Milton B. Passmore was born on October 24, 1925, in San Diego, California. He worked as a sales clerk before enlisting in the service on December 28, 1943. He served in the 603rd Bomber Squadron, 398th Bomb Group, Heavy, as a Staff Sergeant and Tail Gunner of B-17 #42-107138 nicknamed ''Witka Tanka Ton'' during World War II.

On November 21, 1944, B-17G #42-107138 departed from Nuthampstead, England, for a bombing mission over Merseburg, Germany. After successfully releasing its bombs on target, the aircraft was attacked by German fighters. The assault caused severe damage to the No. 2 engine and struck the No. 4 engine as well, ultimately leading to the bomber crashing near Merseburg during the mission. Of the ten crew members aboard, seven were killed in action.

SSgt Passmore died from his wounds received in battle on November 24, 1944. He is now buried in the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. Milton B. Passmore's name is inscribed on the Anstey Window Memorial in Panel 3 (right), on Butterfly 22, in the bottom right wing (section D).

Source of information: www.americanairmuseum.com, www.findagrave.com, www.398th.org