Avery was co-pilot on B-24D bomber #41-23747 assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 436th Bombardment Squadron. On July 2, 1943 they were one of a flight of six aircraft en route to bomb the Syriam oil refinery at Rangoon, Burma. After flying for fifteen minutes through heavy clouds, the airplanes broke into the clear in a dispersed formation and only five planes could be accounted for. About fifteen minutes later a radio message was heard "Any B-24D for help." However attempts to establish radio contact got no reply. Enemy fighters were active in the area, so it is presumed that Avery's plane was shot down.
SSgt. Ronald E. Ayotte, 31323372, Radio Operator/Gunner - Lee Crew
10th Air Force / 7th Bombardment Group / 436th Bombardment Squadron
Capt. Reino L. Aalto, O-431368, B-24 Pilot
Air Medal
Entered Service: 25 Apr 41
Relieved from duty with 10th AF - S.O. No. 30, 18 OCT 43
SSgt. Joseph A. Abbonizio, 33596337, Armorer-Gunner
Air Medal - G.O. No. 31, 19 Jan 45
SSgt. George Abdelnoor, Jr., 32802583, Radio Operator-Gunner - Eide Crew
Distinguished Flying Cross / Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
1Lt. Delmar R. Abell, O-785361, Bombardier - Sheppard Crew
Enlisted 19 May 41 / Separated 2 Sep 44
Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Sgt. Clinton F. Abrams, 11052731
Enlisted 1 Jun 43 / Separated 2 Oct 45
SSgt. Wayne E. Adams, 0-6912396, Ground Crewman
Entered Service: 15 Sep 39 Died, Non-Battle: 21 Sep 43, Succumbed to Malaria
1Lt. William A. Adams, O-789000, Pilot
Distinguished Flying Cross & Air Medal
James H. Adamsen, O-733251, Bombardier - Watson Crew
Air Medal - G.O. No. 226 16 May 45
Capt. Charles R. Agee, O-791366, B-24 Pilot
Entered Service 9 Aug 41
Distinguished Flying Cross w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Sgt. Lorenz F. E. Agricola, 38125556, Mechanic
Entered Service: 24 Mar 42
1Lt. Robert C. Alby, O-689587, Navigator - Mueth Crew
Entered Service: 29 Jun 42 Distinguished Flying Cross w/2 OLC Air Medal
Lt. Col. Harry S. Alexander, O-289452, Squadron Commander
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Cpl. Jack F. Alexander, 34649096
Entered Service 19 Mar 43 Returned to ZI: 20 Oct 45
Cpl. Angelo P. Alfieri, 31311635, Engineer/Gunner - Gordon Crew
Entered Service: 20 Apr 43 Air Meal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Sgt. Robert J. Altman, 33716080, Aerial Gunner - Trotter Crew
Joined 436th: April 1945 Returned to ZI: 20 Oct 45
Air Medal
SSgt. Clifford A. Andrewjeski, 19138641, Gunner - Nemecek Crew
Entered Service: 28 Sep 42 Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/ Oak Leaf Cluster
TSgt. Adam Anthony, 11114412, Radio Operator - Nemecek Crew
Enlisted: 27 Oct 42 Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Sgt. Lawrence L. Atchley, 34257714, Engineering Technician
Enlisted: 2 Apr 42 Separated: 16 Oct 45
SSgt. Robert D. Augustus, 17160886, Armorer Gunner - Meade Crew
Enlisted: 16 Nov 42 Air Medal
2Lt. Melvin S. Avery, O-670487, Co-Pilot - Winter Crew
Entered Service: 16 Jan 41 Killed In Action: 2 Jul 43
Air Medal Purple Heart
Air Medal, General Order No. 316, 28 Jul 45 Returned to USA: 20 Oct 45
436th BS Personnel
7th BG Personnel
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