RAZO, EUSEVIO -- A rosary for Eusevio Razo, 91, of Sanger will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Mr. Razo, an accountant for Western Pacific Railroad, died Wednesday. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Chapel of the Light Funeral Home in Fresno.
Fresno Bee, The (CA)
Date: October 2, 2004
Gunner S/Sgt. Eusevio G. Razo INT: Returned to Duty
Hometown: Oakland, California
Squadron: 579th BS 392th Bomb Group
Service
Awards:
Pilot 1st/Lt. Wesley A. Schafer INT: Returned to Duty
Target: Politz Germany
MISSING AIRCREW REPORT: #06155
Date Lost: 20-Jun-44
Serial Number: #42-50586
Aircraft Model B-24
Aircraft Letter: "Bar-U"
Aircraft Name:(NO NICKNAME) 6th Mission
Location: Sweeden
Cause: AA Crew of 10 10INT: Returned to Duty
Below is a story on a bombing mission Sgt Razo participated in as a gunner on "Bar-U". The crew was reported missing after the mission and turned up interned in Sweden. They were later returned to duty in the US after 6 months confinement in Sweden.
Again this rough target would be remembered, not only for the Group's heavy losses suffered from the raid of May 29th but from the many casualties it would also absorb again on this day. The target once more was the synthetic oil
refinery and between 0100 and 0200 hours, (33) aircrews were briefed. Lieutenant Crowell of the 579th was one of the two primary Bombardiers while Lieutenant Robinson of the 576th was the other. Two PFF lead ships were employed on this mission. All (32) ships went over the target, but some malfunction in the lead PFF ship caused the first squadron to release its bombs shortly after leaving the IP. The other two squadrons hit the target with generally fair results. Problems on this mission were compounded with heavy enemy aircraft reaction against the 14th Combat Wing formations starting around 0920 hours, just before the target. An estimated 50-60 fighters of the JU-88 and ME-410 bomber/fighter type hit the Group to some extent but the burden of their strikes was against the 492nd Group from North Pickenham, a sister 14th Combat Wing B-24 outfit.
Flak once more was heavy over the target with (24) ships of those returning picking up battle damage. Though little else was known,(4) of the 392nd's Liberators were listed as lost with their crews MIA - all believed to have headed toward Sweden. From the 579th, ship #586 with Lieutenant W. A. Schafer was last seen at 1015, position 5417N-1227E, also heading in that direction.
MISSION LOSS CIRCUMSTANCES: A returning pilot eye-witness (Lt. Gann, 579th) account stated that the Schafer ship turned towards Sweden on the outbound route at approximately 54 -17N; 12-27E; at 1015 hours, under control and no chutes seen from this aircraft. No other information regarding this plane or crew is recorded in the MACR regarding the circumstances at the time. (Note: This crew
landed safely at the Swedish Air base at Hjortshog, and all members were taken as internees. Later, the crew was turned back to U.S. custody).
INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS OF CREWMEN FATES: No crew member survivor statements are recorded in the MACR. It is known that all (9) members were returned safely to U.S. control at some time later.
The crew
1st/Lt. Wesley A. Schafer Pilot Int
2nd/Lt. George L. Winans Co Pilot Int
2nd/Lt. Arliss V. Martin Navigator Int
2nd/Lt. Arthur J. Jaffe Bombardier Int
T/Sgt. Henry R. Reid Jr. Engineer Int
T/Sgt. Raymond A. Ward, Jr Radio Op. Int
S/Sgt.
Samson Miller Gunner Int
S/Sgt.
Eusevio G. Razo Gunner Int
S/Sgt. Jimmie B. Pitts Gunner Intt
Mr. Razo, an accountant for Western Pacific Railroad, died Wednesday. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Chapel of the Light Funeral Home in Fresno.
Fresno Bee, The (CA)
Date: October 2, 2004
Gunner S/Sgt. Eusevio G. Razo INT: Returned to Duty
Hometown: Oakland, California
Squadron: 579th BS 392th Bomb Group
Service
Awards:
Pilot 1st/Lt. Wesley A. Schafer INT: Returned to Duty
Target: Politz Germany
MISSING AIRCREW REPORT: #06155
Date Lost: 20-Jun-44
Serial Number: #42-50586
Aircraft Model B-24
Aircraft Letter: "Bar-U"
Aircraft Name:(NO NICKNAME) 6th Mission
Location: Sweeden
Cause: AA Crew of 10 10INT: Returned to Duty
Below is a story on a bombing mission Sgt Razo participated in as a gunner on "Bar-U". The crew was reported missing after the mission and turned up interned in Sweden. They were later returned to duty in the US after 6 months confinement in Sweden.
