392ND BOMB GROUP GROUND ECHELON PERSONNEL

Listed are the names of over 2,500 men and women who served in the ground echelon of the 392nd Bomb Group. The names come from military orders, the books Liberators from Wendling and 20th Century Crusaders, issues of the 392nd Bomb Group Memorial Association NEWS, squadron rosters, diaries, personal recollections, and names written next to photographs in the 392nd archives. Ranks are as they appear on the source document and do not reflect subsequent promotions. If you have corrections or additions, please contact the 392nd Bomb Group at by Clicking Here.



THE FOLLOWING IS OUR CURRENT LIST OF GROUND ECHELON'S PHOTOS WITH LAST NAMES STARTING WITH "J"
Additional selections can be found at the bottom of this page.


Name Rank Unit Source Comments Photo Location
Jackson T/Sgt 576th Capt Levell's roster 576th Crew Chief #42-50650  
Jackson, Claud K. Pvt 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Cook  
Jackson, John N.C. Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW    
Jackson, LeRoy Pvt Gp Hq SO#22, 21Apr43 MOS 521 = Airman Basic, Non-Specialist  
Jacobs, Allen C. Pvt 579th SO#10, 30Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic.Awarded the Soldier's Medal for heroic actions on 5Dec43.While serving as fireguard, he saw #42-7556 catch fire and while running toward the plane, he met a man who was on fire (probably Cpl Shockley).He smothered the flames with his jacket and then took him to a nearby water hole and completely extinguished his clothing.  
Jacobson, Charles H. Pvt 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Switchboard Operator; per LFW, Radio Operator.Aug96 News said he was in the 578th communications section, arriving at Wendling 15Jan44.  
Jacobson, Harold N. Pfc 1217th QM Svc Gp 392, 21Jul44 1217th QM Co 1217th QM Co (AVN), May 1994 NEWS
Jacobson, Lawrence D. Cpl Gp Hq 392, 14Aug44 MOS 867 = Radar Mechanic, Bombardment  
Jacobus, Charles E. Sgt 578th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 824 = Mess Sergeant  
Jado, Joseph S. Pvt 577th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 050 = Carpenter (Construction)  
Jaffe, Harold S/Sgt Gp Hq 392, 14Aug44 MOS 867 = Radar Mechanic, Bombardment  
Jaime, Pilar A. Pfc 10thStaCompSq LFW    
Jakubik, Frank A. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW    
Jakusik, Edward P. Sgt 576th Capt Levell's roster Turret Section  
James   579th     579th ground crew and 670
James, Fairfax R. Pfc 1825th Ord S&M Co LFW    
James, Ralph E. Pvt 576th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic  
James, William R. Sgt Gp Hq 392 roster Alamo. Operations Clerk  
Janeczek, John P. S/Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW    
Jankowski, Chester Pvt 579th SO#17, 10Apr43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic  
Janosik, Patrick S. Pvt Gp Hq 392, 24Mar44 MOS 590 = Laborer  
Januszewski, Joseph J. Pvt 576th SO#24, 25Apr43 MOS 504.Per Capt Levell's roster, 576th Ordnance Section Crew Chief  
Jarvis M/Sgt 577th   Crew Chief for #42-95040, Silver Streak Cohn crew in front of Silver Streak
Jarvis, Otis E. Pfc 577th SO#9, 29Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic  
Jeffers, Robert Pvt 578th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 555 = Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker Jeffers, Finch and Mehl
Jenkins, Harold L. Pvt 578th SO#5, 22Mar43    
Jenkins, Kelvin O. Pfc 577th 392, 3Mar44 Airman Basic  
Jenkins, Raymond D. Cpl 579th SO#1, 1Mar43    
Jensen, Arthur H. Sgt 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 578th Parachute Rigger.Per Aug 91 News, worked in the drying room taking care of personal flying equipment and parachutes  
Jensen, Morres H. Cpl 579th SO#1, 1Mar43 Relieved as Medical Technician, reassigned as Medical Section Leader.  
Jensen, William C. Pvt 579th SO#11, 1Apr43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic.Later transitioned to the 390th, a B17 unit.  
