Robert MAGNUSON born Nov 1923 in Seattle
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Robert MAGNUSON born Nov 1923 in Seattle
I am searching for information about Robert Leroy Magnuson, born in Seattle to Martin (Marius) and Nellie (Gunhild) Magnuson, Norwegian immigrants. His last contact with the family was around 1970 and he was living in Southern Califoria. He sent a postcard from Hawaii around that time.
Bob was a paratrooper in WWII in the 517th and has not attended their reunions. Two military documents indicate he may have married for a time during the war.
Bob was a civilian contractor with the Navy in Alaska c. 1948-51. In a photo from Kodiak he is shown with another Robert Magnuson. After Alaska he moved back to Seattle and then perhaps to San Diego before going to Los Angeles. He was a licensed pilot and flew float planes in Seattle for a time.
Family rumor is that he was homeless and probably died on the streets in LA. Have been searching for about 5 years and can find no records past 1957.
Any information is much appreciated.
Bob was a paratrooper in WWII in the 517th and has not attended their reunions. Two military documents indicate he may have married for a time during the war.
Bob was a civilian contractor with the Navy in Alaska c. 1948-51. In a photo from Kodiak he is shown with another Robert Magnuson. After Alaska he moved back to Seattle and then perhaps to San Diego before going to Los Angeles. He was a licensed pilot and flew float planes in Seattle for a time.
Family rumor is that he was homeless and probably died on the streets in LA. Have been searching for about 5 years and can find no records past 1957.
Any information is much appreciated.