USAAF
5th AF
3rd BG
13th BS
Pilot Major Herman F.
Lowery, O-21622 (MIA/KIA)
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt, Sidney W. Jacobson, O-431455 (MIA/KIA)
Bombardier T/Sgt William B. Wherry, 6246992 (MIA/KIA)
Engineer Sgt Carlos E. Spillers, 6970874 (MIA/KIA)
Lower Gunner Cpl Noah Fresquez, 19012349 (MIA/KIA)
Crew Sgt Wesley J. Hayes, 6579604 (MIA/KIA)
Shot Down May 25, 1942
MACR 15969
Mission History
One of eight bombers that took off on a bombing mission against Lae. The formation was attacked by aproximately 20 Zeros. This bomber Shot down by A6M Zeros of the
Tainan Kokutai while attacking Lae,
last seen on fire and likely crashed into the sea in flames. Witnesses reported that none of the crew was seen to parachute from the aircraft before it crashed. One of three
B-25s lost on that mission.
Relatives
Carl Skiba (nephew of Jacobson)
References
RAAF Searcher Team S/Ldr Rundle report, August 12, 1946
History of 13th BS
B-25
