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BOMB TARGETS OF OPPORTUNITY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FIGHTER SWEEPS COMMUNICATIONS CENTER MARSHALLING YARDS MARSHALLING YARDS RAIL JUNCTION COMMUNICATIONS CENTER MARSHALLING YARDS.
Locations: AHRWEILER BONN DAHLEM EHRANG HOMBURG HOMBURG JUNKERATH K
Mission date: 23 December 1944
American Air Museum

First Lieutenant James Gatlin. Pilot, 391st Bomb Group. 1st Lieutenant James L. Gatlin was born August 9, 1919. His next of kin were his aunt, Jessie G. Faircloth, and a cousin, Ruth N. Taylor. He was from Jacksonville, Florida. On December 23, 1944, he w
Died 23 December 1944
American Air Museum

Second Lieutenant Bradley Clark. Pilot, 371st Fighter Group. Bradley Clark grew up in Bronxville and Mount Vernon and attended the Mount Vernon High School near the family home. He was an accomplished sportsman, excelling in football and swimming. After g
Died 23 December 1944
American Air Museum

Staff Sergeant Milton Cowart. Gunner, 391st Bomb Group. Staff Sergeant Milton E. Jones was born June 6, 1907. His next of kin were his wife, Fay Jones, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Jones. He was from Fort Worth, Texas. On June 6, 1944, he was the Fl
Died 23 December 1944
American Air Museum

Staff Sergeant William Weissker. Gunner, 391st Bomb Group. Staff Sergeant William L. Weissker was born November 16, 1920. His next of kin were his wife, Essie Weissker, his mother, Mrs. Earl Weissker, and his sister, Heritta Spruill. His hometown was Gren
Died 23 December 1944
American Air Museum

THE STRATEGIC BOMBING OF GERMANY, 1942-1945
23 December 1944
Imperial War Museum

UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCES (USAAF) IN BRITAIN, 1942-1945
23 December 1944
Imperial War Museum

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