CW3 Landgraf was born in LaSalle-Peru, Illinois on 18 August, 1945. After completing basic training, he served at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Fort Benning, Georgia, Hawaii, Fort Eustis, Virginia, and Hanau, Germany.
He was the aircraft maintenance production control officer for Foxtrot Company, 160th Special Operations Aviation Group (Airborne) from 13 July, 1983 to 20 May, 1988. CW3 Landgraf participated in Operation Prime Chance in February, 1988. He established logistic concepts that are used today for deployments and training. His leadership and guidance developed the officers that are currently in the Systems and Integration Management Office.
His awards include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), the Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), the Army Achievement Medal, and the Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
CW3 Landgraf was involved in a fatal AH-6 accident, #276, near Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
He was married to Patricia Landgraf and had two children, Robert and Rebecca.
This is for my father, CW3 Jerome Landgraf. I have carried your memories and guidance in my heart for now 13 years. Not a day will pass in my life that I do not remember how you loved and cared for me. I miss you more than words can ever express, but I know you are with me with every step I take. I am much older now and have begun a life I hope you would be proud of.
I learned of this site while attending the funeral of another fallen Night Stalker, CSM Greg Harford, he too shared an important part in my life and my husbands. It is comforting to know you now are with your buddies. I love you Dad and Greg. You both are the strength that will live forever in everyone you have touched. May God bless all of the fallen Night Stalkers and their families. I am proud to be associated with this organization. Thank you for not forgetting.
Rebecca Landgraf Grubb
