USAAF 43-34434 Martin B-26G-10-MA Marauder

USAAF serial number S/N: 43-34434 Martin B-26G-10-MA Marauder

1943034434, 43-34434 Martin B-26G-10-MA Marauder Fate: MIA Unit: 397BG599BS Remarks: 397BG599BS Code:6B-? named: LASSIE COME HOME MIA Dec 23, 1944. MACR-11490, Disposal: 23-Dec-44

USAAF serial number S/N: 43-34434 Martin B-26G-10-MA Marauder
Assigned to 599BS, 397BG, 9AF USAAF. 18 x combat missions. Failed to Return (FTR) Eller Railroad bridge, Germany shot down by enemy fighters, crashed near Demerath. 9 x KIA 23-12-44 MACR 11490.

Crew:
Pilot Capt Mont F Stephenson [UT],
Copilot 2Lt John L Grapes [OK],
Nav 1Lt Robert J Kinney [MA],
Bomb 1Lt Elmer R Borden [CA],
Gee operator 1Lt Laverne F Grundman [MI],
Eng S/Sgt Lynn E Rose Jr [KS],
Radio T/Sgt William E Bower [OH],
Tail S/Sgt Harry W Watson [WV],
Eng/Gunner S/Sgt James V Galati [MN](All KIA).