Harry William Pearce Jr ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Michigan
Harry William Pearce Jr
World War II
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On January 14, 1945 First Lieutenant Pearce 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 Michigan. ★ 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 | 60844 |
| Service ID | O-759761 |
| Name | Harry William Pearce Jr |
| From | Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan |
| Birth Date | March 24, 1920 |
| Casualty Date | January 14, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Co pilot |
| Unit/Group | 306th Bomber Group, Heavy, 369th Bomber Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Died of wounds |
| Location | France |
| Burial | Plot C Row 1 Grave 18, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Harry William Pearce Jr is buried or memorialized at Plot C Row 1 Grave 18, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
1st Lt Harry W Pearce Jr enlisted as a private at Fort Custer, Michigan on 3 February 1942. He attended college for 1 year and was a metal worker before he enlisted.On 10 January 1945, 1st Lt Harry W Pearce (who seldom wore a flak helmet, considering it a detriment in handling the plane) was hit in the head by a large piece of flak over the target. The crippled plane landed successfully in friendly territory in France, saving the crew but died 4 days later. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 12,634 World War II
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• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 322 Prisoners of war
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• 68 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 157 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 322 Prisoners of war
• 3,239 Missing in action
• 68 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 157 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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