Captain and Pilot

Combat Organization: 566th Bomber Squadron 389th Bomber Group

Death Date: 7 Jan 1944

Monument: Normandy, France

U.S. Awards:

Purple Heart Medal

Silver Star Medal

Air Medal

Additional Army Awards

B-24 #42-41013

The "TROUBLE " Crew

1st/Lt James J. McConnell Bombardier KIA

T/Sgt. Samuel W. Flatter Radio Op. KIA

S/Sgt. Charles A. De Witt Gunner KIA

The story of Capt. Wilhite's crew is documented in a book titled "Trouble" written by Sgt. Sweatt's son-in-law, Larry Smith.

Trouble: Smith, Larry: 9781641380973: Amazon.com: Books

Source: Find A Grave memorials

David L Wilhite