Jack L Ferguson World War II Gold Star Veteran from Oklahoma

Jack L Ferguson
World War II
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World War II
Oklahoma
On April 2, 1944 Sergeant Ferguson was declared a casualty of World War II. He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. He is remembered by the people of Oklahoma. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID101102
Service ID38088731
NameJack L Ferguson
FromOklahoma
Casualty DateApril 2, 1944
WarWorld War II
Service BranchArmy Air Forces
RankSergeant
Unit/Group301st Bomber Group, Heavy, 419th Bomber Squadron
BurialPlot D Row 11 Grave 31, Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France
Notable Awards
Air Medal
Purple Heart
Remembered Jack L Ferguson is buried or memorialized at Plot D Row 11 Grave 31, Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.
Additional Details
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Jack L Ferguson was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Ferguson had the rank of Sergeant. Service number assignment was 38088731. Attached to 301st Bomber Group, Heavy, 419th Bomber Squadron.

According to our records Oklahoma was his home or enlistment state.

During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Sergeant Ferguson experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 2, 1944.
Commendations + Awards
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World War II Victory Medal
Air Medal
Purple Heart
American Campaign Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Army Good Conduct Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 237 Prisoners of war
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• 55 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 68 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 13 Medal of Honor recipients
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