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DOUGHERTY, Joseph S. Category #2 B29, (Missing 23 Oct 51)

S/Sgt

AF 13041845

(From: 307 Bm Wg, Cite: 307 BWK 2930, AG #53752, D/I #36729, 24 Oct 51): The aircraft was leading a formation of three aircraft at the coordinates (3953N/125). At approximately 0040Z the aircraft was damaged enemy fighter fire. Several parachutes were observed to open prior to its exploding in midair.

(From: TWX RDAG 926 and RDAG 9021, Sep 53): Listed in the Nielsen-Henderson list of USAF personnel known to be in Kaesong awaiting repatriation.

DUER, Victor L. Category #4, F80, (Missing 30 Apr 52)

Capt

AO 753626

(*): On his was to the home base, Capt Duer radioed that his cockpit was on fire and that he was bailing out. No member of his flight observed a parachute. Wreckage of the aircraft has been located at (3735N/126153). No sign of the pilot, parachute or emergency equipment were found in the cockpit of the plane.

DUNCAN, James H Category #5, B29 (Missing 9 Sep 50)

S/sgt

AF 14011683

(*): The aircraft was damaged by enemy flack and crashed approximately 23 miles north of Pyongyang. Five parachutes were reported to have left the aircraft and landed on the ground at approximate coordinates (3926N/12544E). A report reveals that in Nov 50, the wreckage of the B29 was located in the same general area where it had previously been reported last. Interrogation of local residents and careful investigation by GRS resulted in the recovery of what was believed to be the remains of five crew members of the aircraft. Of this number, three of the bodies were found by the cite of the crash and another near Pyongyang. No positive identification could be made and a group burial was made. Burial cite: Pyongyang cemetery, Plot 1, Row 7, Grave 15.

EICHEIBERGER, George B.Category #2, F51 (Missing 15 Jan 52)

1st Lt

20178A

(From: AFPMP12E3, 704 Missing, 15 May 53): Information from a repatriate indicated that Lt. Eicheiberger was a POW.

EVANS, Emmett O. Category #5, B29, (Missing 8 Nov 52)

lst Lt

AO 2060489

(Retained in active file because three member of the twelve man crew have been Returned to Military Control.)

(From: 307 Bm Wg, Cite: 307 BWKOOA, 5389, AG #49274, D/I #27270, 8 Nov 52): The aircraft departed Kadena AB Okinawa, at 2152 hours, 7 Nov 52, on a mission to bomb a target described as a Military Staff School at Nong Pung Ni. The last transmitted position report was at 0040/I, 8 Nov 52, at (3403N/12505E). No sightings have been made.

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FERREE, Nolan H. Category #5 F84 (Missing 13 Feb 52)

1st Lt

AO 2222141

(From: 5th AF, Cite: INC 178, AG #06691, D/I #04771, 14 Feb 52): Lt: was flying A2 position. in: a four ship flight of F84 aircraft to attack rails. They were reforming for return when A2 reported that he had fuel shortage. The pilot proceeded south escorted by A3. A2 soon lost sight of A3. Lt. FERREE called out that his RPM was dropping and then reported that his engine quit. A2 reported that he was at 7,000 ft and would abandon his aircraft, at 5,000 ft. This was the last radio contact. A1 arrived in the area and observed the aircraft wreckage from (BT 924444) to (BT920444). No sign of the pilot or parachute was observed. It is believed that the pilot bailed out since his seat was separated from the rest of the aircraft.

FLEMING, James W. Jr. Category #5, B29 (Missing 8 Nov 52)

lst Lt

AO 780156

(Retained in active file because three members of the twelve man crew had been Returned to Military Control.)

(From: 307 Bm Wg, Cite: 307 BWKOOA 5389, AG #49274, D/I # 27270, 8 Nov 52). The aircraft departed Kadena AB, Okinawa, at 2152 hours, 7 Nov 52, on a mission to bomb a target described as a Military Staff School at Nong Pung Ni. The last transmitted position report was at 0040/I, 8 Nov 52, at (3403N/12505E.). No sightings have been made.

