Major William Ripley died while on a routine training mission over the Gulf of Mexico. He was the pilot, learning how to do water landings. William was one of three soldiers who died that day. His body was never recovered.
Major William Ripley died while on a routine training mission over the Gulf of Mexico. He was the pilot, learning how to do water landings. William was one of three soldiers who died that day. His body was never recovered.
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Buried at sea.
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