Stanley A Calhoun ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Colorado
On August 4, 1944 Sergeant Calhoun 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 Colorado. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 21196 |
| Service ID | 17146408 |
| Name | Stanley A Calhoun |
| From | Eagle County, Colorado |
| Casualty Date | August 4, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Ball Turret gunner |
| Unit/Group | 486th Bomber Group, Heavy, 832nd Bomber Squadron |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot B Row 31 Grave 30, Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupre, Belgium |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Stanley A Calhoun is buried or memorialized at Plot B Row 31 Grave 30, Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupre, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Stanley A Calhoun 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. Calhoun had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Ball Turret gunner. Service number assignment was 17146408. Attached to 486th Bomber Group, Heavy, 832nd Bomber Squadron.
According to our records Colorado was his home or enlistment state and Eagle county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Sergeant Calhoun experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 4, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
• 1,015 Missing in action
• 47 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
• 1,015 Missing in action
• 47 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
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