458th Bombardment Group (H)

Personnel List – K

Alphabetical Listing of 458th Bomb Group Personnel

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Aircrew:
NameRankPosUnitPilot
Kafalas, John GS/SgtFlight Engineer752Clutter
Kaitlin, Elliot 2Lt754Klein
Kalis, Chester ET/SgtRadio Operator753Akin
Kaltenback, Arthur GS/SgtRadio Operator754Dye
Kamenski, Mitchell ASgtTail Turret Gunner753Jones, J
Kane, Kent K2LtBombardier753Hopkins, H
Kania, Joseph JT/SgtFlight Engineer753Morford
Kannon, Laurance HT/SgtRadio Operator752Hoffman
Karich, Mike PvtRadio Operator754Sherwood
Karl, Leslie ES/SgtRadar Mechanic (GEE)/Radar Mechanic, RCM753Johnson, C
Karns, Leslie VT/SgtRadio Operator755Martin, L
Karrels, Ervin TS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner753Tooman
Karts, Lewell PS/Sgt753
Kasprzynski, Sylvester WSgtNose Turret Gunner754Rogers
Kassof, Edward S/SgtFlight Engineer754Hess?
Katten, Kenneth SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner754Goldsmith
Katz, Lester 2LtBombardier752Jackson, WE
Kauffmann, John HS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner754Rupley
Kaurich, Frank JSgtAerial Gunner752Brown, C
Kavanaugh, James PM/SgtRadio Operator753Williams, DG
Kavanaugh, Patrick HPvtAerial Gunner753Hopkins, H
Kawchak, George S/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner755Walker, P
Kay, Avery 1Lt752Powell
Kaye, George JS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner752Smith, CL
Kaymo, George RCplAirplane Armorer-Gunner753
Kearney, Robert FF/OBombardier755Prevost
Keck, James M1LtPilot753Keck
Keefer, Nelson PT/SgtRadio Operator755Slaton
Keel, James PS/SgtAerial Gunner753Matze
Keen, Herbert JLtNavigator755Gentry
Keim, Melvin KS/SgtAerial Gunner753Tracy
Kellison, George BS/SgtAerial Gunner754Herdti
Kelly, Charles VSgtClerk, General/Aerial Gunner755O'Hara
Kelly, Ernest LS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner754Watson
Kelly, Frank A2Lt752Evans, R
Kelly, James F1LtPilot753Kelly
Kelly, William P2LtBombardier755Perkinsion
Kemp, Albert R1LtNavigator?754Polliard?
Kemp, Jr, George S/SgtAerial Gunner752Grice
Kendall, William M2LtBombardier753Thompson
Kennedy, Joseph TT/SgtFlight Engineer752
Kenyon, Arthur F1LtPilot755Kenyon
Kenyon, Kenneth SS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner752Monahan
Kenyon, Melvin L1LtBombardier755Bittler
Kerr, David ET/SgtFlight Engineer755Slaton
Kidd, Arthur W2Lt752Hendrickson
Kidd, Kenneth F2LtCo-pilot752Jackson, WL
Kieffer, Chester GT/SgtRadio Operator753Dyer
Killinger, Charles MS/SgtAerial Gunner752Grice
Kincaid, Jr, Lee CS/SgtInstructor (Desig Subj)/Airplane Armorer-Gunner752
Kind, Stanley MPvtFlight Engineer754Davis
King, Charles HS/SgtAerial Gunner753Fuzon
King, Robert LS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner753Robeson
King, Seldon J1LtBombardier755Melton
King, Wilbur D2LtRadar Navigator753Matze
Kingsborough, Edgar LSgtAerial Gunner754Besten
Kingsley, Paul E2LtPilot754Kingsley
Kinkel, Dale FS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner752Nyman
Kinker, Frank TS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner753Umphrey
Kinker, W HF/ONavigator752Gorrell
Kinnally, Tom WSgtFlight Engineer753Fleming
Kinney, Joseph P1LtPilot753Kinney
Kinsley, Howard WSgtRadio Operator753McDonnell
Kirby, John WS/SgtGunner752Nyman
Kirby, Robert HSgtFlight Engineer755Humke
Kirkendall, Oliver FS/SgtAerial Gunner753Speer
Kirschman, Seymour 2LtBombardier752Gorrell
Kirton, Wilford W2LtBombardier755Burtis
Kissel, Bernard F2Lt753Fleming
Kita, Walter JF/OBombardier755Logie
Klein, Edward E1LtPilot754Klein
Klein, John PS/SgtAerial Gunner755Hood
Klinghoffer, Leon Capt755
Klohe, Ivon FCaptPilot754
Kluck, Allen RS/SgtBall Turret Gunner754Raiter
Kluska, Roy FS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner754Davis
Klusmeyer, Jr, William 2LtPilot755Klusmeyer
Knabel, Carl F/O753Fleming
Knee, Earle CS/SgtAerial Gunner, 2/E752Monahan
Knight, Earle LS/SgtWaist Gunner754Hopkins, T
Knowles, Raymond MS/SgtAerial Gunner753Eidelsberg
Knox, Robert WSgtAerial Gunner753Duriavich
Koch, Louis FT/SgtWaist Gunner389Lamb
Koch, Richard 2LtBombardier754Raiter
Koehn, George J2LtPilot752Koehn
Koehner, George P1LtCo-pilot753McCarthy
Koenig, Arnold RF/O753Mateer
Kolar, Calvin FSgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner752Smith, WB
Kolezynski, Casimir J2LtCo-pilot753McMains
Konarski, Anthony LSgtTop Turret Gunner755Herzik
Koon, Donley RS/SgtAirman Basic/Aerial Gunner755Glass
Kordeck, Walter FF/OBombardier752Haynes
Kormick, Joseph NS/SgtFlight Engineer753Sanders
Korolewski, Percel AT/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner753Umphrey
Kosier, George 2LtCo-pilot752Brown, R.A.
Kotowicz, William J2LtCo-pilot753Fuson
Kottke, Helmut FS/SgtFlight Engineer753Mateer
Kousa, Michael S/SgtBall Turret Gunner389Lamb
Kovaka, Jr, George A1LtBombardier754Hansen
Kovich, Andrew D1LtPilot753Kovich
Kowal, Peter 2LtNavigator753Spaven
Kowal, Stanly APvtRadio Operator753McCormick
Kowalczuk, John 2LtBombardier753Dooley
Kowalczyk, Edward JS/SgtAerial Gunner752Coyle
Kracker, Ralph CSgtWaist Gunner754Ballard
Kramer, Henry A2Lt753Daniel
Kramer, William D2LtCo-pilot753Shaw
Kratzer, Carl G1Lt754Dahm
Kravitz, Sidney S/SgtRadio Operator752Allen, R
Kray, Walter SgtAerial Gunner753Akin
Krell, Frederick DSgtAerial Gunner754Jessee
Kressin, Carl GT/SgtFlight Engineer752Vehslage
Krick, Donald E1LtBombardier (Lead)753Dyer
Krogh, Milton E1LtCo-pilot / Pilot754Hodges
Krohn, Otto GSgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner753DeNeffe?
Krpan, John 1LtCo-pilot755Melton
Krueger, Arthur C2Lt754Besten
Krueger, Paul E2LtPilot753Krueger
Krueger, Victor WSgtBall Turret Gunner754Ballard
Krul, Leonard S/SgtGunner755Gentry
Kubic, William LF/O752Ferriell
Kuhn, Jacob ES/SgtAerial Gunner754Fletcher
Kuhnau, Russell CT/SgtFlight Engineer752Taylor
Kuhuns, Donald WS/Sgt754
Kukoski, Stanley PS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner754Davis
Kulikowski, George TS/SgtTail Turret Gunner755Herzik
Kunkle, Klare ES/SgtAerial Gunner752Everett
Kunzman, Eugene PSgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner753Robinson
Kupstas, Joseph JS/SgtFlight Engineer755McNamara
Kurtz, Lowell PS/SgtAerial Gunner, 2/E753McCarthy
Kwiatkoski, Carl C2LtNavigator754Hess
Ground Men:
NameRankMOSJobUnitNotes
Kahl, Maurice WPvt911Airplane Armorer754SO27: 01-Feb-45Promoted to Pfc - Former aircrew (T. Harris Crew 50)
Kairc, Kenneth RSgt405/631Clerk-Typist/Intelligence NCO754SO282: 08-Nov-44Reclassified
Kaitz, Einar Pvt13thSPSO196: 28-Jul-44TD Bury St Edmonds - 3BD Stage Show
Kaller, Solomon Cpl835Supply Clerk1105QMSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 638th Air Material Sqdn
Kalonsdian, Deran S/Sgt673Medical NCO754SO113: 04-May-45TD to AAF505 Pkg of Med Matls
Kambouris, Konstantine Cpl754SO50: 27-Feb-45Reduced to gr Pvt
Kamensky, Richard LPfc683Bombsight Mechanic753SO68: 20-Mar-45Assigned
