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05-20-2005, 11:56
Arthur Richard Bancroft
1st Lt USMC 035520
Hillsboro, IA
b. 18 Apr 1920
d. 29 Sept 1950
While attempting to rescue the crew of a downed VMO-6 OY-2 (Odenbaugh and Rivers), Lt Bancroft's HO3S-1 was shot down 10 mi. north of Seoul, near Uijongbu. Lt Bancroft was rescued, but died from his injuries.
1st Lt USMC 035520
Hillsboro, IA
b. 18 Apr 1920
d. 29 Sept 1950
While attempting to rescue the crew of a downed VMO-6 OY-2 (Odenbaugh and Rivers), Lt Bancroft's HO3S-1 was shot down 10 mi. north of Seoul, near Uijongbu. Lt Bancroft was rescued, but died from his injuries.