Bobbie Follett
See Document 2, 3, 4, 5 below to see Letters sent to his family from St. Donat, Algeria
Back Row L to R: F/O Bobbie Follet co-pilot; Lt. Richard Jamerson Navigator; Lt. Pete Robeck Bombardier; Lt. Albert J. Fensel Pilot. Front Row L to R: Sgt. Jack Ledford Tail Gunner; Sgt. Bill Cummings Ball Turret; Sgt. Robert Kennedy Waist Gunner; S/Sgt. Rod Robinson Radio Oper.; S/Sgt Martin Poler Engineer; Sgt. Charles Bange Waist Gunner. See Document 1 below to see note on back of Crew Photo written by Bobbie's cousin, Neil Follett, after he met one of the three survivors of Bobbie's crew, Navigator Dick Jamerson.
The crew with their B-17 in St. Donat, Algeria
MACR: 490
F/O Bobbie W Follett was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Co-pilot.
The following information on Bobbie Follett is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on F/O Follett. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Bobbie Follett's military record please contact us.
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Bobbie Follett |
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08/11/1943 |
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Back of Crew Photo PDF
Letter Home 6/1/43 PDF
Letter Home 4/21/43 PDF
Personal Album of Bobbie Follett
8/11/1943 MIA/KIA
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