Floyd Fitzler Fleming Jr★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from North Carolina
On September 21, 1944 Technical Sergeant Fleming 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 North Carolina. ★ 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 | 77815 |
| Service ID | 34316443 |
| Name | Floyd Fitzler Fleming Jr |
| From | Manson, Warren County, North Carolina |
| Casualty Date | September 21, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Technical Sergeant |
| Specialty | Engineer |
| Unit/Group | Heavy, 868th Bomber Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Missing in Action, Lost at Sea |
| Location | Pacific Ocean, Indonesia |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Floyd Fitzler Fleming Jr is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Floyd Fitzler Fleming Jr was born in 1919, the son of Floyd Fleming Sr and Beulah Wilson. Soon after graduating from the University of North Carolina he enlisted in the US Army on August 14, 1942 from Fort Bragg, North Carolina. On September 21, 1944 he was on the crew of the SB-24J Liberator #42-100277 when they took off from Kornasoren Airport at Noemfoor, Indonesia during a combat strike over Manado, Indonesia. Weather conditions were poor with thunderstorms present. Shortly after takeoff they experienced engine failure and crashed into the sea. There were no survivors and they were declared missing and dead on the day of loss. We identified 11 casualties in our archive related to the #42-100277 incident on September 21, 1944.
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Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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North Carolina was home to over 12,465 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
North Carolina was home to over 12,465 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,772 World War I
• 8,266 World War II
• 815 Korean War
• 1,612 Vietnam War
• 196 Prisoners of war
• 1,828 Missing in action
• 40 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 76 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
• 8,266 World War II
• 815 Korean War
• 1,612 Vietnam War
• 196 Prisoners of war
• 1,828 Missing in action
• 40 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 76 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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