The William C. Hoyer crew: 709th Squadron
Unknown US location, undated
(As assigned June 15, 1944)
| Lt William G. Hoyer |
| Lt Joseph J. Syoen |
| Lt John F. Riddell |
| Lt Charles W. Pearson |
| S/Sgt Bernard A. Duwel |
| S/Sgt Walter J. Degutis |
| S/Sgt Thomas E. Burke |
| Sgt Edwin R. Thornton |
| Sgt Floyd L. Broman |
| Sgt Thomas C. Holland |
| 6/15/44: | 709th Sqdn, Rattlesden (S.O. 144, B0558-0688) |
| Missions flown: 2 | |
Flights with William C. Hoyer listed as Pilot
These lists are NOT limited to officially credited Combat missions, and may include Aborts, returns and non-takeoff occurrences as well.
| 447th Mission (Date) | Target | Plane Number | Notes |
| #100 (28-Jun-44) | Denian/Prouvy, France | 44-6027 | |
| #101 (29-Jun-44) | Bohlen, Germany | 44-6027 | MISSING after target |
Shortly after bombs-away, the aircraft received a direct flak hit and exploded. Two members of the crew survived and were captured.
From MACR No. 6730 for A/C 44-6027
| 2Lt William G. Hoyer | Pilot | KIA |
| 2Lt Joseph J. Soyen | Copilot | KIA |
| 2Lt John F. Riddell | Navigator | KIA |
| 2Lt Charles W. Pearson | Bombardier | POW |
| S/Sgt Bernard A. Duwel | Top Turret | KIA |
| S/Sgt Walter J. Degutis | Radio Operator | KIA |
| S/Sgt Thomas E. Burke | Ball Turret | KIA |
| Sgt Edwin R. Thornton | Left Waist | KIA |
| Sgt Floyd L. Broman | Right Waist | KIA |
| Sgt Thomas C. Holland | Tail Gunner | POW |
S/Sgt Walter J Degutis; Radio Operator KIA
Newspaper clipping detailing the repatriation and reburial of the remains of S/Sgt Walter Degutis at St Casmir’s cemetery, New York
Combat Missions (previously compiled)
| No. | Date | Target | Aircraft |
| 1 | 06/28/44 | DENIAN-PROUVY | 44-6027 |
| 2 | 06/29/44 | BOHLEN | 44-6027 |
Some photos/information provided by:
- Mr. Thomas Holland
Some information and/or images sourced from the American Air Museum database