Seeking ID of 504 Sqn. pilots

[Tom Semenza]

I am hoping to identify the following 504 Sqn. pilots:

Maj. W. W. Berg USAAC - He was attached in Aug.-Sep. 43 to gain combat experience and claimed a FW 190 damaged on 12 Aug. 43.

F/L Cameron - According to John Foreman's RAF Fighter Command Victory Claims, this officer claimed a He 111 destroyed on 27 July 1940. Unfortunately the July ORB for 504 Sqn. is missing, nor is there a Combat Report. Cameron's name does not appear in the ORB either before or after July.

F/Sgt. B. J. Doyle RNZAF - In 504 from Aug. 1942 until posted overseas on 31 March 1943. Probably Brian James Doyle NZ 413042. This pilot may also have later served in 154 Sqn. in May 1944.

Sgt. M. F. Harding - Posted in 3 March 1943 and last mentioned in Form 541 on 27 June 43. Possibly 1314524 Maurice Frank Harding who later served in 610 Sqn. and was KiA on 11 March 1945.

Thanks,
​​​​​​​Tom

[RSwank]

W. W. Berg was possibly Walter W Berg. Mentioned here:

http://ramsburyatwar.com/crashes/spitfirerabley.htm


He stayed in the Air Force:

https://www.newspapers.com/article/t...oop/167603375/


https://www.newspapers.com/article/t...oop/167603749/

[dp_burke]

For Harding send for his service file to check
https://www.apply-deceased-military-...rvice.gov.uk/#

[Tom Semenza]

Thanks, RSwank. I'd say he is very likely the Maj. Berg I'm looking for.

Dennis, I appreciate your suggestion and have sent a request. Looks as though it could take some time to get a response. Have you done this yourself and with what results?

Regards,
Tom

[JohnE]

Brian James Doyle (NZ413042)

Maurice Frank Harding (1314524)

/John Engelsted

[paulmcmillan]

I think he was
Walter Warden Berg #O411683
BIRTH
22 Dec 1916 Kings New York
DEATH
7 Jun 2000 (aged 83) Monterey California
BURIAL
El Carmelo Cemetery
Pacific Grove, Monterey County,California, USA


https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/...r_w-berg/photo

[Tom Semenza]

John, thanks for confirming Doyle and Harding.

Paul, thank you for the additional info on Berg which corresponds to the post from RSwank.

Regards,
Tom

[Tom Semenza]

Dennis,

Just wanted to thank you again for your suggestion on obtaining Harding's service records. I received a quick response from the Air Historical Branch with his file attached.

Regards,
Tom