11/30/2022 0 Comments Medal of honor recipients![]() Shortly thereafter another 20 mm enemy shellĮxploded, wounding Sergeant Vosler in the chest and about the face. Realizing the great need for firepower in protecting the vulnerable tail of the ship, Sergeant Vosler, with grim determination, kept up a steady stream of deadly fire. At about the same time a direct hit on the tail of the ship seriously wounded the tail gunner and rendered the tail guns inoperative. Early in the engagement a 20 mn cannon shell exploded in the radio compartment, painfully wounding Sergeant Vosler in the legs and thighs. After bombing the target, the aircraft in which Sergeant Vosler was serving was severelyĭamaged by anti-aircraft fire, forced out of formation and immediately subjected to repeated vicious attacks by enemy fighters. The Mathis Sports & Fitness Center, Goodfellow AFB, TX was dedicated and named in honor of Jack Mathis on 19 June 1966.įor conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a radio operator-air gunner on a heavy bombardment aircraft in a mission over Bremen, Germany, on. The Mathis Municipal Airport, San Angelo, Texas was named in 1988 in honor of the Mathis Brothers. His brother 1lt Mark Mathis, who became a 359th BS Bombardier shortly after Jack was killed, was killed on on his fourth mission after bombing Kiel, Germany. He is buried in the Fairmont Cemetery in his home town of San Angelo, Texas. Jack Mathis' original Medal of Honor can be seen at the USAF Museum, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. Lieutenant Mathis' undaunted bravery has been a great inspiration to the officers and men of his unit. As the result of thisĪction, the airplanes of his bombardment squadron placed their bombs directly upon the assigned target forĪ perfect attack against the enemy. Realizing that the success of the missionĭepended upon him, Lieutenant Mathis, by sheer determination and will power, though mortally wounded,ĭragged himself back to his sights, released his bombs, then died at his post of duty. His bomb sight to the rear of the bombardier's compartment. Was shattered above the elbow, a large wound torn in his side and abdomen, and he was knocked from Squadron depended for accurate bombing, when he was hit by the enemy anti aircraft fire. Mission Reports Combat Crews Individual Photos Photos POW KIA MACR Overseas Graves TAPSįor conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy over Vegesack, Germany, on 18 March 1943, Lieutenant Mathis, as leading Bombardier of his squadron,įlying through intense and accurate anti aircraft fire, was just starting his bomb run, upon which the entire Personnel Aircraft Nose Art B-17 Thunderbird Ground Support Uniforms Journals More Info Home About Us Contact Us Donate Newsletters 8th AFHS Links FAQ Facebook Search ![]()
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