Sortie Report#: 0243

Mission Data:
Date 34th BG Mission # 8th AF Mission # 34th Primary Target
July 12, 1944 34 468 Bois de Grande Marche, Berireville, St. Oun
26 planes were dispatched and one aborted. Adverse weather forced the bombers to return to base with their bombs. 25 Credit Sorties.
Sortie Data:
Combat CreditStatusTarget Attacked (Mode)
Yes Completed Primary (Visual)
Sortie Aircraft Data:
TypeSerial NumberSquadronSQ CodeName
B-24J 44-40420 4th D/Q Fast Company
Sortie Crew Data:
PositionCrew MemberUnitStatus
Pilot Robert G. Bice Jr. 4th Completed
Co-Pilot Francis O. Rowley 4th Completed
Bombardier Kenneth Humphreys 4th Completed
Radio Operator Carroll E. Forister 4th Completed
Engineer/Top Turret Jack F. Blackham 4th Completed
Gunner (Ball Turret) Leonard F. Bielas 4th Completed
Gunner (Tail) Ernie Woelfel 4th Completed
Gunner (Waist/Flexible) William R. Reschke 4th Completed
NG John J. Golden 4th Completed
Sortie Notes:
Flew position 2-2 in Low Squadron. Carried 20 250 lb GP bombs. Did not drop due to 10/10 cloud. Brought all bombs back to base.