Losses

327th Squadron

a/c B-17E 19026
all killed

Last seen approaching English coast on return. Apparently left formation. Five e/a in pursuit.

This loss, along with one from the 97th Bomb Group, were the first 8th AF bomber losses of war.

2 Lt. Leigh E. Stewart	P
2 Lt. Robert I. Benedict	C
2 Lt. Samuel J. Russell	N
2 Lt. Frank J. Buck	B
Sgt. Elmer P. Vollrath	E
Sgt. Cecil R. Kendrick	R
PFC William J. Angliss	BT	(possibly not a member of the crew)
Sgt. D.K. Smith	W
Sgt. Lemoyne C. Early	T

Casualties

Airman	Sqadron	Position	Status	Pilot
Cpl. John E. Bungard	327	T	K	Capt. Frank G. Ward
Cpl. Hubert W. Crowell	327	W	K	Ward
Sgt. Robert C. Smith	327	BT	W	Ward
1 Lt. John F. Segrest	327	N	W	Ward