New England Air Museum
Robert L. Matias
 
 
 
Recent Address:   Glen Ellyn, IL
 
Email:  
 
Family Information:   Parents: James and Mildred; Wife: Orphie Jean; Children: Robert and Diane
 
Hometown:   Cicero, IL
 
Date Entered Service:   July 15, 1944
 
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Bomb Group:   462nd
 
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Military Specialty(ies):   Gunner
 
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Crew Type:   Flight crew
 
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Were you a POW?   No
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Were you interned?   No 
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Date Transferred from the 58th:  
 
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Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s):
Robert was a tool and die maker and a master mason
 
Thoughts on the 58th Bomb Wing:
 
Comments:
Mr. Matias passed away April 12, 2010.

 

 
 
 
 
  

 

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