Missing SSGT Masterman, Edward W. – 39196860
Edward W. Masterman – 39196860 is a World War II Missing in Action (MIA) Staff Sergeant whose name is engraved at the Tablets of the Missing at World War II Margraten U.S. Cemetery and Memorial in The Netherlands. His name is adopted by the Study Group Missing Soldier Board.
About SSGT Masterman – 39196860
| Name: Masterman, Edward W. |
| Initials: Edward Warren |
| Rank: Staff Sergeant (SSGT) |
| Service number: 39196860 |
| Status: Missing in action (MIA) |
| Missing since: December 11, 1943 |
| Unit: 614th Bomber Squadron, 401st Bomber Group, Heavy |
| Commemorated: Tablets of the Missing, Netherlands Margraten U.S. Cemetery and Memorial |
| Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart |
| Adopted by: Study Group Missing Soldier Board |
Circumstances
The aircraft was so badly damaged by FLAK that Lt. Kaufman ordered the crew to bail out. This was near the Dutch coast and six of the crew were blown out to sea and lost. Two delayed their drop and landed safely.
B17G 42-31098 landed at Lindholme RAF base, Yorkshire, after sustaining heavy damage (eight crewmembers having bailed out).
Aircraft data:
Serial number: 42-31098
Type: B-17G
Nickname: Penny’s Thunderhead
Destination: Emden, Germany
Mission: Bombing
Missing Air Crew Report (MACR): 8711
Family
Father: Ed Masterman
Mother: Rhubell Masterman
Sister: Ethel Masterman
Brothers: Gerald Masterman & Donald Masterman
SSGT Edward W. Masterman – 39196860 - Kaufman Crew.
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