He was a gunner on a B-24D assigned to the Tenth Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. They were taking part in a mission of four planes to bomb the Pazundaung Bridge at Rangoon, Burma. The formation was attacked by at least seven Japanese fighters, and though the crews fought gallantly, the enemy succeeded in shooting down Baldwin's and another plane. They crashed into the Gulf of Martaban, a few miles south of Rangoon. There were no survivors.
Because his body was not recovered, he is memorialized on the Tablets of the Missing. 1Lt. John R. Capriotti, 0-2073044, Navigator - Sjogren Crew Killed with rest of crew as their B-24J took off Jan. 21, 1945, from Pandaveswar Army Air Base, India, striking a small hill a mile off the end of the runway. 2Lt. George H. Carney, O-799901, Co Pilot - Balfe & Monohan Crews 2nd Lt Carney was the co-pilot on B-24J #42-73216, assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. The plane crashed taking off from Pandaveswar airbase in India on a bombing mission, and all aboard were killed. 2Lt. Carl F. Carpenter, O-742680, B-24 Pilot Carpenter was the pilot of B-24J #42-73222, nicknamed 'Bugs Bunny', serving with the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. They were part of a formation of B-24s on a bombing mission to Insein, Burma, near Rangoon. Fierce enemy opposition of anti-aircraft fire and fighter planes was encountered. Carpenter's plane was shot down during the air battle. Because his body was not recovered, he is memorialized on the Tablets of the Missing. SSgt. Thomas W. Carroll, 42072173, Armorer Gunner - Poston Crew Carter was a gunner on B-24J #42-73222, nicknamed 'Bugs Bunny', serving with the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. They were part of a formation of B-24s on a bombing mission to Insein, Burma, near Rangoon. Fierce enemy opposition of anti-aircraft fire and fighter planes was encountered. Carter's plane was shot down during the air battle. Taken as a Prisoner of War, he later died in a Japanese prison. Because his body was not recovered, he is memorialized on the Tablets of the Missing. SSgt. John D. Casey, 11107843, Aerial Gunner - Allison Crew Casey was a gunner on B-24J #42-100243 assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. They were part of a formation of planes flying from Pandaveswar airbase to bomb Port Blair in the Andaman Islands when they came under attack by enemy fighters. Their first pass knocked out one of the bomber's engines, the second pass knocked out another. Thereafter the fighters concentrated on the crippled bomber. The plane rapidly lost altitude, crashed into the ocean and exploded. three crew members were able to bail out, but only the navigator survived to become a prisoner of war. Because his body was not recovered, he is memorialized on the Tablets of the Missing. SSgt. Joseph F. Cassano, 13153695, Radio Operator - Hardison Crew Cease was flying on B-17E #41-2476 assigned to the 5th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. This was the crews first combat mission, so Major Stanley K Robinson, the 7th Bomb Group Commander, flew as copilot. Cease, having arrived at the base January 18, was also brought on board as navigator because he had already flown several missions. They departed Malang Airfield on Java on a bombing mission against Balikpapan, Borneo. The plane led the formation and made a bombing run with antiaircraft fire and fighters all about. His aircraft was badly shot up when the formation was attacked by about thirty Japanese fighters, and the plane was seen to crash into the sea from a steep dive. Because his body was not recovered, he is memorialized on the Tablets of the Missing. 2Lt. Ralph C. Chaplin, 0-2009876, Navigator - Goodrich Crew Clyborne was the bombardier on B-24J #42-73222, nicknamed 'Bugs Bunny', serving with the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. They were part of a formation of B-24s on a bombing mission to Insein, Burma, near Rangoon. Fierce enemy opposition of anti-aircraft fire and fighter planes was encountered. Clyborne's plane was shot down during the air battle. Clyborne was able to bail out of the plane, but while descending he was strafed by a Japanese fighter and his parachute caught fire. He struck the ground so violently that he badly broke his right leg. He was taken prisoner and, due to a lack of medical supplies in the POW camp, his leg got infected and he died. Because his body was not recovered, he is memorialized on the Tablets of the Missing. 1Lt. Joseph B. Coambs, O-660969, Bombardier - Stewart Crew Coddington was a gunner on B-24J #42-73183, serving with the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. They were part of a formation of B-24s on a bombing mission to Insein, Burma, near Rangoon. Fierce enemy opposition of anti-aircraft fire and fighter planes was encountered. Coddington's plane was shot down during the air battle. 2Lt. Russell E. Coddington, O-733612, B-24 Pilot Coughlin was a gunner on a B-24D assigned to the Tenth Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. They were taking part in a mission of four planes to bomb the Pazundaung Bridge at Rangoon, Burma. The formation was attacked by at least seven Japanese fighters, and though the crews fought gallantly, the enemy succeeded in shooting down Coughlin's and another plane. They crashed into the Gulf of Martaban, a few miles south of Rangoon. There were no survivors. Because his body was not recovered, he is memorialized on the Tablets of the Missing. 1Lt. John S. Crall, O-728598, B-24 Pilot 1st Lt Crall was the Pilot of B-24J #42-73064, assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. The plane crashed taking off from Pandaveswar airbase in India on a bombing mission, and all aboard were killed. 1Lt. Nicholas Creel, O-702382, Navigator - Quinn Crew Cross was the co-pilot of B-24M #44-50335, assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron.
