• FRONES, Clarence M, Pilot – KIA 15 Jan 44 – FRONES
  • HO– USE, Donald F, Co-Pilot – KIA 15 Jan 44 – FRONES
  • McSTEEN, George S, Navigator – KIA 15 Jan 44 – FRONES
  • GRAY, John C., Bombardier – RTD 15 Jan 44 – FRONES
  • BROUILLETTE, Meddie, Gunner – KIA 4April 1944 Thieme
  • CLAYTON, Walter B, Nose Turret – RTD 15 Jan 44 – FRONES
  • IRVIN, William J, Tail Turret – RTD 15 Jan 44 – FRONES
  • LABRUNDA, Joseph, F/E – KIA 15 Jan 44 – FRONES
  • MUNLEY, Thomas E, Ball Turret – KIA 15 Jan 44 – FRONES
  • GERVASI, Angelo, Gunner

719th Squadron

719logoDavid Councill was the original C.O. from July ‘43 to 8 December ’43 when he and his crew were lost during the movement overseas. Most of the 719th officer and NCO staff were among the 14 men lost aboard Councill’s aircraft. This placed the 719th in dire straits in January ’44. Arthur B. Swan took over as C.O. and began sorting things out in January ’44. He served as the C. O. until he received a serious combat wound on 23 April ‘44. Charles E. Harton from the 717th Squadron was selected to be the acting commander until Art Swan could reassume the position. When Swan was promoted to higher echelon, Harton continued as the acting C.O. until July ‘44. Harold R. Loughran, a lead crew pilot from the 717th became the 719th C.O. in July ‘44 and remained through September ’44. In September ‘44, William Allen became the C.O. and remained so until May ‘45.

Supermouse

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An original cadre ship acquired 20 October ’43 and assigned to Frone crew who flew her overseas in December ’43. “Super Mouse” was downed on 15 January ’44 with Frone’s crew aboard. Four of the crew bailed out prior to the ship ditching in the Adriatic. Two of the men became German POW’s. The other two that bailed out evaded capture. The six others that stayed aboard for the ditching at sea were KIA. Frone’s body was recovered on the beach in March ’44. Identification was from a pocket testament. 6 KIA 2 POW 2 EVD. MACR 2397.  Previously identified as “Mighty Mouse” until photos were found with the correct name.

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An original cadre ship acquired 20 October ’43 and assigned to Frone crew who flew her overseas in December ’43. “Super Mouse” was downed on 15 January ’44 with Frone’s crew aboard. Four of the crew bailed out prior to the ship ditching in the Adriatic. Two of the men became German POW’s. The other two that bailed out evaded capture. The six others that stayed aboard for the ditching at sea were KIA. Frone’s body was recovered on the beach in March ’44. Identification was from a pocket testament. 6 KIA 2 POW 2 EVD. MACR 2397. Previously identified as “Mighty Mouse” until photos were found with the correct name.

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