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SSGT Gerard Gustave Bergeron

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SSGT Gerard Gustave Bergeron

Birth
Embrun, Prescott and Russell United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Death
10 Feb 1944 (aged 26)
France
Burial
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 56, Tier 20, Space 567
Memorial ID
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Suggested edit From FAG Contributor: 49788721
Son of Arthur E and Ernestine Bergeron.
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USAAF WORLD WAR II
Gunner S/Sgt. Gerard G. Bergeron KIA
Hometown: Michigan,
Squadron: 554th 386th Bomb Group
Service #36178693
Awards:Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Robert B. Spencer POW

Target: V1 Launch Sites
MACR #2082
Mission Date: 10-Feb-44
Serial Number: #41-34947
Aircraft Model B-26C-15-MO Marauder
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: 'Lady Luck'
Location: France
Cause: AA Crew of 6 5KIA 1POW

Mission to bomb V1 Launch Sites and received a direct hit from AAA and had its wing blown off whilst over France.
Lady Luck wing blown off by AAA over Cressy Forrest France Feb 10, 1944. MACR-2082. Previously 322BG451BS Nye's Annihilators Code:SS-J named: Idiot's Delight, Disposal: 10-Feb-44

Spencer's crew's normal aircraft was "Honey Chile" . Mechanical problems with "Honey Chile" caused them to be flying "Lady Luck" on this day.

'Lady Luck' Crew
1st/Lt. Robert B. Spencer - pilot (POW)
Fl/Of.Dayton B. Mitstifer Co Pilot (KIA)
Fl/Of.Dayton B. Mitstifer Co Pilot (KIA)
1st/Lt. Arch A. Dennen Bombardier/Naviagator (KIA)
T/Sgt. Richard R. Faith radio operator/gunner (KIA)
S/Sgt. Gerard G. Bergeron engineer/gunner (KIA)
S/Sgt. John L. Dorton armorer/gunner (KIA)
Suggested edit From FAG Contributor: 49788721
Son of Arthur E and Ernestine Bergeron.
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USAAF WORLD WAR II
Gunner S/Sgt. Gerard G. Bergeron KIA
Hometown: Michigan,
Squadron: 554th 386th Bomb Group
Service #36178693
Awards:Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Robert B. Spencer POW

Target: V1 Launch Sites
MACR #2082
Mission Date: 10-Feb-44
Serial Number: #41-34947
Aircraft Model B-26C-15-MO Marauder
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: 'Lady Luck'
Location: France
Cause: AA Crew of 6 5KIA 1POW

Mission to bomb V1 Launch Sites and received a direct hit from AAA and had its wing blown off whilst over France.
Lady Luck wing blown off by AAA over Cressy Forrest France Feb 10, 1944. MACR-2082. Previously 322BG451BS Nye's Annihilators Code:SS-J named: Idiot's Delight, Disposal: 10-Feb-44

Spencer's crew's normal aircraft was "Honey Chile" . Mechanical problems with "Honey Chile" caused them to be flying "Lady Luck" on this day.

'Lady Luck' Crew
1st/Lt. Robert B. Spencer - pilot (POW)
Fl/Of.Dayton B. Mitstifer Co Pilot (KIA)
Fl/Of.Dayton B. Mitstifer Co Pilot (KIA)
1st/Lt. Arch A. Dennen Bombardier/Naviagator (KIA)
T/Sgt. Richard R. Faith radio operator/gunner (KIA)
S/Sgt. Gerard G. Bergeron engineer/gunner (KIA)
S/Sgt. John L. Dorton armorer/gunner (KIA)

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