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BERRY, Robert George - Date of
birth
16 January 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Sanitary Springs, Broome County, New York -
Hometown
Cortland County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
12055076 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
157th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
25 September 1944 - Place of
death
Near Dogneville, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 35 | 32 |
Immediate family
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Members
Floyd E. Berry (father)
Lula O. (Transue) Berry (mother)
Luella E. Berry (sister)
Violet D. Berry (sister)
Wilson W. Berry (brother)
Charlotte O. Berry (sister)
Eva O. Berry (sister)
Chester P. Berry (brother)
Elvin Berry (brother)
More information
S/Sgt Robert G. Berry was a driver before he volunteered for the Army of the United States in Syracuse, New York on 26 January 1942.He was killed charging a machine gun position.
He was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously. The citation cited: For gallantry in action on 24 and 25 September 1944 near ---, Sgt Berry's platoon was engaged in an attack on an enemy road block covered by heavy and accurate fire from enemy automatic weapons established in nearby buildings. Sgt Berry remained constantly at the head of his platoon during the assault, directing his men urging them on and hurling hand grenades himself at the enemy positions where resistance proved strong. As he was working his way to one of the squads, Sgt Berry was mortally wounded by enemy fire, but continued to reassure and advise the men near him. Sgt Berry's courage and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his comrades and reflect credit upon himself and his organization.
He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Saint-Juan, France.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com – Raymond R. Berry, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / My Family File / 1930 Census, http://www.45thdivision.org
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy