458th Bombardment Group (H)

Personnel List – L

Alphabetical Listing of 458th Bomb Group Personnel

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Aircrew:
NameRankPosUnitPilot
Labbee, Carroll JS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner754Barton
Lack, Jesse H2LtNavigator755Adamson
Lackamp, Robert D1LtSquadron Navigator753Hathorn
LaClair, Robert FS/SgtFlight Engineer752Coyle
LaCock, Russell JSgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner752Gorrell
LaCount, Joseph FT/SgtFlight Engineer755Hadden
Lacy, James W2LtBombardier753Lansing
Lademan, Marvin JSgtBall Turret Gunner754Rogers
LaFerrara, Anthony VSgtAerial Gunner754Thomas, C
Lahamonds, Jr, Joseph T/SgtFlight Engineer753Hutchinson
Laird, Maurice C1LtPilot752Laird
LaJeunesse, Robert J1LtPilot753LaJeunesse
Lakey, Norman LF/OCo-pilot752Taylor
LaMar, Harold WT/SgtFlight Engineer754Woodward
Lamb, Robert ECaptPilot389Lamb
Lambert, Robert SF/OBombardier752Hetzler
Lambousy, Harold PSgtWaist Gunner754Hopkins, T
Lamers, Gordon WCaptPilot755Lamers
Landers, Walter J1LtCo-pilot752Thompson
Landon, Meron LSgtFlight Engineer752Martin
Lane, Harold HS/SgtRadio Operator753Curland
Lane, William C2LtNavigator752Morris
Langley, Allen LSgtAerial Gunner752Taylor, O
Lanini, Elmer L1LtBombardier753Shaw
Lankus, Alfred SS/SgtAerial Gunner754Fletcher
Lanning, Paul ES/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner755Walker, P
Lanquist, Ellis 1LtPilot754Lanquist
Lansing, John Y1LtPilot753Lansing
Lanzano, Anthony LSgtFlight Engineer755Whitlow
Large, Forest BS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner753Fuzon
Larkin, Lewis KS/SgtAerial Gunner754Nelson
Larned, John I B2LtPilot753Larned
Larson, Carlton GS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner752Taylor
Larson, Edward WT/SgtFlight Engineer754Canady
Larson, Lincoln A2LtPilot754Larson
Larson, Robert C1Lt752Spratt, Jr
Lash, Carl MSgtWaist Gunner753McMains
Latch, Darrell WS/SgtAerial Gunner753Evans, C
Lauro, Michael-Angelo JS/SgtTail Turret Gunner753Hopkins, H
Lautenschlager, Max DS/SgtFlight Engineer754Brauer
Lauterbach, Harris Y1LtCo-pilot753Eidelsberg
Lavere, Meyer A1LtNavigator753Eidelsberg
Lavonsky, Jr, Michael CF/OBombardier754Totten
Lawler, James L1LtBombardier753Curland
Lawrence, Miles LS/SgtAerial Gunner753Beckstrom
Lawrence, Robert HCaptAsst Station & Group Navigator752Weber
Lawrence, William C1LtBombardier755Hannaman
Lawson, Boyd L1LtNavigator755Eisert
Lawson, Coy HT/SgtRadio Operator755Walker, P
Lawson, Lloyd VT/SgtFlight Engineer752Josephson
Lawson, Norton AS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner753Diehl
Lawson, William KCplAerial Gunner754Hendrix
Leahy, Richard ET/SgtRadio Operator755Hemrich
Leake, Robert LSgtAerial Gunner755Frederick
LeBeuf, Leo A1LtPilot754LeBeuf
Lee, Carl PT/SgtWaist Gunner755Peters
