USAAF WORLD WAR II
Command Pilot Captain John A. Long SS KIA
Hometown: Pennsylvania
Squadron: 360th 303rd Bomb Group
Service# O-799811
Awards: Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
MACR 4868
Target: Saarbrucken, South Germany,
Mission Date: 11-May-44
Serial Number: 42-97260
Aircraft Model B-24
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: BOW-UR-NECK STEVENS
Location: Germany,
Cause: Flak
Crew 8KIA 3POW
John A. Long, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
General Orders: Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 453 (1944)
Captain John A. Long, missing since May 11, was killed in action over Europe, his parents Mr. & Mrs. Francis P. Long, said this week. Captain Long was on his last mission before leaving for home on furlough when his ship, a Flying Fortress, was hit by anti-aircraft fire. "They lost a motor," his father said, "according to word from his comrades, and the ship dropped from 35,000 to 20,000 feet. The ship leveled off and men in other planes saw four parachutes come out. They believed the ship landed safely, although it had disappeared in the mist."
Captain Long was lost while leading a flight over Saarbrucken, South Germany, where they were bombing a railroad center. Men with him said it was the worst flak they had run into in all their trips across German-occupied territory.
The 26-year-old flier had won the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with four clusters, and had been promoted to Captain shortly before his final flight. A grid star at Duquesne high school, Captain Long played independent football. He worked for Duquesne Light Company and attended Carnegie Tech night school. He got his silver wings in March 1943 at an army flying school near Columbus, Miss. Surviving are his parents; seven brothers, Warrant Officer Timothy R. Long at Crystal River, Fla., Corporal Francis P. Long in Italy, Eugene, William, Fred, Robert and Richard at home; and four sisters, Mary Margaret, Hannah, Patricia and Louise at home. (from the Duquesne Times, June 30, 1944)
Captain Long is buried plot C Row 29 Grave 4 Ardennes American Cemetery Neupre Belgium. His memorial Saint Josephs Cemetery West Mifflin Allegheny County Pennsylvania, is a cenotaph.
BOW-UR-NECK STEVENS Crew
Captain John A. Long Pilot KIA
Captain John A. Long Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Wilbur V. Gee Jr. Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Henry Przybyszewski Navigator POW
2nd/Lt. Joseph F. Fahlbusch Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Clarence G. Wilson Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Oscar Villasenor Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Frank C. Logan Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Albert J. Ledley Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Mace Henson Gunner KIA
Tony Orlando Gunner POW
Captain Bob Livingston Observer POW
Command Pilot Captain John A. Long SS KIA
Hometown: Pennsylvania
Squadron: 360th 303rd Bomb Group
Service# O-799811
Awards: Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
MACR 4868
Target: Saarbrucken, South Germany,
Mission Date: 11-May-44
Serial Number: 42-97260
Aircraft Model B-24
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: BOW-UR-NECK STEVENS
Location: Germany,
Cause: Flak
Crew 8KIA 3POW
John A. Long, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
General Orders: Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 453 (1944)
Captain John A. Long, missing since May 11, was killed in action over Europe, his parents Mr. & Mrs. Francis P. Long, said this week. Captain Long was on his last mission before leaving for home on furlough when his ship, a Flying Fortress, was hit by anti-aircraft fire. "They lost a motor," his father said, "according to word from his comrades, and the ship dropped from 35,000 to 20,000 feet. The ship leveled off and men in other planes saw four parachutes come out. They believed the ship landed safely, although it had disappeared in the mist."
Captain Long was lost while leading a flight over Saarbrucken, South Germany, where they were bombing a railroad center. Men with him said it was the worst flak they had run into in all their trips across German-occupied territory.
The 26-year-old flier had won the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with four clusters, and had been promoted to Captain shortly before his final flight. A grid star at Duquesne high school, Captain Long played independent football. He worked for Duquesne Light Company and attended Carnegie Tech night school. He got his silver wings in March 1943 at an army flying school near Columbus, Miss. Surviving are his parents; seven brothers, Warrant Officer Timothy R. Long at Crystal River, Fla., Corporal Francis P. Long in Italy, Eugene, William, Fred, Robert and Richard at home; and four sisters, Mary Margaret, Hannah, Patricia and Louise at home. (from the Duquesne Times, June 30, 1944)
Captain Long is buried plot C Row 29 Grave 4 Ardennes American Cemetery Neupre Belgium. His memorial Saint Josephs Cemetery West Mifflin Allegheny County Pennsylvania, is a cenotaph.
