Floyd Stanley Bohrer was born on November 24, 1919, in Big Pool, Washington County, Maryland. He was the son of Elmer Lee Bohrer and Mamie Gilmore Bohrer. He was married to Helen Geraldine "Skip" Stahle Bohrer. He served in the 427th Bomber Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group, Heavy, as a Sergeant and Top Turret Gunner of the B-17 42-31060 'Pogue Ma Hone' during World War II.

On February 9, 1945, during Mission 313, two B-17 bombers from the 427th Bomb Squadron collided in mid-air over Lutzkendorf, Germany. B-17G #42-31060 "Pogue Ma Hone," piloted by 1Lt Alfred K. Nemer, was hit by flak, causing its right wing to strike the tail of B-17G #43-39149, piloted by 2Lt Robert J. Barrat. Barrat's plane broke apart, while Nemer’s B-17 descended 10,000 feet but remained somewhat under control despite two damaged engines. Unable to return to England, the crew aimed for Russian lines. After facing ice buildup, the crew bailed out over Jaraczewo, Poland. Three crew members were rescued by Russian troops, one was captured by the Germans, and the rest were killed in action.

Sgt Bohrer successfully bailed out and was captured and held as a prisoner of war at Dulag Luft, Gross-Tychow, Dulag 12. He was a retiree from Fairchild Industries in Hagerstown. He was a member of Buck Valley Christian Church and actively involved in several organizations, including Webster B. Harrison Post 26 of the American Legion in Hancock, the McConnellsburg VFW, the Order of the Eastern Star in Berkeley Springs, James W. Bowers Lodge AF & AM in Hancock, and the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona, among others. He died on October 21, 2003, and is now buried in the Buck Valley Methodist Church Cemetery, Buck Valley, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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