Koenig Walter George

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Walter George Koenig is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

388th Bomb Group Memorial -RAF Knettishall Station 136

Name:

Walter George Koenig

Rank:

First Lieutenant

Serial Number:

O-671450

Unit:

563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy

Date of Death:

1943-09-08

State:

Michigan

Cemetery:

Lorraine American Cem., Saint-Avold, France

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Decoration:

Air Medal, Purple Heart

Comments:

Walter George Koenig was born in 1918 in Michigan. He served in the 563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy, as a First Lieutenant and Bombardier of #42-30234 aircraft during World War II. He was Killed in Action on September 8, 1943 and is now buried in the Lorraine American Cemetery, Saint-Avold, France. 1Lt Koenig 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.