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ROBERTS, Gerald William "Jerry" - Date of
birth
18 September 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan -
Hometown
Kent County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36890317 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
290th Infantry Regiment,
75th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
6 April 1945 - Place of
death
Dortmund, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| K | 11 | 20 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Stanley W. Roberts (father)
More information
Gerald W. Roberts graduated from Creston High School where he was captain of the basketball team and played on the baseball team.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, http://75thdivisiondad.com/kia_roster.htm#2, WWII Draft Cards
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Creston High School yearbook, 1943