State Heroes
World War II (WWII)
1945
Staff Sergeant Alfred C. Farr
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Army
Date of Loss: May 25, 1945 / Age: 30
SSgt Farr was a crew member on B-29, #42-94002, commanded by Capt. Cruger G Edgerton AC which was lost on a bombing raid over Tokyo, Japan on May 23, 1945. The plane was presumed lost over the target due to unknown circumstances.
1945
Electrician's Mate Third Class Donald Adams
Wahpeton, ND
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Navy
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: United States Naval Reserve
Date of Loss: May 28, 1945 / Age: 19
Killed in action in Okinawa, Japan.
Remains not recovered.
1945
Corporal Ward H. Knable
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Air Force
Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:673rd Bomber Squadron
Date of Loss: February 12, 1945 / Age:
Died while in MIA status.
1945
Chief Turret Captain Robert J. Ruddy
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Navy
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: United States Navy
Date of Loss: August 10, 1945 / Age:
Died while in MIA status.
1945
Shipfitter Third Class Earl W. Whiting
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Navy
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: United States Navy
Date of Loss: July 12, 1945 / Age:
Died while in MIA status.
1945
First Lieutenant Robert P. Rist
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Air Force
Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:339th Fighter Squadron
Date of Loss: December 15, 1945 / Age: 25
Died while in MIA status near Bouganville Island.
1945
Chief Torpedoman's Mate Donald J. Naze
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Navy
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: United States Navy
Date of Loss: October 07, 1945 / Age:
Died while in MIA status.
1945
Corporal Calvin S. Ekstrand
Dover, ND
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Air Force
Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:404th Bomber Squadron
Date of Loss: June 16, 1945 / Age: 20
Died while in MIA status.
1945
Radioman First Class Glenn R. Ramsey
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Navy
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: United States Naval Reserve
Date of Loss: March 27, 1945 / Age:
Died while in MIA status.
1945
Captain John C. Meidinger
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Air Force
Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:48th Fighter Squadron
Date of Loss: March 18, 1945 / Age: 24
Died while in MIA status.
1945
Seaman Second Class Peter Bokn
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Navy
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: United States Naval Reserve
Date of Loss: December 18, 1945 / Age: 19
Died while in MIA status.
1945
Machinist's Mate Third Class Melville A. Hout
Valley City, ND
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Navy
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: United States Navy
Date of Loss: December 15, 1945 / Age: 30
Died while in MIA status.
1944
Sergeant Donald J. Bergeron
Kenmare, ND
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Air Force
Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:424th Bomber Squadron
Date of Loss: October 26, 1944 / Age: 19
Died while in MIA status. Memorialized at Manila American Cemetery.
1944
Technical Sergeant Chester Hendrickson
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Army
Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:66th Infantry Division
Date of Loss: December 25, 1944 / Age:
Died while in MIA status.
1944
Technician Fifth Class Clarence H. Steckler
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Army
Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:709th Tank Battalion
Date of Loss: December 14, 1944 / Age:
Died while in MIA status.
1944
Lieutenant Frederick Hugh J. Hankins
Parshall, ND
World War II (WWII)
Branch of Service: Navy
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: United States Naval Reserve
Date of Loss: December 14, 1944 / Age: 26
Died while in MIA status. Buried at sea near the Philippines.