FOSTER, Robert R,Category #5, B29, (Missing 30 Dec 52)

1st Lt

AO 550110

(Retained in active file because five members of the crew have been returned to Military Control. One crew member was Killed in Action.)

(From: 28th Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gp, Cites: 19th BG 4438, 28th Bm Sq, AG #L 8264, D/I #31049, 30 Dec 52): The aircraft took off at 1627 hours from Kadena Air Base for a combat mission over North Korea. The aircraft was attacked by enemy aircraft and crashed approximately ten miles northeast of Pyongyang, (YD 4537). The number of survivors, if any, is unknown.

(From: FEAF Bom Com, Cite: BC 5116, AG #00879, D/I #00415, 6 Jan 53): The subject aircraft was observed under fighter attack just prior to bombs away. Information gathered from radio contact, indicates that the aircraft sustained major damage after turn off target at 2130/I. One engine was out and the No. 4 engine was on fire. At approximately 2242/I, several crew members were seen to bail out, (the exact number is unknown), as reported by an escorting F3D. The aircraft crashed and burned.

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FUEHER, Alois A. Category #4, B29 (Missing 23 oct 51)

A/1C

AF 13223572

(Retained in active file because five members of the crew were Returned to Military Control on Big Switch. Two members of the crew were Killed in Action.)

(From: 307 Bm Wg, Cite: 307 BWK 2943 and 2931, AG #53591 and 5375, D/I #36728 and 36850, 25 Oct 51): The aircraft was flying in formation after bombs away at (395514/12421E) at approximately 0050 hours 23 Oct 51, when fire developed in the left wing at No. 2 engine as a result of damage inflicted by enemy fighter gunfire. The aircraft was last seen approximately five minutes later descending and still burning, headed southwest toward the Yellow Sea, apparently under control.

GAHAN, John W. Category #2 Ground Casualty (Missing 30 Nov 50)

A/1C

AF 15380313

(From: 502nd Tac Con Gp, NR: CK 502 602, dtd 2 Dec 50): The airman was last seen leaving KUNURI on foot. He has not been reported seen since.

GARRISON, Fred H. Category #5 B29, (Missing 8 Nov 5)

Capt.

AO 791811

(Retained in active file because three members of this twelve man crew have been Returned to Military Control.)

(From: 307 Bm Wg, Cite: 307 BWKOOA 5389, AG #49274, D/I #27270, 9 Nov 52): The aircraft departed Kadena AB, Okinawa, at 2152 hours, 7 Nov 52, on a mission to bomb a target described as a Military Staff School at Nong Pung Ni. The last transmitted position report was at 0040/I, 8 Nov 52, at (3403N/12505E). No sightings have been made.

GIBB, Robert D. Category #3 (Missing 16 Dec 51)

Capt

130534A

(*) The aircraft was on an interdiction mission in the area of Yang Dok, Korea. When the flight reformed after its second run over the target, at coordinates (CT 1255), Capt GIBB did not join up. Interrogation of a captured North Korean soldier indicated that on 27 Dec 51, three American pilots were captured. This report was associated with Capt. GIBB.

GONTESKI, John S. Category #5 B29 (Missing 7 Apr 51)

A/2C

AF 13316146

(From: 307 BW Cite: 307 BWK 0577, dtd 7 Apr 51): The aircraft apparently exploded in midair without warning at 1040 hours, at coordinates (3905N/12503Z). Three or four parachuted from the aircraft. 2nd Lt Shallenberger was apparently the only survivor, Returned to Military Control. The officer states that he did not see any of the others who parachuted into the water.

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GROSS, Robert F. Category #2, C47, (Missing 30 Apr 51)

T/Sgt

AF 14226221

(From: 374th TCW, NR: Per 3/5569 A, dtd 1 May 51): The aircraft took off at 0937 hours for an area of North of Wonsan, Korea on a bomb line extending to the East Coast. It was presumably lost on the SeoulWonsan Highway.

