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Franklin
Charles
Lathrope
February 4, 1919

–

December 1965

Home:

Blue Island

, 

Illinois

During World War II, Franklin Lathrope became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He was shot down in enemy territory on his last mission, in which he became an ACE, but he evaded capture and made his way back to friendly lines.

Awards Received

  • Air Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    94th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    1st Fighter Group

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Franklin Charles Lathrope (ASN: 0-802042), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded Ten Air Medals for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight, as a Fighter Pilot of the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, during World War II.