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Samuel Reeves Keesler
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Samuel Reeves Keesler, Jr. (April 11, 1896 ā October 9, 1918) was a member of the United States Army Air Service in World War I posthumously awarded the Citation Star for gallantry.
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Samuel Reeves Keesler, Jr. | |
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Born | (1896-04-11)April 11, 1896 Greenwood, Mississippi |
Died | October 9, 1918(1918-10-09) (aged 22) near Verdun, France |
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Years of service | 1917 ā 1918 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | 24th Aero Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War I (DOW) |
Awards | Silver Star |
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