Diederich Ralph Joseph

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Ralph Joseph Diederich is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

388th Bomb Group Memorial -RAF Knettishall Station 136

Name:

Ralph Joseph Diederich

Rank:

Second Lieutenant

Serial Number:

O-755052

Unit:

563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy

Date of Death:

1944-03-08

State:

Illinois

Cemetery:

Lorraine American Cem., Saint-Avold, France

Plot:

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Grave:

Decoration:

Purple Heart

Comments:

Ralph Joseph Diederich served in the 563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy as a Second Lieutenant and Bombardier of #42-30340 "Screamin' Red Ass" aircraft during World War II. He was Killed in Action on March 8, 1944 and is now buried in the Lorraine American Cemetery, Saint-Avold, France. 2Lt Diederich was one of the many brave Americans of the 388th Bomber Group who lost their lives in aerial operations against the German forces from June 1943 - August 1945.