Lee, Kenneth LS/SgtFlight Engineer752Allen, R
Legh-page, George D2LtBombardier753Larned
Lehardy, Arnold 1LtCo-pilot / Pilot752Roubal
Lehmann, Bernard AS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner753Wilburn
Lehn, Kenneth WsgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner754Jessee
Lehr, Richard OT/SgtFlight Engineer753Speer
Lehr, Robert B1LtPilot752Lehr
Lemons, Lynn TSgtBall Turret Gunner752Morris
Lenart, Casimer P2LtCo-pilot752Szarko
Lenderman, Ernest BS/SgtAerial Gunner/Gunnery Instructor753Beckstrom
Lent, Jr, Leonard B2LtCo-pilot755Hancock
Leonard, James JS/SgtAerial Gunner753Beckstrom
Leonard, Jr, Charles AS/SgtFlight Engineer754Barton
Leonard, Jr, Clarence T/SgtRadio Operator755Brudos
Lester, Robert A2LtCo-pilot754Rhoades
Levin, Howard BT/SgtRadio Operator753Sievers
Levine, Robert L2LtBombardier754Neumann
Levy, Robert J2LtNavigator753Tooman
Lewis, Charles A2LtCo-pilot755Stoneburner
Lewis, James NSgtAerial Gunner, 2/E754Ballard
Lewis, Jr, Charles NSgtRadio Operator752Cragun
Libby, Walter LS/SgtFlight Engineer753DeNeffe
Lieber, Leo S/SgtRadio Operator753Alvestad
Limbert, Frank PT/SgtFlight Engineer753McCormick
Lind, Albert S/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner755Brudos
Lind, Richard G1LtCo-pilot755Mattson
Lindquist, Raymond ES/SgtFlight Engineer754
Linsk, Joseph 1LtCo-pilot752Zimmerman
Lint, Roy AS/SgtRadio Operator753Robinson
Lippert, Edward S/SgtAerial Gunner752Haynes
Lipschitz, Joseph F/ONavigator755Wells
Lipuma, Charles JF/O752Smith, WB
Litchock, Steve LS/SgtAerial Gunner754Minor
Liverett, Irvin RT/SgtFlight Engineer754Hansen
Livermore, Alvin R2LtPilot754Livermore
Lizut, William JT/SgtFlight Engineer754Brauer
Lobo, Howard J2LtPilot755Lobo
Lockhart, Richard WS/SgtAerial Gunner753Gaines
Lockridge, Charles LCaptPilot754Lockridge
Lodinger, Herman 2LtBombardier389Lamb
Logie, Byron E2LtPilot755Logie
Lomauro, Samuel M1Lt754Beno
Lombardozzi, Anthony JS/SgtAerial Gunner, 2/E754Lockridge
Long, Arlie SgtAerial Gunner, 2/E752Hons
Long, Grover MF/ONavigator753Curland
Long, Richard ISgtAerial Gunner753Sloan
Long, Robert LT/SgtRadio Operator753Umphrey
Loose, Otis A1LtPilot755Loose
Lopez, Joseph MS/SgtAerial Gunner754Williams, E
LoRusso, Albert J2LtNavigator754Neumann
Lougee, Richard L1LtNavigator (Lead)752
Lovdahl, Leonard RM/SgtAirplane Crew Chief755Loose
Loveless, Oscar T/SgtFlight Engineer752Hoffman
Lovett, John F1LtNavigator755Chimples
Lovil, Namon WT/SgtFlight Engineer753Williams, DG
Lower, Russell E2LtNavigator755Wagner
Lowman, Willard LSgtWaist Gunner755Adamson
Lowry, Boyd NS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner752Scaif
Lowry, Richard GSgtTop Turret Gunner755Peters
Lowry, Robert BS/SgtFlight Engineer752Zimmerman
Loy, Murray WF/OPilot752Loy
Loyd, James TT/SgtFlight Engineer753Tracy
Lucas, Albert MSgtRadio Operator754Duke
Lucas, Edward AS/SgtAerial Gunner754Dane
