Robert P. Rist

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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:

1945-12-15

Branch of Service:

Air Force

Rank:

First Lieutenant

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:

339th Fighter Squadron

Regiment / Group / Brigade:

347th Fighter Group

Medals and Honors:

Distinguished Service Cross

Circumstances:

Died while in MIA status near BouganvilleÂ Island.

Biography:

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

Robert P. Rist

World War II (WWII) - MIA

World War II (WWII)
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MIA