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KING, Robert Eugene - Date of
birth
1 March 1921 -
Age
23 -
Place of birth
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa -
Hometown
Polk County, Iowa -
Ethnicity
White
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37698322 -
Rank
Private -
Function
Medical Aidman -
Unit
346th Infantry Regiment,
87th Infantry Division,
Medical Detachment
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
11 January 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | 27 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Ed C. King (father)
Mable King (mother)
Thomas King (brother)
Edna L. King (wife)
Barbara J. King (daughter)
More information
Pvt Robert E. King was employed at the Des Moines Ordnance plant before he enlisted at Camp Dodge Herrold, Iowa on 12 June 1944. He was sent overseas in December 1944.
Source of information: Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com - WWII Enlistment Record / 1940 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Peter Schouteten, Des Moines Tribune - 8 March 1945