Robert D. Vilandre

Picture of the Korean War Memorial in Washington D.C.

Korean War
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Fallen

County:
Ramsey

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Corporal
    Branch of Service:
    Air Force
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    8th Air Police Squadron
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    8th Fighter Bomber Wing
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Japan
    Conflicts Served:
    Korean War

Circumstances:

On September 26, 1950, he was aboard a C-54D Skymaster transport departing from Ashiya, Japan when the aircraft crashed into the Sea of Japan.

Biography:

Born Devils Lake, ND 6 May 30; resident Ramsey County, ND; entered USAF Grand Forks, ND 3 May 48; served in Japan; died in service 26 Sep 50 Japan; buried in Block 1, Row 2, Grave 27, Section 20, Catholic Cemetery, Crary, ND.