Robert Benjamin Hastie
Military
Object Number - UPL 42769 - 1Lt Robert B Hastie, 334th BS, 95th BG, 8th AF , latterly 654th BS, 25th BG, 8th AF.
Assigned to 334BS, 95BG, 8AF USAAF. Flew 35 x combat missions in B-17's. ETD
2nd tour assigned to 654BS, 25BG, 8AF USAAF in de Havilland Mosquitos.
Awards: AM (4OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (5 battle stars), LOH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 334th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
Missions
- Date: 18 September 1944
- Official Description:
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Lead, SD | 24 April 1924 | Son of John E and Mabel Hastie. |
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Enlisted |
Chicago, IL | 19 November 1942 | Chicago, Illinois |
| Huntington Beach, CA | Husband to Bette Lu. | ||
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Based |
Horham | Assigned to 334BS, 95BG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Based |
Watton | Assigned to 654BS, 25BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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