Robert McCombs

Robert Allen McCombs died unexpectedly (December 29, 2005). He was born July 21, 1923 in New Salem, PA to Nora Kelly McCombs and Charles Allen McCombs. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Doris Dietz McCombs and his daughter, Bonnie McCombs Krohne. A member of Beta Theta Pi, he graduated in 1947 from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA., after serving with the Air Force in World War II. He was a Captain in the 15th Air Force, 459th Bomb Group, 756th Squadron as a Bombardier, stationed in Italy. Bob was a ``lifer'' at the Aetna, as an officer in the Group Division. Bob was a member of the Insurance City Chorus Barbershop Group, the Farmington Country Club, the Old Guard, the Coventry Fishing Club and the New Britain Museum of American Art. He was a former member of the Red Oak Hill Swim Club and the Hartford Tennis Club, and volunteer with Meal-On-Wheels. Bob leaves behind his daughter, Barbara McCombs Anthony, his son-in-law, Charles Hand Anthony, Jr., and two granddaughters, Kelly McCombs Anthony and Blair Bonnie Anthony. The burial will be private, and a celebration of his life will be held at a future date. Donations may be made in his name to the New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain, CT 06052. Online messages of remembrance and sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com

Back row L to R - Lt. Robert Wilson pilot, Lt. Robert J Weber Co-pilot, Lt. Robert McCombs Bombardier, F/O Bernard L Synowka Navigator.

Front row L to R - T/Sgt Edward H Kahl Engineer, Cpl William Welch Armour-Gunner, Cpl. Raymond E Shipman Nose Gunner, Cpl. Homer C Supinger Tail Gunner, Cpl. Albert B Church Gunner, Cpl. George Boeckman Radio-Gunnerr

2nd Lt Robert Allen McCombs was assigned to the 459th BG 756th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Bombardier.

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