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WEIGANT, Robert James "Bob" - Date of
birth
14 December 1926 -
Age
18 - Place of
birth
Linden, Genesee County, Michigan -
Hometown
Genesee County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36952660 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
325th Glider Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
30 January 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 16 | 20 |
Immediate family
-
Members
William J. Weigant (father)
Elsie Weigant (mother)
Leo W. Weigant (brother)
Marie S. Weigant (sister)
Helen P. Weigant (sister)
Margorie A. Weigant (sister)
More information
Robert J. Weigant was initially buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Foy, Belgium.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findagrave.com - Kathy, http://www.ww2-airborne.us/units/325/325_honor_uz.html, www.ancestry.com - U.S., Headstone and Interment Records for U.S. Military Cemeteries on Foreign Soil / 1930 Census
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.findagrave.com - Kathy