World War II
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MIA
MIA
County:
LaMoure
Date of Loss:
Branch of Service:
Air Force
Rank:
Captain
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
64th Bomber Squadron, 43rd Bomber Group, Heavy
Medals and Honors:
Silver Star
Circumstances:
Died while in MIA status. His Flying Fortress failed to return from a bombing raid at Rabaul.
Biography:
Memorialized at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. Received Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal, and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster.