Goldman, Robert Phillip

Individual Personnel Data
Name Goldman, Robert Phillip   ‡
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Rank Staff Sergeant / Technical Sergeant
Serial Number 16101071   ‡
Unit Assignments Assigned to the 545th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Special Orders #70 dated 11 March 1943, effective 11 March 1943.
Duty Radio Operator / Gunner
MOS757 - Radio Operator / Mechanic / Gunner, AAF
Last Duty Date 29 July 1943
Results Prisoner Of War
POW Camp: Stalag 17B Braunau Gneikendorf Near Krems Austria 48-15
DecorationsAwarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on 29 July 1943 per General Orders #16, Headquarters, Miami District, AAF Personnel Distribution Command dated 25 August 1945.
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 3 August 1923
  • Promoted to Technical Sergeant effective 15 June 1943 per 545th Bomb Squadron Morning Report dated 18 June 1943.
Related Documents Post Loss Document File #12⇗
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗
Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Original 384th Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Manning, Raymond Walter⇗PilotCT
2nd Lt. Gauntt, Norman Alton⇗Co-pilotKIA
2nd Lt. Henley, R O (IO), Jr, "Bill"⇗NavigatorPOW
2nd Lt. Dillon, Warren Blodgett, "Bud"⇗BombardierPOW
S/SGT. Brittain, Arthur Edward⇗Radio Operator / GunnerMIA
S/SGT. Goldman, Robert PhillipRadio Operator / GunnerPOW
S/SGT. Overbaugh, Paul Leon⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerPOW
S/SGT. Quaranta, Robert John⇗Tail GunnerMIA
S/SGT. Avey, Howard Francis⇗Flexible GunnerPOW
S/SGT. Williams, Joseph P (IO)⇗Flexible GunnerKIA
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 7 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
1⇗ 22 June 1943 Target: General Motors Truck Factory
Type: Industry
Location: Antwerp, Belgium 		Radio Operator 42‑3216⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Tail gunner's feet were frostbitten.
Sortie Report⇗
3⇗ 26 June 1943 Target: Villacoublay Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Paris, France 		Radio Operator 42‑3216⇗ Aborted Mission After Taking Off
Turned back with #3 engine running rough, low oil pressure and smoking; feathered engine.
Sortie Report⇗
4⇗ 28 June 1943 Target: Fighter Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Beaumont-le-Roger, France 		Radio Operator 42‑3216⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
5⇗ 29 June 1943 Target: duNord Aircraft Works, Villacoublay Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Paris, France 		Radio Operator 42‑3216⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
6⇗ 4 July 1943 Target: Gnome et Rhone Aircraft Engine Plant
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Le Mans, France 		Radio Operator 42‑29985⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
9⇗ 24 July 1943 Target: Aluminum & Magnesium Plants
Type: Industry
Location: Herøya, Norway 		Radio Operator 42‑3216⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Squadron lead, group deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
10⇗ 25 July 1943 Target: Blohm & Voss Aircraft Works and Shipyard
Type: Industry
Location: Hamburg, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑5855⇗ Combat Mission Credit
The pilot was wounded shortly after crossing the enemy coast, so co-pilot flew most of the mission.
Sortie Report⇗
12⇗ 29 July 1943 Target: Naval Base
Type: Military
Location: Kiel, Germany 		Radio Operator 42‑29700⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Failed To Return
Shot down by enemy aircraft after attacking target of opportunity (TOO) with the group. No MACR.
Sortie Report⇗

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