Foil: 35 Panel: 1 Column: 1 Line: 16
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
Wall of Honor profiles are provided by the honoree or the donor who added their name to the Wall of Honor. The Museum cannot validate all facts contained in the profiles.
Foil: 35
