Sullivan, John Joseph

Individual Personnel Data
Name Sullivan, John Joseph   ‡
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Rank Private / Staff Sergeant
Serial Number 32831345   ‡
Unit Assignments Assigned to the 546th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #119 dated 22 June 1944, effective 22 June 1944.
Duty Flexible Gunner
MOS612 - Airplane Armorer / Gunner
Last Duty Date 8 September 1944
Results Transferred
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 1922
  • Promoted to Staff Sergeant per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #159 dated 9 August 1944.
  • Transferred in grade to the Casual Pool, 8th AFRD, AAF Station 594 on 8 September 1944 per Squadron Morning Report.
Related Documents Missing Air Crew Report # 7454⇓ (4.972 MB)
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗
Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Pranger, Nicholas Vincent⇗PilotCT
2nd Lt. Vaden, Kenneth Underwood⇗Co-pilotCT
2nd Lt. Singer, William Andrew⇗NavigatorPOW
2nd Lt. Wolf, Charles Elmer, Jr⇗BombardierCT
T/SGT. Neyer, Ralph Richard⇗Radio Operator / GunnerKIA
S/SGT. Brooker, Cameron Hutchison⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Browne, Erle Royden⇗Ball Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Kidwell, Hugh Thomas⇗Tail GunnerPOW
PVT. Sullivan, John JosephFlexible GunnerTR
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 10 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
149⇗ 30 June 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Montdidier, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑107057⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
150⇗ 4 July 1944 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Dreux (Conches-en-Ouche), France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑107083⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Turned back at 0525; reasons unknown.
Sortie Report⇗
151⇗ 6 July 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Coubronne, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑102620⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High section deputy, high group.
Sortie Report⇗
153⇗ 7 July 1944 Target: Me-109 Aircraft Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Leipzig, Germany 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97273⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group, 41st A wing. Tailgunner bailed out during violent prop wash, apparently believing the aircraft was in trouble.
Sortie Report⇗
159⇗ 17 July 1944 Target: Beautor Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Beautor, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low group.
Sortie Report⇗
160⇗ 18 July 1944 Target: Rocket Research & Development Complex
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Peenemünde & Zinnowitz, Germany 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group.
Sortie Report⇗
165⇗ 25 July 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: Montreuil-sur-Lozon, Le Châtel,
& La Chapelle en Juger, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑107058⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group.
Sortie Report⇗
168⇗ 31 July 1944 Target: Aero Engine Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97142⇗ Flying Spare, Returned As Briefed
High Group.
Sortie Report⇗
169⇗ 1 August 1944 Target: Railroad Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Chartres, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group, Low Squadron Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
170⇗ 3 August 1944 Target: NOBALL (V-1 Launch Site)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Fleury, Flers, Fiefs, France 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
H Group, Low Squadron Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
171⇗ 4 August 1944 Target: Rocket Research & Development Complex
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Peenemünde, Germany 		Waist (Flexible) Gunner 42‑97142⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, Low Squadron Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
175⇗ 8 August 1944 Target: Tactical - Enemy Strong Points
Type: Military
Location: Bretteville-sur-Laize, France 		Tail Gunner 42‑102500⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low section lead, low group.
Sortie Report⇗

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