(*): The aircraft departed K37 at 0937 hours, 30 Apr 51, on a tactical mission which directed that leaflets be dropped on targets of opportunity in a broad area behind enemy lines. At approximately 1300 hours, the Navy reported having received a frantic May Day message from an unidentified aircraft; however they were unable to plot its position. The Navy estimated that an air craft was somewhere in an area approximately 50 miles south of Wonsan, which was presumed to be the C47.

(From: TWX RDAG 926 and RDAG, 92l, Sep 53): Listed in the Nielsen-Henderson list of USAF personnel known to be in Kaesong awaiting repatriation.)

GUTHRIE, Edward S. Category #2, B26, (Missing 14 Nov 52)

lst Lt

22193A

(*): The aircraft was on a night interdiction mission over North Korea. The last radio contact was at 0015 hours when the aircraft was given directions for a Tadpole mission. Radar and VHF contact was normal until 0032 hours when the aircraft faded from the the scope at coordinates (BT 6563). Fire was reported on the ground at (BT 6563) but it could not be identified as one caused by a downed aircraft.

(From: 6004th AISS, RFW Rpt No. 4554, Part 1, Phase III 12 Sep 53): The pilot of the B26 was Returned to Military Control and stated that he felt his crew still alive because in some instances he saw evidence of pieces of E&E equipment characteristic of his own crew. Sources interrogator had knowledge of missions performed and other operations that could only be gained through interrogation of other crew members. The interrogators apparently had captured Guthrie, inasmuch as this man was an Annapolis Graduate and many of the questions put to Source were about the Naval Academy.

(From: TWX RDAG 926 and RDAG 9021, Sep 53): He was listed as awaiting repatriation in Kaesong (Sep 53), on the Neilsen-Henderson list.

HAMBLIN, Robert W. Category #2, B29, (Missing 23 Oct 51)

T/Sgt

AF 12127986

(From: 307 Bn Wg, Cite: 307 BWK 2930, AG #53572, D/I #36729, 24 Oct 51): The aircraft was leading a formation of three aircraft at the coordinates (3953N/12534E). At approximately 0040/Z, the aircraft was damaged by enemy fighter gunfire. Several parachutes were observed to open prior to its exploding in midair.

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(From: TWX RDAG 926 and RDG 9021, Sep 53): Listed in the NEILSEN-HENDERSON list of USAF personnel known to be in Kaesong awaiting repatriation.

HAMMON, Keith E. Category #5, B29 (Missing 8 Nov 52)

T/Sgt

AF 15230651

(Retained in active file because three of the twelve man crew have been Returned To Military Control.)

(From: 307 Bm. Wg, Cite: 307 BWKOOA 5389, AG #49274, D/I #27270 8 Nov 52): The aircraft departed Kadena AB Okinawa at 2152 hours, 7 Nov 52 to bomb a target described as a Military Staff School at Nong Pung Ni. The last transmitted position report was at 0040/I, 8 Nov 52, at (3403N/12505E). No sightings have been made.

HARRELL, Guy B. Jr. Category #4, B26, (Missing 25 Nov. 51)

Capt.

AO 391377

(*): The last contact with the aircraft was a transmission outbound from the target area at 0507 hours. An order to bail out was was heard at 0515 hours from an aircraft at approximately 12,000 ft. in the vicinity of (CT 4000) to (CT4080), believed to be the missing aircraft. Crew members were seen bailing out behind enemy lines at approximate coordinates (CT3842) by an ROK officer, who believed that they bailed out of a B26.

HASKETT, William T.Jr. Category #2, F51 (Missing 14 Apr 51)

Capt

AO 790664

(From: 18th FTR, Bm Gp, NR: 18th Ftr Bm Gp 4C42, dtd 15 Apr 51): The aircraft was hit in the coolant. The pilot bailed out at (BT 5775). He picked up his parachute and ran into the woods and fired one flare. He was not seen again. The area was covered by fighters until dark. The helicopter arrived but HASKETT was not there

HAWKINS, Luther R. Jr. Category #2, B26 (Missing 24 May 52)

Capt

AO 812589

(Retained in active file because three members of the five man crew have been Returned To Military Control. One member of the crew was Killed in Action.)

