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AKIN, Robert Eugene "Bobby" - Date of
birth
11 January 1926 -
Age
18 - Place of
birth
Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee -
Hometown
Williamson County, Tennessee
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34986055 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
309th Infantry Regiment,
78th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
17 December 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Monschau, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 21 | 3 |
Immediate family
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Members
Andrew K. Akin (father)
Eugenia Z. (Jordan) Akin (mother)
Andrew K. Akin (brother)
James H. Akin (brother)
Miriam J. Akin (sister)
William B. Akin (brother)
Lucy J. Akin (sister)
Fred C. Akin (brother)
Frank T. Akin (brother)
More information
Pfc Robert E. Akin attended Franklin High School and Battle Ground Academy before he enlisted on 28 March 1944. He trained at Fort McCellan, Alabama and was sent overseas in October 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Hans Wijnands - Douglas T. Ezell