The Isolated Burial (ISOB) of Staff Sergeant Howard R. Penfield of the 565th Bomber Squadron, 389th Bomber Group.  SSG Penfield was a Waist Gunner on B-17 (42-95144) 'European Clipper'. On June 20, 1944, On its way to the target, 'European Clipper' collided with B 24 42-100351 that was flying above it. B-24 42-100351 lost a propeller and crashed shortly after.  'European Clipper' lost its tail section and went into a spinning dive which ended with the aircraft crashing in the sea approximately 2 kilometers southeast of Kelsnor lighthouse on the island of Langeland.  SSG Penfield was killed in the crash. The body of S/Sgt Howard R. Penfield was found washed ashore on the beach near Nordenbrogaard, Magleby Parish on September 2, 1944. He was laid to rest in Magleby Churchyard on September 4, 1944. In 1948 he was repatriated to the US.

The crew of the B-24 'European Clipper' (42-95144) included:

1st/Lt Herschell R. Chappell Pilot

2nd/Lt. Donald M. Fuller Co Pilot KIA

Flight Officer Alex M. Rodek Navigator

1st/ Lt. Richard M. Mullins Bombardier MIA/KIA

T/Sgt. Harold H. Valentine Engineer KIA

T/Sgt. Richard V. Owens Radio Op. KIA

S/Sgt.Ralph P. Feliz Gunner KIA

S/Sgt. Howard R. Penfield Gunner KIA

S/Sgt. Jacob G Heilich Gunner POW

S/Sgt. Jack E. Wagner Gunner KIA

Crew mate of SSG Penfield, SSG Jack E. Wagner, is buried nearby in an Isolated Grave (ISOB) at the Marstal Kirkegard (Church Cemetery).  See site Marstal Kirkegard for more information on this memorial.