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ROBINSON, Robert T "Robbie" - Date of
birth
31 May 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Astoria, Queens County, New York -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O1287590 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
60th Armored Infantry Battalion,
9th Armored Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
9 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Bastogne, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 11 | 82 |
Immediate family
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Members
Jessie L. (Dorey) Robinson (wife)
More information
2nd Lt Robert T. Robinson joined the National Guard in New York City, New York on 16 September 1940. He was selected for Officers Training School at Fort Benning, Georgia where he received his commission on 14 July 1942. He was the youngest man to receive a commission up to that time.He was reported wounded in action on 1 January 1945 and died of his wounds eight days later.
He was awarded the The Silver Star Medal posthumously, which was presented to his wife.
Source of information: André Koch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / New York, New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917-1954, After action report 60th Armored Infantry Battalion
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.findagrave.com - R & S, K-J Wall