Pilot  T. B. Bash (survived)
Radio  ARM1C Wilson J. Cooper (KIA)
Gunner  AMM1C John M. Cook (survived)
Crashed  November 1, 1943

Pilot History
Unclear if pilot's name is Bash or Nash.

Mission History
Took off from USS Saratoga, on a strike against Buka Airfield. Crashed overboard on take off, two of the crew were rescued and one was killed in the crash.

References
Thanks to Ted Darcy for additional crew details

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