Robert Paul Valentik
Hometown, StateNorwalk, Connecticut
Branch of ServiceArmy Air Forces
Date of Incident02/04/1944
ConflictWorld War II 1941-1945
RankStaff Sergeant
Unit418th Bomber Squadron, 100th Bomber Group (Heavy)
StatusMissing in Action
Aircraft B-17G, #42-37975, date February 4, 1944, Time: 1332, location: Walcheron Island, North Sea. Lost due to enemy anti-aircraft. SSgt Valentik was a radioman on the flight. The plane pulled out of formation. It was smoking but appeared to be under control. No chutes were seen.
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