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2LT Raymond Allen “Ray” Koele

Birth	:	21 Aug 1920 Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Apr 1943 Tunisia
Burial	:	St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Tramping Lake, Kindersley Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	52.1217210, -108.9333260
Inscription	:	IOWA 2 LIEUT 64 AAF FIGHTER SQ WORLD WAR II
Description	:	WORLD WAR II SOLDIER Killed in Action Eastern Front AAF P-40 Fighter Pilot 64th Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Group Obituary April 22, 1943 \| The Sioux County Index (IA) Lieutenant Raymond A. Koele Killed On The Eastern Front 22-Year-Old Hull Boy Died In Action April 8 Was Member Of Uncle Sam's Air Corps; Parents Received Bad News Sunday Morning Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Koele received an official telegram, Sunday, informing them that their son, Lieutenant Raymond A. Koele, had been killed in action on the Eastern Front on April 8th, 1943. More... Read More	WORLD WAR II SOLDIER Killed in Action Eastern Front AAF P-40 Fighter Pilot 64th Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Group Obituary April 22, 1943 \| The Sioux County Index (IA) Lieutenant Raymond A. Koele Killed On The Eastern Front 22-Year-Old Hull Boy Died In Action April 8 Was Member Of Uncle Sam's Air Corps; Parents Received Bad News Sunday Morning Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Koele received an official telegram, Sunday, informing them that their son, Lieutenant Raymond A. Koele, had been killed in action on the Eastern Front on April 8th, 1943. More details would be sent to the family in a letter. Lt. Raymond A. Koele was a member of the Army Air Force, and had left this country for the African Front early this year. He was commissioned as a fighter pilot and in training flew P-40 planes exclusively. These planes are primarily used for bomber escort and strafing operations. Raymond was very well known to every one in Hull, being a friend of all, having had a way of meeting and greeting all with whom he came in contact. His loss is deeply felt by all in the community, and the shock of the news of this casualty is not lessened by the realization that more such messages may be expected in the future. Raymond attended Hull Public Grade and High School and graduated in 1938. He then entered Sheldon Junior College, at which place he took up Civilian Pilot Training. After graduation from Junior College he attended Iowa State College at Ames. Late in March, 1942, he enrolled in the Army Air Corps at Kelly Field, Texas. Later he was appointed a Cadet Corporal in the Waco Army Basic Flying School at Waco, Texas. After completing his training course he was transferred to Foster Field, Texas, where he received his commission as Lieutenant and his "Wings" on November 10th, 1942. While home on leave in November he was married, on November 17th, 1942, to Miss Elizabeth Gorzeman, who besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Koele, one brother Earl, and a sister, Ruth, mourn his death. Raymond was 22 years old on August 21st last. The whole community, although unable to put into words their exact feelings, extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives. Notes Birth date discrepancy - Cemetery Records, Gravestone & Iowa WWII Bonus Case Files for Beneficiaries has 21 Aug 1920; Headstone Applications for Military Veterans has 22 Aug 1920. Died Same Day As His Cousin Sergeant Marvin Royce Koele

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2LT Raymond Allen “Ray” Koele's memorial is located at: St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Tramping Lake, Kindersley Census Division, Canada.
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2LT Raymond Allen “Ray” Koele death on 8 Apr 1943 in Tunisia
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Latitude: 52.1217210
Longitude: -108.9333260

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Henry E. Koele

(1899 - 1963)

Elizabeth Wilhelmina Wagner Koele

(1897 - 1989)

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