?»?From the newspaper article:
"Lt. Colonel Loe was a fighter group commander in Northwest Africa [82nd Fighter Group]. For two years he was a test pilot with a pursuit group. One of the youngest high ranking officers in the US Army... (Lt Col, age 27)"

Excerpt from Gen Arnold letter:
February 21, 1944
"In the passing of Colonel Loe we of the Army Air Forces have lost an outstanding pilot. I want you to know that he was highly regarded by all who were privileged to work with him, and I understand also that his devotion to the service after graduating at Kelly field in 1938 has been an inspirational example to both officers and men."

See sources:
Lieutenant Colonel Roy Murray Loe
Service Number: 22598
born: May 12, 1915
died: January 8, 1943
U.S. Awards:
Purple Heart Medal
Air Medal