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1st Lt Arthur R. Bancroft - VMO-6 KIA

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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.

 
Posted : 2005-05-20 12:56
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