Robert Wesley Horn
Second Lieutenant Robert W. Horn failed to return from a gunnery training flight out of MCAS Parris Island.
Branch
Marine Corps Reserve
Service Number O-26661
Current Status
Remains not recovered.
CONUS Loss
Because this individual died within the limits of the continental United States, they are not tracked by the DPAA.
Capsule History
Pre-War Life
Birth
October 1, 1923
at Norris City, IL
Parents
George Emory Horn
Ruth (Robb) Horn
Education
Evanston Township High School (1939)
North Park College
Occupation & Employer
College student
Service Life
Entered Service
March 28, 1942 (enlisted)
July 24, 1943 (commission)
Home Of Record
3506 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL
Next Of Kin
Father, Mr. George E. Horn
Military Specialty
Pilot
Primary Unit
VMF-323
Campaigns Served
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Individual Decorations
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Additional Service Details
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Loss And Burial
Circumstances Of Loss
Second Lieutenant Robert W. Horn was a Marine fighter pilot assigned to VMF-323. The squadron was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Parris Island for training prior to overseas deployment.
On the morning of 22 October 1943, pilots of VMF-323 took off for a scheduled gunnery training flight. All aircraft returned except for the one flown by Second Lieutenant Horn. He was last seen on the gunnery range at 0830 hours. Search efforts were unsuccessful, but turned up evidence of a crash at sea. The cause was not determined, but Horn was declared dead on the day of the incident.
Burial Information or Disposition
Lost at sea.
Next Of Kin Address
Address of father, Mr. George Horn.
Location Of Loss
When last seen, Horn was flying on a gunnery training range at sea.
