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Pilot 2nd Lt. Chester E. Longshore, O-26771 (KIA, BR) Walla Walla County, WA Crashed June 1, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Vought. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as F4U-1 Corsair Bureau Number 02499. Wartime History Assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) to 1st Marine Air Wing (MAW-1), Marine Air Group 11 (MAG-11), Marine Fighting Squadron 112 (VMF-112) "Wolf Pack". No known nicknamed or markings. Mission History On June 1, 1943 took off from Efate Island piloted by 2nd Lt. Chester E. Longshore on a training flight. Over Moso Island, this aircraft suffered a mid air collision and crashed. Recovery of Remains After the crash, his remains were recovered. Postwar, transported to the United States for permanent burial. Memorials Longshore was buried at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima, WA at plot E, grave 125 SW 1. His date of death on his grave stone is listed as March 9, 1944. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - F4U-1 Corsair 02499 USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List June 1943 - F4U-1 Corsair 02499 lists loss location as Russells FindAGrave - Chester E. Longshore (grave photo - date of death listed as March 9, 1944) Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated October 5, 2022 |
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