Robert Benton Maulding ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from California
On August 17, 1942 Private Maulding was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ 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 | 323504 |
Service ID | 37436 |
Name | Robert Benton Maulding |
From | Vista, San Diego County, California |
Birth Date | July 29, 1922 |
Casualty Date | August 17, 1942 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Marine Corps |
Rank | Private |
Specialty | Rifleman |
Unit/Group | 2nd Raider Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment |
Casualty Type | Killed in action |
Location | Gilbert Islands, Butaritari Island, Makin Atoll |
Burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
Robert Benton Maulding is buried or memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of the Army. |
Additional Details
His older brother Petty Officer 3rd Class George Evans Maulding served with the US Navy and was reported missing aboard the USS Wahoo on October 11, 1943.
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Robert Benton Maulding 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 Marine Corps. Maulding had the rank of Private. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 37436. Attached to 2nd Raider Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.
He was born on July 29, 1922. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and San Diego county has been included within the archival record. We have Vista listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Marine Corps Private Maulding experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 17, 1942. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in action. Incident location: Gilbert Islands, Butaritari Island, Makin Atoll. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
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