BOW-UR-NECK STEVENS Crew
Captain John A. Long Pilot KIA
Captain John A. Long Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Wilbur V. Gee Jr. Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Henry Przybyszewski Navigator POW
2nd/Lt. Joseph F. Fahlbusch Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Clarence G. Wilson Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Oscar Villasenor Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Frank C. Logan Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Albert J. Ledley Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Mace Henson Gunner KIA
Tony Orlando Gunner POW
Captain Bob Livingston Observer POW
USAAF WORLD WAR II
Command Pilot Captain John A. Long SS KIA
Hometown: Pennsylvania
Squadron: 360th 303rd Bomb Group
Service# O-799811
Awards: Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
MACR 4868
Target: Saarbrucken, South Germany,
Mission Date: 11-May-44
Serial Number: 42-97260
Aircraft Model B-24
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: BOW-UR-NECK STEVENS
Location: Germany,
Cause: Flak
Crew 8KIA 3POW
John A. Long, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
General Orders: Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 453 (1944)
Captain John A. Long, missing since May 11, was killed in action over Europe, his parents Mr. & Mrs. Francis P. Long, said this week. Captain Long was on his last mission before leaving for home on furlough when his ship, a Flying Fortress, was hit by anti-aircraft fire. "They lost a motor," his father said, "according to word from his comrades, and the ship dropped from 35,000 to 20,000 feet. The ship leveled off and men in other planes saw four parachutes come out. They believed the ship landed safely, although it had disappeared in the mist."
Captain Long was lost while leading a flight over Saarbrucken, South Germany, where they were bombing a railroad center. Men with him said it was the worst flak they had run into in all their trips across German-occupied territory.
The 26-year-old flier had won the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with four clusters, and had been promoted to Captain shortly before his final flight. A grid star at Duquesne high school, Captain Long played independent football. He worked for Duquesne Light Company and attended Carnegie Tech night school. He got his silver wings in March 1943 at an army flying school near Columbus, Miss. Surviving are his parents; seven brothers, Warrant Officer Timothy R. Long at Crystal River, Fla., Corporal Francis P. Long in Italy, Eugene, William, Fred, Robert and Richard at home; and four sisters, Mary Margaret, Hannah, Patricia and Louise at home. (from the Duquesne Times, June 30, 1944)
Captain Long is buried plot C Row 29 Grave 4 Ardennes American Cemetery Neupre Belgium. His memorial Saint Josephs Cemetery West Mifflin Allegheny County Pennsylvania, is a cenotaph.
BOW-UR-NECK STEVENS Crew
Captain John A. Long Pilot KIA
Captain John A. Long Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Wilbur V. Gee Jr. Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Henry Przybyszewski Navigator POW
2nd/Lt. Joseph F. Fahlbusch Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Clarence G. Wilson Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Oscar Villasenor Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Frank C. Logan Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Albert J. Ledley Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Mace Henson Gunner KIA
Tony Orlando Gunner POW
Captain Bob Livingston Observer POW
Command Pilot Captain John A. Long SS KIA
Hometown: Pennsylvania
Squadron: 360th 303rd Bomb Group
Service# O-799811
Awards: Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
MACR 4868
Target: Saarbrucken, South Germany,
Mission Date: 11-May-44
Serial Number: 42-97260
Aircraft Model B-24
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: BOW-UR-NECK STEVENS
Location: Germany,
Cause: Flak
Crew 8KIA 3POW
John A. Long, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
General Orders: Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 453 (1944)
Captain John A. Long, missing since May 11, was killed in action over Europe, his parents Mr. & Mrs. Francis P. Long, said this week. Captain Long was on his last mission before leaving for home on furlough when his ship, a Flying Fortress, was hit by anti-aircraft fire. "They lost a motor," his father said, "according to word from his comrades, and the ship dropped from 35,000 to 20,000 feet. The ship leveled off and men in other planes saw four parachutes come out. They believed the ship landed safely, although it had disappeared in the mist."
Captain Long was lost while leading a flight over Saarbrucken, South Germany, where they were bombing a railroad center. Men with him said it was the worst flak they had run into in all their trips across German-occupied territory.
The 26-year-old flier had won the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with four clusters, and had been promoted to Captain shortly before his final flight. A grid star at Duquesne high school, Captain Long played independent football. He worked for Duquesne Light Company and attended Carnegie Tech night school. He got his silver wings in March 1943 at an army flying school near Columbus, Miss. Surviving are his parents; seven brothers, Warrant Officer Timothy R. Long at Crystal River, Fla., Corporal Francis P. Long in Italy, Eugene, William, Fred, Robert and Richard at home; and four sisters, Mary Margaret, Hannah, Patricia and Louise at home. (from the Duquesne Times, June 30, 1944)
Captain Long is buried plot C Row 29 Grave 4 Ardennes American Cemetery Neupre Belgium. His memorial Saint Josephs Cemetery West Mifflin Allegheny County Pennsylvania, is a cenotaph.
BOW-UR-NECK STEVENS Crew
Captain John A. Long Pilot KIA
Captain John A. Long Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Wilbur V. Gee Jr. Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Henry Przybyszewski Navigator POW
2nd/Lt. Joseph F. Fahlbusch Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Clarence G. Wilson Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Oscar Villasenor Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Frank C. Logan Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Albert J. Ledley Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Mace Henson Gunner KIA
Tony Orlando Gunner POW
Captain Bob Livingston Observer POW
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