Kammerer, Harold JS/Sgt860/853Radar Mechanic (GEE)/Radar Mechanic, Navigation753SO39: 15-Feb-45Reclassified
Kanonik, Stephen Tec51080SigSO227: 31-Aug-44TD to AAF 112
Kaplan, Louis 1Lt814FR0348: 05-May-45Vehicle Maintenance Shop Officer
Karabatsos, Chris GS/Sgt750Airplane Crew Chief753SO144: 01-Jun-44Promoted to T/Sgt
Karew, Theodore VS/Sgt677Military Policeman1261MPSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Karlin, Harvey 1Lt638FR0327: 27-Apr-45Ammunition Supply Officer
Karrberg, Frederick CSgt862Radar Mechanic, IFF (LORAN)HQSO209: 12-Aug-44Assigned
Karst, Paul DMajFinance Disbursment Officer2983FinSO129: 22-May-45Finance Officer
Kash, William GCaptArmament Officer754SO46: 22-Feb-45Aptd Group Gunnery Officer
Kassel, Jackson Pvt911/932Airplane Armorer/Special Vehicle Operator753SO316: 18-Dec-44Reclassified
Kauffman, William Sgt623Finance Clerk-Typist2983FinSO258: 07-Oct-44TD to London
Keane, Robert SPvt060Cook1105QMSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 638th Air Material Sqdn
Kearney, William RCapt753FR0971: 28-Mar-44Trsf to 328 Station Compl AAF 143
Keefer, Bernard LSgt552Control Tower Operator60SCSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Keegan, Thomas CPfc677Military Policeman1261MPSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Keeth, Willard CPvt345Truck Driver, Light754SO47: 24-Feb-45Trsfr for Inf Reinf Trng 12th RD
Keim, Harold WSgt555Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Keith, William LPvt590Duty Soldier III755SO87: 08-Apr-45USSAF MF6158 trsf EM Inf Reinf Trng
Kellam, Paul E1LtRadar OfficerHQSO105: 26-Apr-45Assigned from 446BG
Kellogg, Ernest RSgt555Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker754SO298: 30-Dec-43Sheet Metal Worker
Kelly, John RSgt755FR1398: 20-Sep-44TD to Lille, France, Return HSF 10/20 - Engineering
Kelsey, George RT/Sgt751Airplane Flight Chief755SO11: 12-Jan-44Movement (SO frm HQ IV BC)
Kendall, Harold ES/Sgt750Airplane Crew Chief755SO3: 04-Jan-44Movement (SO from HQ IV BC)
Kennedy, Earl SSgt555Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Kennedy, Edward JSgt747/750Airplane and Engine Mech/Crew Chief755SO282: 08-Nov-44Reclassified
Kenney, Jr, William JCpl055Clerk, General60SCSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Kennick, Walter H1Lt754SO147: 04-Jun-44TD to AAF 143
Kerekes, Joseph APvt677Military Policeman1261MPSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Kern, Roy B1Lt752FR0776: 08-May-44Detailed as Pilot Instructor Off
Kernikoff, Bernard Cpl1080SigSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Kerns, Kemper LCpl256Welder, Combination754SO144: 01-Jun-44Promoted Sgt
Kersheske, Sgt611Nose Turret Gunner753FR0953: 01-Nov-43PHOTO - Crew #27 - Did not move to ETO w/Group
Kestler, William JCpl754SO97: 18-Apr-45TD ro AAF 595 - Projectionist School
Kettle, Orville APfc835Supply Clerk1105QMSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 638th Air Material Sqdn
Key, Howell DCpl754IDPF: 11-Mar-44Died of a brain hemorrhage
Kiessling, Alpha HPfc521/050Airman Basic/Carpenter, General1686OrdSO169: 30-Jun-44Reclassified
Kilmer, James DCpl867Radar Mechanic, BombardmentHQSO48: 25-Feb-45Assigned from 70th RD
Kim, Johnnie S/Sgt750Airplane Crew Chief754FR1236: 01-Dec-44Crew Chief - ship 070 Elmer made its 70th mission
Kimball, McGrew 1Lt469SDSO225: 29-Aug-447 days leave
Kimble, Grant EPvt677Military Policeman1261MPSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
