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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 "S"
Additional selections can be found at the bottom of this page.
Name Rank Unit Source Comments Photo Location Sabadash, Joseph F. Pfc 579th and 576th SO#21, 20Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer Sabatino, Leonard M. Pfc 1217th QM Svc Gp LFW Sabourin, Roland 1/Lt 577th After finishing combat tour, became 577th Sq Training O (per Feb95 News) Sadler, Edward E. Cpl 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 578th Power Turret & Cnst Mechanic; per LFW, Power Turret Specialist Sadler, Edward E. Pfc 578th SO#12, 4Apr43 MOS 501 = Admin and Tech Clerk Sadownik, Paul Pfc 577th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 060 = Cook.Per LFW, 577th Sq Baker Salar, Hobert J. M/Sgt 579th SO#102, 13May45 Salmo, Joseph Pvt 577th SO#24, 25Apr43 MOS 504 Sammons Sgt 576th Capt Levell's roster 576th Refueling Unit Sampson, Carl F. Pvt 576th SO#28, 1Mar43 MOS 928 = Automotive Equipment Mechanic Sampson, Hugh Capt 576th and 579th 392, 23Jan44 Sta Claims Officer, Courts and Boards Officer, and Summary Court Offficer Sandberg, Leslie J. Cpl 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Drying Room Sanborn, Jack W. Pvt 577th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 931 = Heavy Automotive Equipment Operator Sanders, Albert L. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW Sanders, Joseph F. Pvt 577th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 521 = Airman Basic Sanders, T.W. Pvt 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 929 = Automotive Equipment Operator Sandstorm, Frances L. 2/Lt 53rd Troop Carrier Wg 392, 11Apr44 On Temorary Duty to 392nd, attached to Gp Hq Saniski, Andrew E. Pvt Gp Hq and 2101st FF Pl 392, 24Mar44 MOS 590 = Laborer Sanker, Donald D. Pvt 576th SO#24, 25Apr43 MOS 504 Santa Barbara, Paul J. Pvt 578th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 060 = Cook Santanello, William L. Pvt 577th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 060 = Cook Santelli, Rudolph Pvt 577th 577 roster 2May45 Santersola, Joseph Pfc 578th SO#19, 14Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer; per LFW, Gun Specialist 578th Sqdn Armament Section 578th loading for Wesel Santora, Alfredo T/5 10thStaCompSq and 2101st FF Pl 392, 13Apr44 MOS = Fire Fighter Crash Crew 10Mar44 Santoro, Vito J. Pvt 579th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 060 = Cook Saska, Joseph J. Pvt 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 555 = Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker Sauer, Arthur W. T/Sgt 576th 392, 3Mar44 Airplane Instrument Mechanic, Specialist Savage, Philip M. Pfc 579th SO#27, 29Apr43 MOS 754 = AAF Radio Mechanic 576th in 1943 Savage, Terence F. Pvt 578th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 945 = Photo Lab Technician Photographic Section; Photographic Section #2; Photographic Section #3; Saville, Robert J. T/5 2101st FF Pl LFW Scamman, Richard E. Pvt 578th SO#15, 7Apr43 MOS 890 = Photo Interpreter.Per 578th roster 5Aug44, was an Admin Clerk. Schaeg, Benhardt E. Cpl 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Munitions Worker Schantz, Edward A. 2/Lt 579th LFW 579th Sq Tech Supply Officer Schaps, David Pvt 577th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic Schaul, Sigmund M/Sgt 577th SO#100, 10May45 Schendel, Melvin L. 2/Lt Gp Hq and 579th SO#27, 29Apr43 Schenk Jr, Edison Sgt 465th Sub-Depot LFW Schenske, Robert J. Pvt 578th SO#24, 25Apr43 MOS 504.Per 578th roster 5Aug44, 578th Ordnance Crew Chief Adkins, Schenske and Mucha Schepherd, Edward F. Pvt 577th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic Scherler, Raymond E. T/3 1825th