Lucas, Jr, Harry T1Lt754Canady
Lucero, Jake TS/SgtFlight Engineer753Jones, J
Lucksinger, Russell JT/SgtFlight Engineer753Sanborn
Luft, August JT/SgtFlight Engineer755Mattson/Olney
Luft, John L1LtCo-pilot753Alvestad
Lukas, Richard A2Lt754Helfrecht
Luke, Walter JSgtBall Turret Gunner752Thompson
Luna, Joseph JSgtAerial Gunner754Hunt
Lunan, Mackenzie A1Lt754Helfrecht
Lund, Wallace DSgtRadio Operator754Hunt
Lunn, Morris WS/SgtAirplane Armorer-Gunner754Nelson
Lunsford, Lewis WSgtWaist Gunner755Lobo
Lunz, Conrad CS/SgtBall Turret Gunner753McMains
Luther, William HS/SgtFlight Engineer755Glenn
Lynde, Howard WS/SgtAerial Gunner, 2/E752Hetzler
Lytle, Raymond S/SgtFlight Engineer753Kovich
Ground Men:
NameRankMOSJobUnitInfo SourceComments
LaBranch, Raymond JPfc678/590Power Turret/Gunsight Mech/Duty Soldier III754SO58: 09-Mar-45Reclassified - Transferred to infantry
Laco, Joseph JPvt060Cook755FR1488: 09-Aug-44Married Miss Dorthea Field, Norwich Norfolk
Lagasse, Gerard JPfc858ChmSO192: 24-Jul-44DS to Det A 806Chm AAF 113
Lakin, Samuel WCaptStation & Group S4 OfficerHQSO93: 14-Apr-45TD to London & Glasgow
Lakin, William LS/Sgt573Welder, Aircraft814FR0352: 07-May-45PHOTO - Manufatcured electric hoist (cont FR0353)
LaLonde, Wilbur FM/Sgt60SCSO298: 25-Nov-44TD from where??
Lamathan, Richard GCpl383Fire Fighter2016FFSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Lamauro, Samuel M2Lt755FR1433: 01-Dec-44Promoted to 1st Lieutenant
Lamb, Eddie ECpl952Radar Repairman, Gunlaying Tech753SO117: 26-Apr-44AZON Crews (Ord fr: HQ 3AFSW)
Lamoureaux, William JCpl853Radar Mechanic, Navigation754SO110: 01-May-45Assigned from 70th RD
Landrum, James CM/Sgt750Airplane Crew Chief752SO298: 30-Dec-43Crew Chief
Landry, Robert JSgt555Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Lane, Frederick JTec4650/759Telephone Switchboard Operator/Radio Operator, CNS1080SigSO287: 13-Nov-44Reclassified
Lane, James TCpl60SCSO302: 30-Nov-44TD from where??
Langdon, William SPfc345Truck Driver, LightHQSO80: 01-Apr-45Assigned
Langguth, Joseph CCpl754FR1273: 01-Mar-45S2 Photo Interpretation
Langley, Wilmet APvt601AAA Weapons Crewman60SCSO44: 20-Feb-45Trsfr for Inf Reinf Trng 12th RD
Lank, William NTec51080SigSO280: 04-Nov-44TD to 389th Bomb Group
Lanni, James VPfc605Heavy Machine Gunner60SCSO44: 20-Feb-45Trsfr for Inf Reinf Trng 12th RD
Lansfield, William PCpl753SO107: 28-Apr-45Reld fr attch 814AE
Lansley, Hubert JT/SgtCommunications752SO298: 30-Dec-43Passenger on 41-28628 to ETO
Lantzy, Clair WPfc747/521Airplane and Engine Mech/Airman Basic753SO169: 30-Jun-44Reclassified - former air crew (Lt Umphrey Crew 27)
Lapides, Arthur Cpl901/911Munitions Worker/Airplane Armorer755SO230: 04-Sep-44Reclassified
LaPonsie, James ACaptAsst S4753FR1028: 16-Sep-44Assigned to Sqdn as Asst S4
