World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Robert Jefferson Young
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Paris, Texas
Honored By
Dr. Joel E. Young
NAVAL AVIATOR NO. 16191. FIGHTER PILOT (GRUMMAN F4F). KILLED IN ACTION OFF PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, MARCH 23, 1943, WHILE TOWING TARGET FOR OTHER PILOTS TO PRACTICE GUNNERY AGAINST. HIS ENGINE FAILED AND HE CRASHED INTO THE SEA.