(The 322nd flew B-26 medium bombers and had its first combat
mission 14 May 1943 when 12 aircraft bombed a powerplant in
Holland, attacking from a very low altitude. The second mission
of the group, again against a target in Holland and again from a
very low altitude, was a disaster. One plane returned early with
engine problems; all ten remaining aircraft, including Jones's,
were lost to enemy action).





KALEEL, Sam Abraham


BATTERY B, 265TH COAST ARTILLERY
(Duval County)

Born: 21 October 1917 Jacksonville, Florida.

Kaleel was a news agent/distributor living in Jacksonville when
he first enlisted in Howitzer Battery, 124th Infantry Regiment 2
October 1934. Later he transferred to Battery B, 265th Coast
Artillery. He was inducted into federal service as a Private 6
January 1941.

His next of kin included Mary Kaleel, mother, Jacksonville,
Florida.

DIED NON-BATTLE; Date, location and unit assignment at the time
of his death are not known.





KAUFMAN, Herbert Corbett


COMPANY M, 124TH INFANTRY
(Leon County)

Born: 12 December 1912 Tallahassee, Florida.

Kaufman was a high school graduate living in Tallahassee when he
first enlisted in Company M, 124th Infantry Regiment 17 February
1931. He advanced through the ranks, receiving a commission as
2nd Lieutenant 12 December 1939. He was the recipient of both
the Florida Service and State Active Duty medals. Kaufman was
inducted into federal service 25 November 1940. Later, he was
assigned to the 504TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 82ND AIRBORNE
DIVISION. He was a Captain at the time of his death.

His next of kin Included his mother, a wife, and a son; all of
Tallahassee, Florida.