Ord S&M Co LFW Schicchi, Ernest F. S/Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Schick Sgt 576th Capt Levell's roster 576th Ground Crew #4, "B" Flight Schiff, Lobel Cpl 2101st FF Pl LFW Schildknecht, Harold E. 1/Lt 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 After finishing combat tour, became Sta Air Sea Rescue Officer Schiller, H.J. T/Sgt 1217th QM Svc Gp 1217th QM Co 1217th QM Co (AVN), May 1994 NEWS Schlosser, Francis S. Cpl 10thStaCompSq SO#20, 16Apr43 Schlosser, Joseph P. Pvt 576th and 578th SO#19, 14Apr43 Per 392nd orders 3Mar44, was a 578th Decontaminating Equipment Operator Schlumbohm, John F. M/Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW p165 Schmidt, Birdie American Red Cross 1st Program Director for the American Red Cross Aeroclub 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 Birdie Schmidt & Ground Crew Henry W. Hoffman crew Christening of Birdie Schmidt Schmidt, Robert L. Pvt 577th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 501 = Admin and Tech Clerk Schmoor, Dennis D. Pvt 577th 392, 13Jul44 Schneider Cpl 576th Capt Levell's roster 576th Ground Crew #5, "B" Flight Schneider, Robert T/Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Schneiders, Thomas M. S/Sgt 576th SO#11, 1Apr43 MOS 683 = Bombsight Mechanic (Sperry) Schrader, Otis Cpl 465th Sub Depot 465th Sub Depot history MOS 932 = Special Vehicle Operator. Was in the Transportation shack when it was hit by an RAF A-20. Was in the Crash Crew 465th Sub Depot photo #2 Schreiber, John P. Pfc 577th SO#19, 14Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer Schriber, George E. Sgt 465th Sub Depot 465th Sub Depot history MOS 931 = Truck Driver, Heavy. Was in the Crash Crew 465th Sub Depot photo #2 Schrock, Robert E. Pfc 577th 577 roster 2May45 Schroeder, Raymond H. Pfc 578th SO#22, 21Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer 578th Sqdn Armament Section Schwartz, John B. Pvt 577th SO#24, 25Apr43 MOS 504 Schweers, Robert D. Pvt 577th SO#9, 29Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic Schubert, Anthony F. Pfc 578th & 577th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 060 = Cook Schultz Medics Schultz Ground Crew Relaxing Schulz, Vernie R. Pvt 579th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 521 = Airman Basic Schwartz, Hyman Sgt 579th SO#5, 22Mar43 Crew Chief, Killed in the Line of Duty on 30Aug1943 while ferrying a plane back from Burtonwood. Schwartz, John B. Sgt 577th 392, 20Apr45 MOS changed from 511, Armorer to 505, Ammunition NCO Scott, Clark J. Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Scott, Robert Pfc Asst Store room Clerk for Thanksgiving dinner 1943 Scott, Robert L. Pfc 577th 577 roster 2May45 Scroggs Pfc 576th Capt Levell's roster 576th Ground Crew #7, "B" Flight Sears, Alfred R. T/Sgt 578th and 10thStaCompSq 392, 7Aug44 Air Defense Unit Seaton, Vern R. Cpl 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 824 = Mess Sergeant Sedor, Harry Cpl 465th Sub-Depot LFW Segarra, Asterio Pvt 579th SO#20, 16Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer Seguin, Lou 576th Per 20thCC, he was the author of the 576th Sq's Dope Sheet Seidens, Richard Pfc 577th 577 roster 2May45 Seigle, John E. