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BRANCH, Robert Leo - Date of
birth
15 November 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois -
Hometown
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O1326974 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
I Company,
3rd Battalion,
30th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 March 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Schmittviller, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 37 | 32 |
Immediate family
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Members
Robert F. Branch (father)
Katherine S. (Schiffler) Branch (mother)
More information
2nd Lt Robert L. Branch attended the Stanford University.He enlisted in San Francisco, California on 27 February 1943.
2nd Lt Branch was awarded the Bronze Star Medal posthumously for his actions on 15 March 1945.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / US WW2 Hospital Admission Cards, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Major M