Again this rough target would be remembered, not only for the Group's heavy losses suffered from the raid of May 29th but from the many casualties it would also absorb again on this day. The target once more was the synthetic oil
refinery and between 0100 and 0200 hours, (33) aircrews were briefed. Lieutenant Crowell of the 579th was one of the two primary Bombardiers while Lieutenant Robinson of the 576th was the other. Two PFF lead ships were employed on this mission. All (32) ships went over the target, but some malfunction in the lead PFF ship caused the first squadron to release its bombs shortly after leaving the IP. The other two squadrons hit the target with generally fair results. Problems on this mission were compounded with heavy enemy aircraft reaction against the 14th Combat Wing formations starting around 0920 hours, just before the target. An estimated 50-60 fighters of the JU-88 and ME-410 bomber/fighter type hit the Group to some extent but the burden of their strikes was against the 492nd Group from North Pickenham, a sister 14th Combat Wing B-24 outfit.
Flak once more was heavy over the target with (24) ships of those returning picking up battle damage. Though little else was known,(4) of the 392nd's Liberators were listed as lost with their crews MIA - all believed to have headed toward Sweden. From the 579th, ship #586 with Lieutenant W. A. Schafer was last seen at 1015, position 5417N-1227E, also heading in that direction.
MISSION LOSS CIRCUMSTANCES: A returning pilot eye-witness (Lt. Gann, 579th) account stated that the Schafer ship turned towards Sweden on the outbound route at approximately 54 -17N; 12-27E; at 1015 hours, under control and no chutes seen from this aircraft. No other information regarding this plane or crew is recorded in the MACR regarding the circumstances at the time. (Note: This crew
landed safely at the Swedish Air base at Hjortshog, and all members were taken as internees. Later, the crew was turned back to U.S. custody).
INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS OF CREWMEN FATES: No crew member survivor statements are recorded in the MACR. It is known that all (9) members were returned safely to U.S. control at some time later.
The crew
1st/Lt. Wesley A. Schafer Pilot Int
2nd/Lt. George L. Winans Co Pilot Int
2nd/Lt. Arliss V. Martin Navigator Int
2nd/Lt. Arthur J. Jaffe Bombardier Int
T/Sgt. Henry R. Reid Jr. Engineer Int
T/Sgt. Raymond A. Ward, Jr Radio Op. Int
S/Sgt.
Samson Miller Gunner Int
S/Sgt.
Eusevio G. Razo Gunner Int
S/Sgt. Jimmie B. Pitts Gunner Intt
RAZO, EUSEVIO -- A rosary for Eusevio Razo, 91, of Sanger will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Mr. Razo, an accountant for Western Pacific Railroad, died Wednesday. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Chapel of the Light Funeral Home in Fresno.
Fresno Bee, The (CA)
Date: October 2, 2004
Gunner S/Sgt. Eusevio G. Razo INT: Returned to Duty
Hometown: Oakland, California
Squadron: 579th BS 392th Bomb Group
Service
Awards:
Pilot 1st/Lt. Wesley A. Schafer INT: Returned to Duty
Target: Politz Germany
MISSING AIRCREW REPORT: #06155
Date Lost: 20-Jun-44
Serial Number: #42-50586
Aircraft Model B-24
Aircraft Letter: "Bar-U"
Aircraft Name:(NO NICKNAME) 6th Mission
Location: Sweeden
Cause: AA Crew of 10 10INT: Returned to Duty
Below is a story on a bombing mission Sgt Razo participated in as a gunner on "Bar-U". The crew was reported missing after the mission and turned up interned in Sweden. They were later returned to duty in the US after 6 months confinement in Sweden.
Again this rough target would be remembered, not only for the Group's heavy losses suffered from the raid of May 29th but from the many casualties it would also absorb again on this day. The target once more was the synthetic oil
refinery and between 0100 and 0200 hours, (33) aircrews were briefed. Lieutenant Crowell of the 579th was one of the two primary Bombardiers while Lieutenant Robinson of the 576th was the other. Two PFF lead ships were employed on this mission. All (32) ships went over the target, but some malfunction in the lead PFF ship caused the first squadron to release its bombs shortly after leaving the IP. The other two squadrons hit the target with generally fair results. Problems on this mission were compounded with heavy enemy aircraft reaction against the 14th Combat Wing formations starting around 0920 hours, just before the target. An estimated 50-60 fighters of the JU-88 and ME-410 bomber/fighter type hit the Group to some extent but the burden of their strikes was against the 492nd Group from North Pickenham, a sister 14th Combat Wing B-24 outfit.
Flak once more was heavy over the target with (24) ships of those returning picking up battle damage. Though little else was known,(4) of the 392nd's Liberators were listed as lost with their crews MIA - all believed to have headed toward Sweden. From the 579th, ship #586 with Lieutenant W. A. Schafer was last seen at 1015, position 5417N-1227E, also heading in that direction.