King, Albert TSgt60SCSO241: 17-Sep-44On DS from AAF 124
King, Evans LSgt678Power Turret & Gunsight Mech752SO33: 07-Feb-45TD to AAF 505 K-8 gunsight
King, Finnon LS/Sgt755SO54: 04-Mar-45TD to No 12 Sch of Tech Trng
King, Francis APfc345Truck Driver, Light755FR1477: 01-Apr-45Transferred to 12th RD and Ground Forces
King, Francis JSgt673Medical NCO258MedSO87: 08-Apr-45USSAF MF6158 trsf EM Inf Reinf Trng
King, Jay BTec41080SigSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
King, John TM/Sgt959Airplane Mech Instrument Repairman814FR0347: 04-May-45Instrument Shop Chief
King, Kenneth RPfc1080SigSO233: 07-Sep-44TD to AAF147
King, Richard WS/Sgt114Machinist469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
King, Thomas R1/Sgt858CmlSO96: 17-Apr-45TD from ? Asgn to Det A
Kingsberry, Fordyce CT/Sgt750Airplane Crew Chief754FR1287: 01-Apr-45Sqdn Flight Chiefs
Kinkaid, John WPfc835Supply Clerk1105QMSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 638th Air Material Sqdn
Kinne, Douglas VS/Sgt938Gunnery Instructor755SO294: 20-Nov-44Placed on flying status
Kinski, Millard ?Pfc601/677AAA Weapons Crewman/Military Policeman377SO135: 29-May-45Reclassified
Kinzer, Donald VCpl853Radar Mechanic, Navigation755SO311: 11-Dec-44Assigned from 70th Repl Dep
Kirchner, William BPfc055Clerk, General754SO69: 21-Mar-45Assigned from 70th RD
Kirschner, Bernard BPfc756Radio Operator, AAF858CmlSO117: 09-May-45Assigned on TD from AAF 145
Kittelband, Harold PCaptHQGrpRec 12/43: 30-Dec-43Key Personnel - Sta & Grp Pers Equip Off
Kittner, Albert WPvt590Duty Soldier III60SCSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Klase, E HSgt752FR0866: 01-Feb-45Asst Crew Chief to Sgt Hill
Klave, Lawrence HPvt60SCSO302: 30-Nov-44TD from where??
Klein, Frank WPvt753SO202: 04-Aug-44Assigned
Kleineck, John LSgt747Airplane & Engine Mech754SO75: 27-Mar-45Promoted to S/Sgt
Klenotich, Joseph MS/Sgt96CBWSO205: 08-Aug-44Assigned
Kloeppel, Howard FCpl931Truck Driver, Heavy469SDSO86: 07-Apr-45USSAF MF6158 trsf EM Inf Reinf Trng
Klose, Clemens AM/Sgt750Airplane Crew Chief753FR10295: 01-May-45Awards - Certificate of Meritorious Achievement
Kluttz, Robert BSgt573Welder, Aircraft469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Knapik, Paul HPfc345Truck Driver, Light754SO56: 07-Mar-45Assigned from 70th RD
KnightPfc755GrpRec 04/44: 27-Apr-44Attached to HQ Par14 SO109??
Knoch, Calvin APvt13thSPSO196: 28-Jul-44TD Bury St Edmonds - 3BD Stage Show
Knoll, Paul WPvt747/590Airplane and Engine Mech/Duty Soldier III753SO316: 18-Dec-44Reclassified
Knopping, Howard JCpl755SO251: 28-Sep-44SD w/Group Eng Officer
Knott, Henry JCpl862Radar Mechanic, IFF (LORAN)753SO48: 25-Feb-45Assigned from 70th RD
Knox, Harold MT/Sgt502Administrative NCO60SCSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Knudson, Raymond CS/Sgt686/958Airplane Inst Mech, Specialist/Airplane -Eng Elec Mech469SDSO274: 28-Oct-44Reclassified
Kobs, Edward DPvt055/521Clerk, General/Airman Basic753SO169: 30-Jun-44Reclassified - Former air crew - (Lt Schumann Crew 24)
Koch, Harland WPvt932Special Vehicle Operator755SO88: 09-Apr-45Promoted to Pfc
Koch, Karl ECpl911Airplane Armorer754SO15: 17-Jan-45Promoted to Sgt
KochPvtGrpRec 05/44: 25-May-44Fr duty to confinement 0015 hrs
Kochenderfer, Maurice OS/Sgt18WeaSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Kocsis, Jr, John Pfc383Fire Fighter60SCSO218: 21-Aug-44Trsfr to 2016th Fire Fgtr Platoon (COCSIS)?
