I have started on a different approach. There is a way to pull from the abmc.gov site (by squadron) all the MIAs from the each of the 3 fighter groups into spreadsheets. I have completed the 1st FG and am working on the 14th and 82nd.
In each case, I am trying to determine if there is a MACR for the missing man or enough info elsewhere to rule the man "out".
For the 1st FG, I think all the 52 men listed as missing can be ruled out. For the 14th FG I have come up with one name so far. Lawrence D Wells.
http://abmc.gov/node/549730#.V6nBfVQrJ1Y
His FOD date is September 12, 1945 which "may" mean a loss date of September 11, 1944. I cannot find a MACR for him or any information about him for that matter. Anyone know anything about Wells? He is listed on the dpaa list here with a loss location of "Italy", but no other info.
http://www.dpaa.mil/Portals/85/Docum...air_force.html
He does not seem to be on any accident report either.