Kearney, H. C.

The Hal C. Kearney crew: 709th Squadron

Front Row:
Lt. Julius Grables	Navigator
2Lt. John G. Sevenich	Co-Pilot
2Lt. Hal C. Kearney	Pilot
Sgt. James F. Rumph	Ball Turret
Back Row:
Sgt. Kenneth E. Nelson	Waist Gunner
Sgt. Robert H. Nordheim	Radio Operator
Sgt. Howard S. Knecht	Engineer/Top Turret
Sgt. Laurence R. Steffens	Tail Gunner
Sgt. Donald G. Morrison	Nose Gunner

Note that there is mention (assumedly written by Nordheim) of Sgt. Nelson saving his life on a high-altitude mission over Germany, and Nordheim saving Nelson’s life on another high-altitude mission over Germany.

 

Flights with Hal C. Kearney 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
#204 (20-Jan-45)	Heilbronn, Germany	42-31225
#205 (21-Jan-45)	Mannheim, Germany	43-38905
#206 (29-Jan-45)	Kassel, Germany	42-97976
#207 (01-Feb-45)	Wesel, Germany	43-38450
#210 (09-Feb-45)	Weimar, Germany	43-38905	Landed at Woodbridge
#233 (17-Mar-45)	Ruhland, Germany	44-8661	PFF-Z #661
#237 (21-Mar-45)	Wittmundhafen, Germany	42-97596	PFF-Z #596
#241 (28-Mar-45)	Hannover, Germany	42-97769	PFF-Y #769
#243 (31-Mar-45)	Salzwedel, Germany	44-8786	PFF-X #786
#244 (03-Apr-45)	Kiel, Germany	44-8786	PFF-X #786
#247 (07-Apr-45)	Schwerin, Germany	42-97596	PFF-Z #596
#250 (10-Apr-45)	Brandenburg, Germany	44-8783	PFF #783, Capt. Johanson was AC
#251 (11-Apr-45)	Ingolstadt, Germany	44-8783	PFF-X #783
#252 (14-Apr-45)	Royan, France	44-8786	PFF-X #786

 

Rattlesden, December 1944

(As assigned Dec 28, 1944)

Lt Hal C. Kearney

Lt John G. Sevenich

Lt Julius Graber

Cpl Howard S. Knecht

Cpl Donald G. Morrison

Cpl Kenneth E. Nelson

Cpl Robert H. Nordheim

Cpl Laurence R. Steffens

 

 

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Some photos/information provided by:

• Scott Ramsey