Wendell L Rakow
Military ROLL OF HONOUR
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UPL 22535
Memorial page for the seven airmen of the 109th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron who were recorded as Killed or Missing In Action at the war's end. Their names are Lieutenant Stone, Lieutenant Fesselemyer [spelt 'Fesselmyer' on image], Lieutenant Curtis, Lieutenant Rowell, Lieutenant Rakow, Lieutenant Olson and Lieutenant Lee.
Sent through to the American Air Museum by Bill Dooley, son of 67th TRG veteran William Dooley: https://www.americanairmuseum.com/person/241008
Wendell Rakow served as a pilot with the 109th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. He was Killed in Action on 12 August 1944. He is buried in Brittany American Cemetery.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Killed in Action (KIA) |
12 August 1944 | ||
Nebraska, USA | Entered service from this state. | ||
Buried |
Plot J Row 14 Grave 18 |