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Delbert LaRue Martin

Shelby County, Indiana

Feb 13, 1922 – Mar 21, 1945 (Age 23)

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BORN
February 13, 1922
DIED
March 21, 1945
AGE
23
LOCATION
Shelby County, Indiana

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Delbert LaRue Martin was killed in action flying over Yap Island in Micronesia March 21, 1945, at the age of 23.

He was born February 13, 1922, in Shelby County, Indiana. His remains were recovered after 70 years and he will be buried next to his parents in Fairland Cemetery.

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For more than 20 years I worked on Delbert´s case through my Missing Air Crew Project, and I am overjoyed that he has finally been identified. After all these years in an unknown grave, it brings great comfort to know he is coming home to Indiana. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family as you honor him and his incredible sacrifice.

Patrick Ranfranz

October 01, 2025 | Other

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