15th AF 5th BW 463rd BG 775th BS

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Wall of Honor Level:
Air and Space Leader

Honored by:

463rd Bombardment Group (Heavy), 775th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), Crew No. 67, stationed at Celone Field, Foggia, Italy were part of the 15th Air Force, 5th Wing (B-17 Flying Fortresses), from May to October 1944.

Crew members:

1st Lt. Ralph J. Lauper, St. George, Utah, Pilot
1st Lt. Charles W. Grogan, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, Co-pilot
1st Lt. Russell J. Christesen, Florence, Wisconsin, Navigator
lst Lt. Alfred D. Richards, Bayonne, New Jersey, Bombardier
T/Sgt Jack F. Haymaker, Hennessey, Oklahoma, Flight Engineer/UT Gunner
T/Sgt Jesse M. Jones, Smithdale, Mississippi, Radio Operator/Gunner
T/Sgt Alvin O. Schuette, Topeka, Kansas, Ball Turret Gunner
S/Sgt Harvey L. Pearson, Warrenton, Virginia, Left Waist Gunner
T/Sgt James R. McGlynchey, Massillon, Ohio, Right Waist Gunner
S/Sgt Carl D. Lester, Lafayette, Indiana, Tail Gunner