Arthur William Gebaur Jr.

Arthur William Gebaur Jr. (February 22, 1919–Missing in Action and presumed dead in Korean War on August 29, 1952) was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for action in the war. The Air Force named Grandview Air Force Base Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in his honor.

Gebaur was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1936. He was an active member of the ROTC reaching the rank of Cadet 2nd Lieutenant. He was called Arthur by his teachers, but Jr. by his friends.

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Korean War profile

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