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Gunner: 'O'Neill, Francis E. t../' Sgt. ~ JIr. John F. O'Neill, Father,8'3WA'~ Street~ SDr:l.ndie1d, )(ass.

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APO 5a:> U.S. Army

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6 June 1944.

SUBJECT: Transmittal. or !.1issing Air Crew Report.

ro : CommandingOfficer, Hg. h64th BombardmentGroup (M), APO520, US Army.

1. Transmitted herewith are the Missing Air Crew Reports on combat crewsassigred to this Squadron who were Missing In Act..i.onas of 5 June 1944, nea.rFerrara, Italy:

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8. Tell all you know about when, where, how ~ach person in your aircraft for. whom noindiviGu:'\l questionnaire is attached bailed out. A crew list is attached. Pleasegiv e fae ts. I f you don t t know, say: "No Knowledge".

9. Where did your aircraft strike the ground?

10. What members of your crewwere in the aircraft when it struck the ground? (Shouldcross c,.heck with 8 above and individu~l questionnaires) (//PJu--di.. .f- ~

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