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Howard O. Ford.
Radio Operator · 409th Squadron
The man.
§ Biography
S/Sgt. Howard O. Ford served as radio operator aboard B-24D 42-40265 with the 409th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group. He was from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. His status is listed as EUS (evaded/unknown status) on the MACR for the August 1, 1943 Ploesti mission.
Ford filed an individual casualty questionnaire regarding crew member Robert H. Howle, noting that Howle was last seen at Hardwick Air Base, England, and was described as a liberated prisoner of war. Among the prior missions Ford listed were Rome, La Palma, Naples, Reggio, Messina, and Ploesti.
Service record.
§ As Catalogued
Rank
Technical Sergeant
Position
Radio Operator
Serial Number
33200358
Missions flown.
3 catalogued · newest first