Lassegard's Crew - 603rd Squadron - April 1944
Back Row (viewer's left to right):
  1. Sgt. Harry E. Beatty, Gunner
  2. Sgt. C. E. Woodson
  3. Sgt. Martin J. McGinty, Gunner
  4. S/Sgt. Joseph F. Faughn, Engineer/Gunner
  5. T/Sgt. George E. Siebert, Radio Operator
  6. Sgt. Charles (Claude) F. Johnson, Gunner

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. 1st Lt. Leroy S. Lassegard, Pilot
  2. 2nd Lt. Edward D. Jones, Co-Pilot
  3. 2nd Lt. Vonnerlin Wernecke, Navigator
  4. Mascot named "Roger" in front of 2nd Lt. Vonnerlin Wernecke
  5. 2nd Lt. Hal Dalton "Young Hal", Bombardier

Note: Ranks as of 30 March 1944

Comments:

  1. Original Crew No. 58
  2. Aircraft in photo: Unknown
  3. Photo Date: April 1944
  4. Photo Location: Rapid City
  5. Photo Reference No.
  6. Information compiled by UK Friends of the 398th with thanks to Brad Rogers and Joe Faughn
  7. If you would like to add information about this photograph, please contact our Crew Pictures Coordinator. Please mention the title and photograph date.





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