Norvell Stoudmire ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Missouri

On March 31, 1944 Second Lieutenant Stoudmire 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 Missouri. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.

Norvell Stoudmire

World War II

Missouri

Battle of Anzio

Tuskegee Airmen

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Service Details

This Profile ID	323467
Service ID	O-811289
Name	Norvell Stoudmire
From	St Louis, St Louis County, Missouri
Birth Date	January 1, 1921
Casualty Date	March 31, 1944
War	World War II
Service Branch	Army Air Forces
Rank	Second Lieutenant
Specialty	Pilot
Unit/Group	332nd Fighter Group, 100th Fighter Squadron
Casualty Type	Non Hostile Died, Air Crash
Location	Italy
Burial	American Cemetery, Sicily-Rome, Italy, Plot A Row 5 Grave 31

Additional Details

Norvell Stoudmire was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He was killed during a harbor patrol mission after his aircraft caught fire. He tried to bail out but his parachute caught on the plane.

Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Norvell Stoudmire 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. Entered the service via Regular Military. Stoudmire had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was O-811289. Attached to 332nd Fighter Group, 100th Fighter Squadron.

He was born on January 1, 1921. According to our records Missouri was his home or enlistment state and St Louis county has been included within the archival record. We have St Louis listed as his city.

During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant Stoudmire experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 31, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non Hostile Died, Air Crash. Incident location: 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

★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign

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