Samuel Solomon
Second Lieutenant Samuel Solomon, a Marine pilot, died in a training accident at sea on 9 November 1943.
Branch
Marine Corps Reserve
Service Number O-26705
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
November 19, 1918
at Cleveland, OH
Parents
Samuel H. Solomon
Sophie Solomon
Education
Cleveland College
Occupation & Employer
Standard Envelope Company
Service Life
Entered Service
May 20, 1942 (enlisted)
August 3, 1943 (commission)
Home Of Record
994 Parkwood Drive
Cleveland, OH
Next Of Kin
Father, Mr. Samuel H. Solomon
Military Specialty
Pilot
Primary Unit
VMSB-342
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 Samuel Solomon was a Marine scout-bomber pilot stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina.
On 9 November 1943, Solomon and PFC Jerome Miller departed Atlantic Field for an authorized scheduled flight. A mishap of unknown origin caused their aircraft to crash at sea four miles off the North Carolina coast. Neither Marine was seen to exit the aircraft, and both were reported dead from injuries on this date. No remains were recovered from the scene.
Burial Information or Disposition
Lost at sea.
Memorials
No known memorials.
Next Of Kin Address
Address of father, Mr. Samuel H. Solomon.
Location Of Loss
General area of the crash, approximately 4 miles from the coast of Atlantic, North Carolina.
