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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Louis F. Beneke

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Dickinson, North Dakota

Honored By

Ms. Elna Beneke

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

STAFF SERGEANT, 533RD SQUADRON, 381ST BOMB GROUP; 8/12/42 TO 10/18/45. ON 35TH MISSION, SHOT DOWN OVER THE NORTH SEA. POW AT STALAG LUFT IV FOR 85 DAYS. LIBERATED IN MARCH AND RETURNED TO THE U.S. ON LIBERTY SHIP LE HARDY. ROUTED TO THE ARMY AIR FORCE SEPARATION BASE REHABILITATION CENTER, SANTA ANA, 4 MONTHS; HOME (WEIGHT 112 POUNDS).