Cain was the radio operator on B-24J #44-41172, assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 436th Bombardment Squadron. They were taking part in a bombing mission from Madhaiganj India against the Japanese air base at Moulmein Burma. Cain's plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire but, despite one engine being knocked out, they completed the bomb run and successfully hit the target. Immediately afterwards his plane was seen to turn west and disappear into turbulent clouds. The plane and crew were never seen again.
Because his body was never recovered, his name is listed on the Tablets of the Missing. SSgt. Henry J. Caldwell, 11029848, Aerial Gunner - Brittenbach Crew Cantlin was a gunner on B-24J #42-73081, assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 436th Bombardment Squadron. They were flying from Tezgaon, India to Kunming, China when they had mechanical problems and the pilot ordered the crew to bail out. Cantlin had an unsuccessful bailout and was killed. 2Lt. Robert J. Capener, O-816420, Co Pilot - Dwyer Crew S/Sgt Connolly was a gunner on B-24J #42-73067, nicknamed "Rangoon Rosie", asigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 436th Bombardment Squadron. They were on a bombing mission to Mergui on the Malayan peninsula. Shortly after coming off the bomb run the bomber was attacked from the front by a Japanese Zero. The bomber started down with smoke pouring from the tail. Although the plane was under control, fire raged inside and it crash landed on a strip of beach. It slid into the water and began to disintigrate as the forward portion was engulfed in flames. The wreckage came to rest and sank about 75 yards off shore from the village of Thingnaw. Eight men aboard died in the crash. Only the navigator, 1st Lt Charles S Huppman and the flight engineer, T/Sgt Grant L Butcher made it to shore, although both were injured. Huppman died soon after and Butcher was taken prisoner by the Japanese. Because the recovered remains could not be individually identified, the nine deceased members of the crew were placed in a group burial in Arlington National Cemetery. MSgt. Harley L. Conrad, 0-6933926, Aircraft Mechanic uda was a gunner on B-24J #44-40985, nicknamed 'Shy Ann', assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 436th Bombardment Squadron. The Squadron was being used to fly fuel and supplies from India over the Himalayas to the Chinese and United States Army Air Forces based in China. The plane was headed for Suichwan when it crashed taking off from Luliang China. All aboard were killed. Sgt. Donald E. Cully, 37526618, Armorer Gunner - Eide Crew
10th Air Force / 7th Bombardment Group / 436th Bombardment Squadron
TSgt. Charles J. Cadwell, 17123268Radio Operator - Kaufmann Crew
Enlisted: 29 Sep 42
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Sgt. Hallie G. Cain, Jr., 17162197, Radio Operator - Osborne Crew
Air Medal Purple Heart
Enlisted: 21 Dec 41
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal
Sgt. Thomas J. Cantlin, 39199327, Aerial Gunner - Dwyer Crew
Enlisted: 2 Feb 43 Killed In Action: 11 Sep 44
Enlisted: 27 Jul 42 Separated: 23 Oct 45
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Capt. Benson V. "B.V." Carr, O-725263, Pilot & Squadron Operations Officer
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Presidential Unit Citation
Cpl. Robert W. Castle, 19125639, Armorer Gunner
Enlisted: 7 Aug 42
Sgt. Lloyd C. Caswell, 34263755
Enlisted: 10 Mar 42
Sgt. Donald T. Cavanaugh, 16168024, Aerial Gunner - Schanken Crew
Enlisted: 15 Dec 42 Separated: 21 Sep 45
Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
SSgt. Warren J. Chadwick, 19020370, Waist Gunner
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal
TSgt. Robert F. Chambo, 36563765, Flight Engineer - Chambers & Sims Crews
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters
TSgt. William W. Champlin, 35319032, Flight Engineer - Rigdon Crew
Enlisted: 10 Aug 42
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Sgt. Lewis N. Charlton, 33053454, Radio Operator - Lang & Larson Crews
Enlisted: 19 May 41
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Sgt. John W. Chrisemer, 13092929, Flight Engineer - Sosnow Crew
Enlisted: 29 Sep 42 To Gunnery School: 28 Oct 44
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal
TSgt. Eldred F. Christen, 34154921, Flight Engineer - German Crew
Enlisted: 6 Dec 41
1Lt. Lewis I. Christianson, O-768060, B-24 First Pilot
Enlisted: 1 Feb 43 40 Combat Missions
Distinguished Flying Cross w/Oak Leaf Cluster Air Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters
1Lt. James L. Clancy, O-697393, B-24 First Pilot
Enlisted: 16 Mar 42
Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
TSgt. Alfred M. Clark, 14156639, Radio Operator - Shultz & Dwyer Crews
Enlisted: 24 Sep 42 Air Medal
1Lt. Robert L. Clark, O-692296, Navigator - Nemecek Crew
Distinguished Flying Cross w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
MSgt. Paul Cobb, Jr., 3859504, Flight Engineer - McNay Creew
Enlisted: 9 Jun 43
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal
SSgt. Noel C. Cogburn, 38439308, Radio Operator - Mosher Crew
Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
1Lt. Stanley Cohen, O-789091, Navigator - Aalto & Ridgell Crews
Enlisted: 9 Oct 41 To Theater: May 1942
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal
Cpl. Maro B. Coleman, 34827061, Aerial Gunner - W.R. Smith Crew
Enlisted: 1 Sep 43 Separated: 26 Nov 45
Capt. William R. Coleman, O-558856, Navigator
Distinguished Flying Cross w/Oak Leaf Cluster Air Medal
399:45 Combat Flying Hours
SSgt. Robert C. Connolly, 16084426, Aerial Gunner - Benjamin Joy Crew
Enlisted: 13 May 42 Killed In Action: 23 Jan 44
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Purple Heart
Enlisted: 25 Sep 39 Separated: September 1945
China-Burma-India Theater Ribbon w/3 Battle Stars
Presidential Unit Citation American Defense Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Sgt. Richard P. Cook, 37571349, Tail Gunner - Demarest Crew
Air Medal Purple Heart
2Lt. Richard N. Cordell, O-727182, B-24 Pilot
Enlisted: 14 Jan 42
Distinguished Flying Cross w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters Air Medal
Distinguished Unit Citation
2Lt. Philip R. Coulter, O-820908, Co Pilot - Bair Crew
Enlisted: 13 Feb 43 Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
2Lt. Wayne L. Covert, 0-1698889, Bombardier - Aalto & Berkeley Crews
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Sgt. Dorman E. Cox, 18184108, Mechanic
Enlisted: 7 Apr 42
Cpl. Basil A. "Bill" Cozanites, 13077814, Radio Operator - McCann Crew
Enlisted: 7 Apr 42 35 Combat Missions
Returned To USA: 20 Oct 45
(Changed name to William A. Cozan following the War.)
SSgt. Richard E. Craig, 35622772, Waist Gunner - Nemecek Crew
Enlisted: 12 Jan 42
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters
SSgt. John E. Craigie, 0-6148576, Radio Operator - Trout, Werner & Berkeley Crews
Air Medal
Sgt. Louis Cresson, 13039767, Crew Chief
Enlisted: 24 Dec 41
SSgt. Ralph K. Crim, 15334066, Aerial Gunner
Enlisted: 27 Oct 42
1Lt. Ferris L. Crooms, O-453045, Navigator - Demarest Crew
Air Medal
Sgt. Louis J. Cuda, 31144475, Aerial Gunner - Richard Crew
Enlisted: 21 Jul 42 Killed In Action: 18 Dec 44
Enlisted: 20 May 43 Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Cpl. Malcolm W. Curtis, 36456106, Armorer Gunner
Enlisted: 13 Mar 43