Grafton Underwood, England (Station 106) 1943-1945
Combat History of the 384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) in WWII
384th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
"Keep The Show On The Road"
| Name | Mueller, Franklyn Wilbur ‡ |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Serial Number | O-759492 ‡ |
| Unit Assignments | Assigned to the 545th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 special Orders #134 dated 11 July 1944, effective 11 July 1944. |
| Duty | Pilot |
| MOS | 1091 - Pilot, B-17 |
| Last Duty Date | 19 July 1944 |
| Results |
Killed In Action Final Resting Place or Memorial: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| Additional Information |
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| Related Documents | Missing Air Crew Report # 7279⇓ (32.120 MB) |
| Photo Album: | Crew Photo Album⇗ |
| CREWMEMBER | POSITION | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lt. Mueller, Franklyn Wilbur | Pilot | KIA |
| 2nd Lt. Gallenkamp, Thomas Edward⇗ | Co-pilot | CT |
| 2nd Lt. Konopatzki, Robert Wallace⇗ | Navigator | CT |
| 2nd Lt. Hogan, David Hiram, Jr⇗ | Bombardier | CT |
| CPL. Bombino, Joseph (NMI)⇗ | Radio Operator / Gunner | TR |
| SGT. Poulton, Robert Harry⇗ | Engineer / Top Turret Gunner | CT |
| SGT. Wilde, Albert George⇗ | Ball Turret Gunner | KIA |
| SGT. Sloulin, Lawrence Gilbert⇗ | Tail Gunner | TR |
| CPL. Simmons, Thomas Howard⇗ | Flexible Gunner | CT |
| CPL. Payne, Omar Eston⇗ | Flexible Gunner | CT |
| Number | Date | Target | Position | Aircraft | Mission/Sortie Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161⇗ | 19 July 1944 |
Target: Hydrogen Peroxide Plant Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons) Location: Höllriegelskreuth District, Pullach, Germany |
Co-pilot | 42‑97178⇗ |
Combat Mission Credit Failed To Return Low group. Attacked by enemy aircraft immediately after bombs away; #1 engine caught fire and exploded in a puff of smoke; aircraft fell out of formation and started gliding down slowly; one enemy aircraft followed him down, firing; plane later exploded in mid-air; no chutes seen; crashed near Perchting, Germany. MACR 7279 Sortie Report⇗ |