Percy Clarence Gary ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On November 24, 1944 Staff Sergeant Gary 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 Pennsylvania. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Percy Clarence Gary
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 323479 |
| Name | Percy Clarence Gary |
| From | Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania |
| Birth Date | May 9, 1911 |
| Casualty Date | November 24, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group, 99th Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Non Hostile, Died Other Causes |
| Location | Italy |
| Burial | American Cemetery, Sicily-Rome, Italy, Plot G Row 7 Grave 21 |
Additional Details
Percy Clarence Gary He was born in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, later lived in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, then moved to Philadelphia with his wife Edith. He was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. Neither his MOS nor his true manner of death are known.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Percy Clarence Gary 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. Gary had the rank of Staff Sergeant. Attached to 332nd Fighter Group, 99th Fighter Squadron. He was born on May 9, 1911. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Philadelphia county has been included within the archival record. We have Philadelphia listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Gary experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 24, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non Hostile, Died Other Causes. Incident location: Italy. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ 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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• 6,364 Missing in action
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• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
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