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Claude
William
Plant
, Jr.
MIA (WWII) KIA
October 4, 1919

–

September 12, 1944

Born:

Grand Rapids

, 

Michigan

Home:

Portland

, 

Michigan

Buried: 

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Manila

Claude Plant became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down 8.5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down himself on September 12, 1944, and listed as Missing in Action.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 15 (VF-15)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Essex (CV-9)

    Action Date:

    June 19, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 363 (May 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Junior Grade Claude William Plant, Jr. (NSN: 0-290758), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as a Pilot in Fighting Squadron FIFTEEN (VF-15), embarked in U.S.S. ESSEX (CV-9), in the First Battle of the Philippine Sea, on 19 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    World War II
    American Battle Monuments Commission

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Junior Grade Claude W. Plant, Jr. (NSN: 0-290758), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.