MACR 4933

389th BG Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#: 4933
Date Lost: 9-May-44
Serial Number: 41-29451
Aircraft Model B-24H-15-CF
Aircraft Letter: M-
Aircraft Name: HELFER COLLEGE II
Squadron: 567th BS
Location: English Channel
Cause: FF DIT
Notes: Apparently hit by friendly fire, and was forced to
ditch in the English Channel.
Position Rank Name Fate Hometown
Pilot 1/Lt Shepherd, John C. KIA Pontiac, IL
Co-Pilot 2/Lt Kalligeros, Val J. KIA Elmhurst, NY
Navigator 2/Lt Huck, George M. RTD ???
Nose Turret S/Sgt Akin, John H. KIA Norman, OK
Top Turret S/Sgt Odorisio, Raffelea C. KIA Wayne, PA
Radio Op. T/Sgt McGhiey, Daniel J. KIA Springfield, IL
Ball / Tunnel S/Sgt Granados, Jack V. KIA Santa Ana, CA
Waist S/Sgt Sequin, John L. KIA Dallas, TX
Tail S/Sgt ??? RTD ???
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