(From: 3rd Bm, Wg, Cite: 4573 BG AG#21588, D/I #13971, 23 May 52): The aircraft departed K8 on a briefed mission to PURPLE 4 West. The last contact was made with DENTIST at 2035 inbound to the target area. A check of Japan and Korean Air Fields has been made with negative results.

(From: MISC CAS Rpt, Lt. Earp Jones, 2 Sq SAAF, Repat., dtd Sep 53): He was held in camp #2 complex as of May 53.

(From: TWX RDAG 926 and RDAG 9021; Sep 53): Listed in the NEILSEN-HENDERSON list of USAF personnel known to be

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in Kaesong awaiting repatriation.

HEER, David T. Category #5, B29, (Missing 30 Dec 52)

2nd Lt

AO 2223002

(Retained in active file because five members of the crew have been Returned To Military Control. One member of crew was Killed In Action.)

(From: 28th Bomb Sq, Cite: 19th BG 4438, 28th Bm Sq, AG #L 8264, D/I #31049 30 Dec 52): .The aircraft took off at 1627 hours from Kadena Air Base for a combat mission over North Korea. The aircraft was attacked by enemy aircraft and crashed approximately ten miles Northeast of Pyongyang, (YD 4537). The number of survivors, if any, was unknown.

(From: FEAF Bom Com, Cite: BC 5116, AG #00879, D/I #00415, 6 Jan 53): The subject aircraft was observed under fighter attack just prior to bombs away. Information gathered from radio contact, indicates that the aircraft sustained major damage after turn off target at 2130/I. One engine was out and the No. 4 engine was on fire. At approximately 2142/I, several crew members were seen to bail out, (the exact number was unknown), as reported by an escorting F3D. The aircraft crashed and burned.

HENRY, Dewey R. Category #2, B29, (Missing 29 Jan 53)

lst Lt

AO 927982

(Retained in active file because three members of the fourteen man crew were Returned to Military Control. One member of the crew was Killed In Action. Five other members of the crew were known to be alive in Communist hands at the close of the Korean conflict Jul 53; Green Dragon Rescue Operation.)

(From: 28th Bm Sq, 19th Bm Gp, Cite 19th Bm Gp 5059, 28th Bm Sq, AG #A 7502, D/I #02106 dtd 30 Jan 53): The aircraft took off at 2000/I from Kadena AB for a combat mission over North Korea. The aircraft was observed under attack by enemy fighters, firing rockets. A May Day call was given at 0026/E and. the aircraft was seen to explode in midair at 0029/I. Four parachutes were seen open by the light of the explosion, approximately 18 miles east of Sariwon. The number of survivors, if any was unknown.

(From: SAC Survival Trends, Issue #9, Jun 53, a repatriated crewman): I told him about my crew members in the hope that he might know something about them. He didnt, and the only member of my crew I ever heard anything about after that was Lt HENRY, the navigator. One of the fellows I was repatriated with told me about meeting Lt HENRY and that he was doing fine

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HOULT, Arthur W. Category #5 B29 (Missing 9 Sep 50)

S/Sgt

AF 6953553

(*): The aircraft was damaged by enemy flak and crashed approximately 23 miles north of Pyongyang. Five parachutes were reported to have left the aircraft and landed on the ground at approximate coordinates (3926N/12544E). A report reveals that in Nov 50, the wreckage of the B29 was located in the same general area where it had previously been reported last. Interrogation of local residents and careful investigation by GRS resulted in the recovery of what was believed to be the remains of five crew members of the aircraft. Of this number three of the bodies were found at the site of the crash and another new Pyongyang. No positive identification could be made and a group burial was made. Burial site: Pyongyang cemetery, Plot 1, Row 7, Grave 15.

