Personal File · AirmanKilled in ActionPassed 01 Aug 1943
Bernard R. Lucas.
Radio Operator · 328th Squadron · Of P.O. Box 375, Hanna, Wyoming, WY.
The man.
§ Biography
T/Sgt. Bernard R. Lucas served as radio operator on the 1 August 1943 Ploesti mission. He was hit by 20mm or 34mm flak and gravely injured before the plane crashed.
Lucas was listed as burned in the plane. His serious pre-crash wounds likely prevented him from bailing out. He was among the five crew members found in the wreckage southeast of Ploesti. The MACR index lists his serial as 17054591; the main MACR form lists 17054597. His next of kin was listed as Mrs. Margaret Lucas (mother), P.O. Box 375, Hanna, Wyoming.
Service record.
§ As Catalogued
Rank
Technical Sergeant
Position
Radio Operator
Serial Number
17054597
Hometown
P.O. Box 375, Hanna, Wyoming, WY
Missions flown.
4 catalogued · newest first
Interment.
§ At Rest
Cemetery
Florence American Cemetery