Hackworth Richard G.

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Richard G. Hackworth is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

B-17 (41-24501) 'Daisy's Coffee Shop' Crash Site Memorial Plaque

Name:

Richard G. Hackworth

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Serial Number:

15068649

Unit:

368th Bomber Squadron, 306th Bomb Group, Heavy

Date of Death:

0000-00-00

State:

Ohio

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SSgt Richard G. Hackworth, radio operator of the B-17 41-24501, took off from Station 111 in Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, UK on a bombing mission over St Nazaire�s submarine pens. They were targeted by flak and fighters until the crew bailed out over the Atlantic. Hackworth was taken prisoner and sent to Stalag 17B in Braunau, Gneikendorf.