Lawrence W Kahl

Military
media-50329.jpeg UPL 50329 SSGT Lawrence W. Kahl
Tail Gunner
William B Pelton Crew
340th BG - 488th BS - 12th AF
KIA 16 March 1945

Object Number - UPL 50329 - SSGT Lawrence W. Kahl Tail Gunner William B Pelton Crew 340th BG - 488th BS - 12th AF KIA 16 March 1945

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Units served with

A B-25 Mitchell (7C) of the 340th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force takes off.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • 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

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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

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