Back Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Sgt. Albert L. Chamrad, Tail Gunner
  2. Sgt. Robert W. Bonasch, Ball Turret
  3. Sgt. Libero Fattorini, Radio Operator
  4. Sgt. Leroy W. Pryor, Waist Gunner
  5. Sgt. Claude Stanbrough, Engineer / Top Turret

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. F/O Harris P. "Harrie" Bragg, Bombardier
  2. 2nd Lt. Claude E. Dierolf, Navigator
  3. 2nd Lt. Dewey Coe, Co-Pilot
  4. 2nd Lt. John W. Bornstedt, Pilot

Comments:

  1. Aircraft in photo: Unknown - Training aircraft
  2. Photo Date: Probably Late 1944
  3. Photo Location: Probably Drew Field, Tampa FL. This is where the crew formed up.
  4. The Bornstedt Crew flew their first mission on December 24, 1944. Ranks indicated here are as of that first mission. A few of the sergeants were probably corporals at the time this photo was taken.
  5. Photo Reference: Bornstedt-1944
  6. Information compiled by the 398th BGMA Web Team with thanks to Al Chamrad.
  7. If you would like to add information about this photograph, or can provide a better scan, please contact our Crew Photos Coordinator. Please mention the title and photograph date.