World War II
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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.