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Huter, Robert W.

    Date of birth:
    September 17th, 1912 (Chicago/Illinois, USA)
    Date of death:
    August 9th, 1947 (Belgium)
    Buried on:
    American War Grave Le Mans
    Plot: 38. Row: A. Grave: 52.
    Nationality:
    American

    Biography

    Robert (Bob) W. Huter served between 1944 and 1947 in the 80th American Infantry Division, 317th Infantry Regiment, Company A. Bob landed at Utah Beach, Normandy France, on August 3th 1944 to join the 3rd Army under the command of General George S. Patton. Bob was killed in a Jeep accident in Belgium. He married a French citizen, Therese, from Le Mans and has a son, Joe.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)

    Second BSM received in the form of a bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first BSM. Also received with "V" for "Valor".
    Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

    Sources

    • Photo 1: Family of R.W. Huter
    • - Family of R.W. Huter

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