USAAF
5th AF
3rd BG
13th BS

Pilot  1st Lt. William T. Pearson, O-795445 (MIA / KIA)
Gunner  S/Sgt Michael P. Schussman, 36189953 MI (MIA / KIA)
Crashed  February 15, 1944
MACR  16315

Pilot History
Pearson was awarded Silver Star, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Schussman was awarded Purple Heart.

Mission History
Crash into the sea brought down by a blast from preceding aircraft. An explosion preceding the impact, near Nusa Island off Kavieng Harbor.

References
Thanks to Aerothentic Publications for historical information. Thanks to Phil Fazzini and Edward Rogers for pilot & gunner information.

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