MSGT Robert Louis Kappelmann Sr. (1924-1952)

MSGT Robert Louis Kappelmann Sr. Veteran

Birth

6 Aug 1924

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA

Death

15 Jul 1952 (aged 27)

North Korea

Monument

National Korean War Veterans Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map

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Master Sergeant Kappelmann was the radar observer of a F7F-3N Tigercat fighter with the Marine Night Fighter Squadron 513, Marine Air Group 33, 1st Marine Air Wing. On July 15, 1952, while on a combat mission, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire, exploded and crashed.

Awarded
★ Purple Heart
★ Air Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Korean Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)

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MSGT Robert Louis Kappelmann Sr. Veteran

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