Wesley J. Hicks - My info and looking for anything more
Posted: 25 Jul 2022 1910
Hello - would very much appreciate any information related to Wesley J. Hicks, my great uncle. Thanks in advance for your time reading my post. Below is all the information that I have.
KIA Jan 11, 1945 in Leyte, Philippines about 44-49480 https://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-24/44-49480.html
90th/321BS
Plane serial number '480' does not match the '426' in the picture.
Article about crew member Andy Rausch's unsent love letter https://archive.jsonline.com/news/wisco ... 20181.html
This one behind a paywall https://www.post-gazette.com/life/lifes ... 1212020166
I have a few other photos and a letter if anyone is interested.
Thanks!
Matt
Full crew:
Pilot 2nd Lt. Roger A. Ryder
Co-Pilot 2nd John B. O'Doherty
Pilot Instructor 2nd Lt. George W. Brautigam, Jr
Navigator 2nd Lt. Clinton T. Ferguson
Bombardier 2nd Lt. Alfonse M. Maynez
Radar Bombardier 2nd Lt. Donald R. Dunberg
Engineer TSgt Wesley J. Hicks
Gunner SSgt Walter C. Sankey, Jr.
Radio TSgt Robert F. Snelling
Gunner SSgt Tommy J. Grimes
Gunner SSgt Everett W. Welch
Gunner SSgt Andrew J. Rausch
KIA Jan 11, 1945 in Leyte, Philippines about 44-49480 https://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-24/44-49480.html
90th/321BS
Plane serial number '480' does not match the '426' in the picture.
Article about crew member Andy Rausch's unsent love letter https://archive.jsonline.com/news/wisco ... 20181.html
This one behind a paywall https://www.post-gazette.com/life/lifes ... 1212020166
I have a few other photos and a letter if anyone is interested.
Thanks!
Matt
Full crew:
Pilot 2nd Lt. Roger A. Ryder
Co-Pilot 2nd John B. O'Doherty
Pilot Instructor 2nd Lt. George W. Brautigam, Jr
Navigator 2nd Lt. Clinton T. Ferguson
Bombardier 2nd Lt. Alfonse M. Maynez
Radar Bombardier 2nd Lt. Donald R. Dunberg
Engineer TSgt Wesley J. Hicks
Gunner SSgt Walter C. Sankey, Jr.
Radio TSgt Robert F. Snelling
Gunner SSgt Tommy J. Grimes
Gunner SSgt Everett W. Welch
Gunner SSgt Andrew J. Rausch