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TAYLOR, Robert Louis - Date of
birth
13 June 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Fort Necessity, Richland Parish, Louisiana -
Hometown
Rayville, Richland Parish, Louisiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38520158 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
I Company,
3rd Battalion,
30th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver 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
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 26 | 45 |
Immediate family
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Members
Benjamin Taylor (father)
Ethel T. Taylor (mother)
Chester Caraway (stepfather)
Eura Taylor (sister)
Lillian Taylor (sister)
Margaret Taylor (sister)
Jimmie L. Taylor (brother)
More information
Pvt Robert L. Taylor was employed on the farm of the Cochram-Franklin Mill Company in Holly Ridge.He enlisted on 30 June 1942.
He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his actions on 15 March but was killed in action that day by a landmine.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Cards, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
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