World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Robert Vernon Owens
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Metropolis, Illinois
Honored By
Shirley Owens Holder
Relationship
Sister
SERVED WITH GENERAL PATTON'S 3RD ARMY, 35TH DIVISION, COMPANY A, 134TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. AWARDED A BRONZE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND PURPLE HEART AMONG OTHERS. KILLED IN ACTION SEPTEMBER 21, 1944 AT SUGAR LOAF HILL, FRANCE.