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Hintz, Loren E.

Date of death:
April 21st, 1945
Buried on:
Florence American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: G. Row: 6. Grave: 25.
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

On April 21, 1945, 1st Lt. Loren E Hintz, a P-47 pilot was killed in action. On Nov. 16, 2019 his remains, excavated from the crash site outside Bologna were interned with full military honors in the Florence American Cemetery.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

1st Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
1st Lieutenant
Unit:
86th Fighter Squadron, 79th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

2nd Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM)

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