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Oscar Randolph Fladmark
Oscar Randolph Fladmark, Jr. (June 23, 1922 – July 27, 1955) was an American fighter pilot who flew 164 "no-injury" combat missions in World War II and the Korean War. Fladmark received the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States), Distinguished Flying Cross during his military career. Just a few years after the Korean War, Major (rank), Major Fladmark, at 33 years of age, was in an automobile accident near Yuma, Arizona, on July 27, 1955, and died while being flown to the San Diego Naval Hospital. Early life and education Fladmark was born in Moe Township, Lincoln County, South Dakota, on June 23, 1922. His father, Oscar C. Fladmark, Sr. (1888–1965), came from Ålesund Norway, located on the western coastal fjord region of the country, and had moved to South Dakota in 1907. His mother, Pethryn Hanson (1896–1998), was also of Scandinavian descent and came from Hudson, South Dakota. He had one younger sibling, Lorentz W. Fladmark (1926–1993). Fladmark attended scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lincoln County, South Dakota
Lincoln County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 65,161, making it the third-most populated county in the state. Its county seat is Canton. The county was named for Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States. Lincoln County is included in the Sioux Falls, SD, Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is one of the top 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States in terms of rate of population increase, rate of housing unit increase, and many other factors. This is due to the southward growth of Sioux Falls, and the expansion of its suburbs. Geography The Big Sioux River flows south-southeastward along the east line of Lincoln County. Lincoln County is on the eastern line of South Dakota. Its east boundary line abuts the west boundary line of the state of Iowa (across the river). The county terrain consists of low rolling hills. The county area is largely devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
