Daniel, William Abbott

Individual Personnel Data
Name Daniel, William Abbott
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Rank First Lieutenant
Serial Number O-416148
Unit Assignments
  • Assigned to the 547th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #78 dated 26 April 1944, effective 26 April 1944.
  • Transferred to the 70th Replacement Depot, Stone, per 547th bomb Squadron Morning Report dated 2 October 1944, effective 2 October 1944.
Duty Navigator
MOS1034 - Navigator
Last Duty Date 2 October 1944
Results Completed Combat Tour
Additional Information
  • Granted a seven day sick leave of absence effective on 10 August 1944 per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #159 dated 9 August 1944.
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗
Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Hannaford, Vernon Lloyal⇗PilotCT
Flt. Ofcr. Warren, Kenneth Charles⇗Co-pilotCT
1st Lt. Daniel, William AbbottNavigatorCT
Flt. Ofcr. Moyer, Paul Bernard⇗BombardierPOW
S/SGT. Wells, Clifford Euarle⇗Radio Operator / GunnerCT
S/SGT. Corman, Victor (NMI)⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Jones, Terry Lee⇗Ball Turret GunnerCT
SGT. McDonald, Clark Davis, Jr⇗Tail GunnerCT
SGT. Lionte, Rosario Rocco⇗Flexible GunnerCT
SGT. Tharp, Lee Paul⇗Flexible GunnerCT
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 25 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
100⇗ 4 May 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Railroad Station
Type: Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97204⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Squadron, composite high group, 94th CBW.
Sortie Report⇗
101⇗ 7 May 1944 Target: Friedrichstrasse Railroad Station
Type: Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97204⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Flying spare; joined formation.
Sortie Report⇗
103⇗ 8 May 1944 Target: V-Weapon Service Bunker (under construction)
Type: CROSSBOW (V-Weapons)
Location: Sottevast, France 		Navigator 42‑37788⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High Squadron deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
105⇗ 11 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Saarbrücken and Ehrang, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97201⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group.
Sortie Report⇗
106⇗ 12 May 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97201⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
107⇗ 13 May 1944 Target: Aircraft Assembly Components Factory.
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Poznań, Poland 		Navigator 42‑97201⇗ Flying Spare, Returned As Briefed
Sortie Report⇗
109⇗ 19 May 1944 Target: Unidentified Industrial Area
Type: Industry
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97201⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group.
Sortie Report⇗
112⇗ 22 May 1944 Target: Warehouse District in the Dock Area
Type: Transportation
Location: Kiel, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97201⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
113⇗ 23 May 1944 Target: Nancy/Essey Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Nancy, France 		Navigator 42‑97201⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group
Sortie Report⇗
114⇗ 24 May 1944 Target: Unidentified Military Installations
Type: Military
Location: Berlin, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97201⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Group Low Squadron Deputy.
Sortie Report⇗
115⇗ 25 May 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards
Type: Transportation
Location: Sarreguemines and Blainville-sur-l'Eau, France 		Navigator 42‑97204⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41B Group.
Sortie Report⇗
120⇗ 30 May 1944 Target: Aircraft Hangars and Repair Sheds
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Halberstadt, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97201⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
122⇗ 2 June 1944 Target: Gun Battery with six 155mm guns, Tactical Support
Type: Military
Location: Hardelot (5 miles S of Boulogne), France 		Navigator 42‑97201⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
124⇗ 3 June 1944 Target: Coastal Artillery Battery
Type: Military
Location: Le Touquet, France 		Navigator 42‑97367⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
125⇗ 4 June 1944 Target: Artillery Battery
Type: Military
Location: Hardelot (Boulogne area), France 		Navigator 42‑38013⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Sortie Report⇗
126⇗ 5 June 1944 Target: Field Artillery Battery
Type: Military
Location: La Fosse, France 		Navigator 42‑97150⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group.
Sortie Report⇗
129⇗ 6 June 1944 Target: Highway Choke Point in City of Caen
Type: Transportation
Location: Caen, France 		Navigator 42‑97510⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Low Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
130⇗ 7 June 1944 Target: Transportation Hub
Type: Military
Location: Condé-sur-Noireau, France 		Navigator 42‑97237⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, Low Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
131⇗ 8 June 1944 Target: Railroad Marshalling Yards (41C) & Loire River Railroad Bridge (41D)
Type: Transportation
Location: Orleans, France 		Navigator 42‑97960⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41C Wing, Lead Group, High Squadron Lead.
Sortie Report⇗
141⇗ 20 June 1944 Target: Oil Refineries
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Harburg (Hamburg area), Germany 		Navigator 42‑97574⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead Group, Wing Deputy. This PFF ship was provided by the 305th BG, with a radar navigator, 1Lt Albert G D'Amico, from the 306th BG.
Sortie Report⇗
145⇗ 24 June 1944 Target: German Vacuum Oil Company
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Oslebshausen (Bremen area), Germany 		Navigator 42‑97574⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group lead, 41st A wing. PFF ship and unidentified crew members provided by the 305th BG, Chelveston, AAF Station 105.
Sortie Report⇗
166⇗ 28 July 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil & Chemical Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97574⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead. PFF ship provided by the 305th BG, Chelveston, AAF Station 105.
Sortie Report⇗
168⇗ 31 July 1944 Target: Aero Engine Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97574⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing Lead. PFF aircraft provided by the 305th BG, Chelveston, AAF Station 105.
Sortie Report⇗
173⇗ 5 August 1944 Target: Luftwaffe Controlling Station
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Langenhagen, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97699⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead. PFF ship.
Sortie Report⇗
185⇗ 26 August 1944 Target: Buer Synthetic Oil Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Gelsenkirchen, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97986⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead. PFF ship.
Sortie Report⇗
189⇗ 8 September 1944 Target: I. G. Farben Chemical Works
Type: Industry
Location: Ludwigshafen, Germany 		Navigator 44‑8008⇗ Combat Mission Credit
PFF ship. Wing lead.
Sortie Report⇗

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