Robert Adolph Boehm ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On June 6, 1944 Private Boehm was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ 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 | 114254 |
| Service ID | 18110326 |
| Name | Robert Adolph Boehm |
| From | Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas |
| Birth Date | January 12, 1922 |
| Casualty Date | June 6, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Normandy, France |
| Burial | Plot C Row 22 Grave 3, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Robert Adolph Boehm is buried or memorialized at Plot C Row 22 Grave 3, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Robert Adolph Boehm 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. Boehm had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 18110326. Attached to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.
He was born on January 12, 1922. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Fayette county has been included within the archival record. We have Flatonia listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private Boehm experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 6, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Normandy, France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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