Robert Edward Shaft
Military
Standing Left to Right: Ralph J. Lackner (P), James P. Phillips (P), Clifford J. Vars (P)
Kneeling Left to Right: William H. Laseter (P), Robert E. Shaft (B/N), George J. Parkhurst (P)
Object Number - UPL 48774 - Officers of the 416th BG - 668th BS - 9th AF Standing Left to Right: Ralph J. Lackner (P), James P. Phillips (P), Clifford J. Vars (P) Kneeling...
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-55084
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-761620
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-793453
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: A-26 Invader
- Nicknames: Maggie's Drawers
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: A-26 Invader
- Nicknames: The Purple Shaft
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: A-26 Invader
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
- Nicknames: Out Helln
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
- Nicknames: Timmy II
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Melun, Alsace
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Los Angeles, CA | 9 January 1924 | |
| Wichita, KS | 28 June 1942 | 1444 Burns Worked for Stockyard Supply Company | |
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Other First 416th BG Combat Mission |
Merzig, Germany | 19 November 1944 | |
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Other Final 416th BG Combat Mission |
Plattling, Germany | 26 April 1945 | Flew 39 Combat Missions |
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Died |
Lakewood, CO | 7 September 2002 | |
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Buried |
Fort Logan National Cemetery | 10 September 2002 | Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA Plot Section 26 Site 665 |
