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Pilot 1st Lt. Harold H. Millar, Jr., O-021302 (MIA / KIA) Flushing, NY Gunner Cpl Leonard B. Pike, 346936 (MIA / KIA) UT Radio Pfc Victor H. Hertager, 491261 (MIA / KIA) CA MIA January 17, 1944 Pilot History Millar attended the U.S. Naval Academy, class of 1944. He earned the Navy Cross for his actions January 4, 1944–January 7, 1944 and Purple Heart, postumously. Aircraft History Built by Grumman. Delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) to Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron 232 (VMTB-232). No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On January 17, 1944 took off from Munda Airfield piloted by 1st Lt. Harold H. Millar, Jr. on a bombing mission against enemy shipping in Simpson Harbor off Rabaul. Over the target, this aircraft suffered a wing failure and crashed into Simpson Harbor. When this aircraft failed to return the crew was listed as Missing In Action (MIA). Memorials The entire crew was officially declared dead on January 18, 1945. All are memorialized on the tablets of the missing at Manila American Cemetery. Pike also has a memorial marker at Memory Grove Memorial in Salt Lake City, UT. References American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Harold H. Miller, Jr. American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Leonard Bruce Pike American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Victor H. Hertager FindAGrave - 1Lt Harold H Millar, Jr (photo, tablets of the missing) FindAGrave - Corp Leonard Bruce Pike (tablets of the missing) FindAGrave - Cpl Leonard B Pike (memorial marker) FindAGrave - PFC Victor H Hertager (tablets of the missing) Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated February 3, 2023 |
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