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| USAAF 5th AF 345th BG 498th BS |
Pilot Captain James P. Banks, O-789122 (KIA, BR) Observer 1st Lt. Allan R. Bardwell, O-85668 (KIA, BR) Northampton, MA Crashed July 27, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Piper Aircraft. Delivered to the U.S. Army as L-4B Grasshopper serial number 43-1137. Disassembled and shipped overseas to the South West Pacific Area (SWPA). Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 345th Bombardment Group (345th BG), 498th Bombardment Squadron (498th BS). No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On July 27, 1943 crashed near Berry Drome (12 Mile) near Port Moresby. This aircraft was officially condemned on July 29, 1943. Memorials Both crew were officially declared dead the day of the mission. After the recovery of remains, both crew were transported to the United States for permenant burial. Banks was buried in 1948 at High Springs Cemetery in High Springs, FL. Bardwell's burial is unknown. Presumably in his hometown in the United States. References NARA - World War II Army Enlistment Records - James P. Banks NARA - World War II Army Enlistment Records - Allan R. Bardwell FindAGrave - James Paul Banks (photo, obituary, grave photo) FindAGrave - 1LT Allan Ralph Bardwell (photo) Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated July 28, 2022 |
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