William P. Kephart
Military Person
1915 – 1942
Who was William P. Kephart?
William Perry Kephart, born Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, 9 September 1915, enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve 15 August 1937 and was appointed Aviation Cadet 3 months later. After flight training at Pensacola, Fla., he was commissioned Ensign 1 December 1938.
Kephart served with air groups in Saratoga and Wasp, and in May 1940 returned to Pensacola as a flight instructor. Six months later he rejoined Scouting Squadron 71 on board Wasp. Promoted to Lieutenant 15 June 1942 and Lieutenant 1 October, Lt. Kephart was killed in action 14 October while engaging the enemy over Guadalcanal.
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- Born
- Sep 9, 1915
Meyersdale - Also known as
- William Perry Kephart
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Oct 14, 1942
Guadalcanal
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on July 23, 2013
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