Robert Stethem, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Stethem

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Date of Birth: 17-Nov-1961

Place of Birth: Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 15-Jun-1985

Profession: military personnel, United States Navy Diver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Robert Dean Stethem (November 17, 1961 – June 15, 1985) was a United States Navy Seabee diver who was murdered by Hezbollah terrorists during the hijacking of the commercial airliner he was aboard, TWA Flight 847.
At the time of his death, his Navy rating was Steelworker Second Class (SW2).
He was posthumously promoted to Master Chief Constructionman (CUCM).