County:
Benson
Date of Loss:
Military Service:
- Rank:
Major
- Branch of Service:
Army
- Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
55th Fighter Squadron
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Regiment / Group / Brigade:
20th Fighter Group
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Major Battle/Theatre:
Germany
Medals and Honors:
Silver Star
Circumstances:
Died in service when he experienced mechanical failure while flying an F-84.
Biography:
born Maddock, NDak 28 Sep 20; resident Benson County, NDak; entered AUS Ft Meade, SDak 19 Jan 42;
served in Germany; died in service 18 Oct 50 Hockessin, Del; buried in Row 2, southeast part of Flora Lutheran Cemetery, Flora, NDak.