Jensen, William J. Pfc 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Cook  
Jillapoll   576th     576th in 1943
Jirel Jr, Dock Sgt 578th SO#1, 1Mar43 Welder, Combination Carrying Flag at Alamogordo
Jobson Jr, Walter P. 1/Lt 10thStaCompSq LFW Watch Officer  
Johanson, Robert L. Cpl 403d Hq & Base Serve Sq ASG 392, 20Apr45 MOS changed from 932 Special Vehicle Operator to 144.Per LFW, assigned to 10thStaCompSq  
Johnson Capt 577th LFW 577th Sq Engineering Officer  
Johnson, Donald C. Pvt 576th SO#1, 1Mar43 MOS 521 = Airman Basic  
Johnson, John A. Jr. Sgt 577th 577 roster 2May45    
Johnson, Marlin C. Pvt   1May45 Trolley mission list    
Johnson, Nevin J. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW Stowed away on mission and was Killed In Action on 18 Sep44.Had just been approved for assignment to a paratroop unit and was scheduled to ship out in a few days.  
Johnson Richard T/Sgt 465th Sub-Depot LFW    
Johnson Sr, Aubrey Pfc 1287th MP Co Det A LFW    
Johnson, Arthur J. Cpl Gp Hq 392, 14Aug44 MOS 867 = Radar Mechanic, Bombardment  
Johnson, B.   465th Sub-Depot 465th Sub Depot history   465th Sub Depot photo #1
Johnson, Edward J. Pvt 579th SO#17, 10Apr43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic  
Johnson, John M. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW    
Johnson, Karl E. Capt 10thStaCompSq 392, 21Jul44 Sta Utilities Officer and Sta Agricultural Officer  
Johnson, Karl J. Pvt 578th 578 roster 5Aug44    
Johnson, Lawrence A. T/5 1825th Ord S&M Co LFW    
Johnson, Norman R. Capt 577th LFW 577th Sq Engineering Officer  
Johnson, Robert A. 2/Lt Gp Hq SO#19, 14Apr43 Asst Gp Statistical Officer  
Johnson, Rolland C. Sgt 465th Sub-Depot LFW    
Johnson, William E. Pfc 1287th MP Co Det A LFW    
Johnston, Howard D. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW    
Jones, Ames T. Cpl 577th SO#1, 1Mar43    
Jones, Charles H. Cpl 465th Sub Depot 465th Sub Depot history MOS 929 = Automotive Equipment Operator 465th Sub Depot photo #2
Jones, Charles M. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW    
Jones, Connell Pfc 577th SO#17, 10Apr43 MOS 501 = Admin and Tech Clerk  
Jones, Dallet Civ American Red Cross   1st American Red Cross Field Director at the 392nd. Photo was taken in the library of the 392nd's American Red Cross Aeroclub during its opening, Christmas Eve 1943. Small, Jones, Schmidt
Jones, Duard L. Pfc 10thStaCompSq LFW    
Jones, Evans W. Pvt 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 931 = Heavy Automotive Equipment Operator  
Jones, Fred Pvt Gp Hq 392, 24Mar44 MOS 590 = Laborer  
Jones, Futrell C. Pvt 576th SO#14, 6Apr43 MOS 756 = AAF Radio Operator and Mechanic  
Jones, Glenn W. Pvt 578th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic  
Jones, Gordon S. 1/Lt Gp Hq 392, 14Aug44    
Jones, Henry J. Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW    
Jones, LeRoy Cpl 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 578th RUO Baird, Vidra & Jones
Jones, Louis A. Cpl 577th 392, 3Mar44 Radio Operator, AAF  
Jones, Paul E. Pvt 577th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 931 = Heavy Automotive Equipment Operator  
Jones, Roy M. Sgt 577th 392, 9Feb44    
Jones, Thomas R. T/Sgt 465th Sub-Depot LFW    
Jones, Walter C. Sgt Gp Hq and 578th SO#8, 27Mar43    
Jordan Jr, Ralph M/Sgt 465th Sub-Depot LFW MOS = 502, Administrative Noncommissioned Officer. Was transferred from the Stock Record Section to the Shipping and Receiving Dept 465th Sub Depot photo #1
Jorgenson         Bomber 4
Jose, Dean R. Sgt 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 578th Switchboard Operator; per LFW, Radio Mechanic  
Joyce, Richard T. Pvt 577th 392 11Apr45 MOS changed from 478 (Flight Engineer) to 53 (Airman Basic)  
Joyce, Wayne S/Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW    
Julian, William J. Cpl   SO#22, 21Apr43 MOS 620 = Parachute Rigger and Repairman  
Julien, Ray A. 1/Lt 577th LFW 577th Sq Ordnance Officer Ordnance Officeres 14 July 44




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