Robert T. Latshaw

Robert T. Latshaw
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/branch United States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service 1943–1956
Rank Major
Battles/wars World War II
Korean War
Awards Distinguished Flying Cross (3)
Air Medal (6)

Robert T. Latshaw (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]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Varhola 2000, p. 42
  2. ↑ Gurney 1958, p. 248

Sources

  • Gurney, Gene (1958), Five Down and Glory: A History of the American Air Ace, New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, ISBN 0-405-03764-3 (1972 Arno Press edition)
  • Varhola, Michael J. (2000), Fire and Ice: The Korean War, 1950–1953, Mason City, IA: Da Capo Press, ISBN 978-1-882810-44-4
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