USMC
VMF-218
Pilot 2nd Lt. Robert Stearns Thompson, O-026318 (MIA/KIA)
MIA February 6, 1944
Mission History
Took off from Piva on Bougainville on a mission to Rabaul.
Memorials
Declared dead on January 17, 1946.
References
Craig Purdy (nephew) adds:
"DOB August 30, 1920. Postumously promoted to 1st Lt.. Unknown whether his loss was outbound or on the return from this sortie. Any info on this aircraft would be appreciated."
F4U
MIA
