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FOREST, Robert Francis - Date of
birth
15 July 1912 -
Age
30 -
Place of birth
Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts -
Hometown
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
11050950 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Radio Operator -
Unit
334th Bombardment Squadron,
95th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
13 June 1943 - Place of
death
Near Kiel, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 32 | 1 |
Immediate family
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Members
Joseph M. H. Forest (father)
Rose E. (Quinn) Forest (mother)
Francis X. Forest (brother)
Emily Forest (sister)
Herbert Forest (brother)
Bernard A. Forest (brother)
Rita Forest (sister)
Joseph Forest (brother)
Herbert Forest (brother)
Eleanor Forest (sister)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-30164 -
Data
Type: B-17F
Destination: Kiel, Germany
Mission: Bombing
MACR: 8960
More information
T/Sgt Robert F. Forest graduated from Arlington High School in 1931.He enlisted on 20 April 1943 from New York City, New York.
Statement from David E Olsson, Capt, Air Corps, Asst. Opn. Officer: "B-17F #42-30164, piloted by Capt Harry A Stirvalt, in which Brigadier General Nathan B Forrest was flying as combat wing commander, was seen hit before reaching the target. It was reported as continuing over the target with #4 engine smoking, dropping its bombs, and then was attacked from the nose by a formation of three fighters. The aircraft was seen to slow down, to have been hit by several explosive shells, and to go down banking sharply to the right. It was reported to be under control, and 8 chutes were seen to leave the ship.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com - MACR, www.ancestry.com - WWII Enlistment Record, 1920/1930/1940 Census, WWII Draft Card, The Boston Globe - 15 December 1943
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, The Boston Globe - 26 June 1943, Rapid City Journal - 16 February 1943, Arlington High School 1931