| Larry Blumer | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | “Scrappy” |
| Born | May 31, 1917 |
| Died | October 23, 1997 (aged 80) |
| Place of birth | Walcott, North Dakota |
| Place of death | Springfield, Oregon |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941 – 1946 |
| Unit | 393rd Fighter Squadron, 367th Fighter Group |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Medal (22 awards), Purple Heart Belgian War cross |
| Other work | contractor & commerative pilot |
Larry "Scrappy" Blumer (May 31, 1917 – October 23, 1997) was a pilot in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the 393rd Fighter Squadron, 367th Fighter Group during World War II.[1] He was nicknamed "Scrappy" because he flew a "Scrap Iron" P-38.[2] Blumer was born in Walcott, North Dakota and attended college at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. He joined the Air Force in 1943.
Stationed in Europe, Blumer became an "ace-in-a-day" when he shot down five German FW-190s in 15 minutes of aerial combat on August 25, 1944.[2] Blumer took command of the 393rd on November 10, 1944 and held the position until his tour ended in January 1945.[3] Blumer was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal with 22 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Belgian Croix de Guerre.[4]
In 1946, he returned to the United States and became a contractor. Later in life, he purchased a P-38, painted it like his old plane, and flew it at air shows.[4]
Blumer died of Leukemia on October 23, 1997 in Springfield, Oregon.
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