Robert Clifton Robinson Jr ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from North Carolina
On March 24, 1945 Second Lieutenant Robinson was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of North Carolina. ★ 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 | 323481 |
| Service ID | O-835414 |
| Name | Robert Clifton Robinson Jr |
| From | Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Birth Date | January 14, 1923 |
| Casualty Date | March 24, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group, 100th Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Non hostile, air crash |
| Location | Italy |
| Burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal |
| Remembered | 
Robert Clifton Robinson Jr is buried or memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of the Army. |
Additional Details
Robert Clifton Robinson Jr was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He died in a crash due to loss of fuel in the Udine area of northern Italy during a bomber escort mission to Berlin. It was the longest WWII mission by the 5th Air Forces and it earned the 332nd FG the Distinguished Unit Citation.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Robert Clifton Robinson Jr 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 Air Forces. Entered the service via Regular Military. Robinson had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was O-835414. Attached to 332nd Fighter Group, 100th Fighter Squadron.
He was born on January 14, 1923. According to our records North Carolina was his home or enlistment state and Buncombe county has been included within the archival record. We have Asheville listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant Robinson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 24, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non hostile, air crash. Incident location: Italy. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ 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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• 8,257 World War II
• 815 Korean War
• 1,612 Vietnam War
• 195 Prisoners of war
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• 40 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 77 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 815 Korean War
• 1,612 Vietnam War
• 195 Prisoners of war
• 1,826 Missing in action
• 40 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 77 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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