Owen Louis Printy, None
| conflict: | World War II |
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| branch: | Air Force |
| rank: | Captain |
| serial number: | 0761761 |
| location: | Lubbock, Texas. Glider training at Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Randolph Field, Roswell NM and Wickenburg, AZ. Pilot training at Santa Ana, Blythe, and Bakersfield,CA and Fort Sumter, NM. B-17 training in Hobbs, NM and Salt Lake City, Utah; and combat training in Dalhart, TX and Gulfport, MS. |
| enlistment date: | July 20, 1942 |
| place enlisted: | Hibbing, MN |
| discharge date: | Oct. 17, 1945 |
| place discharged: | Camp McCoy, WI |
| decorations: |
Air Medal (1942-) Distinguished Flying Cross (1926-) European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (1941-1946) Good Conduct Medal (U. S. Armed Forces) Oak Leaf Cluster (U. S. Armed Forces) Service Star(s) |
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| history: | Flew 50 missions over France, Germany, Rumania, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Yugoslavia, and Greece. Participated in the invasion of Southern France and aided in the evacuation of AAF POWs from Bucharest, Rumania. Upon return to United States, was sent to Santa Ana, CA as a B-17 flying instructor. |
| service documents: | |
| references: | Chisholm War History Committee records. Iron Range Research Center, Chisholm, Minnesota. |
Personal Information
| date of birth: | Nov. 6, 1921 |
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| birth place: | Chisholm, MN |
| home town: | Side Lake, MN |
| date of death: | July 31, 2001 |
| father: | Charles Printy |
| mother: | Delena Printy (née Jandron) |
| siblings: | Mae Grahek (née Printy) |
| school: | Chisholm High School |
Last update: 10/30/2020