Born 24 Jul 1920 in Texas -Declared dead 3 Sep 1944.
Died over the English Channel

The markings and insignia of the 452 Bomb Group

"Missing Air Crew Report 8609 – Refers to loss of B-17 43-38119 from 739th Bombardment Squadron, 452nd Bombardment Group on 3 September 1944

Aircraft hit by flak over Guernsey, Channel Islands. No.2 engine in flames, aircraft lost altitude, No.2 engine fell off, No.3 engine propeller feathered. Aircraft ditched in Ditched in the North Sea. Rescue boats were dispatched. No crew were ever found. Presumed drowned.. All 10 crew KIA. No Bodies recovered."

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 21 Oct 1942 Fort Worth Star-Telegram 5 Jun 1944

He looks a lot older than his 24 years in the photo above. Fort Worth Star -Telegram 17 Sep 1945