He was declared "Missing In Action" in the Negros Island, Philippine Islands during the war serving on a carrier-based dive bomber on a strafing mission over Japanese installations.
He had served in the Navy for two years and three months at the time of his death and was decorated with a Purple Heart.
Service # 6023285
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
He was declared "Missing In Action" in the Negros Island, Philippine Islands during the war serving on a carrier-based dive bomber on a strafing mission over Japanese installations.
He had served in the Navy for two years and three months at the time of his death and was decorated with a Purple Heart.
Service # 6023285
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Delaware.
Family Members
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Margaret L Lankford Bailey
1914–2004
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Pauline L Lankford Knowles
1915–1998
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Eleanor L Lankford Bennett
1918–1999
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John Henry Lankford
1920–1986
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Alfred Brinsfield Lankford
1921–1944
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David Wheatley Lankford
1923–2009
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Irvin Ralph "Ralph" Lankford Sr
1925–1993
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Paul M. Lankford
1927–2003
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Robert M Lankford
1932–2016
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Anne Lankford
1936–2005
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