Richard Benard Menius
MilitaryAssigned to 586BS, 394BG, 9AF USAAF. Original member of Clearwater crew, not aboard B-26 42-96207 when crew was lost in mid air collision. ETD
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-721645
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
China Grove, Rowan, NC | 30 May 1920 | Son of George A and Lilie [Honbarger] Menius. |
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Died |
Winston, Salem, NC | 22 October 1999 | |
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Based |
Boreham | Assigned to 586BS, 394BG, 9AF USAAF. | |
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Buried |
Salisbury National Cemetery, Rowan, NC | Salisbury National Cemetery Annex Salisbury, Rowan County, NC | |
| Charlotte, NC |
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