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Shiffer Steward T.

Name:
Steward T. Shiffer
Rank:
First Lieutenant
Serial Number:
O-772749
Unit:
561st Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy
Date of Death:
1945-02-26
State:
Pennsylvania
Cemetery:
Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg
Plot:
H
Row:
1
Grave:
43
Decoration:
Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Comments:

Steward T. Shiffer entered the military service in Pennsylvania. He served in the 561st Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group (Heavy), as a First Lieutenant and Bombardier of #42-102559 "Star Dust / My True Love" aircraft during World War II. He was Killed in Action on February 26, 1945 and is now buried in the Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg. 1Lt Shiffer 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.