Lawrence W Kahl
Military
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UPL 50329
SSGT Lawrence W. Kahl
Tail Gunner
William B Pelton Crew
340th BG - 488th BS - 12th AF
KIA 16 March 1945
Tail Gunner
William B Pelton Crew
340th BG - 488th BS - 12th AF
KIA 16 March 1945
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-828759
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
- Unit: 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Advanced Landing Ground Alesanie
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Wilson, Oklahoma | 14 June 1920 | |
Died |
Tyrrhenian Sea off of Corsica | 16 March 1945 | Kahl was KIA when his a/c crashed in flames into the sea shortly after takeoff from Alesani Airfield, Corisca. Kahl's body was the only one of his crew recovered. |
Buried |
Ardmore, Oklahoma | Hillcrest Memorial Park Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, US |