Samar is a bit of a mystery.
I have found an Andrew Samar, born 1922 and died in 1997. ASN: 12156601
He is listed as a TSgt US Air Force WWII in one place and he is listed as a S/Sgt on a (rather incomplete) POW record. He is buried in Mt Hope Cemetery, Hastings on Hudson, NY. He had two brothers and a sister, all now deceased. I have not found much else yet about him.
What we need is more info from AFHRA, e.g. a loading list or a 322nd BG roster to confirm the crew names.
https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-...g=1&rid=587014
https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-...g=1&rid=110705
https://www.fold3.com/record/83619920-andrew-samar
UPDATE: Andrew may have married a widow sometime in the late 70s or 80s. She died in 2007 but her obit does not mention any of her husbands. She did have a son born in the late 30s or early 40s who I believe is still alive. Once we are reasonably sure this Andrew Samar was on the plane, I will try to contact the step-son.