Tail Gunner aboard B-17F Flying Fortress
#42-29894, nicknamed "Baltimore Bounce."
Struck by German fighter cannon fire, causing
an explosion of a wing fuel tank, separating
the wing and causing the plane to go down in
the Laubke district of Lemgo, Germany. All
aboard were killed.
Son of Elizabeth Swanson, New Windsor, NY.
Also Killed In Action were:
2nd Lt. William A Pursell, Pilot
2nd Lt. Francis D Krohn, Co-Pilot
2nd Lt. Marvin H Mussett, Navigator
2nd Lt. Joseph B Kyne, Bombardier
SSgt. James C Beeny, Radio Operator
SSgt. Peter C Castriciano, Flight Engineer-Top Turret Gunner
Sgt. Harley R Eastburn, Waist Gunner
Sgt. Leonard N Faner, Ball Turret Gunner
Sgt. Kermit W Nye, Waist Gunner
~
Service ID: 32537139.
#42-29894, nicknamed "Baltimore Bounce."
Struck by German fighter cannon fire, causing
an explosion of a wing fuel tank, separating
the wing and causing the plane to go down in
the Laubke district of Lemgo, Germany. All
aboard were killed.
Son of Elizabeth Swanson, New Windsor, NY.
Also Killed In Action were:
2nd Lt. William A Pursell, Pilot
2nd Lt. Francis D Krohn, Co-Pilot
2nd Lt. Marvin H Mussett, Navigator
2nd Lt. Joseph B Kyne, Bombardier
SSgt. James C Beeny, Radio Operator
SSgt. Peter C Castriciano, Flight Engineer-Top Turret Gunner
Sgt. Harley R Eastburn, Waist Gunner
Sgt. Leonard N Faner, Ball Turret Gunner
Sgt. Kermit W Nye, Waist Gunner
~
Service ID: 32537139.
Tail Gunner aboard B-17F Flying Fortress
#42-29894, nicknamed "Baltimore Bounce."
Struck by German fighter cannon fire, causing
an explosion of a wing fuel tank, separating
the wing and causing the plane to go down in
the Laubke district of Lemgo, Germany. All
aboard were killed.
Son of Elizabeth Swanson, New Windsor, NY.
Also Killed In Action were:
2nd Lt. William A Pursell, Pilot
2nd Lt. Francis D Krohn, Co-Pilot
2nd Lt. Marvin H Mussett, Navigator
2nd Lt. Joseph B Kyne, Bombardier
SSgt. James C Beeny, Radio Operator
SSgt. Peter C Castriciano, Flight Engineer-Top Turret Gunner
Sgt. Harley R Eastburn, Waist Gunner
Sgt. Leonard N Faner, Ball Turret Gunner
Sgt. Kermit W Nye, Waist Gunner
~
Service ID: 32537139.
#42-29894, nicknamed "Baltimore Bounce."
Struck by German fighter cannon fire, causing
an explosion of a wing fuel tank, separating
the wing and causing the plane to go down in
the Laubke district of Lemgo, Germany. All
aboard were killed.
Son of Elizabeth Swanson, New Windsor, NY.
Also Killed In Action were:
2nd Lt. William A Pursell, Pilot
2nd Lt. Francis D Krohn, Co-Pilot
2nd Lt. Marvin H Mussett, Navigator
2nd Lt. Joseph B Kyne, Bombardier
SSgt. James C Beeny, Radio Operator
SSgt. Peter C Castriciano, Flight Engineer-Top Turret Gunner
Sgt. Harley R Eastburn, Waist Gunner
Sgt. Leonard N Faner, Ball Turret Gunner
Sgt. Kermit W Nye, Waist Gunner
~
Service ID: 32537139.
Inscription
Killed in Germany
Gravesite Details
Removed to US for re-burial on June 3, 1949 services were held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church New Windsor.
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