Lester J. Bishop.
Waist Gunner · 409th Squadron · Of 121 Fourth Street, Little Valley, New York, New York.
The man.
Sgt. Lester J. Bishop served as waist gunner aboard B-24H 42-94991. He bailed out successfully after the aircraft was hit by flak near Falaise, France on 13 August 1944. Five other crew members also bailed out.
Bishop was captured and held as a prisoner of war. His POW status was confirmed on 10 October 1944. He was the primary respondent for the casualty questionnaire and provided detailed accounts of what he witnessed before and after the aircraft was lost.
His next of kin was listed as Mr. David G. Bishop (father), 121 Fourth Street, Little Valley, New York. In 1949, the Adjutant General's office wrote to Bishop (addressing him as Leslie) requesting information about the fate of Bradford and Hagler.