Lapp, Harry CPfc345Truck Driver, Light755SO41: 17-Feb-45Reld fr atchd 1119MP - atchd Det A 1261MP
Larimer, Robert WT/Sgt757Radio Operator755SO146: 03-Jun-44Assigned & placed on flying status
Larimore, Claude RPfc612/911Airplane Armorer-Gunner/Airplane Armorer60SCSO257: 06-Oct-44Reclassified - former air crew (Lt Cragun Crew 8)
LaRoche, John JMaj1024Squadron CO - Cmd Pilot752SO183: 14-Jul-44TD to London for conference
Larson, Kenneth LS/Sgt938Gunnery Instructor755SO291: 17-Nov-44Assigned
Larsson, Erling LPvt809Decontaminating Equip Operator754SO47: 24-Feb-45Trsfr for Inf Reinf Trng 12th RD
LaSaker, Charles AT/Sgt852Radar Mechanic, RCM753SO134: 28-May-45Assigned (Attch from 389th BG)
Laskowski, John GCpl678Power Turret & Gunsight Mech755SO308: 07-Dec-44Assigned from AAF 147
Laslavic, Louis APfc237Teletype Operator752SO220: 23-Aug-44Asigned
Lavell, Walter WMajHQSO60: 11-Mar-45Assigned
LaVelle, Earl MM/Sgt752FR0920: 01-May-45Awards - Certificate of Meritorius Achievement - May 1945
Lavelle, Paul JCpl60SCSO80: 01-Apr-45TD from AAF 104 329 Bomb Sqdn
Lawrance, Arthur HSgt405Clerk-Typist1686OrdSO49(?): 07-Dec-43Awd of Good Conduct Medal 1yr service
Lawson, James EPvt345Truck Driver, Light1105QMSO44: 20-Feb-45Trsfr for Inf Reinf Trng 12th RD
Laxague, Emile Pfc555Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Layfield, Maurice LS/Sgt677Military Policeman1261MPSO60: 11-Mar-45Guard for prisoner Pvt Scott
Leafey, Andrew PTec5667/805Message Center Clerk/Cryptographic Technician1080SigSO287: 13-Nov-44Reclassified
Leahy, Donald JCpl055Clerk, General752SO87: 08-Apr-45USSAF MF6158 trsf EM Inf Reinf Trng
Leavitt, Newton BSgt505Ammunition NCO752SO144: 01-Jun-44Promoted to S/Sgt
Lee, John AM/Sgt750Airplane Crew Chief814FR0345: 03-May-45NCO IC of all maint shops
Lee, Joseph DSgt60SCSO298: 25-Nov-44TD from where??
Lee, Kenneth CSgt858CmlSO96: 17-Apr-45TD from ? Asgn to Det A
Lee, Marvin JCpl747Airplane & Engine Mech469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Lee, Ross ACpl857HQSO126: 18-May-45Assigned from 70th RD
Leeman, William JSgt647/650Radio Repairman, A/C Equip/Telephone Switchboard Operator1080SigSO223: 26-Aug-44TD AAF114 duty w/2BD Flight Sect
Lehr, Edward E2Lt754FR1230: 29-Nov-44Promoted to 1st Lieutenant
Lehrman, Arthure MPfc786/590Toxic Gas Handler/Duty Soldier III96CBWSO310: 10-Dec-44Reclassified
Leiterman, Julius Pfc256Welder, Combination754SO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Lemanski, Chester SSgt573Welder, Aircraft469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Lemkowitz, William DCaptOrdnance Officer1686OrdSO62: 13-Mar-45Aptd Sta Bomb Recce Officer
Lemons, Jesse ES/Sgt852Radar Mechanic, RCM752SO295: 21-Nov-44Assigned from 70th Repl Dep
Lenartowicz, Stanley JM/Sgt750Crew Chief753FR10295: 01-May-45Capt Green's right hand man as line chief
