Robert L. Mahon
18375426 A/1C (P)
11th Field Maint Squadron
United States Air Force
1950-1954

     Robert Leroy "Bob" Mahon was born 6 January 1929 in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, son of Roy B. and Lois Hertel Mahon. He grew up in Hickory Ridge with brothers and sisters, J .L., Bonnie, Ronald, and Donald. Bob graduated from Hickory Ridge High School.
    Robert was divorced and his children are Robert Dale, Terry Lee and Patricia Jean. Bob enlisted in the Air Force 28 December 1950 at Little Rock, Arkansas. After basic training, he was sent to Embry Riddle School of Aviation, Chanute AFB, Illinois. His major courses were Acft Fund Main and AP PIP Mech. Bob was discharged 27 September 1954 at Carswell AFB, Fort Worth, Texas. His awards were the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
    After service, he returned to Hickory Ridge and was employed as a carpenter .
    Robert Leroy Mahon died 28 January 1999 and was buried in Lewis Cemetery, near Hickory Ridge.