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Robert Latshaw became a Korean War ACE, credited with shooting down FIVE enemy MiG-15s in aerial combat. He died in an air accident near Boca Raton Air Base, Venezuela on April 20, 1956.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

    Regiment:

    4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Robert Thomas Latshaw (AFSN: 0-17549A), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet of the 335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, in Korea. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

    Regiment:

    4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Robert Thomas Latshaw (AFSN: 0-17549A), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet of the 335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, in Korea. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

    Regiment:

    4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Robert Thomas Latshaw (AFSN: 0-17549A), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet of the 335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, in Korea. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.