Alfred C. Farr

Staff Sergeant Alfred C Farr memorial stone with several other service member names photo

World War II (WWII)
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MIA
Fallen

County:
Morton

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Staff Sergeant
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

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.