Robert Stethem
US Navy sailor and Hezbollah murder victim (1961–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Dean Stethem (November 17, 1961 – June 15, 1985) was a United States Navy Seabee diver who was murdered by Hezbollah members during the hijacking of the commercial airliner he was aboard, TWA Flight 847.[1] At the time of his death, his Navy rating was Steelworker Second Class (SW2). He was posthumously promoted to Master Chief Constructionman (CUCM).[2]
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Robert Dean Stethem | |
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Born | (1961-11-17)November 17, 1961 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | June 15, 1985(1985-06-15) (aged 23) Beirut, Lebanon |
Resting place | 38.8780°N 77.0658°W / 38.8780; -77.0658 |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1981–85 |
Rank | Petty Officer Second Class constructionman (CUCM) Second-class diver (DV) |
Unit | Underwater Construction Team ONE (UCT-ONE) |
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