Dailies of the 323rd - the 91st Bomb Group!

missions. So did S/Sgt. Theodore Wyzkoski, Flexible Gunner on the
“A” crew. Both individuals will be assigned to duty elsewhere.
As usual, the ground school and training activities for combat
crews not flying on today’s mission was carried out. Attendance
was excellent.
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12 May 1944: On the 12 Lutzkendorf was the target. This
squadron sent the following ten ships as follows: #075, Lt. Riser
and crew; #116, Lt. Maxwell and crew; #563, Capt. Ranzoni and
crew; #304, Lt. Pryor and crew; #975, Lt. Collier and crew; #234,
Lt. Sheriff and crew; #173, Lt. Gardner and crew; #933, Lt. Bruce
and crew; #909, Lt. Thomas and crew and #480 Capt. Samuelson and
crew. Results of bombing were only fair. This squadron had no
abortives. All completed the mission and returned safely to base.
Letter of commendation was addressed to all personnel of this
organization under date of May 12, 1944. It is listed in full
below:
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1. During the month of April 1944, the 323 squadron of the 91
Bomb Group (H) achieved a high degree of proficiency. We sent
more aircraft to the target than any other squadron in the group.
We had a lower loss rate than any squadron in the group. We
dropped a heavier load of bombs than any other group. Our
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abortive record was second to that of the 401 bombardment
squadron.
2. Such a record could not have been established without the
hearty and full cooperation of all personnel of each
department. Extra hours and the backbreaking work which each
of you have put in willingly and without complaint, has
meant that this squadron, during the month of April 1944,
visited more destruction upon the enemy than ever before.
3. My hearty thanks and congratulations to each member of the
squadron for a job well done. In our effort to subdue the
enemy and bring peace quickly, we must increase our efforts
yet again. Let us determine to improve this record as each
month brings us closer to victory.
4. The above was signed by Lt. Col. James F. Berry, Commanding
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Officer of the 323 Bomb Squadron, (H).
13 May 1944: A target at Straslsund, Germany, was attacked on the
th 13 . The mission was considered unsuccessful. All ships of this
squadron returned safely. Those taking part were, #234, Lt.
Sheriff and crew; #516, 2/Lt. Mosley and crew; #040, Lt. Miller
and crew: #903, Lt. Thomas and crew; #304, Lt. Riser and crew;
#909, Lt. Klinger and crew.