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Contact Info
Home Town Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Last Address San Diego, California
Date of Passing Jul 07, 2008
Location of Interment Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery (VA) - San Diego, California
BALTHAZOR,GEORGE Former Fond du Lac, WI and San Diego, CA, resident "George" Richard Balthazor, born Richard George Balthazor, died on July 3, 2008 at age 86, in San Diego, CA.
Upon his death, without recognition nor correct verification of his actually having been a highly decorated World War II veteran, George was declared an "unclaimed indigent".
His remains were then cremated and scattered at sea off the coast of San Diego without a veteran's military funeral.
Aircraft/Missile Information
TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: One Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN1 of 600 hp Maximum speed: 162 mph Cruising speed: 148 mph Range: 1,150 miles Ceiling: 17,000 ft. Span: 51 ft. 6 in. Length: 31 ft. 9 in. Height: 10 ft. 1 in. Weight: 7,400 lbs. maximum
