Kennedy, Jack Edward

Individual Personnel Data
Name Kennedy, Jack Edward
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Rank Second Lieutenant
Serial Number O-772683
Unit Assignments Assigned to the 546th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #153 dated 31 July 1944, effective 31 July 1944.
Duty Bombardier
MOS1035 - Bombardier
Last Duty Date 14 October 1944
Results Transferred
Additional Information
  • Date of Birth: 22 March 1924
  • Graduated from Bombardier School at Big Spring AAF, Big Spring, Texas, Class #43-09, 24 June 1943.
  • Granted a seven (7) day operational leave of absence effective 23 September 1944 per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #187 dated 21 September 1944.
  • Transferred out of Sqn/Gp on 14 October 1944, per squadron history (microfilm A0641-00115).
Photo Album:Crew Photo Album⇗




Crew Composition When Assigned to the 384th BG
Replacement Combat Crew
CREWMEMBER POSITION RESULTS
2nd Lt. Brookshire, James D⇗PilotCT
2nd Lt. Rummel, Brian Dunn, Jr⇗Co-pilotCT
2nd Lt. Mechanick, Harold (NMI)⇗NavigatorCT
2nd Lt. Kennedy, Jack EdwardBombardierTR
SGT. Alexander, Arthur Walton⇗Radio Operator / GunnerCT
SGT. Zink, Frank John⇗Radio Operator / GunnerPOW
S/SGT. Rivers, Arthur Raymond, "Creek"⇗Engineer / Top Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Hess, Frank (NMI)⇗Ball Turret GunnerCT
SGT. Hiner, William Max⇗Tail GunnerCT
S/SGT. Buersmeyer, Sylvanus Reginald, "Bush"⇗Flexible GunnerCT

Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 3 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
179⇗ 13 August 1944 Target: Tactical: Road Network
Type: Transportation
Location: Beaumont-le-Roger (area), France
Bombardier 42‑31222⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High section deputy, high group. returned with #3 prop windmilling because the shaft broke.
Sortie Report⇗
182⇗ 18 August 1944 Target: Tactical: Bridge
Type: Transportation
Location: Vise, Belgium
Bombardier 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
High group.
Sortie Report⇗
184⇗ 25 August 1944 Target: Airfield & Airpark
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Anklam, Germany
Bombardier 43‑37713⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Lead group hot camera ship.
Sortie Report⇗

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