Robert J Cashin
Military ROLL OF HONOUR
Photograph from the Cashin family archive. Provided by Robert’s niece.
Object Number - UPL 80283 - Photograph of Robert J. Cashin.
Killed in Action (KIA) Shot down by flak and crashed near Gross Muehlingen in B-24 #4250300
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 713th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15171462
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 713th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-702043
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 713th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-701312
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 713th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-693082
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
29 June 1944 | ||
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Born |
Revisions
Michael G. Cashin, Nephew of Robert J Cashin with access to family memorabilia from period when Robert lived in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. Adding obituary and photos held by Robert’s extended family.
AAF Record Transcriptions
Burial-Arlington National Cemetery
Findagrave Memorial
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15014319/robert-j-cashin
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 7090
