Lawrence L. Lee

Staff Sergeant Lawrence L Lee waving photo

World War II (WWII)
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MIA

Max, ND


County:
McLean

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Staff Sergeant
    Branch of Service:
    Air Force
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    869th Bomber Squadron
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    497th Bomber Group, Very Heavy
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Died while in MIA status aboard the Superfortress "Wattys Wagon". While returning from a mission to Musashino Aircraft Factory near Tokyo, the ship came under attack by enemy fighters. The bomber was severely damaged, and ditched in the Pacific off the coast of Japan. All crew aboard were killed.

Biography:

Memorialized at the Honolulu Memorial.