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Robert Tills

American naval officer

Died when: 23 years 274 days (284 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Robert Tills

Robert George Tills (9 March 1918 – 8 December 1941) was an officer and pilot of the United States Navy who became the first American naval officer killed during the Battle of the Philippines and had a ship named after him in his honor.

His body was lost at sea during the battle and was recovered in November 2007 and officially identified in December 2008.He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 23 March 2009 with full military honors.


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