William P. Kephart, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam P. Kephart
United States Navy officer
Date of Birth: 09-Sep-1915
Place of Birth: Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 14-Oct-1942
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About William P. Kephart
- 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.
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