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

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.
Ground school and training activities were carried out by combat
men not flying on this mission.
T/Sgt. Charles J. Justin, Engineer/Gunner, completed his tour of
thirty missions and was assigned to another base.
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14 May 1944: There was no mission on the 14 , it being Sunday.
There was no ground school, but there was a practice mission with
five ships flying formation.
15 May 1944: Today, there was a mission scheduled with Orly
Airdrome in France as the target. Due to adverse weather
conditions, it was “scrubbed”. Some local flying was done in the
afternoon, and an extensive ground school schedule was carried
out.
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16 May 1944: On the 16 , the same target was scheduled for
attack. The still unfavorable weather prevented it. Ground School
and training activities were carried out by all crewmembers.
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17 May 1944: On the 17 , the mission scheduled for Rotterfeld,
Germany was “scrubbed”. Ground school and training activities
were carried out on a limited scale.
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18 May 1944: On the 18 , there was no mission scheduled.
Extensive training activities and ground school were carried out.
19 May 1944: Berlin, Germany, was the target for the 19 . This
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was a successful mission. Twelve ships of this squadron
participated as follows: #1542, Capt. Ranzoni and crew; #079, Lt.
Collier and crew; #7504, Lt. Bruce and crew; #2116, Lt. Maziarz
and crew; #7304, Lt. Ransberger and crew; #7563, Lt. Maxwell and
crew; #7234, Capt. Kuehl and crew; #1909, Lt. Klinger and crew;
7040, Lt. Miller and crew; #7173, Lt. Gardner and crew; #7075,