HOWARD, Melvin J. Category #5, B29, (Missing 7 Apr 53)

Capt

AO 729010

(From: 307 BW, Cite: 307 BWK 0577 dtd 7 Apr 51): The aircraft apparently exploded in midair without warning at 1040 hours, at coordinates (3905N/2501E). Three or four parachuted from the aircraft. 2nd Lt Shallenberger was apparently the only survivor, Returned To Military Control. The officer states that he did not see any of the others who parachuted into the water.

HOWELL, Howard D. Category #3, T6 (Missing 12 Jul 51)

Capt

15402A

(From: 6147th Tac Con Gp, NR: TCPL 381, 12 Jul 51): The aircraft failed to return from a tactical recon mission. The aircraft was last reported by Chester control at 1030 hours on reconnaissance at (DT 2355). The aircraft was scheduled to land at 1200 hours.

(From: 5th AF, Cite: INS 224, 2 Jul 51): The aircraft wreckage was found at (3819N/12809E). A search revealed the burned aircraft, but there were not parachutes or bodies. The disposition of the crew was unknown.

(From: ATIS Rpt #KT 1136, 10 Aug 51): On or about 11 Jul 51, Source heard from other soldiers that two US pilots who had bailed out of a damaged .aircraft had been captured 2 km north of Kachilbong, (DT 2141).

HYATT, Don Category #5, B29, (Missing 9 Sep 50)

Capt

AO 694199

(*): The aircraft was damaged by enemy flak and crashed approximately 23 miles north of PYONGYANG. Five parachutes were reported to have left the aircraft and landed on the ground at approximate coordinates (3926N/12544E) A report reveals that in Nov 50, the

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wreckage of the B29 was located in the same general area where it had previously been reported last. Interrogation of local residents and careful investigation by GRS resulted in the recovery of what is believed to be the remains of five crew members of the aircraft. Of this number three of the bodies were found by the site of the crash and another near Pyongyang. No positive identification could be made and a group burial was made. Burial site: Pyongyang cemetery, Plot 1, Row 7, Grave 15.

ISHIDA, Hidemaro Category #2, B29A, (Missing 29 Jan 53)

A/2C

AF 19415365

(From: D/I Memo to G2 AFFE, 17 Feb 53, Subj: Enemy Air Activity): Between 1525/I and 2259/I, two B29s at 19,000 and 21,260 ft altitude observed what appeared to be a signal at (YC 4010), consisting of three lights placed in a row at an undetermined distance from each other. There was no distinguishable code, but these lights appear to the crew as if a signal was intended. At 152300/I, another B29 at 22,700 ft observed what appeared to be dots and dashes flashing at (YB 2393). These appeared to be the same lights as reported by the other two B29s.

(From: Hq5th AF, Office of D/I, 7 Aug 53, Subj: Attempted Rescue of Downed Airmen): A rescue was attempted on 24 24 May 53, using the snatch pickup procedure (Green Dragon Rescue Operation). Voice radio (URC4) was used with lst Lt Ashley directing the pilot to the ground station. (The pilot reported that the voice was definitely that of the American who had previously been identified as Lt Ashley). Upon approaching the pick up site, the aircraft was fired upon by machine guns from the pickup area as well as from the mountain sides surrounding the area, sustaining damage from small arms fire. Ashley and four crew members, (Turner, Olsen Shaddick and Ishida) were known to be alive in Communist hands as of the close of the Korean conflict, Jul 53.

JACOBS, Harrison C. Category #4, F80C (Missing 27 Dec 50)

1st Lt.

AO 1909723

(From: 5th AF, NR: KOINT513, 28 Dec 50): The aircraft was on a rocket pass on a target in Kwaksan. Two unidentified aircraft made passes. The pilot reported that he was hit and was bailing out at approximate coordinates (XD 8070).

JACOBSON, Paul J. Category #2, F86, (Missing 12 Feb 53)

lst Lt

AO 2224046

(From: 4th Ftr Wg, Cite: P 105 (4 Fw), AG #B 3105, D/I 03144, 12 Feb 53 and From: 5th AF, Cite: INC 31072, AG #07299, D/I #03201, 13 Feb 53): The aircraft was on a combat mission over North Korea. The pilot disappeared and lost transmission while covering the