Robert O. Waring
Robert Olaf Waring (November 26, 1919 – June 16, 1976) was a U.S. diplomat assassinated in Beirut, Lebanon in 1976.
Early life
Waring was born in Long Island City, New York on November 26, 1919, and attended Fordham University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts degree.[1]: 16 During World War II, he served two years at the War Department from 1943 until 1944.[1]: 16 In the latter year, he joined State Department as a clerk.[1]: 16
Diplomatic career
He served in administrative posts as a
Elias Sarkis
.
Death
At 10:40 am on 16 June 1976, in Beirut,
Suleiman Franjieh who had taken refuge outside Beirut and refused to step down.[2]
: 16
By 9:30 pm, Lebanese television announced their bullet-riddled bodies had been found on a garbage dump near the beach in Ramlet al-Baida.[3][2]: 16 He was survived by his wife Irene Pollack and four children.[1]: 16
See also
- List of kidnappings
- List of solved missing person cases
References
- ^ a b c d e f Binder, David (17 June 1976). "Envoy in Foreign Service for 30 Years, Economic Aide Had Lebanese Contacts". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ a b c d Markham, James M. (17 June 1976). "US Ambassador and Aide Kidnapped and Murdered in Beirut Combat Sector". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ISBN 0-19-280130-9.
External links
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Presidential Proclamation honoring Ambassador Meloy & Counselor Waring
- Robert O. Waring at Find a Grave
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