USAAF 40-1391 Martin B-26-MA Marauder

USAAF serial number S/N: 40-1391 Martin B-26-MA Marauder

1940001391, 40-1391 Martin B-26-MA Marauder Fate: Damaged Unit: 22BG408BS Remarks: 22BG408BS Red Raiders named: Susie-Q 4 Jun 1942 After participating in the Battle of Midway, the plane landed on Bird Island, Midway, with a flat tire, no hydraulics, and over 500 holes. It was, literally, a flying wreck. The crew:Lt. James P. Muri, pilot, Lt. James P. Moore, co-pilot, Lt. William W. Moore, navigator, Lt. Russell H. Johnson, bombardier, S/Sgt. John J. Gogoj, radio operator, S/Sgt Frank L. Melo, Jr. , engineer, and Sgt. Earl D. Ashley, gunner. Each was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross. In addition, Gogoj, Melo and Ashley each received a Purple Heart. Disposal: 01-Jun-42