Greiner, Laverne Albert
First Name
Laverne
Middle Name
Albert
Last Name
Greiner
Serial Number
9733400
Service Branch
Service Branch Unknown
Highest Rank
Aviation Electrician's Mate, Chief
War or Action
Vietnam War
Place Of Birth
Iowa
County
Arapahoe
Biography

Crew member of EC-121 surveillance aircraft. On April 15, 1969 while on surveillance mission over Sea of Japan in support of the Korean truce aircraft was shot down by North Korean forces. All 31 crew members reported MIA and presumed dead May 2, 1969. Remains never found. Awarded Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal and Korean Defense Service Medal.

Place Of Burial
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Sigourney, IA
Place Of Death
Sea of Japan
Circumstances
Missing In Action
Row Number
59
Column Number
4
Panel Number
20

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