Basic Details Surname Kessinger Jr Forenames Leonard H Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Notes Ball Turret Gunner. POW December 13, 1943 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Eight Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 96th Bomb Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 413th Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) S/Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 96th Bomb Group Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Staff Sergeant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) 413th Bomb Squadron Our references Unit (Secondary - Our reference) 413th Bomb Squadron