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LONG, Robert Alfred - Date of
birth
28 February 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33509235 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
16th Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 October 1944 - Place of
death
Eilendorf, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 11 | 12 |
Immediate family
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Members
John E. Long (father)
Nora E. (Caslow) Long (mother)
Francis W. Long (brother)
Esther E. Long (sister)
Raymond B. Long (brother)
James J. Long (brother)
John E. Long Jr. (brother)
More information
Pvt Robert A. Long enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on 12 May 1943.
Source of information:Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findagrave.com, www.archives.gov, www.16thinfantry.com, www.fold3.com - WWII Draft Card, www.ancestry.com - Church and Town Record / 1930 Census / Family Tree
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Peter Schouteten