Laakmann, Henry Frederick, Yeoman 2c, USN. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto C. Laakmann, 2628 N. Alabama, Indianapolis. [from World War II Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Casualties]
World War II Veterans Interred Overseas
Name: Henry F Laakmann
Inducted From: Indiana
Rank: Yeoman Second Class
Combat Organization: United States Navy
Death Date: September 12, 1944¹
Monument: Sicily & Rome, Italy
Last Known Status: Missing
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
U.S. WWII Military Personnel Missing In Action
Name: Henry F Laakmann
Date of Loss: September 11, 1943
Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Y2C
Service Number: 2916046
Status: Missing in Action
¹ It was the Navy's policy to list MIAs as dead a year and a day after they were reported missing.
There is a cenotaph in his honor on the gravestone of his parents in Lizton K of P Cemetery in Lizton, Indiana.
From his memorial service program held at the Lizton (Indiana) Methodist Church on October 8, 1944:
Henry Frederick Laakman, the son of Otto C. and Pauline Laakman, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 14, 1917 and gave his life in the service of his country, September 12, 1943 at the age of twenty five years, nine months, twenty-six days.
His childhood was spent in Indianapolis where he attended the Lowell School. At the age of eleven he moved with his parents to Lizton where he remained throughout his youth graduating from Lizton High School in the class of 1937. Recognizing the responsibility of his diversified talents, he began the preparation for his life work by enrolling with the Indianapolis Pharmacy College while taking special courses with the Extension School of Indiana University. In this period he also sought to develop his talent for painting by studying at the John Herron Art Institute.
Anticipating the gravity of the times, Henry enlisted in the service of his country choosing the Navy. He had his preliminary training at Newport, Rhode Island. and studied in yeomanry and radio schools at Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to the entry of this country into the war, he served on the aircraft carrier, Lexington, in the Pacific area. From this service he transferred to the destroyer, Rowan. On this ship he did convoy duty in the north Atlantic and took part in the invasions of North Africa and Sicily. On September 12, 1943, he was lost in action supporting the invasion of Salerno.
Henry was an ideal American boy — talented, patriotic, home-loving, and deeply religious. He confessed his faith for his Savior by joining the Lizton Methodist Church April 27, 1930 under the ministry of Rev. H. W. Crider. This faith was re-affirmed in a letter to the pastor and young people of this church written just seven days before his death.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."
World War II Veterans Interred Overseas
Name: Henry F Laakmann
Inducted From: Indiana
Rank: Yeoman Second Class
Combat Organization: United States Navy
Death Date: September 12, 1944¹
Monument: Sicily & Rome, Italy
Last Known Status: Missing
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
U.S. WWII Military Personnel Missing In Action
Name: Henry F Laakmann
Date of Loss: September 11, 1943
Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Y2C
Service Number: 2916046
Status: Missing in Action
¹ It was the Navy's policy to list MIAs as dead a year and a day after they were reported missing.
There is a cenotaph in his honor on the gravestone of his parents in Lizton K of P Cemetery in Lizton, Indiana.
From his memorial service program held at the Lizton (Indiana) Methodist Church on October 8, 1944:
Henry Frederick Laakman, the son of Otto C. and Pauline Laakman, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 14, 1917 and gave his life in the service of his country, September 12, 1943 at the age of twenty five years, nine months, twenty-six days.
His childhood was spent in Indianapolis where he attended the Lowell School. At the age of eleven he moved with his parents to Lizton where he remained throughout his youth graduating from Lizton High School in the class of 1937. Recognizing the responsibility of his diversified talents, he began the preparation for his life work by enrolling with the Indianapolis Pharmacy College while taking special courses with the Extension School of Indiana University. In this period he also sought to develop his talent for painting by studying at the John Herron Art Institute.
Anticipating the gravity of the times, Henry enlisted in the service of his country choosing the Navy. He had his preliminary training at Newport, Rhode Island. and studied in yeomanry and radio schools at Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to the entry of this country into the war, he served on the aircraft carrier, Lexington, in the Pacific area. From this service he transferred to the destroyer, Rowan. On this ship he did convoy duty in the north Atlantic and took part in the invasions of North Africa and Sicily. On September 12, 1943, he was lost in action supporting the invasion of Salerno.
Henry was an ideal American boy — talented, patriotic, home-loving, and deeply religious. He confessed his faith for his Savior by joining the Lizton Methodist Church April 27, 1930 under the ministry of Rev. H. W. Crider. This faith was re-affirmed in a letter to the pastor and young people of this church written just seven days before his death.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."
