Kossuth County

 
Lt. Robert H. Combs

 

 

 

KOSSUTH'S WAR DEAD.

Combs, Robert H. 2nd Lt.
Killed in action in plane crash in the Aleutians, 8-10-43. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Combs, Rt. 1, Bode, Ia.

Source: The Algona Upper DesMoines, Tuesday, January 22, 1946, page 7

Robert H. Combs was born Feb. 24, 1919. He died Aug. 10, 1943 and is buried in Keokuk National Cemetery, Keokuk, IA. He was initially buried in Adak Island Post Cemetery #2, Alaska.

Lt. Combs served in World War II with the 11th Fighter Squadron, 343rd Fighter Group and died in the service of his country.

Source: ancestry.com