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Robert T. Latshaw
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For the minor league baseball player, see Bob Latshaw.
Robert Thomas Latshaw Jr. (August 20, 1925 – April 20, 1956) was a United States Air Force flying ace of the Korean War, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft.[1][2]
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Robert T. Latshaw | |
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![]() Latshaw with his F-86 Sabre in Korea | |
Born | (1925-08-20)August 20, 1925 St. Louis, Missouri |
Died | April 20, 1956(1956-04-20) (aged 30) near Boca del Rio Air Base, Venezuela |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1943–1956 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal (6) |
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