Note: The contents of this diary are provided in a historical context. I apologize if anyone is offended by the thoughts and/or opinions expressed therein. Passages are recalled verbatim.
1Lt. Donald M. Young, ASN O-743153
B-24 Pilot / Flight Leader
10th Air Force / 7th Bombardment Group / 493rd Bombardment Squadron
44 Combat Missions (413:25 Combat Hours) 9 Hump Missions (86:30 Hours)
(Image/Info Courtesy of 7th Bomb Group Historical Foundation)
Young Crew - Pandaveswar Air Base, 1944
Rear, L-R: Lt. Young (P), 1Lt. William T. Mingo (CP)
1Lt. Ernest J. Benshimol (B), 2Lt. James B. Hatter (N)
Kneeling, L-R: SSgt. Earl L. Garlock (E), TSgt. Thurl T. Whetstone, Jr. (RO)
SSgt. Risdon J. Booth (G), SSgt. Perry S. Thompson (G), SSgt. Ora E. Keightley (G)
Sitting: Sgt. Paul W. Shipman (G)
Lt. Young's Combat Diary (transcribed from copy provided by John Schulman)