Cuthbertson, Pvt. Robert S. Jr.

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Pvt. Robert Sinclair Cuthbertson Jr. 
Born: 9 January 1920 – Oak Park, Illinois 
Parents: Robert S., Sr. and Mildred McEwan-Cuthbertson 
Hometown: 1905 South Fourth Avenue – Maywood, Illinois 
– grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, before moving to Maywood 
Siblings: 1 brother, 1 sister 
Education: 
– Garfield Grade School 
– Proviso Township High School 
– Class of 1937 
Employment: 
– Butler Brothers – Chicago, Illinois 
Married: 
– Glenda Qualls 
– Daughter: 
– Sandra Jayne Cuthbertson 
Residence: 158 South Twenty-first Avenue – Maywood, Illinois
Selective Service Registration: 1 July 1941
Contact: Robert S. Cuthbertson Sr.
Inducted: 
– 1 July 1944 – Chicago, Illinois 
– U. S. Army 
Serial Number: 36991095 
Training: 
– Fort Benning, Georgia 
– mortar 
Units: 
– Company L, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division 
Overseas Duty: 
– Europe 
Engagements: 
– Battle of France 
– Battle of Luxemburg 
Killed in Action: 
– 9 February 1945 – Battle for Pruem, Germany
Buried: 
– 8 June 1949 – Mount Auburn Cemetery – Stickney, Illinois
Medals: 
– Purple Heart 
– Combat Infantry Medal 
– Marksmanship Medal 

 

 

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