MISSION LOSS CIRCUMSTANCES: A returning pilot eye-witness (Lt. Gann, 579th) account stated that the Schafer ship turned towards Sweden on the outbound route at approximately 54 -17N; 12-27E; at 1015 hours, under control and no chutes seen from this aircraft. No other information regarding this plane or crew is recorded in the MACR regarding the circumstances at the time. (Note: This crew
landed safely at the Swedish Air base at Hjortshog, and all members were taken as internees. Later, the crew was turned back to U.S. custody).
INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS OF CREWMEN FATES: No crew member survivor statements are recorded in the MACR. It is known that all (9) members were returned safely to U.S. control at some time later.
The crew
1st/Lt. Wesley A. Schafer Pilot Int
2nd/Lt. George L. Winans Co Pilot Int
2nd/Lt. Arliss V. Martin Navigator Int
2nd/Lt. Arthur J. Jaffe Bombardier Int
T/Sgt. Henry R. Reid Jr. Engineer Int
T/Sgt. Raymond A. Ward, Jr Radio Op. Int
S/Sgt.
Samson Miller Gunner Int
S/Sgt.
Eusevio G. Razo Gunner Int
S/Sgt. Jimmie B. Pitts Gunner Intt
Mr. Razo, an accountant for Western Pacific Railroad, died Wednesday. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Chapel of the Light Funeral Home in Fresno.
Fresno Bee, The (CA)
Date: October 2, 2004
Gunner S/Sgt. Eusevio G. Razo INT: Returned to Duty
Hometown: Oakland, California
Squadron: 579th BS 392th Bomb Group
Service
Awards:
Pilot 1st/Lt. Wesley A. Schafer INT: Returned to Duty
Target: Politz Germany
MISSING AIRCREW REPORT: #06155
Date Lost: 20-Jun-44
Serial Number: #42-50586
Aircraft Model B-24
Aircraft Letter: "Bar-U"
Aircraft Name:(NO NICKNAME) 6th Mission
Location: Sweeden
Cause: AA Crew of 10 10INT: Returned to Duty
Below is a story on a bombing mission Sgt Razo participated in as a gunner on "Bar-U". The crew was reported missing after the mission and turned up interned in Sweden. They were later returned to duty in the US after 6 months confinement in Sweden.
Again this rough target would be remembered, not only for the Group's heavy losses suffered from the raid of May 29th but from the many casualties it would also absorb again on this day. The target once more was the synthetic oil
refinery and between 0100 and 0200 hours, (33) aircrews were briefed. Lieutenant Crowell of the 579th was one of the two primary Bombardiers while Lieutenant Robinson of the 576th was the other. Two PFF lead ships were employed on this mission. All (32) ships went over the target, but some malfunction in the lead PFF ship caused the first squadron to release its bombs shortly after leaving the IP. The other two squadrons hit the target with generally fair results. Problems on this mission were compounded with heavy enemy aircraft reaction against the 14th Combat Wing formations starting around 0920 hours, just before the target. An estimated 50-60 fighters of the JU-88 and ME-410 bomber/fighter type hit the Group to some extent but the burden of their strikes was against the 492nd Group from North Pickenham, a sister 14th Combat Wing B-24 outfit.
Flak once more was heavy over the target with (24) ships of those returning picking up battle damage. Though little else was known,(4) of the 392nd's Liberators were listed as lost with their crews MIA - all believed to have headed toward Sweden. From the 579th, ship #586 with Lieutenant W. A. Schafer was last seen at 1015, position 5417N-1227E, also heading in that direction.
MISSION LOSS CIRCUMSTANCES: A returning pilot eye-witness (Lt. Gann, 579th) account stated that the Schafer ship turned towards Sweden on the outbound route at approximately 54 -17N; 12-27E; at 1015 hours, under control and no chutes seen from this aircraft. No other information regarding this plane or crew is recorded in the MACR regarding the circumstances at the time. (Note: This crew
landed safely at the Swedish Air base at Hjortshog, and all members were taken as internees. Later, the crew was turned back to U.S. custody).
INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS OF CREWMEN FATES: No crew member survivor statements are recorded in the MACR. It is known that all (9) members were returned safely to U.S. control at some time later.
The crew
1st/Lt. Wesley A. Schafer Pilot Int
2nd/Lt. George L. Winans Co Pilot Int
2nd/Lt. Arliss V. Martin Navigator Int
2nd/Lt. Arthur J. Jaffe Bombardier Int
T/Sgt. Henry R. Reid Jr. Engineer Int
T/Sgt. Raymond A. Ward, Jr Radio Op. Int
S/Sgt.
Samson Miller Gunner Int
S/Sgt.
Eusevio G. Razo Gunner Int
S/Sgt. Jimmie B. Pitts Gunner Intt
Family Members
Children
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
