Paul Bloomquist

Paul A. Bloomquist
Bloomquist in 1966
Born(1932-10-30)30 October 1932
American Fork, Utah, United States
Died11 May 1972(1972-05-11) (aged 39)
Frankfurt, West Germany
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUS Army
RankLieutenant colonel
AwardsPurple Heart
Air Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross

Paul A. Bloomquist (30 October 1932 – 11 May 1972) was an American pilot and officer of the United States Army, who was the first American killed by the Red Army Faction. A veteran of the Vietnam War stationed in West Germany, Bloomquist died in a bombing attack at the IG Farben Building on 11 May 1972.

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