Frank N Wright ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New York
On March 31, 1945 First Lieutenant Wright 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 New York. ★ 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 | 323477 |
Service ID | O-835332 |
Name | Frank N Wright |
From | Elmsford, Westchester County, New York |
Birth Date | March 11, 1917 |
Casualty Date | March 31, 1945 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Specialty | Pilot |
Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group, 99th Fighter Squadron |
Casualty Type | Non Hostile Died, Air Crash |
Location | Germany |
Burial | American Cemetery, Lorraine, France, Plot B Row 24 Grave 33 |
Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal |
Additional Details
Frank N Wright was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. His P-51, "Tall in the Saddle", went into a spin and crashed near Landshut, Germany while he was in pursuit of an enemy aircraft.
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Frank N Wright 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. Wright had the rank of First Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was O-835332. Attached to 332nd Fighter Group, 99th Fighter Squadron.
He was born on March 11, 1917. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Westchester county has been included within the archival record. We have Elmsford listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Wright experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 31, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non Hostile Died, Air Crash. Incident location: Germany. |
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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