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Robert Krick Schaffer

LTJG · USN

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Robert Krick Schaffer

LTJG · USN

06/01/1942 – 12/01/1946

Dallas, TX

Service Details

School / Education

University of Michigan

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Distinguished Flying Cross

Service Years

06/01/1942 – 12/01/1946

Theaters of Service

Pacific WWII Guam, Truk, Enewitok

Aircraft Flown

B-24 (Navigator) SBD

Duty Assignments

VB-109

Achievements & Story

Fought in N. Pacific Theatre, Apamama, Saipan, Wake, Taroa. Received 3 Air Medals. Distinguished Flying Cross. VB-109 received Presidential Unit Citation. Navigator B-24 Pilot SBD. Served under CDR Norman M. Miller, most highly decorated Naval Commander in Pacific Theatre.