World War II
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MIA
Fallen
MIA
Fallen
County:
Morton
Date of Loss:
Branch of Service:
Army
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Listed on/in the:
Register of North Dakota Veterans World War II 1941-1945 and Korean Conflict 1950-1953, published 1968
Major Battle/Theatre:
Asiatic Pacific Theater
Medals and Honors:
Circumstances:
SSgt Farr was a crew member on B-29, #42-94002, commanded by Capt. Cruger G Edgerton AC which was lost on a bombing raid over Tokyo, Japan on May 23, 1945. The plane was presumed lost over the target due to unknown circumstances. 11 crew and 1 passenger were killed.
Biography:
born Mandan, NDak 2 May 15; resident Morton County, NDak; entered AUS Jefferson Barracks, Ho 4 Aug 43; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 25 May 45 Honsha, Japan; buried Section 81, Grave 266, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St Louis, Mo.