Rixby J LeBlanc ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Louisiana
Rixby J LeBlanc
World War II
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On June 29, 1945 Corporal LeBlanc 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 Louisiana. ★ 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 | 586732 |
| Service ID | 38487795 |
| Name | Rixby J LeBlanc |
| From | Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana |
| Birth Date | March 20, 1925 |
| Casualty Date | June 29, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Gunner |
| Unit/Group | 792nd Bomber Squadron, 468th Bomber Group |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Okayama, Japan |
| Burial | Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Rixby J LeBlanc is buried or memorialized at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs. |
Additional Details
He was killed when his B-29 crashed, from what was believed to be either engine trouble or being hit by enemy flak, while on a bombing mission near their target of Okayama, Japan during the war. All eleven men on the plane were killed.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Rixby J LeBlanc 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. LeBlanc had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Gunner. Service number assignment was 38487795. Attached to 792nd Bomber Squadron, 468th Bomber Group.
He was born on March 20, 1925. According to our records Louisiana was his home or enlistment state and Lafayette parish has been included within the archival record. We have Lafayette listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Corporal LeBlanc experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 29, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Okayama, Japan. |
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
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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