I am helping trying to find the squadron number and any related information for a Sgt. Becht KIA April 9th 1944 . Do not know aircraft serial number or type. Any idea on how to quickly find info. Army said it would take almost a year to get the information. Thanks Dan
Is this him on ABMC site? http://www.abmc.gov/search/detailwwnew.php Henry C. Becht Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces Service # 32429447 333rd Bomber Squadron, 94th Bomber Group, Heavy Entered the Service from: New York Died: 9-Apr-44 Missing in Action or Buried at Sea Tablets of the Missing at Cambridge American Cemetery Cambridge, England Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
SSgt Henry C Becht ASN# 32429447 was a top turret gunner aboard B-17G serial # 42-97080 according to Missing Air Crew Report # 3800. The aircraft ditched in the North Sea 25 miles west of Warnemunde, Germany resulting in 7 MIA & 3 POW of her crew. This aircraft was assigned to the 333rd Bomber Squadron, 94th Bomber Group, Heavy. A copy of this report can be found on Fold3.com. Good luck with your search!