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SWEAT, Robert Everett "Pete" - Date of
birth
28 October 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana -
Hometown
Pitkin, Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38263953 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
54th Armored Infantry Battalion,
10th Armored Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
5 April 1945 - Place of
death
Near Heilbronn, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 38 | 22 |
Immediate family
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Members
William E. Sweat (father)
Rosetta (Perkins) Sweat (mother)
Ethel S. Sweat (sister)
Alma Sweat (sister)
Shelton Sweat (brother)
Clyde Sweat (brother)
Gilda R. Sweat (sister)
Mittie J. Sweat (sister)
More information
When one of his fellow soldiers was wounded, Sweat attempted to rescue the fallen soldier, but was killed before he could return to cover.He is remembered at the Occupy No.1 Cemetery in Glenmora, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Our Family Tree / 1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.findagave.com – SFC USA RET Duffie and Kathy, www.10tharmored.com
Photo source: www.findagave.com – SFC USA RET Duffie and Kathy / Karl & Paula T. Morley