Laakmann, Henry Frederick, Yeoman 2c, USN. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto C. Laakmann, 2628 N. Alabama, Indianapolis. [from World War II Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Casualties]
World War II Veterans Interred Overseas
Name: Henry F Laakmann
Inducted From: Indiana
Rank: Yeoman Second Class
Combat Organization: United States Navy
Death Date: September 12, 1944¹
Monument: Sicily & Rome, Italy
Last Known Status: Missing
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
U.S. WWII Military Personnel Missing In Action
Name: Henry F Laakmann
Date of Loss: September 11, 1943
Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Y2C
Service Number: 2916046
Status: Missing in Action
¹ It was the Navy's policy to list MIAs as dead a year and a day after they were reported missing.
There is a cenotaph in his honor on the gravestone of his parents in Lizton K of P Cemetery in Lizton, Indiana.
From his memorial service program held at the Lizton (Indiana) Methodist Church on October 8, 1944:
Henry Frederick Laakman, the son of Otto C. and Pauline Laakman, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 14, 1917 and gave his life in the service of his country, September 12, 1943 at the age of twenty five years, nine months, twenty-six days.
His childhood was spent in Indianapolis where he attended the Lowell School. At the age of eleven he moved with his parents to Lizton where he remained throughout his youth graduating from Lizton High School in the class of 1937. Recognizing the responsibility of his diversified talents, he began the preparation for his life work by enrolling with the Indianapolis Pharmacy College while taking special courses with the Extension School of Indiana University. In this period he also sought to develop his talent for painting by studying at the John Herron Art Institute.
Anticipating the gravity of the times, Henry enlisted in the service of his country choosing the Navy. He had his preliminary training at Newport, Rhode Island. and studied in yeomanry and radio schools at Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to the entry of this country into the war, he served on the aircraft carrier, Lexington, in the Pacific area. From this service he transferred to the destroyer, Rowan. On this ship he did convoy duty in the north Atlantic and took part in the invasions of North Africa and Sicily. On September 12, 1943, he was lost in action supporting the invasion of Salerno.
Henry was an ideal American boy — talented, patriotic, home-loving, and deeply religious. He confessed his faith for his Savior by joining the Lizton Methodist Church April 27, 1930 under the ministry of Rev. H. W. Crider. This faith was re-affirmed in a letter to the pastor and young people of this church written just seven days before his death.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."
World War II Veterans Interred Overseas
Name: Henry F Laakmann
Inducted From: Indiana
Rank: Yeoman Second Class
Combat Organization: United States Navy
Death Date: September 12, 1944¹
Monument: Sicily & Rome, Italy
Last Known Status: Missing
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
U.S. WWII Military Personnel Missing In Action
Name: Henry F Laakmann
Date of Loss: September 11, 1943
Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Y2C
Service Number: 2916046
Status: Missing in Action
¹ It was the Navy's policy to list MIAs as dead a year and a day after they were reported missing.
There is a cenotaph in his honor on the gravestone of his parents in Lizton K of P Cemetery in Lizton, Indiana.
From his memorial service program held at the Lizton (Indiana) Methodist Church on October 8, 1944:
Henry Frederick Laakman, the son of Otto C. and Pauline Laakman, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 14, 1917 and gave his life in the service of his country, September 12, 1943 at the age of twenty five years, nine months, twenty-six days.
His childhood was spent in Indianapolis where he attended the Lowell School. At the age of eleven he moved with his parents to Lizton where he remained throughout his youth graduating from Lizton High School in the class of 1937. Recognizing the responsibility of his diversified talents, he began the preparation for his life work by enrolling with the Indianapolis Pharmacy College while taking special courses with the Extension School of Indiana University. In this period he also sought to develop his talent for painting by studying at the John Herron Art Institute.
Anticipating the gravity of the times, Henry enlisted in the service of his country choosing the Navy. He had his preliminary training at Newport, Rhode Island. and studied in yeomanry and radio schools at Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to the entry of this country into the war, he served on the aircraft carrier, Lexington, in the Pacific area. From this service he transferred to the destroyer, Rowan. On this ship he did convoy duty in the north Atlantic and took part in the invasions of North Africa and Sicily. On September 12, 1943, he was lost in action supporting the invasion of Salerno.
Henry was an ideal American boy — talented, patriotic, home-loving, and deeply religious. He confessed his faith for his Savior by joining the Lizton Methodist Church April 27, 1930 under the ministry of Rev. H. W. Crider. This faith was re-affirmed in a letter to the pastor and young people of this church written just seven days before his death.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."
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Entered the service from Indiana. Information from his memorial service provided by David Smith (#47038930) whose parents were in the same graduating class of 1937 at Lizton High School.
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