Roll of Honor

The following names are members of the 445th Bomb Group who were Killed In Action (KIA) or died while serving with the unit overseas. These names come from the Wall of Honor at Cambridge Military Cemetery as well as the Second Air Division's Roll of Honor at the Norwich library.

The names are in alphabetical order showing the individual's name, rank, service number, squadron, date of death, and the Missing Air Crew Report (MACR) number, if known. This list is not complete and any omissions are strictly the fault of the webmaster.

Some of the names will be listed with KIA next to them. These were crewmen killed but their aircraft made it back to England or their home station at Tibenham. One notable exception is Arthur Barks, a Navigator, who was killed on a mission and whose body was jettisoned along with everything else not bolted down to lighten the aircraft. They had lost 2 engines and were losing power in a third while still over the English Channel. Through his actions after being severely wounded, Barks was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest award for valor (second only to the Medal of Honor) which was the only award of this decoration to a member of the 445th Bomb Group.

Some names do not have a date or a Missing Air Crew Report number. These names appear on the Wall of Honor at the Cambridge military cemetery, but do not have a date listed.

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Last Updated: October 04, 2009