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Richard LaRoque
First Name:
Richard
Middle Name:
W.
Last Name:
LaRoque
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action over Germany. He had flown over 80 missions and had at least 5 enemy planes to his credit. Memorial marker at Ardennes, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 40
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Mr. Oscar K. LaRoque - Winston-Salem, NC
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 1940
Military Rank:
Major
Military Unit:
Headquarters 36th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force
KIA Date:
NA
MIA Date:
4/10/1945
KIA / MIA Place:
Germany
Awards:
Additional Army Medals, Air Medal with 16 Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin and death index