Earl Burton Highbaugh ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Indiana
On December 2, 1944 Second Lieutenant Highbaugh 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 Indiana. ★ 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 | 323443 |
Service ID | O-830789 |
Name | Earl Burton Highbaugh |
From | Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana |
Birth Date | May 13, 1922 |
Casualty Date | December 2, 1944 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Specialty | Pilot |
Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group, 302nd Fighter Control Squadron |
Casualty Type | Non hostile died, air crash |
Location | Italy |
Burial | Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana |
Additional Details
Earl Burton Highbaugh was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. On December 2, 1944 he was piloting his P-51C Mustang #43-25118 during a routine test flight, when 2nd Lieutenant Earl Burton Highbaugh and Flight Officer James Chapplear Ramsey were killed in a mid-air collision near Ramitelli, Italy. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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