report #14350).
Michael was the son of Demetrios Michael "James" and Artemis Biakis. Identified sister was Evangeline.
In 1930 & 1940, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Michael Biakis was enumerated with his parents James & Artimis Biakis and sister Evangeline Biakis (1930 Census).
(1930, 1940 Census).
On 30 Jun 1942, Springfield, Massachusetts; Michael James Biakis (B: 10 Jun 1923, Springfield), a resident of Springfield, registered for the World War II draft. He was described as 5' 10-1/2", 165 pounds, light complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. Next of kin was recorded as Mrs. James Biakis of Springfield (Draft Card).
On 18 Jan 1945, B-24 Aircraft: #42-95223 "Little Lulu"" was on a periodic practice mission over England (basically a new aircrew indoctrination in take-off, formation flying, and recovery tactics training). The crew consisted of pilot 2Lt Jack Jack Decker, co-pilot 2Lt Michael J. Biakis, Navigator 2Lt Robert G. Johnson, engineer gunner SSgt Robert Francis Demery, and and radio operator SSgt Marcus W. Hadley, all of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. The weather situation had deteriorated to snow squalls and strong winds with poor visibility. The Little Lulu returned over the Base where they left the flying formation. From this point on, the crew was never heard from again. Official reporting surmised that strong winds aloft contributed to this aircraft and crew being drifted out over the North Sea area in the Ipswich area, where they ultimately went down. They were never heard from or reported on from any source subsequently. All were recorded as awarded the Air Medal posthumously. 2Lt Biakis' father was identified as James M. Biakis, 79 Alvia Street, Springfield, Massachusetts (Missing Aircrew Report #14350).
In 1930 & 1940, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Michael Biakis was enumerated with his parents James & Artimis Biakis and sister Evangeline Biakis (1930 Census).
(1930, 1940 Census).
On 30 Jun 1942, Springfield, Massachusetts; Michael James Biakis (B: 10 Jun 1923, Springfield), a resident of Springfield, registered for the World War II draft. He was described as 5' 10-1/2", 165 pounds, light complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. Next of kin was recorded as Mrs. James Biakis of Springfield (Draft Card).
On 18 Jan 1945, B-24 Aircraft: #42-95223 "Little Lulu"" was on a periodic practice mission over England (basically a new aircrew indoctrination in take-off, formation flying, and recovery tactics training). The crew consisted of pilot 2Lt Jack Jack Decker, co-pilot 2Lt Michael J. Biakis, Navigator 2Lt Robert G. Johnson, engineer gunner SSgt Robert Francis Demery, and and radio operator SSgt Marcus W. Hadley, all of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. The weather situation had deteriorated to snow squalls and strong winds with poor visibility. The Little Lulu returned over the Base where they left the flying formation. From this point on, the crew was never heard from again. Official reporting surmised that strong winds aloft contributed to this aircraft and crew being drifted out over the North Sea area in the Ipswich area, where they ultimately went down. They were never heard from or reported on from any source subsequently. All were recorded as awarded the Air Medal posthumously. 2Lt Biakis' father was identified as James M. Biakis, 79 Alvia Street, Springfield, Massachusetts (Missing Aircrew Report #14350).
Inscription
2 LIEUTENANT
577 BOMB SQUADRON
392 BOMB GROUP (H)
MASSACHUSETTS
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Massachusetts.
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