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ROBINSON, Kenneth R - Date of
birth
13 March 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Erie County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O1017113 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
D Company,
36th Tank Battalion,
8th Armored Division,
1st Platoon
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
5 March 1945 - Place of
death
Rheinberg, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| M | 10 | 5 |
Immediate family
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Members
Rose A. Robinson (mother)
Joseph B. Murphy (stepfather)
Harold Robinson (brother)
Lucille Robinson (sister)
More information
1st Lt Kenneth R. Robinson graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1940 before he joined the Regular Army in August 1940.After graduating from Officers Candidate School he served as an instructor for two years at Camp Polk, Louisiana. He was sent overseas in September 1944.
He was awarded the Silver Star Medal. The citation cited: 1st Lt Robinson displayed outstanding leadership during an assault on a heavily fortified enemy position. He quickly reorganized the company when his company commander was wounded. Without consideration for his own safety, he led his men until their mission was accomplished. His aggressive leadership and courage were an inspiration to all and were in keeping with the highest tradition of the Military Service of the United States.
Source of information: FOHF, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Wills and Probate Record
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Ronald Stassen, www.honorstates.org