Lionel M Richards
MilitaryAssigned to 90TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. Killed due to structural failure in C-47 42-100781 crashed Prosnes/A-79 14-Mar-45. Died non Battle (DNB).
Awards: PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 90th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 00922654 / O-747529
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 90th Troop Carrier Squadron
Places
- Site type: Cemetery
- Known as: Epinal American Cemetery
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
12 August 1922 | Son of Lionel A and Mayme [Lau] Richards. | |
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Enlisted |
8 February 1943 | ||
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Died |
14 March 1945 | Killed due to structural failure in C-47 42-100781 crashed Prosnes/A-79 14-Mar-45. Died non Battle (DNB). | |
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Buried |
15 March 1945 | Interred Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial | |
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Based |
14 March 1945 | Assigned to 90TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. | |
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Buried |
Fairview Cemetery Soda Springs Caribou County Idaho, USA |
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