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW Seisser, Alfred J. Sgt 578th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 678 = Power Turret Gunsight (Sperry) 578th Sqdn Armament Section 578th turret Section Sekford, Laylo Pfc 576th SO#17, 10Apr43 Auto Mechanic Selby, Willard A. Pfc 576th SO#22, 21Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer Semikoff, James J. Pvt 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Electrician Semo, Peter Cpl 7May45 Trolley mission CLL Sendor, Bernard T. Pvt 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 678 = Power Turret Gunsight (Sperry) Senson, Paul E. 1/Lt 579th LFW Bomb Sight Maintenance Officer Sentanello Sgt 577th LFW Cook Sewell, Garfield L. T/4 1825th Ord S&M Co LFW Shankle, Julius B. Pfc 578th SO#17, 10Apr43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic Graham, Shankle, Farrow Shapley, Edward C. Sgt 577th Per Feb95 News, he was an aircraft mechanic and instrument specialist. Sharkus, George J. T/Sgt 576th SO#12, 4Apr43 MOS 501 = Admin and Tech Clerk Sharp Cpl 576th Capt Levell's roster 576th Ground Crew #1, "B" Flight Sharrett, Doyle V. 806th Cml Co Det A Shavell, Max Cpl 576th Capt Levell's roster Munitions Worker Shaw, Irving R. S/Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Shaw, Leonard S. Pvt 577th 577 roster 2May45 Shaw, Robert T. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW Shealy, Aaron R. Pvt 577th SO#17, 10Apr43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic Sheets, LeRoy Cpl 1287th MP Co Det A LFW Shelley, Robert W. Pvt 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic Bomber 13; Bomber 9; Bomber 4 Shelton Pvt 1217th QM Svc Gp 1217th QM Co 1217th QM Co (AVN), May 1994 NEWS Shepherd, Edward F. Cpl 577th 577 roster 2May45 Shepardson, Lee Pfc 10thStaCompSq LFW Sherman, James D. Pvt 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Airplane Mechanic Sherman, Robert R. Sgt 577th 577 roster 2May45 Sherrard, Melton E. Pfc 577th 392, 3Mar44 Teletype Operator Sherry, Donald J. Pvt 579th and 577th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic Shine, Robert C. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW Shinn, Lewis S. Pvt 577th, 578th, and 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic 579th ground crew Sep 1980 2ADA Journal Shockley, Robert O. Cpl 579th SO#21, 20Apr43 MOS 911 = Aiplane Armorer.According to the Report of Aircraft Accident, he received severe burns during the aircraft fire on 5Dec43. Shoemake, William H. Pvt Gp Hq SO#27, 29Apr43 MOS 501 = Admin and Tech Clerk Shoemaker, William H. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW Shooman, William Sgt 576th SO#3, 19Mar43 Shrum, Claude M. Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Shufelt, Kenneth G. Admin NCO Shuttleworth, Byron T. Sgt 465th Sub-Depot LFW Siebles, Edward A. Cpl 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Tech Supply Clerk 578th Ground Crewmen; 578th Tech Supply Siegfried, Joseph P. 2/Lt 576th and Gp Hq 392, 24Mar44 Per LFW, was Athletic Director.Per Spring 91 2ADA Journal, he was a former assistant to the famous Alonzo Stagg of the College of the Pacific. 392nd Staff Officers 3May45 Sieradski, Edward R. Pvt 577th 577 roster 2May45 Sifuentes, Elias Pvt 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 521 = Airman Basic Silicani, Albert A. Cpl 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 Simmons, James T. Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Sindel, Walter E. Pfc 578th SO#17, 10Apr43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic Sink, James F. Pfc 577th SO#22, 21Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer Sinzinger, Howard F. M/Sgt 1825th Ord S&M Co LFW Per LFW, was winner of 1stprize in the 8th AF Victory War Bond drawing, getting a 5 minute phone call to his parents in Westlake, Ohio. Sirios, Peter C. Pfc 579th SO#22, 21Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer Sizemore, Julian C. Cpl 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Communications Clerk Slack, Forrest J. Pvt 576th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 931 = Heavy Automotive Equipment Operator Slade, Robert L. Cpl Gp Hq SO#3, 19Mar43 Slee Jr, James N. 2/Lt 10thStaCompSq LFW Flying Control Officer Sleipness, Leonard M. