Bombardier 1st/Lt James J. McConnell, KIA

Hometown: Abington, PA

Squadron: 566th BS 389th Bomb Group

Awards: Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart

Pilot Capt David L. Wilhite, KIA Owensboro, NY

B-24 #42-41013

The "TROUBLE " Crew

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

S/Sgt. Charles A. De Witt Gunner KIA

S/Sgt. Robert H. Sweatt Gunner EVD

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

Source: Find A Grave memorials

James J McConnell