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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John K. Rankin, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Emporia, Kansas

Honored By

Joan Friend

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED MAY 27, 1942. GRADUATED WITH CLASS 43-13 FROM MIDLAND ARMY AIR FORCE BASE. SERVED WITH THE 15TH AIR FORCE, 55TH WING, 464TH GROUP, 779TH SQUADRON AS A BOMBARDIER ON A B-24H. SHOT DOWN MAY 25, 1944 OVER SOUTHERN FRANCE. LISTED MISSING IN ACTION MAY 28, 1944. AWARDED PURPLE HEART.