SSGT Robert Nelson Lighter (1916-1944)

SSGT Robert Nelson Lighter Veteran

Birth

25 Aug 1916

Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, USA

Death

29 Jan 1944 (aged 27)

Santa Barbara County, California, USA

Burial

Fairhaven Memorial Park

Santa Ana, Orange County, California, USA Add to Map

Plot

Lawn V

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Aboard U.S. Army Air Corps RB-34 Ventura #AJ228.

He was killed in the crash of the
reconnaissance bomber, which was being
utilized as a transport, 35 miles northwest
of Santa Barbara, California.

Ten other airmen also perished:

2nd Lieutenants:
Chester L Harvey 59820119
George C Hossick, Jr 10944560
Donald E Kimberlin 22024866
Gerald H Marrs 15533257
Joseph C Marsh 194890362
Allan H Munson 57017664
Harold T Owen 41444268
James W Piatt, Jr 55473294
Donald W Prowse 121868481
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Entered the service from Illinois; Service ID: 36320260.

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SSGT, 8 AAF TOW TARGET SQ WORLD WAR II

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Curt Nelson Lighter

Eleanor Inez Northern Lighter

Hershel Arthur "Dusty" Lighter

TSGT Willis Dean Lighter

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