They were part of a formation of planes sent to bomb Rangoon Burma. They encountered anti-aircraft fire and took damage. Shortly after dropping their bombs Cross' bomber lost altitude and was lost from view of the other planes. Reportedly the crew survived the crash and they were captured by Burmese nationals who turned them over to the Japanese. They were transported to Rangoon and no further trace of the crew was ever found. Because his body was not recovered, he is listed on the Tablets of the Missing. Sgt. Harold B. Cummings, 0-6970825, Tail Gunner - Sharp Crew Cummings was the tail gunner on a B-17E bomber assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. On June 4, 1942 Cummings's and another plane flew a daylight mission to bomb shipping in the Irrawaddy River in Burma. One crewman was killed and the plane suffered heavy damage from a squadron of enemy fighters. The crew was forced to bail out at a low altitude before the pilot and co-pilot finally crash landed the aircraft. Cummings and five of his crew mates were captured by the Japanese and held as prisoners of war in Rangoon prison. On November 29, 1943 he was killed in an allied bombing raid. He is also memorialized on the tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines. 1Lt. Sheppard C. Cummings, O-713935, B-24 Pilot
10th Air Force / 7th Bombardment Group / 9th Bombardment Squadron
SSgt. Vernon J. Cain, 20723920, Aerial Gunner
Enlisted: 23 Dec 40 Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
SSgt. Albert F. Caivano, 11044978, Aerial Gunner - Baldwin Crew
Enlisted: 21 Jan 42 Killed In Action: 13 Mar 43
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Purple Heart
Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Sgt. Peter P. Cardaro, 0-6994182, Aerial Gunner - Holst Crew
Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Cpl. Albert Carrigan, 33105120
Enlisted: 2 Nov 41 Good Conduct Medal
2Lt. William J. Carlin, O-833489, Co Pilot - Howser Crew
Enlisted: 3 Feb 43 Killed In Action: 21 Jan 45
Enlisted: 10 Nov 41 Killed In Action: 1 Dec 43
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Purple Heart
Enlisted: 21 Feb 44 Air Medal
Sgt. Malcolm W. Carter, 31151547, Aerial Gunner - Carpenter Crew
Enlisted: 19 Aug 42 Shot Down With Crew, Taken as POW: 1 Dec 43
Air Medal Purple Heart
Killed In Action: 15 Apr 44
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster Purple Heart
Enlisted: 30 Nov 42 Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Sgt. William E. Caswell, 39675751, Flight Engineer - Boyer Crew Air Medal
1Lt. Raymond L. Cawood, O-742283, B-24 Pilot
Enlisted: 16 Feb 40 Air Medal
Killed In An Automobile Accident: 25 Nov 52
2Lt. Richard W. Cease, O-409912, Navigator - Sparks Crew
Killed In Action: 28 Jan 42 Purple Heart
Enlisted: 12 Dec 42 Air Medal
TSgt. John Chodelka, 36638045, Radio Operator
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters
1Lt. John W. Christer, O-765773, Bombardier - Johnston Crew
Enlisted: 8 Dec 42
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters
2Lt. Clarence A. Clyborne, Jr., O-7389691, Bombardier - Carpenter Crew
Prisoner of War: 1 Dec 43 - Died in Camp
Air Medal Purple Heart
Enlisted: 22 Jan 42
45 Combat Missions 390 Combat Hours
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
Sgt. Lamar E. Cobb, 37705413, Armorer Gunner - Hardison Crew
13 Combat Missions Air Medal
SSgt. Verl E. Coddington, 39822131, Aerial Gunner - Elliott Crew
Enlisted: 28 Aug 42 Killed In Action: 1 Dec 43
Enlisted: 12 Mar 42
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal
2Lt. Norman S. "Big D" Collard, Jr., o-889301, Navigator - Kimbrough Crew
Enlisted: 8 Oct 42
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon WW2 Victory Medal
PFC Fred R. Conrad, Jr., 35722521, Medical Corps
Enlisted: 13 Jan 43 Good Conduct Medal
Pvt. Robert A. Cothern, 17000525, Aerial Gunner
Enlisted: 24 Aug 40 Silver Star
SSgt. John A. Coughlin, 31066154, Aerial Gunner - Short Crew
Enlisted: 18 Feb 42 Killed In Action: 13 Mar 43
Air Medal Purple Heart
Enlisted: 1 Oct 40 Killed In Action: 25 Nov 43
Enlisted: 30 Jun 42
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
1Lt. John R. Crosby, O-690776, Bombardier
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
1Lt. Frank T. Cross, O-767757, Co Pilot - Wiley Crew
Killed In Action: 29 Mar 45
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters Purple Heart
Silver Star Purple Heart
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster
TSgt. Frank L. Cunio, Jr., 31071216, Radio Operator - VanDeBogart Crew
Air Medal
SSgt. Joseph A. Cushman, 12060878, Aerial Gunner - McLean Crew
Enlisted: 18 Mar 42
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal
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7th BG Personnel
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