Inscription
Sacred to the memory of
Lt Leigh Slates
34th Bomb Squad, 17 Group
Born in Palmyra, MO, Dec 24, 1919, Entered service Jan 15, 1942, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Sailed for European front Aug 1, 1944. Spent 9 mos overseas, Pilot of B-26, Maurader. Made 53 missions against hostile aircraft. Missing over Schwbmunchen, Germany, Apr 24, 1945.
Gravesite Details
This marker is a cenotaph. Lost in action over Germany. Another cenotaph for this person is located in France.
Family Members
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Albert L Slates
1894–1995
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Almira E Noble Slates
1900–1996
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Glennadine F. McGinley Henderson
1924–2022 (m. 1943)
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Leigh Slates
1919–1945
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Robert G. Slates
1927–2000
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Marion O Slates
1936–2012
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