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CHAMPION, Robert Vernon - Date of
birth
14 September 1913 -
Age
31 - Place of
birth
Texas -
Hometown
Millard County, Utah
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39924025 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
120th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
13 January 1945 - Place of
death
Thirimon, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 11 | 55 |
Immediate family
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Members
R. C. Champion (mother)
W. E. (Hawpe) Champion (sister)
Francis Champion (sister)
Floyd Champion (sister)
Jackie Champion (sister)
Lloyd Champion (brother)
Helen (Peterson) Champion (wife)
Carola Champion (daughter)
Robert L. Champion (son)
Source of information: Erwin Derhaag, Salt Lake Telegram 6-Feb-1945,
www.ancestry.com, Utah Military Records, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.oldhickory30th.com
Photo source: Salt Lake Telegram 6-Feb-1945, www.findagrave.com, Des Philippet