Metro Zazula

S/Sgt. Metro Zazula was assigned to the 459th BG 758th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Gunner.

This 758 BS B-24, Serial No. 42-52331 Devil`s Delight, caught fire, exploded and crashed on approach to Naples after being struck by flak on the bomb run over Porto San Stefano, Italy. All aboard were killed. Pilot was Lt John Zimmer

This 758 BS B-24, Serial No. 42-52331 Devil`s Delight, caught fire, exploded and crashed on approach to Naples after being struck by flak on the bomb run over Porto San Stefano, Italy. All aboard were killed. Pilot was Lt John Zimmer", one of the four Officers in the attached Crew Photo. 2nd Lt Que D Jones, tall officer, 2nd from left is the only officer identified in this hoto

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Rank Order Date Award
Ribbon
Device

S/Sgt

162

04/02/1944

AM
Air Medal (AM)

S/Sgt

500

05/17/1944

AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

S/Sgt

502

05/17/1944

AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT

502

05/17/1944

AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

09/18/1943 Special Order 261 - transferred to 459th BG
12/01/1943 December Roster
07/28/1943 Special Order 209 - transferred to 459th BG
12/01/1943 December Roster
07/28/1943 Special Order 209 - transferred to 459th BG


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