FO Robert William Burns (1920-1943) - Find a Grave Memorial

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31 May 1920

Central Lake, Antrim County, Michigan, USA

Death

7 Jun 1943 (aged 23)

Smiths, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

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Riverside Cemetery

Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan, USA Add to Map

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Block 49 - Lot 12

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Son of William L. and Mabel L. Burns. He was on one of two C-47 transports that took off from Pope Field about 3 a.m., on flight to Laurinburg-Maxton AAB, in North Carolina.
Encountering a thunderstorm, one plane turned back. A search party was dispatched about 5 a.m. and the wreckage and bodies of all aboard were found within sight of LMAAB. Crew of four and 16 passengers killed.

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Robert William
1920 - 1943
son
FLTAO Air Corps 63rd T C SOD

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William Lloyd Burns

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Jeanne Louise Burns Bennett

Mary Margaret Burns Tinder

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