857th/856th BSs
Megert Crew

The Megert crew reported in to Harrington on the 18th of December 1944, along with a number of other replacement crews from the 70th Replacement Depot. Though originally assigned to the 857th BS, they were reassigned to the 856th BS prior to the move of the 857th to Bassingbourne. The picture above with names was received from John K. Butts. ASNs from SO #351 70th ReplDep Sta 594 16Dec44. The crew is mentioned 22 times in the Late Period Log, though not all of these were combat missions.

Back Row L-R:
Harry V.    Blegen        - Bombardier         ASN T-5591
Plutarco A. Goycoochea    - R.O.               ASN 39860356
Karl A.     Megert,Jr.    - Pilot              ASN T-62974
Henry V.    Brassard      - Gunner             ASN 31368275
William C.  Eaglen        - Gunner             ASN 13040218

Front Row L-R:
John K.     Butts         - Navigator          ASN T-132847
Joseph J.   Dapolito,Jr.  - Engineer           ASN 32143424
Sherman D.  Lamb          - Copilot            ASN T-127114
Richard E.  Clapham       - Gunner             ASN 15382364

Not in the picture:
Boyd O.     Haag          - Gunner             ASN 33898156

The Megert crew departed Harrington on 9 July 1945 in B24D 42-52692 "Moonlight Madonna"

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