9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

No Report

September 24, 1944, Sunday

 

 

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Summary


9th AF; 416th Bomb Gp; 669th Bomb Sq

Reason: Maintenance Accident

Location: A-55 Melun/Villaroche, France

Personnel
Duty Name Rank S/N Status
Airplane Crew Chief Haptonstall, Richard Lee T/Sgt 35161441 DLD


Description:
An unfortunate accident on the 24th robbed the Squadron of one of its finest young men. Technical Sergeant Richard L. Haptonstall, a crew chief, was helping to change an airplane engine when the engine fell on him. It crushed his chest, and he died within a short time. A Memorial Service was held for him with Chaplain Penticoff officiating on Sunday morning, 8 October.
("669th Bombardment Squadron (L) History")