Arthur Lewis LaRoche, Jr.

Binhamton Press June 24, 1944 shows photo and article entitled "Lieut. La Roche Sinks Two Jap Troop Barges While on Combat Mission in Pacific".

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Medals include: http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=201935 SYNOPSIS: Arthur L. LaRoche, Jr. (MCSN: 0-24667), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, in actions against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. SYNOPSIS: Arthur L. LaRoche, Jr. (MCSN: 0-24667), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea.