Roderick MacDougall ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts
Roderick MacDougall
World War II
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On November 17, 1943 Sergeant MacDougall 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 Massachusetts. ★ 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 | 54301 |
| Service ID | 31031000 |
| Name | Roderick MacDougall |
| From | Essex County, Massachusetts |
| Casualty Date | November 17, 1943 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Group | 340th Bomber Group, Medium, 486th Bomber Squadron |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot C Row 6 Grave 34, Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Nettuno, Italy |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Roderick MacDougall is buried or memorialized at Plot C Row 6 Grave 34, Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Nettuno, Italy. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Roderick MacDougall 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. MacDougall had the rank of Sergeant. Service number assignment was 31031000. Attached to 340th Bomber Group, Medium, 486th Bomber Squadron.
According to our records Massachusetts was his home or enlistment state and Essex county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Sergeant MacDougall experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 17, 1943. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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