Kappenmann, Joseph P.
Army 2nd lieutenant
Joseph P. Kappenmann, age 26, from California, Marin county.
Service era: World War II
Spouse: Orpha (Kirker)
Parent: Maurice A. Wilker
Date of death: October 2, 1943
Death details: Killed in a bomber crash while on a routine mission near Penn Yan, New York.
Source: National Archives, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
1st Lt. Joseph P. Kappemann died in the crash of B-25C (#42-32265) on Little Italy Hill in Penn Yan, NY on 02 October 1943. He was the Navigator. All six members of the crew died.