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ROHRBAUGH, Charles Edward - Date of
birth
1 April 1916 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
York County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania -
Religion
Protestant
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33875389 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
E Company,
2nd Battalion,
291st Infantry Regiment,
75th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 January 1945 - Place of
death
Grand Halleux, Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 12 | 25 |
Immediate family
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Members
Charles L. Rohrbaugh (father)
Austy S. (Zumbrum) Rohrbaugh (mother)
Clark L. Rohrbaugh (brother)
Romaine E. Rohrbaugh (sister)
Nellie G. Rohrbaugh (sister)
Amy M. Rohrbaugh (sister)
Goldie J. Rohrbaugh (sister)
Ada G. Rohrbaugh (sister)
Hazel M. (Sipe) Rohrbaugh (wife)
Kenneth Rohrbaugh (son)
More information
Pfc. Charles E. Rohrbaugh enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on 29 January 1944 and was sent overseas on 28 October 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.findagrave.com – Patricia E, http://75thdivisiondad.com/kia_roster.htm#3, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record, www.newspapers.com - The Gazette and Daily
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet / Patricia E., www.newspaperarchive.com - The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pa.)