Rank
Branch
MIA/KIA
MIA
KIA
Conflict
Born
May 13, 1913
Died
April 17, 1944
Buried
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay Missouri (Section 79 Site 254-256)
Biography
SSgt Bissell served as the nose gunner on B-24 #41-29220 in the 451st Bomber group, 725th squadron during WWII. During a mission to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, #41-29220 was shot down by enemy anti-aircraft artillery, and crashed in Mostar, Yugoslavia. Of the 7 crew members, 4 died and 3 were taken prisoner, with SSgt Bissell losing his life in the crash. SSgt Bissell was survived by his wife.
http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/22219
http://www.americanairmuseum.com/person/243621
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39984072/robert-w-bissell