Alex Le Blanc ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New York
Alex Le Blanc
World War II
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On March 18, 1943 Staff Sergeant Le Blanc 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 | 325559 |
| Service ID | 32218162 |
| Name | Alex Le Blanc |
| From | Queens County, New York |
| Casualty Date | March 18, 1943 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Specialty | Assistant Radio Operator Ball Turret Gunner |
| Unit/Group | 358th Bomber Squadron, 303rd Bomber Group, Heavy |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
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Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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• 2,672 Korean War
• 4,124 Vietnam War
• 397 Prisoners of war
• 8,599 Missing in action
• 94 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 329 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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