42-72896 (514th BS, 376th BG, 15th AF) shot down by AAA and crashed in Italy Feb 12, 1944. MACR 2388. All 10 crew killed.

--------- Martin's crew ---------

Enlisted Balla, Robert L. 33372174 Waist Gunner Long, William E. 39380667 Gunner Lusk, Roscoe W. 34261375 Ball Turret Battaglia, Anthony S. 32552164 Ball Turret Howison, Roy D. 35414360 Radio Operator McKinney, Harry P. 14164902 Ball Turret

Albert Martin crew was assigned to the 514th Squadron. The names and position of the men are:

Standing, L to R: McKinney, Harry P. 14164902 Ball Turret

Day, Burl L. 35357604 Top Turret

Balla, Robert L. 33372174 Waist Gunner

Howison, Roy D. 35414360 Radio Operator

Long, William E. 39380667 Gunner

Lusk, Roscoe W. 34261375 Ball Turret

Kneeling, L to R: Martin, Albert O. 799606 Pilot

Rushing, John E. 736798 Bombardier

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McCanlies, Willard G. 736760 Navigator

Photo by Burl Day

Albert O Martin