Lawrence Johnson
The entire Lt G. Neil Bech Crew from the 303rd BG, 359th BS, 8th Air Force,with the exception the Bombardier, volunteered to transfer to the 301st BG(H), 419th BS, 15th AF at Foggia, Italy following mission #117 - 4 March 1944. The 15th AF was starting to encounter German fighter aircraft and wanted the benefit of some seasoned 8th AF combat crews. Lt Bech flew 17 additional missions with the 301st BG(H) for a total of 34 credited missions which met the 15th AF 50 mission combat tour requirement with double mission credit for the long-distant targets.
 (Back L-R) 2Lt Edward R. Cotter (N), F/O Frederick A. Corbin (B), 2Lt G. Neil Bech Jr (P) , 2Lt Franklin M. Hall (CP) (Front L-R) Sgt Edward C. Boatwright (WG), Sgt Elbert S. Cox, Jr. (TG) 15360726, S/Sgt Julian E. Dennis (R), Sgt Lawrence G. Johnson (BTG), Sgt Robert W. Cundiff (WG) , S/Sgt Floyd L. Sanelli (E)
S/Sgt Lawrence G Johnson was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Ball Turrent Gunner.
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Ribbon & Device |
Lawrence Johnson |
S/Sgt |
731 |
05/30/1944 |
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AM/4OLC |
 
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Lawrence Johnson |
S/Sgt |
731 |
05/30/1944 |
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AM/3OLC |
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4/13/1944 Lawrence is on a list of original crews and when they were assigned to the 419th Bomb Squadron of the 301st Bombardment Group.
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