Aircraft History
Possibly, this A-20 was previously assigned to the 312th Bombardment Group with tail letter "J". Assigned to the 417th Bombardment Group, 675th Bombardment Squadron.

Mission History
Damaged over Babo Airfield by anti-aircraft fire. Pilot Grimes was killed in the crash. Reportedly, the gunner survived but later committed suicide near the aircraft.

Wreckage
In June 1947, the wreckage of this A-20 was located by RAAF Searcher Team led by F/Lt. O'Shea. The crash site was found near near Tofoy on the Senindara River near Otawir Airfield.

Extracts from report by S/Ldr Rundle Serial No. 58, (c) Babo Area:
"A native names Lewakabessi has seen this plane... he went with the Japanese to the aircraft. They brought a body back (probably Grimes) and this native should know where it is buried."

Karamerich's remains were recovered post war and are buried at the Manila American Cemetery.

References
Extracts from report by S/Ldr Rundle No. 58, (c) Babo Area, 6-1947
Thanks to Bruce Fenstermaker for the WWII photo of Frank Kramerich.
Rampage of the Roarin' 20's does not list this serial number in the appendix as assigned to the 312th BG

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

A-20

MIA
(One BNR)