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Robert Boyd

First Name: 
Robert
Middle Name: 
D.
Last Name: 
Boyd

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in an aircraft accident in Italy in May 1944. Expected to be home that month, having finished 1600 air hours.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-31-1944

Personal Details

Biographical Notes: 
Air instructor, Kellogg Field, MI, Morris Field, Charlotte, 1941
Family Details: 

Mrs. Pauline Boyd: 1519 Statesville Ave./ 1839 Nassau Blvd., Charlotte, NC a daughter Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Boyd - Palestine, TX 1 brother in the Air Corps, 1 sister

Military Details

Military Rank: 
First Lieutenant
Military Unit: 
Transport squadron
KIA Date: 
NA
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
Italy
Military Details: 
Italy, North Africa, Sicily
Awards: 
Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Wings
Source: 

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