Lt. Roland Alvin Purkey

B-25D 41-29707 named SUN SETTER was shot down by Zero's over a convoy in the Buna Area on 1 December 1942. The crew list follows:

Menoher, 1st Lt. Ross G. Pilot Savely, 2nd Lt. Lloyd l. Co-Pilot Purkey, 2nd Lt. Roland A. Naviigator Hindman, 2nd Lt. Roy E. Bombardier Kelley, T/Sgt. Edward A. Radio Operator Dennis, Sgt. Peter R. Gunner Wolcott, Pvt. George V. Aerial Gunner.

Initially, Lt. Purkey was listed as missing. Later he was declared dead. The date of death reflects the date he was declared dead.

Roland A. Purkey World War II

Service # 0-434895 Rank First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Forces Unit 71st Bomber Squadron, 38th Bomber Group, Heavy Entered Service From Illinois Date of Death December 12, 1945 Status Missing In Action Memorialized Walls of the Missing Manila American Cemetery Taguig City, Philippines

Purple Heart

Air Medal Air Medal, Purple Heart