Good evening,
My grandfather James O. Burke Jr passed away and I am researching his military history including the plane he served on and the crew he served with. Research page setup at www.facebook.com/TuxedoTomie
James O. Burke Jr
ASN 13105728
447th BG 711th BS
Rattlesden Germany
Clifford Leach crew
Right Waist Gunner
He then served in 3615 Flt WG, Craig AFB, AL
Technical Sergeant
Asn. 13105728
Reserve information
Reserve information
Enlisted into reserves as a crew chief on 10/19/1945
SN 13105728
I have the MACR for the Leach Crew as well as the crew who went down in Tuxedo Tomie over Bremen on 10/12/1944.
B-17G-15-VE: 42-97497 - Tuxedo Tomie
Lockheed Vega
Delivered Cheyenne 2/12/43; Kearney 16/12/43; Presque Is 23/12/43; Assigned: 711BS/447BG Rattlesden 27/12/43
Any photos, documents or details would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
James O. Burke IV
Any photos, documents or details would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
James O. Burke IV