Suggested edit from FAG Contributor: (48612389)
Aug. 25, 2022
Airman Accounted For From World War II (Carroll, J.)
WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. John M. Carroll, 32, killed during World War II, was accounted for Aug. 23, 2022.
In the summer of 1943, Carroll was assigned to the 328th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 93rd Bombardment Group (Heavy), 9th Air Force. On Aug. 1, 1943, the B-24 Liberator bomber on which Carroll was the radio operator was hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire and crashed during Operation TIDAL WAVE, the largest bombing mission against the oil fields and refineries at Ploiesti, north of Bucharest, Romania. His remains were not identified following the war. The remains that could not be identified were buried as Unknowns in the Hero Section of the Civilian and Military Cemetery of Bolovan, Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania.
------------------------------
Radio Op. T/Sgt. John M. Carroll DFC KIA
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Squadron: 328Th 93rd Bomb Group
Service # 11019924
Awards: :Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot Lt. Col. Addison Earl Baker MOH SS MIA/KIA
Target: Concordia-Vega refineries (Ploesi).
Mission: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number:42-40994
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: D
Aircraft Name: HELL'S WENCH
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti
Cause: AA 4 Bodies recovered and identified 6 MIA/KIA.
Hells wench was the lead ship of the 93rd Bomb Group at Ploesti, Romania. Approaching the target, this aircraft was hit by German antiaircraft fire and set on fire. Once hit, they could have bellied in on open fields but without wavering Baker led the bombers straight to the refinery. They dropped bombs and then attempted to leave formation, but valiant attempts to gain altitude for the crew to escape by parachute were unsuccessful, the B-24 Liberator crashed to the ground in flames, killing the entire crew.
Sgt. Carroll 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 Travelin' Circus destroy Romanian oil refineries. Lt. Pezzella was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor.
Sgt. Carroll radio operator on the ill fated flight. He is listed Missing in Action or Buried at Sea Tablets of the Missing at Florence American Cemetery Florence, Italy. His remains were never identified.
Col. Bakers Ploesti crew
Maj. John Louis Jerstad
1Lt. Alfred W. Pezzella
1Lt.George J. Reuter
T/Sgt Charles E Bennett
T/Sgt T/Sgt John M Carroll
S/Sgt.George P. Allen
S/Sgt.Edgar C Faith
S/Sgt. Morton O. Stafford, Jr
S/Sgt. William O. Wood
Aug. 25, 2022
Airman Accounted For From World War II (Carroll, J.)
WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. John M. Carroll, 32, killed during World War II, was accounted for Aug. 23, 2022.
In the summer of 1943, Carroll was assigned to the 328th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 93rd Bombardment Group (Heavy), 9th Air Force. On Aug. 1, 1943, the B-24 Liberator bomber on which Carroll was the radio operator was hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire and crashed during Operation TIDAL WAVE, the largest bombing mission against the oil fields and refineries at Ploiesti, north of Bucharest, Romania. His remains were not identified following the war. The remains that could not be identified were buried as Unknowns in the Hero Section of the Civilian and Military Cemetery of Bolovan, Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania.
------------------------------
Radio Op. T/Sgt. John M. Carroll DFC KIA
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Squadron: 328Th 93rd Bomb Group
Service # 11019924
Awards: :Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot Lt. Col. Addison Earl Baker MOH SS MIA/KIA
Target: Concordia-Vega refineries (Ploesi).
Mission: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number:42-40994
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: D
Aircraft Name: HELL'S WENCH
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti
Cause: AA 4 Bodies recovered and identified 6 MIA/KIA.
Hells wench was the lead ship of the 93rd Bomb Group at Ploesti, Romania. Approaching the target, this aircraft was hit by German antiaircraft fire and set on fire. Once hit, they could have bellied in on open fields but without wavering Baker led the bombers straight to the refinery. They dropped bombs and then attempted to leave formation, but valiant attempts to gain altitude for the crew to escape by parachute were unsuccessful, the B-24 Liberator crashed to the ground in flames, killing the entire crew.
Sgt. Carroll 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 Travelin' Circus destroy Romanian oil refineries. Lt. Pezzella was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor.
Sgt. Carroll radio operator on the ill fated flight. He is listed Missing in Action or Buried at Sea Tablets of the Missing at Florence American Cemetery Florence, Italy. His remains were never identified.
Col. Bakers Ploesti crew
Maj. John Louis Jerstad
1Lt. Alfred W. Pezzella
1Lt.George J. Reuter
T/Sgt Charles E Bennett
T/Sgt T/Sgt John M Carroll
S/Sgt.George P. Allen
S/Sgt.Edgar C Faith
S/Sgt. Morton O. Stafford, Jr
S/Sgt. William O. Wood
Suggested edit from FAG Contributor: (48612389)
Aug. 25, 2022
Airman Accounted For From World War II (Carroll, J.)
WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. John M. Carroll, 32, killed during World War II, was accounted for Aug. 23, 2022.
In the summer of 1943, Carroll was assigned to the 328th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 93rd Bombardment Group (Heavy), 9th Air Force. On Aug. 1, 1943, the B-24 Liberator bomber on which Carroll was the radio operator was hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire and crashed during Operation TIDAL WAVE, the largest bombing mission against the oil fields and refineries at Ploiesti, north of Bucharest, Romania. His remains were not identified following the war. The remains that could not be identified were buried as Unknowns in the Hero Section of the Civilian and Military Cemetery of Bolovan, Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania.
------------------------------
Radio Op. T/Sgt. John M. Carroll DFC KIA
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Squadron: 328Th 93rd Bomb Group
Service # 11019924
Awards: :Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot Lt. Col. Addison Earl Baker MOH SS MIA/KIA
Target: Concordia-Vega refineries (Ploesi).
Mission: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number:42-40994
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: D
Aircraft Name: HELL'S WENCH
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti
Cause: AA 4 Bodies recovered and identified 6 MIA/KIA.
Hells wench was the lead ship of the 93rd Bomb Group at Ploesti, Romania. Approaching the target, this aircraft was hit by German antiaircraft fire and set on fire. Once hit, they could have bellied in on open fields but without wavering Baker led the bombers straight to the refinery. They dropped bombs and then attempted to leave formation, but valiant attempts to gain altitude for the crew to escape by parachute were unsuccessful, the B-24 Liberator crashed to the ground in flames, killing the entire crew.
Sgt. Carroll 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 Travelin' Circus destroy Romanian oil refineries. Lt. Pezzella was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor.
Sgt. Carroll radio operator on the ill fated flight. He is listed Missing in Action or Buried at Sea Tablets of the Missing at Florence American Cemetery Florence, Italy. His remains were never identified.
Col. Bakers Ploesti crew
Maj. John Louis Jerstad
1Lt. Alfred W. Pezzella
1Lt.George J. Reuter
T/Sgt Charles E Bennett
T/Sgt T/Sgt John M Carroll
S/Sgt.George P. Allen
S/Sgt.Edgar C Faith
S/Sgt. Morton O. Stafford, Jr
S/Sgt. William O. Wood
Aug. 25, 2022
Airman Accounted For From World War II (Carroll, J.)
WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. John M. Carroll, 32, killed during World War II, was accounted for Aug. 23, 2022.
In the summer of 1943, Carroll was assigned to the 328th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 93rd Bombardment Group (Heavy), 9th Air Force. On Aug. 1, 1943, the B-24 Liberator bomber on which Carroll was the radio operator was hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire and crashed during Operation TIDAL WAVE, the largest bombing mission against the oil fields and refineries at Ploiesti, north of Bucharest, Romania. His remains were not identified following the war. The remains that could not be identified were buried as Unknowns in the Hero Section of the Civilian and Military Cemetery of Bolovan, Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania.
------------------------------
Radio Op. T/Sgt. John M. Carroll DFC KIA
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Squadron: 328Th 93rd Bomb Group
Service # 11019924
Awards: :Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot Lt. Col. Addison Earl Baker MOH SS MIA/KIA
Target: Concordia-Vega refineries (Ploesi).
Mission: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number:42-40994
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: D
Aircraft Name: HELL'S WENCH
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti
Cause: AA 4 Bodies recovered and identified 6 MIA/KIA.
Hells wench was the lead ship of the 93rd Bomb Group at Ploesti, Romania. Approaching the target, this aircraft was hit by German antiaircraft fire and set on fire. Once hit, they could have bellied in on open fields but without wavering Baker led the bombers straight to the refinery. They dropped bombs and then attempted to leave formation, but valiant attempts to gain altitude for the crew to escape by parachute were unsuccessful, the B-24 Liberator crashed to the ground in flames, killing the entire crew.
Sgt. Carroll 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 Travelin' Circus destroy Romanian oil refineries. Lt. Pezzella was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor.
Sgt. Carroll radio operator on the ill fated flight. He is listed Missing in Action or Buried at Sea Tablets of the Missing at Florence American Cemetery Florence, Italy. His remains were never identified.
Col. Bakers Ploesti crew
Maj. John Louis Jerstad
1Lt. Alfred W. Pezzella
1Lt.George J. Reuter
T/Sgt Charles E Bennett
T/Sgt T/Sgt John M Carroll
S/Sgt.George P. Allen
S/Sgt.Edgar C Faith
S/Sgt. Morton O. Stafford, Jr
S/Sgt. William O. Wood
Inscription
T SGT 329 BOMB SQ 93 BOMB GP (H)
Other Records
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
