B-24H-30-FO Liberator #42-95379, nicknamed "Extra Joker" on mission out of Foggia, Italy to bomb the airdrome at Markersdorf, Austria, was shot up by a German Fw-190A-8 and caught on fire then exploded near Türnitz, Austria, killing the 10-man crew. Missing Air Crew Report № 7956.
KIA were:
1LT Kenneth A Whiting, O-809071, Salt Lake City, UT, Pilot
1LT Alvin W Moore, O-748453, McMinnville, OR, Co-Pilot
2LT Francis J Bednarek, O-709257, Ashley, PA, Navigator
2LT Edward S Waneski, O-698623, Brooklyn, NY, Bombardier
SSGT Peter Breda, 35765768, Lima, OH, Engineer/Top Turret Gunner
SGT Elmer J Anderson, 34783328, Orlando, FL, Nose Gunner
SGT Oscar W Bateman, 18149555, Baton Rouge, LA, Tail Gunner
SGT Harry V Bates, 33504616, Reinholds, PA, Ball Turret Gunner
SGT Joseph Garbacz, 36171783, Detroit, MI, Right Waist Gunner
SSGT Milton R Nitsch, 36807036, Sheboygan, WI, Left Waist Gunner
∼Elmer J Anderson of Orlando, FL
Extracted from the Witness Report by TSgt Lindley G. Miller of the 725th Bomb Squad., right waist gunner in formation on 23 Aug. 1944. The B-24 H airplane #42-95379 nicknamed "Extra Joker", piloted by 1st Lt. Kenneth A. Whiting was flying in number two position when it was hit by a FW-190 (Focke-Wulf Fw 190 airplane) in the attack over the IP. The Main tanks burst into flame, after which the ship went into a spin to left. After dropping approx. 5000 ft, the ship exploded at abt. 11:16 near Turnitz, Austria. There were ten men on that aircraft. Sgt. Elmer J. Anderson was listed as the nose gunner.
The 451st Bomb group, 725th Bomb Squadron left Castellucio Field in Italy intending to target Markersdorf Airdrome in Austria.
Extracted from the 'Missing Air Crew Reports, WWII' accessed through the Fold3 database. CH 6/9/2019
Elmer graduated from Orlando High in 1942, was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran who served as a B-24 Liberator nose gunner, was a Purple Heart Recipient and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Orlando. "In grateful memory of Sergeant Elmer J Anderson who died in the service of his country in the Mediterranean Area. He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live and on a personal note your family remembers and honors your service as well. Published in the Orlando Sentinel on August 22, 2014.
KIA were:
1LT Kenneth A Whiting, O-809071, Salt Lake City, UT, Pilot
1LT Alvin W Moore, O-748453, McMinnville, OR, Co-Pilot
2LT Francis J Bednarek, O-709257, Ashley, PA, Navigator
2LT Edward S Waneski, O-698623, Brooklyn, NY, Bombardier
SSGT Peter Breda, 35765768, Lima, OH, Engineer/Top Turret Gunner
SGT Elmer J Anderson, 34783328, Orlando, FL, Nose Gunner
SGT Oscar W Bateman, 18149555, Baton Rouge, LA, Tail Gunner
SGT Harry V Bates, 33504616, Reinholds, PA, Ball Turret Gunner
SGT Joseph Garbacz, 36171783, Detroit, MI, Right Waist Gunner
SSGT Milton R Nitsch, 36807036, Sheboygan, WI, Left Waist Gunner
∼Elmer J Anderson of Orlando, FL
Extracted from the Witness Report by TSgt Lindley G. Miller of the 725th Bomb Squad., right waist gunner in formation on 23 Aug. 1944. The B-24 H airplane #42-95379 nicknamed "Extra Joker", piloted by 1st Lt. Kenneth A. Whiting was flying in number two position when it was hit by a FW-190 (Focke-Wulf Fw 190 airplane) in the attack over the IP. The Main tanks burst into flame, after which the ship went into a spin to left. After dropping approx. 5000 ft, the ship exploded at abt. 11:16 near Turnitz, Austria. There were ten men on that aircraft. Sgt. Elmer J. Anderson was listed as the nose gunner.
The 451st Bomb group, 725th Bomb Squadron left Castellucio Field in Italy intending to target Markersdorf Airdrome in Austria.
Extracted from the 'Missing Air Crew Reports, WWII' accessed through the Fold3 database. CH 6/9/2019
Elmer graduated from Orlando High in 1942, was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran who served as a B-24 Liberator nose gunner, was a Purple Heart Recipient and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Orlando. "In grateful memory of Sergeant Elmer J Anderson who died in the service of his country in the Mediterranean Area. He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live and on a personal note your family remembers and honors your service as well. Published in the Orlando Sentinel on August 22, 2014.
