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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Richard C. Vorel

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Downers Grove, Illinois

Honored By

David L. Fish

Relationship

Son of Crew Member

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ASSIGNED TO U.S. MARINE CORPS VMB-611, MARINE AIR GROUP AS A B-25 CREW MEMBER. ZAMBOANGA, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. DECLARED MISSING IN ACTION MAY 30, 1945 DURING A STRIKE AT KIBAWE TRAIL NEAR DAVAO, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. WRECKAGE OF AIRCRAFT AND CREW'S SKELETAL REMAINS DISCOVERED NOVEMBER 16, 1956. COMMON GRAVE BURIAL SERVICE WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS HELD AT FORT LOGAN NATIONAL CEMETERY, DENVER, COLORADO JULY 15, 1957.