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Stanley
A.
Wolenski
MIA (WWII) KIA
1919-12-08

–

1942-05-25

Born:

Chester

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Chester

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Manila (Wall of the Missing)

Stanley Wolenski was one of eight members of the air crew of a B-26 piloted by Marvin Hughes, that was reported missing in action following a mission over Rabaul, New Guinea in May 1942. All eight members of the crew were awarded the Silver Star. Wolenski was one of two men who died in the ditching. Two of his comrades evaded the enemy and returned to duty. Four were captured by the Japanese and held as prisoners of war, two of whom were executed in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    408th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    22d Bombardment Group (M)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    May 25, 1942
    Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 85 (May 11, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Stanley A. Wolenski (ASN: 6909325), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a B-26 Marauder Bomber in the 408th Bombardment Squadron, 22d Bombardment Group (Medium), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations over Rabaul, New Guinea, in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, on or about 25 May 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Wolenski, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.