1941-1945
Theodore Smith's Crew
1941-1945
Photo courtesy of SSgt Charles F. Kinsey/493rd via his daughter Venus Conklin
Back row: left to right - SSgt Robert Ternent Radio Operator; SSgt Francis Jordan Asst Armorer Gunner; SSgt Charles F. Kinsey Armorer Gunner; SSgt Edward Tholcke Asst Radio Operator; TSgt Howard Townsend Flight Engineer; and TSgt Grant Risa Asst Flight Engineer.
Front Row: Lt C. A. King Navigator; Lt R. C. Gebhart Bombadier; Lt Tex Lawrence Co Pilot; and Lt Theodore F Smith Pilot. Chuck Kinsey, my Dad, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf and the Air Medal with Oak leaf for his service in the CBI.
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