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Lt Col. Francis Robert Stevens, West Point grad 1924?

Lt Col. Francis Robert Stevens, West Point grad 1924?

Posted: 3 Dec 2007 10:21PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Stevens, Bench, Johnson
Could someone help me find if he was in the class of 1924? that should be right within a year. He died in WW II June 9, 1942 I believe. "Lyndon Johnson was initially assigned to Lt. Bench's aircraft, "The Virginian" but he apparently left the aircraft to retrieve his camera and on return he found Lt. Col Fancis R Stevens had taken his place." The Virginian didn't make it.

Also I would really appreciate a scan of his yearbook photo if anyone has one.

KC

Re: Lt Col. Francis Robert Stevens, West Point grad 1924?

Posted: 4 Dec 2007 6:23AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi, You might ask your question using this email address. I believe it is the contact for the class of 1924.

Hope it helps.

usma1924-owner@West-Point.Org

Re: Lt Col. Francis Robert Stevens, West Point grad 1924?

Posted: 4 Dec 2007 6:27AM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you very much!

KC

Re: Lt Col. Francis Robert Stevens, West Point grad 1924?

Posted: 4 Dec 2007 5:37PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi KC, Do you know what type of plane it was...B-24, B-25, B-17 etc? Do you know the plane number?

I think you are also correct about the date of his death. I found this today.

Francis R. Stevens
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Service # 0-015779
General Staff Corps
Entered the Service from: Mississippi
Died: 9-Jun-42
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Distinguished Service Cross, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart

Re: Lt Col. Francis Robert Stevens, West Point grad 1924?

Posted: 4 Dec 2007 8:19PM GMT
Classification: Query
In my last posting, I forgot to mention that I think you can find out more about Mr. Stevens by writing to the address below and ask for his Indivicual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF). Be sure to mention the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in your request if you decide to do so. And also be advised that what you might receive can be quite graphic. Use the burial information I sent you to help expedite your request. It can still take up to 6 months to receive any information.

US Army Human Resources Command
ATTN: AHRC-PAO (FOIA)
200 Stovall Street
Alexandria, VA 22332-0400

Re: Lt Col. Francis Robert Stevens, West Point grad 1924?

Posted: 13 Dec 2007 5:13PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thanks for this suggestion! We just requested records on my husband's father and two uncles who served in World War II. I would have checked on a third uncle but I can't find his date of death, service record, or social security number. Still tracking that down. Eventually I may ask for Francis Steven's record too. He sounds like a remarkable person.

Re: Lt Col. Francis Robert Stevens, West Point grad 1924?

Posted: 17 Dec 2007 5:27AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi, Did you win the Howitzer 1924 book? Sure hope so..

Re: Lt Col. Francis Robert Stevens, West Point grad 1924?

Posted: 31 Jul 2013 12:20AM GMT
Classification: Query
I believe you are talking about my grandfather. If you are still interested in some information I can get you in touch with my father. Are you interested because you are a member of the family. If so, he has done quite a bit of family tree research on his own. Not sure if he is an ancestry member. Knowing him, probably not.

Re: Lt Col. Francis Robert Stevens, West Point grad 1924?

Posted: 1 Aug 2013 3:36AM GMT
Classification: Query
Yes, I'll message you.

Re: Lt Col. Francis Robert Stevens, West Point grad 1924?

Posted: 23 Apr 2015 4:22PM GMT
Classification: Query
He was my Uncle and he did graduate from West Point in 1924. I use to have the year Book but I think i gave it to my cousin.
I have a picture of him, my Grandfather and my Dad at West Point but don't know how to post it one here.
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