Robert L Field★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Oklahoma
On December 20, 1944 Private Field was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Oklahoma. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 100650 |
| Service ID | 38469609 |
| Name | Robert L Field |
| From | Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma |
| Birth Date | August 2, 1924 |
| Casualty Date | December 20, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 10th Armored Division, 3rd Tank Battalion |
| Casualty Type | DOW - Died of Wounds |
| Burial | Plot H Row 10 Grave 28, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Robert L Field is buried or memorialized at Plot H Row 10 Grave 28, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Robert L Field enlisted in the US Army on 7 May 1943.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Robert L Field was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Field had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 38469609. Attached to 10th Armored Division, 3rd Tank Battalion. He was born on August 2, 1924. According to our records Oklahoma was his home or enlistment state and Muskogee county has been included within the archival record. We have Muskogee listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Field experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 20, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: DOW - Died of Wounds. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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Oklahoma was home to over 9,494 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Oklahoma was home to over 9,494 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,555 World War I
• 6,319 World War II
• 632 Korean War
• 988 Vietnam War
• 240 Prisoners of war
• 1,607 Missing in action
• 55 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 67 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 13 Medal of Honor recipients
• 6,319 World War II
• 632 Korean War
• 988 Vietnam War
• 240 Prisoners of war
• 1,607 Missing in action
• 55 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 67 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 13 Medal of Honor recipients
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