Rex J Measom ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Utah
On July 6, 1944 Private Measom 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 Utah. ★ 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 | 388235 |
| Service ID | 39915896 |
| Name | Rex J Measom |
| From | Spanish Fork, Utah County, Utah |
| Birth Date | August 11, 1924 |
| Casualty Date | July 6, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Private |
| Specialty | Air Crewman |
| Unit/Group | 27th Air Transport Group, 312th Ferrying Squadron |
| Casualty Type | DNB - Died Non-battle, air crash |
| Location | Isle of Man |
| Burial | Spanish Fork City Cemetery, Spanish Fork, Utah County, Utah |
Additional Details
He was on the flight of the B-24 #42-50762 "Flassie" when they crashed into some high ground near Ramsey on the Isle of Man.
We identified 7 casualties in our archive related to the #42-50762 incident on July 6, 1944.
◼Rex J Measom :: Air Crewman
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Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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• 1,904 World War II
• 138 Korean War
• 364 Vietnam War
• 101 Prisoners of war
• 609 Missing in action
• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 27 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 3 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 138 Korean War
• 364 Vietnam War
• 101 Prisoners of war
• 609 Missing in action
• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 27 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 3 Medal of Honor recipients
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