Everett E. Austerman
Everett, Michelle's Grandfather, was a gunner on board a B-29 Stratofortress based at Tinian, in the Marianas. Their bomber, believed to be on its first mission, was declaired killed in action on April 15, 1945 after being listed as MIA for some time. Below is a group photo of the crew. If anyone has any further information on any of the crew, please use our contact page and share your story!
398th Squadron Patch
504th Bombardment Group
Below are some photos of the base at Tibian that were gathered while trying to reseach the 398th.
Above: A photo of the 504th group area. Below: The north field.
Above & Below: B-29's on the ramp.
