William P. Kephart Military person

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 (CV-3) and Wasp (CV-7), and in May 1940 returned to Pensacola as a flight instructor. Six months later he rejoined Scouting Squadron 71 (VS-71) on board Wasp. Promoted to Lieutenant (j.g.) 15 June 1942 and Lieutenant (temporary) 1 October, Lt. Kephart was killed in action 14 October while engaging the enemy over Guadalcanal.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 09, 1915
Birth place
Meyersdale Pennsylvania
Date of deathOctober 14, 1942
Place of death
Solomon Islands , Guadalcanal

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allegianceUnited States of America
military operations
Guadalcanal Campaign
military branch
United States Navy Reserve
military unit
Scouting Squadron 71
service start1937
service end1942

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