Leroy W. Ista

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First Lieutenant Leroy W Ista in uniform standing in front of airplane photo

World War II (WWII)
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MIA

County:

Richland

Date of Loss:

1943-12-22

Branch of Service:

Air Force

Rank:

First Lieutenant

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:

352nd Fighter Squadron

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:

353rd Fighter Group

Listed on/in the:

Major Battle/Theatre:

Germany

Medals and Honors:

Find-a-Grave

Circumstances:

Died while in MIA status.

Biography:

Memorialized at Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial. Received Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Purple Heart awards.

Newspaper article with photo in uniform of Lieutenant Leroy W Ista Memorial with name of Lieutenant Leroy W Ista and a small flag photo

Leroy W. Ista

World War II (WWII) - MIA

World War II (WWII)
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MIA