Robert D. Kaercher

First Lieutenant Robert D Kaercher in uniform photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

Cavalier, ND


County:
Pembina

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    First Lieutenant
    Branch of Service:
    Air Force
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    615th Bomber Squadron
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    401st Bomber Group, Heavy
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action in France. Arrived in England to join the 401st BG on his last mission, target: Watten, France. They were hit by flak over Pas de Calais and exploded.

Biography:

Buried at Normandy American Cemetery. Received Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters.