Basic Details Surname Sipes Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Buster War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) USAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Steeple Aston Year of death 1969 Month of death May Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Aircraft failed to make height Manner of death reference Other