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RYBIN, Eldon - Date of
birth
22 March 1917 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
Valley County, Nebraska -
Hometown
Elyria, Valley County, Nebraska
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39164736 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
89th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized),
9th Armored Division,
Gun Troop A
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
31 March 1945 - Place of
death
Rimbeck, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 20 | 13 |
Immediate family
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Members
James Rybin (father)
Mary E. (Novotny) Rybin (mother)
Ella Rybin (sister)
James M. Rybin (brother)
George Rybin (brother)
Marvin Rybin (brother)
More information
S/Sgt Rybin joined 'A' in May, 1943 after serving for more than a year at the Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Reception Center as a sergeant. Although not trained for field services he rapidly adapted himself to the work of the troop and soon was one of the outstanding non commissioned officers. A quiet, efficient, dependable man was popular by seniors and subordinates alike. In all his work he distinguished himself and in combat often demonstrated his ability as a leader and soldier .During the Battle of the Bulge he spent four days behind enemy lines and rejoined the troop only after a hectic cross country march during which time he assisted leading a patrol back to the American lines. In all his work as in his death Sgt Rybin was superior soldier.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, Arthur Rybin Family, Out front with Able, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census, http://www.academia.edu, Troop 'A' 89th Cavalry Reconn Squadron
Photo source: www.findagrave.com / Fred Munckhof, Colleen Bradshaw, Family Album