B-24H-30-FO Liberator #42-95379, nicknamed "Extra Joker" on mission out of Foggia, Italy to bomb the airdrome at Markersdorf, Austria, was shot up by a German Fw-190A-8 and caught on fire then exploded near Türnitz, Austria, killing the 10-man crew. Missing Air Crew Report № 7956.
KIA were:
1LT Kenneth A Whiting, O-809071, Salt Lake City, UT, Pilot
1LT Alvin W Moore, O-748453, McMinnville, OR, Co-Pilot
2LT Francis J Bednarek, O-709257, Ashley, PA, Navigator
2LT Edward S Waneski, O-698623, Brooklyn, NY, Bombardier
SSGT Peter Breda, 35765768, Lima, OH, Engineer/Top Turret Gunner
SGT Elmer J Anderson, 34783328, Orlando, FL, Nose Gunner
SGT Oscar W Bateman, 18149555, Baton Rouge, LA, Tail Gunner
SGT Harry V Bates, 33504616, Reinholds, PA, Ball Turret Gunner
SGT Joseph Garbacz, 36171783, Detroit, MI, Right Waist Gunner
SSGT Milton R Nitsch, 36807036, Sheboygan, WI, Left Waist Gunner
∼Elmer J Anderson of Orlando, FL
Extracted from the Witness Report by TSgt Lindley G. Miller of the 725th Bomb Squad., right waist gunner in formation on 23 Aug. 1944. The B-24 H airplane #42-95379 nicknamed "Extra Joker", piloted by 1st Lt. Kenneth A. Whiting was flying in number two position when it was hit by a FW-190 (Focke-Wulf Fw 190 airplane) in the attack over the IP. The Main tanks burst into flame, after which the ship went into a spin to left. After dropping approx. 5000 ft, the ship exploded at abt. 11:16 near Turnitz, Austria. There were ten men on that aircraft. Sgt. Elmer J. Anderson was listed as the nose gunner.
The 451st Bomb group, 725th Bomb Squadron left Castellucio Field in Italy intending to target Markersdorf Airdrome in Austria.
Extracted from the 'Missing Air Crew Reports, WWII' accessed through the Fold3 database. CH 6/9/2019
Elmer graduated from Orlando High in 1942, was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran who served as a B-24 Liberator nose gunner, was a Purple Heart Recipient and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Orlando. "In grateful memory of Sergeant Elmer J Anderson who died in the service of his country in the Mediterranean Area. He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live and on a personal note your family remembers and honors your service as well. Published in the Orlando Sentinel on August 22, 2014.
KIA were:
1LT Kenneth A Whiting, O-809071, Salt Lake City, UT, Pilot
1LT Alvin W Moore, O-748453, McMinnville, OR, Co-Pilot
2LT Francis J Bednarek, O-709257, Ashley, PA, Navigator
2LT Edward S Waneski, O-698623, Brooklyn, NY, Bombardier
SSGT Peter Breda, 35765768, Lima, OH, Engineer/Top Turret Gunner
SGT Elmer J Anderson, 34783328, Orlando, FL, Nose Gunner
SGT Oscar W Bateman, 18149555, Baton Rouge, LA, Tail Gunner
SGT Harry V Bates, 33504616, Reinholds, PA, Ball Turret Gunner
SGT Joseph Garbacz, 36171783, Detroit, MI, Right Waist Gunner
SSGT Milton R Nitsch, 36807036, Sheboygan, WI, Left Waist Gunner
∼Elmer J Anderson of Orlando, FL
Extracted from the Witness Report by TSgt Lindley G. Miller of the 725th Bomb Squad., right waist gunner in formation on 23 Aug. 1944. The B-24 H airplane #42-95379 nicknamed "Extra Joker", piloted by 1st Lt. Kenneth A. Whiting was flying in number two position when it was hit by a FW-190 (Focke-Wulf Fw 190 airplane) in the attack over the IP. The Main tanks burst into flame, after which the ship went into a spin to left. After dropping approx. 5000 ft, the ship exploded at abt. 11:16 near Turnitz, Austria. There were ten men on that aircraft. Sgt. Elmer J. Anderson was listed as the nose gunner.
The 451st Bomb group, 725th Bomb Squadron left Castellucio Field in Italy intending to target Markersdorf Airdrome in Austria.
Extracted from the 'Missing Air Crew Reports, WWII' accessed through the Fold3 database. CH 6/9/2019
Elmer graduated from Orlando High in 1942, was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran who served as a B-24 Liberator nose gunner, was a Purple Heart Recipient and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Orlando. "In grateful memory of Sergeant Elmer J Anderson who died in the service of his country in the Mediterranean Area. He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live and on a personal note your family remembers and honors your service as well. Published in the Orlando Sentinel on August 22, 2014.
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