The Casper Tribune-Herald
Friday, September 20, 1946
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Major Trollope Dead In Mishap
Loses Life in Airplane Accident Near Manila, War Department Wires Parents
Major Hugh Trollope, veteran fighter plane pilot and squadron commander in the army air forces, was killed in an aircraft accident on Luzon, near Manila, last Sept. 9, according to a war departmenet message received today by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Trollope of Goose Egg, near Casper.
The terse message gave no details of the accident.
The former NCHS and University of Wyoming star athlete visited his parents and friends in Casper in April, 1945, following his return from 11 months service in the European theater, where he completed 214 hours of combat duty.He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Trollope.
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the air medal with nine Oak Leaf clusters, in addition to personal citations from Generals Doolittle and Spaatz.
On one mission while over enemy territory, he had the tail of his plane shot off and after landing safely was given another plane and returned to duty. He was piloting a P-38 most of the time.
After returning from overseas he was given command of a training squadron, and later was transferred to the Philippines.
Major Trollope was born in Casper and reared on a ranch near Goose Egg. His parents are pioneer residents. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1936 and attended the University of Wyoming three years, where he won his private pilot's license in the CAA. He received a second lieutenant's commission at Stockton, Calif., in July, 1941.
Other survivors include his twin brother, Harry, and an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGinnity of Casper.
Arrangements for funeral services will be announced later.
Friday, September 20, 1946
Page 1
Major Trollope Dead In Mishap
Loses Life in Airplane Accident Near Manila, War Department Wires Parents
Major Hugh Trollope, veteran fighter plane pilot and squadron commander in the army air forces, was killed in an aircraft accident on Luzon, near Manila, last Sept. 9, according to a war departmenet message received today by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Trollope of Goose Egg, near Casper.
The terse message gave no details of the accident.
The former NCHS and University of Wyoming star athlete visited his parents and friends in Casper in April, 1945, following his return from 11 months service in the European theater, where he completed 214 hours of combat duty.He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Trollope.
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the air medal with nine Oak Leaf clusters, in addition to personal citations from Generals Doolittle and Spaatz.
On one mission while over enemy territory, he had the tail of his plane shot off and after landing safely was given another plane and returned to duty. He was piloting a P-38 most of the time.
After returning from overseas he was given command of a training squadron, and later was transferred to the Philippines.
Major Trollope was born in Casper and reared on a ranch near Goose Egg. His parents are pioneer residents. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1936 and attended the University of Wyoming three years, where he won his private pilot's license in the CAA. He received a second lieutenant's commission at Stockton, Calif., in July, 1941.
Other survivors include his twin brother, Harry, and an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGinnity of Casper.
Arrangements for funeral services will be announced later.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Friday, September 20, 1946
Page 1
Major Trollope Dead In Mishap
Loses Life in Airplane Accident Near Manila, War Department Wires Parents
Major Hugh Trollope, veteran fighter plane pilot and squadron commander in the army air forces, was killed in an aircraft accident on Luzon, near Manila, last Sept. 9, according to a war departmenet message received today by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Trollope of Goose Egg, near Casper.
The terse message gave no details of the accident.
The former NCHS and University of Wyoming star athlete visited his parents and friends in Casper in April, 1945, following his return from 11 months service in the European theater, where he completed 214 hours of combat duty.He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Trollope.
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the air medal with nine Oak Leaf clusters, in addition to personal citations from Generals Doolittle and Spaatz.
On one mission while over enemy territory, he had the tail of his plane shot off and after landing safely was given another plane and returned to duty. He was piloting a P-38 most of the time.
After returning from overseas he was given command of a training squadron, and later was transferred to the Philippines.
Major Trollope was born in Casper and reared on a ranch near Goose Egg. His parents are pioneer residents. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1936 and attended the University of Wyoming three years, where he won his private pilot's license in the CAA. He received a second lieutenant's commission at Stockton, Calif., in July, 1941.
Other survivors include his twin brother, Harry, and an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGinnity of Casper.
Arrangements for funeral services will be announced later.
Friday, September 20, 1946
Page 1
Major Trollope Dead In Mishap
Loses Life in Airplane Accident Near Manila, War Department Wires Parents
Major Hugh Trollope, veteran fighter plane pilot and squadron commander in the army air forces, was killed in an aircraft accident on Luzon, near Manila, last Sept. 9, according to a war departmenet message received today by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Trollope of Goose Egg, near Casper.
The terse message gave no details of the accident.
The former NCHS and University of Wyoming star athlete visited his parents and friends in Casper in April, 1945, following his return from 11 months service in the European theater, where he completed 214 hours of combat duty.He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Trollope.
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the air medal with nine Oak Leaf clusters, in addition to personal citations from Generals Doolittle and Spaatz.
On one mission while over enemy territory, he had the tail of his plane shot off and after landing safely was given another plane and returned to duty. He was piloting a P-38 most of the time.
After returning from overseas he was given command of a training squadron, and later was transferred to the Philippines.
Major Trollope was born in Casper and reared on a ranch near Goose Egg. His parents are pioneer residents. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1936 and attended the University of Wyoming three years, where he won his private pilot's license in the CAA. He received a second lieutenant's commission at Stockton, Calif., in July, 1941.
Other survivors include his twin brother, Harry, and an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGinnity of Casper.
Arrangements for funeral services will be announced later.
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