Robert Mitchell Kennewick
Military ROLL OF HONOURKilled in action on 9 December 1944 after his B17 'Julie Mae' collided with plane 'Silver Dollar' over France two men bailed out. The Silver Dollar landed safely in Rrance. Only 2 of the crew survived
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Nose Gunner; Togglier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Seattle, Washington | 8 August 1923 | |
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Died |
Romilly-sur-Seine, France | 9 December 1944 | KIA - The aircraft he was piloting was involved in a mid-air collision with anothe rB-17 |
| Seattle, WA | 5903 19th South | ||
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Buried |
Seattle, WA | Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park Seattle, King County, Washington, USA |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / The Mighty Eighth Combat Chronology Supplement, 1942-45; p. 180.; 379th Bombardment Group Anthology, pg 332