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| Pvt. Louis Dasenbrock was at Hickam Field when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62092806 |
Louis was born February 8, 1919 in Effingham, Illinois. His parents Frank and Helen were also born in Illinois. His father worked as a janitor in a hospital. Louis had three older brothers, one younger brother, and two younger sisters. He graduated from St. Anthony High School in Effingham. In 1940, Louis was living at home with his parents and working as a machine operator.
He entered service in the Army Air Corps in September 1940 and was assigned to the 50th Reconnaissance Squadron, which was attached to the 11th Bombardment Group, stationed at Hickam Field, Hawaii. The 50th RS conducted reconnaissance operations with the Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress aircraft, flying patrol and search missions off the Hawaiian Islands. Unfortunately, the search missions were not able to detect the Imperial Japanese Navy fleet, which launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and other nearby military targets on December 7, 1941. Pvt Dasenbrock was one of the 2,335 American servicemen killed in action that fateful day. His body was identified by his St. Anthony High School class ring, which was eventually returned to his family.
Louis H. Dasenbrock was initially buried in Hawaii but was later reinterred in St. Anthony Cemetery in Effingham, Illinois.
Thank you Pvt. Dasenbrock for your sacrifice. Let's Earn It for Louis.
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This profile was written by Bob Fuerst. "I’m a NASA engineer, B-17 Flying Fortress enthusiast, and amateur genealogist so this kind of research is an ideal outlet for me. But more than anything, it’s a way to express my sincere appreciation for The Greatest Generation and the sacrifices that they made, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. They should never be forgotten and I’m grateful to Don for allowing me to play a small part in honoring them."
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