World War II (WWII)
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Fallen
Fallen
Cavalier, ND
County:
Pembina
Date of Loss:
Branch of Service:
Air Force
Rank:
First Lieutenant
Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
615th Bomber Squadron
Regiment / Group / Brigade:
401st Bomber Group, Heavy
Circumstances:
Killed in action in France. Arrived in England to join the 401st BG on his last mission, target: Watten, France. They were hit by flak over Pas de Calais and exploded.
Biography:
Buried at Normandy American Cemetery. Received Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters.