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t. William Rudolf Larson, USNR Nicknamed Lucky by his fellow aviators. Pilot of TBF in VC 38, flew 22 combat missions during Bougainville Campaign - Solomon Is
Timeline
Birth- 1 Dec 1915
Osakis, Minnesota
1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 28 - 24 years
Branch
Navy Reserve
Service Number
83169
Conflict Period
World War II
Rank
Lieutenant
Service Start Date
15 June 1939
Service End Date
27 Dec 1943
Served For
United States of America
Unit
US Navy Composite Squadron 38 (VC-38)
Gold Star
Death- 27 Dec 1943-Age: 28 years
South Pacific near Tontouta New Caledonia
Other Facts
Full Name
William R. Larson
Awards
Air Medal
Unit
VC 38