Lennon, James TS/Sgt555Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker752FR0920: 01-May-45Awards - Certificate of Meritorius Achievement - May 1945
Lent, Jr, Stephen JS/Sgt502/631Administrative NCO/Intelligence NCOHQSO284: 10-Nov-44Reclassified
Leonard, Theodore ECpl754SO253: 01-Oct-44TD to RAF Yatesbury
Leone, Camillo PCpl678Power Turret & Gunsight Mech755AR44-1-27-502: 27-Jan-44Killed in crsh on T/O-Marrakech - ATC ferry pilot
Leone, Louis APfc345Truck Driver, Light752SO134: 28-May-45Assigned (Attch from 389th BG)
Leonido, Victor APfc867/590Radar Mechanic, Bombardment/Duty Soldier IIIHQSO97: 18-Apr-45Reclassified
Lepley, Paul ECpl965Mech, Auto, Wheeled Vehicle (3rd Ech)1686OrdSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Letley, Paul EPfc1686OrdSO221: 24-Aug-44TD AAF 158 - Cletrac Maint Course
Levit, Joseph Pvt623Finance Clerk-Typist211FinSO78: 30-Mar-45Promoted to Cpl
Levitan, Harry JSgt753SO97: 18-Apr-45TD ro AAF 595 - Projectionist School
Levy, Jack S/Sgt511Armorer753SO72: 24-Mar-45Assigned from 70th RD
Lewis, Carroll MPvt858CmlSO294: 20-Nov-44TD to AAF 120
Lewis, Charles W2Lt1024Pilot752SO102: 29-Dec-43Reld fr 458BG asgd to 470BG Mt Home, Id
Lewis, Kirk ECpl405Clerk-Typist755SO87: 08-Apr-45USSAF MF6158 trsf EM Inf Reinf Trng
Lewis, Robert K1Lt754SO185: 16-Jul-44Assigned (Crew Dahm or Skidmore??)
Lichtbaus, David Cpl752SO18: 20-Jan-45TD to No 2 RAF Rad Sch - amint course
Lichti, Louis WTec41080SigSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Lifschen, Benjamin Pvt590Duty Soldier III752SO134: 28-May-45Assigned (Attch from 389th BG)
Ligon, Elvin SCol96CBWSO34: 09-Feb-45WP to 466BG indefinite period
Linden, Otto WCpl747Airplane & Engine Mech754SO15: 17-Jan-45Promoted to Sgt
Lindsley, Francis LSgt511Armorer752SO72: 24-Mar-45Assigned from 70th RD
Lionburger, Glade TTec51080SigSO149: 06-Jun-44Now on SD at AAF 147 placed on TD
Lipinski, Joseph Cpl752SO82: 03-Apr-45Attached to 469SD
Lippold, Alred FCpl858CmlSO94: 15-Apr-45TD to AAF 123 for 2 weeks from ??
Little, Herbert LPfc809Decontaminating Equip Operator814AESO96: 17-Apr-45Trsf from CWS to AC
Little, Samuel HCpl932Special Vehicle Operator753SO312: 12-Dec-44Assigned from AAF 147
Livigno, Salvatore GS/Sgt003Photo Technician, Aerial755SO298: 30-Dec-43Photo Technician
Livingston, Eugene WPvt932Special Vehicle Operator754SO47: 24-Feb-45Trsfr for Inf Reinf Trng 12th RD
Livingston, John LSgt678Power Turret & Gunsight Mech755SO11: 12-Jan-44Movement (SO frm HQ IV BC)
Llewellyn, Jr, Frank ACapt754SO224: 28-Aug-44Assigned
LLuy, Jorge J1Lt909SigSO180: 11-Jul-44Reld from 753 - Return to 909Sig
Loafey, Andrew PTec5667/805Message Center Clerk/Cryptographic Technician1080SigSO277: 01-Nov-44Reclassified
Lobb, James DSgt747/750Airplane and Engine Mech/Crew Chief752SO169: 30-Jun-44Reclassified
Lobbell, Howard RCpl754SO170: 01-Jul-44TD to AAF 145
