Leslie W. Neumann

Captain Leslie W Neumann in uniform in plane photo

World War II (WWII)
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MIA

County:
LaMoure

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Captain
    Branch of Service:
    Air Force
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    64th Bomber Squadron
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    43rd Bomber Group, Heavy
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)
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.