William P. Kephart

William P. Kephart

Infobox Military Person
name = William Perry Kephart
born = 9 September 1915
died = 14 October 1942
placeofbirth = Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
placeofdeath = Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands


caption =
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allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1937–1942
rank = Lieutenant
branch = United States Naval Reserve
commands =
unit = Scouting Squadron 71 (VS-71)
battles = Guadalcanal campaign

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.

Namesake

In 1943, the destroyer escort USS "Kephart" (DE-207) was named in Lt. Kephart's honor, sponsored by his mother.

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