Parr Leo E., Jr.

Name:

Leo E., Jr. Parr

Rank:

Sergeant

Serial Number:

18131885

Unit:

603rd Bomber Squadron, 398th Bomb Group

Date of Death:

1945-03-14

State:

Oklahoma

Cemetery:

Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, USA

Plot:

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Grave:

Decoration:

Air Medal, Purple Heart

Comments:

Leo E. Parr Jr. was born on April 18, 1924, in Enid, Oklahoma. He served in the 603rd Bomber Squadron, 398th Bomb Group, Heavy, as a Sergeant and Ball Turret Gunner of B-17 #43-37825 during World War II.

On March 14, 1945, the aircraft was part of a bombing mission targeting Osnabrück, Germany. During the mission, it was struck by anti-aircraft flak in the number three engine. The damage caused the aircraft to descend and eventually explode mid-air, crashing near Icker, north of Osnabrück. Five crew members were Killed in Action, while the remaining four survived and were taken as prisoners of war.

Sgt Parr was Killed in Action and is now buried in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, USA. Leo E. Parr's name is inscribed on the Anstey Window Memorial in Panel 3 (right), on Butterfly 22, in the bottom right wing (section D).

Source of information: www.americanairmuseum.com, carryingfire.blogspot.com, www.398th.org