Crash Site B-17 Boot's Hill

This monument was erected in honor of the crew of the B-17 of the USAAF (8th AF 96th BG 336th BS) that crashed on Keranpres on May 17th 1943 and in gratitude to the inhabitants of Chateauneuf-du-Faou, Landeleau, Plonevez-du-Faou, who helped US and British aviators during the 1939-1945 war.

Crew of the B-17 Boot''s Hill
8th AF 96th BG 336th BS crashed in Keranprès May 17th 1943

1stLt Louis L.HALTOM Escaped
2ndLt George E.FORSLUND KIA
2ndLt Baily J.LOVIN POW
2ndLt George D.RAWLINGS POW
T/Sgt Herman L.MARSHAL Escaped
T/Sgt Glen WELLS Escaped
S/Sgt William C.MARTIN Escaped
S/Sgt Niles D.LOUDENSLAGER Escaped
S/Sgt Roy A.MARTIN Escaped
S/Sgt Andrew L.JORENSKEY KIA
Cpt William C.CARNAHAN POW

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Source

• Text: TracesOfWar
• Photos: Rob Vogels