Lodato, Jack Pfc657Medical Aid Man258MedSO70: 22-Mar-45Assigned from 70th RD
Lohbrandt, Frederick WT/Sgt469SDSO303: 01-Dec-44DS from AAF 147 APO558
Lombardini, Donte JSgt677Military Policeman1261MPSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 377th HQ/Base Air Svc Grp
Long, Albert MPfc677Military PolicemanDetASO87: 08-Apr-45USSAF MF6158 trsf EM Inf Reinf Trng
Long, Albert S/Sgt687Airplane Propeller Mech469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Long, Charles WCpl747/590Airplane and Engine Mech/Duty Soldier III814AESO97: 18-Apr-45Reclassified
Long, Mac CCpl857753SO137: 31-May-45Assigned from 2AD
Long, Robert WPvt911Airplane Armorer755SO144: 01-Jun-44Promoted to Sgt
Long, Jr, Robert Pfc055Clerk, General754SO63: 15-Mar-45Assigned
Longo, Nicholas 2Lt754SO11: 12-Jan-45Assigned (AC)
Looney, Jeremiah LS/Sgt502Administrative NCO752SO144: 01-Jun-44Promoted to T/Sgt
Lopane, Domenick Pfc590Duty Soldier III755SO88: 09-Apr-45Promoted to Pfc
Lopez, Frank MTec5469SDSO303: 01-Dec-44DS from AAF 147 APO558
Loran, Norman MS/Sgt638FR0341: 11-May-45Assigned to Sqdn - former inf platoon ldr Normandy-Germany WIA
Loran, Ralph ASgt813Transportaion NCO638AMSO119: 11-May-45Assigned from 128rth RD
Lorang, John FSgt050Carpenter, General469SDSO86: 07-Apr-45Assigned
Lorentz, Charley PPfc753SO151: 08-Jun-44Reduced to Pvt - misconduct
Losada, Gabriel Cpl755FR1398: 20-Sep-44TD to Lille, France, Return HSF 10/20 - Orderly Room
Lose, Ralph ASgt566Duty NCO60SCSO44: 20-Feb-45Trsfr for Inf Reinf Trng 12th RD
Louther, Joseph L1LtSquadron Gunnery Officer752SO28: 02-Feb-45Assigned Par 2 SO27 - Berryhill?
Lowrie, Robert ASgt932Special Vehicle Operator60SCSO246: 22-Sep-44DS at AAF 123 - 21 days
Lowry, Jr, Ralph Cpl867Radar Mechanic, BombardmentHQSO250: 27-Sep-44Assigned
Lubet, Frederick Cpl862Radar Mechanic, IFF (LORAN)752SO48: 25-Feb-45Assigned from 70th RD
Lubnick, Andrew Pvt055Clerk, General752SO4: 04-Jan-45Promoted to Pfc
Lucas, Richard A2Lt755FR1465: 01-Mar-45Promoted to 1st Lieutenant
Lucas, Wallace JPvt590Duty Soldier III752SO285: 11-Nov-44Promoted to Cpl
Lundberg, Frederick G2Lt753FR10296: 01-May-45Dropped from Sqdn roll now at Laredo, TX
Lunsford, John SCpl931/932Truck Driver, Heavy/Special Vehicle Operator638AMSO135: 29-May-45Reclassified
Lush, William GPfc590Duty Soldier III754SO56: 07-Mar-45Assigned from 70th RD
Lynch, Frank WPfc345/677Truck Driver, Light/Military Policeman1119MPSO177: 08-Jul-44Reclassified
Lynch, Mortimer JPvt60SCSO286: 12-Nov-44TD from 2d SAD AAF 547
Lynn, Charles IS/Sgt620Parachute Rigger & Repairman469SDSO94: 15-Apr-45Trsf to 814th Air Engineering Sqdn
Lynskey, Raymond PSgt612Airplane Armorer-Gunner752SO144: 01-Jun-44Promoted to S/Sgt
Lyons, Basil HPfc345Truck Driver, Light1105QMSO87: 08-Apr-45Par 1 SO 86 amnd from Briglio
Lyons, Paul WCpl835Supply Clerk469SDSO44: 20-Feb-45Trsfr for Inf Reinf Trng 12th RD