Robert Hardin
MilitaryOn 15 August 1944 whilst flying to Le Muy as part of the invasion of Southern France. The Horsa glider he was flying disintegrated in mid air 30 miles North East of Bastia and crashed into the sea.
Hardin and his fellow passenger William E Kern were killed in Action.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 79th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: T-000806
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Died |
Near Bastia | 15 August 1944 | |
| Little Rock, AR, USA |