Bogardus, Levan Irving

 Sgt. Bogardus was the nose gunner of B-24 #42-50323, "Heaven Can Wait" in the 392nd Bomb Group, 577th Bomb Squadron. During the 200th mission of the 392nd to bomb Bingen, Germany the squadron suffered through poor weather conditions, and attack by 50 FW-109 fighters. During the attack B-24 #42-50323 was shot down, resulting in the loss of the crew. Sgt Bogardus was survived by his parents and sister. 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56652883/levan-i-bogardus

http://www.b24.net/MM120244.htm

http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/7521

http://www.americanairmuseum.com/person/148122

https://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/MACRmonthly/44DecMACR.htm