Robert F. Hague ’49

Bob died Nov. 3, 2014, in Clifton, N.J.

He graduated from East Orange High School at the age of 16, came to Princeton briefly, and enlisted in the Army Air Force when he was 18. Bob was on campus long enough for him to elect his major, engineering, and to become a member of Cloister. After the war, he went to Brown, graduated in 1950, and earned an MBA from Rutgers in 1955.

Bob’s Air Force career was remarkable. A bombardier on a B-24 Liberator bomber during World War II, he was shot down over Yugoslavia and badly injured. After his recovery, Bob was assigned to another B-24 flight crew, and this plane also was shot down. The entire crew bailed out and was rescued. Bob received two Purple Hearts and several Air Corps medals for his actions.

Bob then spent nearly 50 years on Wall Street, retiring as a managing director for Drexel Burnham Lambert. He served on many boards in New Jersey, including the Congregational Church in Montclair, and he enjoyed ballroom dancing.

Bob is survived by his wife, Marjory; and his daughter, Allison. He was predeceased by his son, Elliot. We extend our condolences to his entire family.