Stanley W Rust ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On December 13, 1943 Staff Sergeant Rust 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.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 326105 |
| Service ID | 33273727 |
| Name | Stanley W Rust |
| From | Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Casualty Date | December 13, 1943 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Specialty | Left Waist Gunner |
| Unit/Group | 367th Bomber Squadron, 306th Bomber Group, Heavy |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
S/Sgt Stanley Wayne (Jimmie) Rust enlisted in Erie, Penssylvania on 20 July 1942. He went overseas for combat duty in October 1943.They were on their way back from Kiel, after having dropped bombs on the target. They were at 18,000 ft when they were hit by bursts of flak near the Danish coast. ▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Stanley W Rust 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. Rust had the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Left Waist Gunner. Service number assignment was 33273727. Attached to 367th Bomber Squadron, 306th Bomber Group, Heavy.
According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Delaware county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Rust experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 13, 1943. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
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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▼ Pennsylvania was home to over 44,109 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 30,149 World War II
• 2,414 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 462 Prisoners of war
• 6,359 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
• 30,149 World War II
• 2,414 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 462 Prisoners of war
• 6,359 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
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