Lars E. Skoug was born in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the 335th Bomber Squadron, 95th Bomber Group, Heavy, as a Second Lieutenant and Bombardier of B-17G #42-31561 nicknamed "Just Elmer's Tune," during World War II.

On February 24, 1944, during its mission targeting Rostock, Germany, "Just Elmer's Tune" sustained significant damage from anti-aircraft flak, which struck engine number one and damaged the stabilizer. Unable to maintain formation, the aircraft fell behind and was further attacked by enemy fighters. The crew was forced to crash-land near Øster Højst, south of Løgumkloster, Denmark. Of the ten crew members, two were killed in action and the remaining eight crew members survived and were taken as prisoners of war.

2Lt Skoug was captured by German forces and held as a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft 3 in Sagan-Silesia, Germany, which was later relocated to Nuremberg-Langwasser in Bavaria. Currently, we don't have details about 2Lt Skoug's death and burial place.

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