Near Stanley in Custer County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Langer Monument
Photographed By Jerry W., June 28, 2015
1. Langer Monument
In memory of Charley J. Langer, District Forest Ranger, Challis National Forest, Pilot Captain Bill Kelly and Co-Pilot Arthur A. Crofts of the U.S. Army killed in an airplane crash April 5, 1943 near this point while searching for survivors of an Army bomber crew. Monument maintained by descendants of Charley J. Langer.
Erected by U.S. Forest Service.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 1943.
Location. 44° 27.963′ N, 115° 6.192′ W. Marker is near Stanley, Idaho, in Custer County. Marker is on Seafoam Road NF-008, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanley ID 83278, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . .
1. Charles Joseph “Charley” Langer (1904-1943). Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on May 23, 2018.)
2. Capt William Wiley “Bill” Kelly (1919-1943). Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on May 21, 2018.)
3. Arthur Alexander Crofts, Jr (1920-1943). Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on May 21, 2018.)
4. Search for the Downed. University of Idaho PDF (Submitted on February 4, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
this page online
Photographed By Jerry W., June 28, 2015
2. Langer Monument
3. Original Monument Dedication
Langer's daughter is on the left (Mary Ann Langer Smith), and his son is on the right (Charley J Langer Jr).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2018. This page has been viewed 712 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on May 23, 2018, by Kris of Boise, Idaho. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2018. 3. submitted on May 26, 2018. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
