PFC Joe Wayne Highfill II (1966-1985)

PFC Joe Wayne Highfill II Veteran

Birth

16 Aug 1966

Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA

Death

12 Dec 1985 (aged 19)

Gander, Central Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Burial

Springfield National Cemetery

Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA Add to Map

Plot

Section 2S, Site 351

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Was one of 248 soldiers who died in a plane crash. All but 12 were members of the U.S. Army's elite 101st. Airborne Unit. They were all killed instantly when their chartered Arrow Air DC-8 transport plane crashed.

The eight crew members also died.

The crash investgation records were ordered sealed for 70 years by the U.S. Government.

Military Information: PFC, US ARMY

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2S 351
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Joe Wayne Highfill
PFC US Army
Aug 16 1966 Dec 12 1985

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Delores Ann Walker Highfill

1947–2002

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