Co Pilot 1st LT. Nicholas G. Cilli DFC KIA
Squadron: 389th BG TDY 98th BG
Hometown: Sag Harbor, New York
Service # O-742681
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Pilot Pilot Captain Donald A. Buck KIA
Pilot Salyer @ Ploesti
Target: Steyr Austria
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#: 3694
Date Lost: 2-Apr-44
Serial Number: 42-73426
Aircraft Model B-24D-
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Lt Cilli appears on the Ploesti roster as a member of the 389th TDY the 98th bomb group, however the loraine cemetery has him as a member of the 720th Bomb Squadron of the 450 th Bomb Group and spelled Gilli.
The official 450 BG web site indicates that the group was based in Italy beginning active service December 1943.
It must be assumed that Lt. Cilli was either transferred or he volunteered to fly missions with this group after he met his mission requirements with the 389th.
The 450 official web site indicates that Lt Gilli was MIA on a mission to Steyr Austria. his B 24 piloted by Captain Donald A. Buck.
However Cilli's name is spelled with a G. and he is listed as 2nd LT.
2nd Lt (later 1st Lt) Cilli was a recipient of the Distinguished flying cross for his participation in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" August 1st 1943.
As co-pilot he flew TDY with 98th Bomb group.
The crew of Lady Liberty & 42-73426
1Lt. Nicholas G. Cilli Co Pilot KIA
T/Sgt. Roy D. Hammond Engineer KIA
SSgt. Ralph C. Wessel, Gunner KIA
SSgt.Charles B. McCaughey Gunner KIA
SSgt. John J. Verbitski Gunner KIA
SSgt. Harold L. Pace Gunner POW
Crew of 42-73426
Captain Donald A. Buck Pilot KIA
1/Lt. James S. Gover Navigator KIA
2nd/Lt. Frank B. Kelly Navigator POW
T/Sgt. Archie J. Walker Radio Op. KIA
Squadron: 389th BG TDY 98th BG
Hometown: Sag Harbor, New York
Service # O-742681
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Pilot Pilot Captain Donald A. Buck KIA
Pilot Salyer @ Ploesti
Target: Steyr Austria
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#: 3694
Date Lost: 2-Apr-44
Serial Number: 42-73426
Aircraft Model B-24D-
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name:
Cause:
Location:
Lt Cilli appears on the Ploesti roster as a member of the 389th TDY the 98th bomb group, however the loraine cemetery has him as a member of the 720th Bomb Squadron of the 450 th Bomb Group and spelled Gilli.
The official 450 BG web site indicates that the group was based in Italy beginning active service December 1943.
It must be assumed that Lt. Cilli was either transferred or he volunteered to fly missions with this group after he met his mission requirements with the 389th.
The 450 official web site indicates that Lt Gilli was MIA on a mission to Steyr Austria. his B 24 piloted by Captain Donald A. Buck.
However Cilli's name is spelled with a G. and he is listed as 2nd LT.
2nd Lt (later 1st Lt) Cilli was a recipient of the Distinguished flying cross for his participation in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" August 1st 1943.
As co-pilot he flew TDY with 98th Bomb group.
The crew of Lady Liberty & 42-73426
1Lt. Nicholas G. Cilli Co Pilot KIA
T/Sgt. Roy D. Hammond Engineer KIA
SSgt. Ralph C. Wessel, Gunner KIA
SSgt.Charles B. McCaughey Gunner KIA
SSgt. John J. Verbitski Gunner KIA
SSgt. Harold L. Pace Gunner POW
Crew of 42-73426
Captain Donald A. Buck Pilot KIA
1/Lt. James S. Gover Navigator KIA
2nd/Lt. Frank B. Kelly Navigator POW
T/Sgt. Archie J. Walker Radio Op. KIA
Co Pilot 1st LT. Nicholas G. Cilli DFC KIA
Squadron: 389th BG TDY 98th BG
Hometown: Sag Harbor, New York
Service # O-742681
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Pilot Pilot Captain Donald A. Buck KIA
Pilot Salyer @ Ploesti
Target: Steyr Austria
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#: 3694
Date Lost: 2-Apr-44
Serial Number: 42-73426
Aircraft Model B-24D-
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name:
Cause:
Location:
Lt Cilli appears on the Ploesti roster as a member of the 389th TDY the 98th bomb group, however the loraine cemetery has him as a member of the 720th Bomb Squadron of the 450 th Bomb Group and spelled Gilli.
The official 450 BG web site indicates that the group was based in Italy beginning active service December 1943.
It must be assumed that Lt. Cilli was either transferred or he volunteered to fly missions with this group after he met his mission requirements with the 389th.
The 450 official web site indicates that Lt Gilli was MIA on a mission to Steyr Austria. his B 24 piloted by Captain Donald A. Buck.
However Cilli's name is spelled with a G. and he is listed as 2nd LT.
2nd Lt (later 1st Lt) Cilli was a recipient of the Distinguished flying cross for his participation in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" August 1st 1943.
As co-pilot he flew TDY with 98th Bomb group.
The crew of Lady Liberty & 42-73426
1Lt. Nicholas G. Cilli Co Pilot KIA
T/Sgt. Roy D. Hammond Engineer KIA
SSgt. Ralph C. Wessel, Gunner KIA
SSgt.Charles B. McCaughey Gunner KIA
SSgt. John J. Verbitski Gunner KIA
SSgt. Harold L. Pace Gunner POW
Crew of 42-73426
Captain Donald A. Buck Pilot KIA
1/Lt. James S. Gover Navigator KIA
2nd/Lt. Frank B. Kelly Navigator POW
T/Sgt. Archie J. Walker Radio Op. KIA
Squadron: 389th BG TDY 98th BG
Hometown: Sag Harbor, New York
Service # O-742681
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Pilot Pilot Captain Donald A. Buck KIA
Pilot Salyer @ Ploesti
Target: Steyr Austria
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#: 3694
Date Lost: 2-Apr-44
Serial Number: 42-73426
Aircraft Model B-24D-
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name:
Cause:
Location:
Lt Cilli appears on the Ploesti roster as a member of the 389th TDY the 98th bomb group, however the loraine cemetery has him as a member of the 720th Bomb Squadron of the 450 th Bomb Group and spelled Gilli.
The official 450 BG web site indicates that the group was based in Italy beginning active service December 1943.
It must be assumed that Lt. Cilli was either transferred or he volunteered to fly missions with this group after he met his mission requirements with the 389th.
The 450 official web site indicates that Lt Gilli was MIA on a mission to Steyr Austria. his B 24 piloted by Captain Donald A. Buck.
However Cilli's name is spelled with a G. and he is listed as 2nd LT.
2nd Lt (later 1st Lt) Cilli was a recipient of the Distinguished flying cross for his participation in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" August 1st 1943.
As co-pilot he flew TDY with 98th Bomb group.
The crew of Lady Liberty & 42-73426
1Lt. Nicholas G. Cilli Co Pilot KIA
T/Sgt. Roy D. Hammond Engineer KIA
SSgt. Ralph C. Wessel, Gunner KIA
SSgt.Charles B. McCaughey Gunner KIA
SSgt. John J. Verbitski Gunner KIA
SSgt. Harold L. Pace Gunner POW
Crew of 42-73426
Captain Donald A. Buck Pilot KIA
1/Lt. James S. Gover Navigator KIA
2nd/Lt. Frank B. Kelly Navigator POW
T/Sgt. Archie J. Walker Radio Op. KIA
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Entered the service from New York.
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