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Butler Herald in Butler, Georgia

19 Jan 1950

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Butler Herald

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Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1950

Page

5

Glider crash at Fort Benning claims 18th life and four injured

At Fort Benning on Friday the 13th a training glider crash killed 18 people and left four seriously injured. Officials say the glider detached from a C-82 tow plane during landing. the aircraft plunged and wreckage spread over 500 feet near the field. Members of Company A, airborne battalion, were training as part of para Trooper program and were to graduate Monday. Names of those killed include 2nd Lt. R. D. Henley and several privates from multiple states.

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Ft. Benning Air Force Lawson Columbus Infantry Training Center Public Information Office Co. A Airborne Battalion R. D. Henley Columbia F. C. Ratherberger Portland Ore C. M. Rothrock Jr Belle Vernon G. A. Smith
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Pittman Arranges Return of Son's Body

Dr. Marvin S. Pittman of Statesboro Georgia arranged via amateur radio for the return of his son’s body from the Philippines. The son and Dr. R F Conklin of Springfield Massachusetts were killed in the mountains during a holiday trip. Pittman had been in contact daily since Christmas when they were reported missing.

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DR. Pittman Son Statesboro Marvin S. Pittman Philippines Pittman Georgia Teachers College R. F. Conklin Springfield Mass Conklin
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