Robert Lawrence Strickler ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Oklahoma
On October 9, 1942 Lieutenant Commander Strickler was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Oklahoma. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 587370 |
| Name | Robert Lawrence Strickler |
| From | Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma |
| Birth Date | October 11, 1909 |
| Casualty Date | October 9, 1942 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | Air Group 7 Squadron, USS Wasp (CV-7) |
| Casualty Type | Killed in action |
| Location | Vanuatu, Pacific Ocean |
| Burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Robert Lawrence Strickler is buried or memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of the Army. |
Additional Details
Robert Lawrence Strickle graduated in 1937 from the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. He was married to Genevieve C Strickler and they lived in Enid, OklahomaWhile returning from combat air patrol his F4F suddenly dropped into the jungle, and he died instantly. ▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Robert Lawrence Strickler was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Strickler had the rank of Lieutenant Commander. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Attached to Air Group 7 Squadron, USS Wasp (CV-7).
He was born on October 11, 1909. According to our records Oklahoma was his home or enlistment state and Garfield county has been included within the archival record. We have Enid listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Navy Lieutenant Commander Strickler experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 9, 1942. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in action. Incident location: Vanuatu, Pacific Ocean. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ United States Aviator Badge Navy
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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• 632 Korean War
• 988 Vietnam War
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• 55 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 68 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 13 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 1,603 Missing in action
• 55 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 68 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 13 Medal of Honor recipients
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