Leon Claud Roberts ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Alabama
On July 11, 1944 Captain Roberts 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 Alabama. ★ 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 | 323460 |
| Service ID | O-791539 |
| Name | Leon Claud Roberts |
| From | Prichard, Mobile County, Alabama |
| Birth Date | June 29, 1921 |
| Casualty Date | July 11, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Captain |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group, 99th Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | DNB - Died Non-battle, air crash |
| Location | Italy |
| Burial | Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal |
Additional Details
Leon C "Derailer" Roberts was born and raised in Alabama. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Roberts and Nellie Coleman. He was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen during the war. As a fighter pilot he was officially credited with destroying 1 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. On July 11, 1944 he was piloting his P-51C Mustang #42-103913 when he crashed in Italy during a transition training flight. It was believed that a faulty oxygen mask caused him to black out and lose control. He had flown 97 combat missions in the Mediterranean Theater and was preparing to be rotated back home to Alabama. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 1,519 Missing in action
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• 79 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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