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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.

  Rank General Order Date Notes Award Ribbon & Device

Bobbie Follett

F/O

 

08/11/1943

 

AM/2OLC

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

  • 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

    Please contact us if you can assist with any biographical data, pictures or other information regarding the service and life of Bobbie Follett.

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