Robert P. Rist

First Lieutenant Robert P Rist in uniform standing on wing of airplane photo

World War II (WWII)
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MIA

County:
McHenry

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    First Lieutenant
    Branch of Service:
    Air Force
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    339th Fighter Squadron
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    347th Fighter Group
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)
Distinguished Service Cross

Circumstances:

Died while in MIA status near Bouganville Island.

Biography:

Memorialized at Manila American Cemetery. Received Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Purple Heart awards.