Robert E. Roeder | |
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Born | Summit Station, Pennsylvania | July 25, 1917
Died | September 28, 1944 Killed in action in Battaglia, Italy | (aged 27)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1936–1944 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Robert E. Roeder (July 25, 1917 – September 28, 1944) was a captain in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II, during which he was killed in action. Roeder is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Roeder joined the army from his birthplace in 1936.[1]