Laban Theodore Henry, (Laban is a Polish name), born on 13-07-1914, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, 
United States, the son of Henry Labanowsky Laban, (1888–1968). Theodore had one brother Henry Edward Laban (1918–1963), his mother’s name is not known.
Graduated from Kenosha High School 
. and entered military service 12–10-1935. Completed aircraft maintenance courses on B-25 Mitchell, 
B-26, and B-29 aircraft. 
After the attack of the Japanese on Pearl Harbor, the Unitd States wanted a revenge and organised Operation Doolittle Raid. 
The Doolittle Raid (18-04-1942) was the first American air raid to strike the Japanese mainland during World War II. Led by Lieutenant Colonel James “Jimmy” Doolittle, 
the daring retaliatory mission was launched just four months after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. 
The B-25 with the chozen technical specialist Laban on board took off in eighth place from the U.S.S. Hornet, 
with Tokyo as its target. The target was not successfully bombed, but the aircraft had been modified before the mission and used fuel at a rate larger than calculated. Therefore, instead of heading for China, the pilot turned the aircraft toward then-neutral Russia.
They took the safe side and flew to Russia across Japan, however landing in Russia was not what was discussed. On the way to Russia they bombed another locations in Japan than foreseen. 36 52 59.5 N 139 59 17.6 E was one of these locations. Near Nishi Nasuno Station. 
Finally, the plane landed north of Vladivostok. Russia was neutral in the war with Japan and interned the crew who would later escape to Iran. The plane was seized by the Russian government. Landed in Russia, as said north of Vladivostok Khorolsky District, Kraj Primorski, Russia. The only Doolittle B-25 Raider bomber that not crashed. 
The aircraft landed at Primorskrai Regional Air Field, about 40 miles from Vladivostok. The crew 
was interned under the Geneva Convention, and held at a location near the border of Persia (present-day Iran). On 29-03-1943, after 13 months of captivity, the crew escaped into Mushhad, Iran and was returned to the U.S. by the British Embassy.
Laban retired 30-11-1956 and after retirement, he received Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and worked as a research engineer. Decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, 
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, 
and the Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade. 
Theodor Laban married for the first time with Mary ? after the Second World War. The couple divorced or his wife died and it is to believed they had no children. Who is first wife was is unknow to me. The couple divorced or his wife died. He remarried after january 1962 with Dortha Fae “Dot” Price, Laban.
(1931-2017). He met his second wife at a dance class probably in or near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Theodore had no children, not much is known about his youth.
Death and burial ground of Laban, Theodore Henry.
Laban passed away 16-09-1978 (age 64) in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas, United States and is buried at the Highland Cemetery, Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas, United States, 1509 W Commercial St (Highway 64 West), Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas, 72949 Section Greer Addition Lot 93 Space 7.
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