Lieut Jimmie H. Alkire

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Lieut Jimmie H. Alkire Veteran

Birth
Nebraska, USA
Death
9 Sep 1952 (aged 21–22)
North Korea
Burial
Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
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Jimmie was killed in the Korean Conflict. He served in the US Army. He was a son of Harold J. and his wife, Lillian A. Alkire.1st Lt., Air Force.From Plattsmouth, NE. Died N Korea.
The fighter plane Alkire was piloting was hit by an enemy MiG-15 and crashed. Previously completed 34 missions as a jet fighter pilot and earned the Air Medal.
Jimmie was killed in the Korean Conflict. He served in the US Army. He was a son of Harold J. and his wife, Lillian A. Alkire.1st Lt., Air Force.From Plattsmouth, NE. Died N Korea.
The fighter plane Alkire was piloting was hit by an enemy MiG-15 and crashed. Previously completed 34 missions as a jet fighter pilot and earned the Air Medal.