Laroy Frederick Schlenker
MilitaryAssigned to 345BS, 98BG, 9AF USAAF. Co-pilot of B-24 41-24246 'Semper Felix' exploded having released its bombs over target as a result of ground fire on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid. Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 225.
Awards: DFC, AM (2OLC), PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19090612 / O-730188
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Semper felix
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
Missions
- Date: 1 August 1943
- Official Description:
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Soluch Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Minneapolis, MN | 25 November 1918 | Son of Madeline Marie Schlenker. |
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Enlisted |
Minneapolis, MN | 22 January 1942 | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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Died |
Ploiești, Romania | 1 August 1943 | Co pilot of B-24 41-24246 'Semper Felix' exploded having released its bombs over target as a result of ground fire on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid. Pilot Lt. August W Sulflow. 9 KIA 1 POW. MACR 225. |
| Minneapolis, MN, USA | |||
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Buried |
Hillside Cemetery , Minneapolis Hennepin County, MN | Hillside Cemetery , Minneapolis Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA. | |
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Based Assigned |
Benina | 1 August 1943 | Assigned to 345BS, 98BG, 9AF USAAF. |
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