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.

Frank N Wright

World War II

New York

Tuskegee Airmen

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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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