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW Slider Jr, Earl R. Pfc 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Radio Mechanic Sloan, Richard M. Cpl 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Airplane Mechanic Slusser, William H. Pvt 1217th QM Svc Gp LFW Small, Winifred American Red Cross First director of the American Red Cross Aeroclub 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 Smarzik, Walter P. Pvt 577th SO#11, 1Apr43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic Smeltzer, Joseph C. S/Sgt 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 Smiley, Earl H. Pfc 577th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 060 = Cook Smith, Boyd E. Pvt 578th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 929 = Automotive Equipment Operator Smith, Carl G. Pvt 577th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 552 = Control Tower Operator Smith, Clyde D. Cpl 578th 392, 3Mar44 Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker Smith, Clyde D. Cpl 578th 392, 3Mar44 Smith, David W. Pfc 577th 577 roster 2May45 Smith, Floyd E. Pvt 578th SO#16, 9Apr43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic Smith, Irvine G. (CWS) 1/Lt Det "A" 806 Cml Co. 392, 20Apr45 Smith, John H. T/Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Smith, Leonard S/Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Smith, Laurence S. Cpl 577th 577 roster 2May45 Smith, Newton L. Jr. Pvt 577th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 060 = Cook Smith, Robert W. Cpl 10thStaCompSq and 2101st FF Pl LFW Crash Crew 10Mar44 Smith, Samuel R. Capt 577th 392 roster Alamo. 577th Operations Officer Smith, Urban H. Pvt 577th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 678 = Power Turret Gunsight (Sperry) Smithback, Claude O. Pfc 10thStaCompSq 392, 9Feb44 Snell, Douglas V. Cpl 392, 3Mar44 Snow Sgt 576th Capt Levell's roster Tech. Supply Socha, Joseph C. Cpl 577th 392, 3Mar44 Airplane Electrical Mechanic, Specialist Sokolowski, Charles Pfc 2101st FF Pl LFW Soliz, Faustino Pfc 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Munitions Worker Soliz, Jose F. Pfc 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Teletype Operator Solonka, Stephen S/Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Soper, Cecil R. Pfc 579th SO#22, 21Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer Sorlie, Morris E. T/5 1825th Ord S&M Co LFW Soroka, Steve Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Soutar, William W. S/Sgt 576th SO#3, 19Mar43 South, Robert P. Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW Sparks, Bert S/Sgt 1287th MP Co Det A LFW Speilman, Otto F. Jr. Cpl 576th 576 roster 1May45 Spencer 576th 576th in 1943 Spencer, John R. Pvt 1217th QM Svc Gp Per May94 News, was a rail transportation specialist. 1217th QM Co (AVN), May 1994 NEWS Spencer, Orson Pvt 577th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 929 = Automotive Equipment Operator Spencer, Richard E. 1/Lt 579th LFW 579th Sq Communications Officer Spengler, John J. Pvt 579th SO#11, 1Apr43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic 579th ground crew and El Lobo Spiegel, Hyman Cpl 10thStaCompSq LFW Spilski, Joseph F. Pfc 1287th MP Co Det A LFW Per Report of Aircraft Accident, on 24Aug44, he was aboard Niederriter's plane (41-29608) on an airspeed calibration mission when it had a taxiing accident.MP. Spinelli, Gaetano Pfc 578th SO#21, 20Apr43 Flying Control Officer 578th Sqdn Armament Section Spinelli & Boyd; 578th loading for Wesel; Rebel Gal 42-94838 (nose art) Spirt, John Pvt 576th SO#10, 30Mar43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer Spitzer, Norman B. Pvt 576th SO#9, 29Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic.Per Capt Levell's roster, 576th Engineering Clerk. Squires, Edward L. (CWS) 1/Lt 806th Cml Co Det A 392, 7Aug44 Sta Chemical Officer Staggs, Herman F. Sgt th 1May45 Trolley mission list Stanford Jr, Wilbur S. Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Per Nov98 News, was a control tower clerk.He joined the 10SC in June 1943 at Shipdham and was transferred to Wendling soon after. Stanul, Anton J. Pvt 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Drying Room Stauffer, Clyde Pfc 577th 577 roster 2May45 Steele, Benjamin P. Pfc 578th 392, 3Mar44 Airplane Armorer Steele, Raymond L. Pvt 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 060 = Cook Steimke, Thomas F. Cpl 577th 577 roster 2May45 Steinhaus, Francis L. S/Sgt 10thStaCompSq LFW Stensland, Ervin L. Sgt 10thStaCompSq and 2974th Fin Det 392, 23Jan44 Per LFW, Finance Clerk Stepanovic, Michael Pfc 577th SO#21, 20Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer.Per Aug97 News, was a bombsight mechanic. Stephan, Charles R. Cpl 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 Radio Mechanic Stephens, Oren C. Cpl 577th SO#3, 19Mar43 Steponitis, Anthony J. Pvt 579th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 929 = Automotive Equipment Operator Stevens, Emerson G. Cpl 465th Sub-Depot LFW Stevens, Frederick D. 2/Lt 579th SO#28, 1Mar43 Per LFW, 579th Sq Supply Officer Individual Photo Stevenson, Thomas H. 2/Lt Gp Hq SO#11, 1Apr43 Stewart, Dale F. 2/Lt 577th SO#14, 6Apr43 Bombsight Maintenance Officer Stewart, Thomas N. Pfc 578th SO#3, 19Mar43 MOS 060 = Cook Stikeleather, William H. Pfc 10thStaCompSq LFW Stoecker, David Pvt Det "A" 806th Cml Co. 392, 11Apr45 MOS changed from 345 (Truck Driver, Light) to 786 (Toxic Gas Handler) Stockman, Harry S. Pvt 578th SO#21, 20Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer 578th Sqdn Armament Section 578th Armament Stone, Clyde H. S/Sgt 576th 8May45 Trolley mission CLL Stone, Hal W. Cpl 579th SO#19, 14Apr43 Stone, Thomas B. Capt 576th 576th Flight Surgeon per Feb93 News 576th Operations Officers Stover, Walter Sgt 465th Sub-Depot LFW MOS 826 = Supply Technician, AAF 465th Sub Depot photo #1 Stradford, Floyd C. Pfc 576th SO#9, 29Mar43 MOS 747 = Airplane and Engine Mechanic.Per Capt Levell's roster, 576th Ground Crew #4, "C" Flight. Strahler, Paul J. Pfc 577th SO#22, 21Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer Strayer, Leo G. Pfc 576th and 579th 392, 11Apr44 MOS = Airplane Armorer Stroheim, Walter E. S/Sgt 577th LFW Per LFW, 577th Food Buyer.Store Room Clerk for Thanksgiving Dinner 1943 Strohmeyer, John E. Cpl 577th 577 roster 2May45 Stroyer, Leo G. Cpl 1May45 Trolley mission list Strzalka, Stanley J. Sgt 577th 577 roster 2May45 Sudia, Andrew Pfc 1825th Ord S&M Co LFW Sulick, Chester 577th Sumislawski, Michael A. Cpl 576th Capt Levell's roster Munitions Worker Summers, George J. Pvt 577th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 345 = Truck Driver, Light Sunray, Bernard Pvt 578th 392, 3Mar44 Airplane Armorer Supko, Edward A. Gp Hq Susen, Felix W. Gp Hq Officers Svihra, Martin Cpl 578th 578 roster 5Aug44 T/S Clerk Sweeney, Marion L. Pfc 579th SO#22, 21Apr43 MOS 911 = Airplane Armorer Swenson, Paul E. 2/Lt 579th SO#14, 6Apr43 Bombsight Maintenance Officer Swick, Wayne C. Pvt 578th SO#6, 23Mar43 MOS 521 = Airman Basic Swift, Jack W. 1/Lt Gp Hq Acc. Report, Enlow book Assistant Flying Control Officer Switzer, James W. Pvt 579th and Gp Ord SO#24, 25Apr43 MOS 504, ordnance worker.Awarded the Soldier's Medal for heroic actions 5Dec43 Sylvester, Noble A. T/5 1826th Ord S&M Co. 392, 3Mar44 Automotive Equipment Mechanic Szymkowicz, Walter Pvt Gp Hq and 1287th MP Co Det A 392, 24Mar44 MOS 590 = Laborer
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