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ROBERTS, Nelson Pascal - Date of
birth
16 May 1910 -
Age
34 - Place of
birth
El Paso County, Texas -
Hometown
Tyler, Smith County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O1016794 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
Platoon Commander -
Unit
C Company,
22nd Tank Battalion,
11th Armored Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
30 April 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Wegscheid, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| K | 34 | 22 |
Immediate family
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Members
Monroe V. Roberts (father)
Etta (Nelson) Roberts (mother)
John C. Roberts (brother)
Monroe V. Roberts (brother)
Eunice Roberts (sister)
Standlee E. Roberts (brother)
Georgia E. (Mathews) Roberts (wife)
More information
Nelson P Roberts enlisted at Fort Sam Houston, Texas on 22 July 1942.He was awarded the Silver Star medal posthumously. The citation cited: For gallantry in action in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. On 30 April 1945, while serving as a tank platoon leader, Lt Roberts was employing his platoon as the spearhead of armor for the command. As his platoon approached the town of Wegscheid, Germany they encountered extremely heavy antitank and small arms fire. Under Lt Roberts cool and intelligent direction, all vehicles behind him were able to deploy safely. Lt Roberts tank was hit and disabled but he continued to give orders that enabled his men to reach safety. Lt Roberts tank was then hit a second time, fatally injuring him. His gallant courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
Source of information: André Koch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1920/1930 Census / Headstone and Interment Records / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
www.newspapers.com - Tyler Morning Telegraph 10 October 1945,
www.11tharmoreddivision.com
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