Alvord Rutherford ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from District of Columbia
On November 12, 1942 Lieutenant Colonel Rutherford 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 the District of Columbia. ★ 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 | 25581 |
| Service ID | O-20668 |
| Name | Alvord Rutherford |
| From | District of Columbia |
| Birth Date | January 30, 1916 |
| Casualty Date | November 12, 1942 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit/Group | 319th Bomber Group, Medium, Headquarters |
| Casualty Type | Killed in action |
| Location | France |
| Burial | Plot E Row 19 Grave 34, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Alvord Rutherford is buried or memorialized at Plot E Row 19 Grave 34, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
He was a 1937 graduate from the US Military Academy at West Point.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Alvord Rutherford 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. Rutherford had the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Service number assignment was O-20668. Attached to 319th Bomber Group, Medium, Headquarters.
He was born on January 30, 1916. According to our records District of Columbia was his home or enlistment state. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Lieutenant Colonel Rutherford experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 12, 1942. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in action. Incident location: France. |
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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• 729 World War II
• 178 Korean War
• 255 Vietnam War
• 37 Prisoners of war
• 446 Missing in action
• 5 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 17 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 178 Korean War
• 255 Vietnam War
• 37 Prisoners of war
• 446 Missing in action
• 5 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 17 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
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