Stephens

Robert James Stephens, 6936650, Flight Officer

Bombardier Crew 4

Born February 28, 1915, Hobart, Oklahoma
Died April 13, 1959

Graduated from Hobart High School and entered military service as private in November 1939 at Fort Riley, Kansas. Completed enlisted Bombardier School in June 1940 and Mechanics' School in February 1941. Remained in China-Burma-India Theater after Tokyo Raid as bombardier until July 1943. Served in various Stateside assignments for remainder of service. Commissioned as Flight Officer February 11, 1944. Rated as Aircraft Observer. Retired for physical disability on December 1, 1944. Died of natural causes on April 13, 1959. Decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart, and the Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.

Rose Cemetery
Hobart, OK
Lot 16 Block 60