On Aug 4, 1942 he enlisted to the air corps.
In 1943 he arrived in England to join the 401st BG
His last mission, Dec 31, 1943, Target: Cognac, France, the aircraft was hit by flak over the target and had to leave formation.
At this point it was attacked by some enemy fighters and was last seen smoking and diving into the clouds.
Wreckage of the aircraft was found out beyond St. Catherine's Point on the South of England.
Unfortunately Bernard didn't survived this crash.
He was awarded with an Air Medal and a Purple Heart Medal
In 1943, when Bernard died on the age of 28 he left behind his family :
His father, Sam Weiner
His mother, Sarah Weiner
His sister, Pauline Weiner
2nd Lt
0-749604
613th
New York
1915 - 1943
Bombardier onboard 42-31064
(Hey Lou)
Remember-our-heroes
On Aug 4, 1942 he enlisted to the air corps.
In 1943 he arrived in England to join the 401st BG
His last mission, Dec 31, 1943, Target: Cognac, France, the aircraft was hit by flak over the target and had to leave formation.
At this point it was attacked by some enemy fighters and was last seen smoking and diving into the clouds.
Wreckage of the aircraft was found out beyond St. Catherine's Point on the South of England.
Unfortunately Bernard didn't survived this crash.
He was awarded with an Air Medal and a Purple Heart Medal
In 1943, when Bernard died on the age of 28 he left behind his family :
His father, Sam Weiner
His mother, Sarah Weiner
His sister, Pauline Weiner
2nd Lt
0-749604
613th
New York
1915 - 1943
Bombardier onboard 42-31064
(Hey Lou)
Remember-our-heroes
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2 LT 613 BOMB SQ 401 BOMB GP (H) NEW YORK
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Entered the service from New York.
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