Francis Euel Savage ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On February 26, 1945 Major Savage 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 Texas. ★ 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 | 361903 |
| Service ID | O-725534 |
| Name | Francis Euel Savage |
| From | Sherman, Grayson County, Texas |
| Birth Date | December 21, 1915 |
| Casualty Date | February 26, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Major |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 1535th Army Air Force Base Unit, Air Transport Command (ATC) Pacific, Headquarters Company |
| Casualty Type | Missing in Action |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Francis Euel Savage is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
On February 26, 1945 he was on the crew of the C-87A-CF Liberator Express #41-24174 during an executive transport mission from Guam to Hickam Field in Hawaii. They to took off from Kwajalein Airfield on their last leg of the flight. They were reported missing over the Pacific Ocean, and despite extensive search attempts, no survivors were reported.
We identified 10 casualties in our archive related to the #41-24174 incident on February 26, 1945.
◼Francis E Savage :: Pilot
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Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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• 1,790 Korean War
• 3,419 Vietnam War
• 474 Prisoners of war
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• 176 D-Day Normandy casualties
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• 1,790 Korean War
• 3,419 Vietnam War
• 474 Prisoners of war
• 4,848 Missing in action
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• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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