Kocur, Edward ACpl867Radar Mechanic, BombardmentHQSO24: 27-Jan-45Assigned
Koepfell, Ronald FPvt590/677Duty Soldier III/Military Policeman1119MPSO268: 20-Oct-44Reclassified
Kolakowski, Henry Sgt687Airplane Propeller Mech469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Kollar, George VTec51080SigSO266: 17-Oct-44TD to AAF 147
Komko, Leon SPfc650/759Telephone Switchboard Operator/Radio Operator, CNS1080SigSO287: 13-Nov-44Reclassified
Kondyra, Emil T/Sgt750Airplane Crew Chief753SO298: 30-Dec-43Crew Chief
Kopcok, Ivan PCpl18WeaSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Korenich, Jr, Frank FCpl055Clerk, GeneralHQSO69: 21-Mar-45Assigned from 70th RD
Kosola, Tony JM/SgtElec Specialist753FR10296: 01-May-45Awards - Certificate of Meritorious Achievement
Kottra, William JCapt814FR0345: 03-May-45Aircraft Maintenance Officer
Koval, John GCpl753SO82: 03-Apr-45Attached to 469SD
Kowalewski, Roman JCpl055Clerk, General754SO69: 21-Mar-45Assigned from 70th RD
Kozola, Tony JT/Sgt685Airplane Electrical Mech, Specialist753SO228: 01-Sep-44Promoted to M/Sgt
Kramer, Irving JCpl862Radar Mechanic, IFF (LORAN)754SO48: 25-Feb-45Assigned from 70th RD
Kramer, Nelson HPvt678Power Turret & Gunsight Mech755SO3: 03-Jan-45Promoted to Pfc
Kraszewski, Andrew TSgt055Clerk, General377FR0333: 30-May-45Reclassified as MOS 870
Krauza, Paul APfc014Automotive Mech (2nd Echelon)1686OrdSO63: 15-Mar-45Assigned
Kravis, Maurice MM/Sgt513Airplane Inspector753SO298: 30-Dec-43Airplane Inspector
Krazweski, Andrew FSgt055/835Clerk, General/Supply Clerk377SO135: 29-May-45Reclassified
Krebs, Oscar HCpl853Radar Mechanic, Navigation753SO110: 01-May-45Assigned from 70th RD
Kreim, Walter JSgt760DRadio Operator, AACS131AACSSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Kreloff, Samuel Cpl755FR1325: 13-Feb-44TD to RAF Kirkham to 2 wks School of Tech Training
Kretchmer, Allen RS/Sgt678Power Turret & Gunsight Mech752SO02: 03-Jan-44Movement (SO from HQ IV BC San Fran)
Krieg, John BS/Sgt752FR0920: 01-May-45Awards - Certificate of Meritorius Achievement - May 1945
Krippner, Christian HPfc650/759Telephone Switchboard Operator/Radio Operator, CNS1080SigSO287: 13-Nov-44Reclassified
Kronek, Lee Cpl60SCSO298: 25-Nov-44Trsf to 489th Bomb Grp
Krupe, Harry IPfc9361105QMSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 638th Air Material Sqdn
Kruse, William ACpl858CmlSO94: 15-Apr-45TD to AAF 123 for 2 weeks from ??
Kuchta, Michael Sgt821Quartermaster Supply Technician1105QMSO196: 28-Jul-44TD US Depot Q-105 - Depot Opns Trng
Kudlick, Adam JCpl345Truck Driver, Light60SCSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Kuhn, Gilbert JMajHQSO10: 11-Jan-45Aptd Station Safety Council
Kuns, Owen KCpl055Clerk, General754SO298: 30-Dec-43Clerk
Kurlin, Jr, Elmer JSgt555Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Kurs, Bernard HS/Sgt952Radar Repairman, Gunlaying Tech753SO117: 26-Apr-44AZON Crews - Soldiers Medal for Heroism on July 29, 1944
Kurtz, Anton PPfc590Duty Soldier III1686OrdSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 638th Air Material Sqdn
Kurtz, Donald RCpl511Armorer752SO72: 24-Mar-45Assigned from 70th RD
Kurzyna, William PM/Sgt502Administrative NCO1686OrdSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Kurzynski, William MPfc835Supply Clerk1105QMSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 638th Air Material Sqdn
Kuzmier, Robert XPfc237Teletype Operator754SO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp