Wayne A. Kretschmar

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World War II (WWII)
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MIA

County:

McIntosh

Date of Loss:

1944-05-31

Branch of Service:

Air Force

Rank:

Second Lieutenant

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:

764th Bomber Squadron

Regiment / Group / Brigade:

461st Bomber Group, Heavy

Circumstances:

Died while in MIA status.

Biography:

Memorialized at Florence American Cemetery. Received Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and Purple Heart awards.

Wayne A. Kretschmar

World War II (WWII) - MIA

World War II (WWII)
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MIA