John A McLean ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from California
On October 3, 1942 First Lieutenant McLean 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 California. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
John A McLean
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 338345 |
| Service ID | O-435967 |
| Name | John A McLean |
| From | Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California |
| Casualty Date | October 3, 1942 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | 401st Bomber Squadron, 91st Bomber Group, Heavy |
| Casualty Type | DNB - Died Non-battle |
| Burial | Plot D Row 3 Grave 100 Cambridge American Cemetery Cambridge, England |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal |
| Remembered | 
John A McLean is buried or memorialized at Plot D Row 3 Grave 100 Cambridge American Cemetery Cambridge, England. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: John A McLean 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. McLean had the rank of First Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O-435967. Attached to 401st Bomber Squadron, 91st Bomber Group, Heavy.
According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Los Angeles county has been included within the archival record. We have Los Angeles listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces First Lieutenant McLean experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 3, 1942. Recorded circumstances attributed to: DNB - Died Non-battle. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ 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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