Timeline
Birth- Oct 12, 1920
Chicago, Illinois
1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 24 - 22 years
Army Serial Number
16080757
Source Of Army Personnel
Civil Life
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Rank
Flight Officer
Service Number
T-124334
Position
Navigator
Awards
Silver Star, Purple Heart
Group
321st Bombardment Group (Medium)
Branch
Army Air Forces
Major Command
12th Air Force
Squadron
447th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
Wing
57th Bombardment Wing
Aircraft
B-25J #43-28082 "Traveling Comedy" / "Modern Maiden"
Enlistment- Aug 11, 1942-Age: 22 years
Chicago Illinois
Discharge- 1945-Age: 24 years
Second Lieutenant
Death- Jul 25, 1978-Age: 58 years
Other Facts
Residence
Cook County, Illinois
Occupation
Unskilled occupations in electroplating, galvanizing, and related processes
Level Of Education
4 years of high school
Marital Status
Single, without dependents
Full Name
Lester W Volkmann
Source Information
Source Film Reel Number
2.73
Card Number
3
Source Box Number
0216
