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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Robert T. Gates

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Shelton, Washington

Honored By

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

STAFF SERGEANT, GUNNER, B-24 LIBERATOR, 320TH SQUADRON (MOBY DICK), 90TH BOMB GROUP 'JOLLY ROGERS', 5TH AIR FORCE, MEMBER OF EDWARD MAHANEY CREW SERVING IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. DIED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1944, WHEN PLANE CRASHED DUE TO ENEMY AIRCRAFT. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, AIR MEDAL.