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YAKLIN, Robert Edward - Date of
birth
13 April 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Flint, Genesee County, Michigan -
Hometown
Flint, Genesee County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36588685 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
8th Infantry Regiment,
4th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
19 September 1944 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 14 | 41 |
Immediate family
-
Members
William K. Yaklin (father)
Lucille J. (Welch) Yaklin (mother)
William Yaklin (brother)
More information
Pfc Robert E. Yaklin was employed at the economy drug Store before he enlisted.
Source of information: André Koch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov. www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / Lorenz_Jaklin_a24061 Family Tree / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Susan Linton - www.ancestry.com - Lana Bodette