Broat, Arthur E

Individual Personnel Data
Name Broat, Arthur E
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Rank Second Lieutenant
Serial Number O-669975
Unit Assignments
  • Assigned to the 545th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #77 dated 21 August 1943, effective 21 August 1943.
  • Transferred to a non-384th unit, per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #115 - Detachment of Patients, 303rd Station Hospital, APO 875 , effective 11 October 1943.
Duty Navigator
MOS1034 - Navigator
Last Duty Date 11 October 1943
Results Wounded In Action
DecorationsAwarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on 4 October 1943 per General Orders #29, Headquarters 1st Bomb Division dated 2 December 1943.
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 22 April 1918
  • Graduated from Big Springs AAF, Texas Bombardier School Class #43-01.
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗
Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Yelvington, Melton Albert, "Rebel"⇗PilotCT
2nd Lt. Furber, Donald Wilson⇗Co-pilotKIA
2nd Lt. Broat, Arthur ENavigatorWIA
2nd Lt. Cecil, Boyd Allen⇗BombardierCT
T/SGT. Sigler, Edwin Robert⇗Radio Operator / GunnerTBD
SGT. Capps, Milburn Perry⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerCT
S/SGT. Paige, Robert Eugene⇗Ball Turret GunnerCT
S/SGT. Albertson, Harry Edward⇗Tail GunnerCT
SGT. Davis, Edward Douglas⇗Flexible GunnerKIA
SGT. Smith, Bob (NMI)⇗Flexible GunnerCT
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 6 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
20⇗ 3 September 1943 Target: Air Park and Aerodrome
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Romilly-sur-Seine, France 		Navigator 41‑24557⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Sortie Report⇗
21⇗ 6 September 1943 Type: Industry
Location: Stuttgart, Germany 		Navigator 42‑29554⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Landed away at RAF Deanland, East Sussex, due to low fuel.
Sortie Report⇗
23⇗ 9 September 1943 Target: Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Lille-Vendeville, France 		Navigator 42‑5444⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
24⇗ 16 September 1943 Target: Blockade Runner Ship (in Loire River)
Type: Transportation
Location: Nantes, France 		Navigator 42‑30043⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Landed away at RAF Chivenor, Devon.
Sortie Report⇗
26⇗ 27 September 1943 Target: Port Area
Type: Transportation
Location: Emden, Germany 		Navigator 42‑29554⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Landed away at Snetterton Heath Airfield, AAF Station 138, due to low fuel.
Sortie Report⇗
27⇗ 2 October 1943 Target: Port Facilities
Type: Transportation
Location: Emden, Germany 		Navigator 42‑29554⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
28⇗ 4 October 1943 Type: Industry
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany 		Navigator 42‑29554⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗

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