looking for Jerome Clarence Leichtman rank in air force during world war II

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For veterand day I would like to know the rank of Jerome Clarence Leichtman, born 12/31/21 in Los Angeles Ca. died 2008. Was a POW in Germany at Stalag Luft 3, Born to Ida Greenbaum Leichtman and Harry Leichtman

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Hello laurenCaban, 
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 We recommend that you request a copy of their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) . OMPFs and individual medical reports for those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during WWII are in the custody of the National Archives at St. Louis. In many cases where Army and Army Air Corps personnel records were destroyed in the 1973 fire , proof of service can be provided from other records such as morning reports, payrolls, and military orders, and a certificate of military service may be issued if enough information can be located. His service number is 761295. 
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 According to the record series, Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created 1942 - 1947, documenting the period 12/7/1941 - 11/19/1946 , he served with the 385th Bombardment Group (Heavy) . 
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