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Cpl Robert C. Pratt graduated from Chestertown High School in 1943, were he was the vice president of his class and active in sports. He also played a leading part in a play.

Cpl Oscar A. Borg:

"I was the tail gunner on Yellow S, flying number 23 position, on a bombing mission to Roudnice, Czechoslovakia, on 28 December 1944. On the way to the target I noticed Red G was wandering about in the formation, although his position was supposed to have been in the slot, off my right wing and to the rear. I did not see the planes at the moment they collided, but I did see Red G when it fell away. At this time, the formation was at about 19-20,000 feet at approximately 1120 hours. I saw one chute open, and it appeared to have come from the camera hatch. It is my belief that the spinning of the plane prevented any other crew members from bailing out. I saw Red G hit the ground, explode, and burn."

1st Lt William W. Willson:

"He was still in the plane when it crashed."