Capt. Niles L. Grover

6/27/21 - 8/29/11

Photo from Seaboard Archive
Information courtesy of Niles' son Jan Grover

Capt. Niles Grover served in U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He flew 35 missions in the South Pacific Theater as a B-24 Aircraft Commander and Squadron Commander. He was awarded the Flying Distinguished Cross. After the war, Niles, served in the Air Force reserves from 1945 to 1955.

Capt. Grover was a Seaboard pilot for 30 years. He is survived by his wife Birte, son Jan, and two grandchildren, Casey and Tyler.