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FELLERS, Robert C - Date of
birth
1 May 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Prosperity, Newberry County, South Carolina -
Hometown
Prosperity, Newberry County, South Carolina
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-390518 -
Rank
Captain -
Function
unknown -
Unit
8th Infantry Regiment,
4th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
2 March 1945 - Place of
death
Luxembourg
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | 4 |
Immediate family
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Members
Lindsey J. Fellers (father)
Quay Fellers (brother)
More information
Captain Fellers, a Clemson college graduate entered the service three years ago and was overseas one year. He was sounded in September 1944 but had been back on active duty for some time. He held the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star for heroism, the Infantryman´s badge, the Silver Star for gallantry and a Presidential citation for action on D-Day.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, Hannah Majewski, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findagrave.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Hannah Majewski