Tossing aside a berth in "noncombatant, limited service." Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, of 975 Warren Avenue, volunteered for overseas duty with the infantry last year. Yesterday his mother, Mrs. Charles Cobe, received a telegram from the War Department announcing that he has been missing in action in France since January 21.
"Tommy" who graduated from the Peekskill High School in 1938, tried hard to get into the armed forces. He tried to enlist five times and was rejected. He made attempts to get into the Army, the Navy and Marines, but they all turned thumbs down on him.
Finally he was inducted by the Army Nov. 5, 1942, and taken for limited service, non-combatant duty. He was assigned to the anti-aircraft coast and served for awhile at Fort Totten, and later to various posts along the New England coast.
This type of life and activity didn't suit "Tommy" and when the Army Army asked for volunteers for the infantry last April, he immediately volunteered to go overseas. His offer was approved in June and he was sent to camp Van Dorn, Miss. for basic infantry training.
He was home for the last time on the Monday before Thanksgiving Day. In fact, he made plans to come for Thanksgiving Day dinner, but apparently was alerted and sent overseas on or about that time.
While in France, 'Tommy' sent home some French coins. He wrote telling about his experiences in France and said he was sending home some Netherlands money, but this never arrived. He told of getting good food, sleeping well and working hard. His last letter was written on January 18th and he said he was alright and don't worry.
"Tommy" was born in Wappingers Falls, on August 12, 1919., the son of Helen Coghill Roe and the late Thomas B. Roe. After Mr. Roe died, Mrs. Roe re-married to Charles Cobe.
"Tommy" attended the Peekskill High School where he was popular with the student body. He was a member of the relay team and played basketball. When at Van Dorn he was captain of the baseball team and a member of the volleyball team. He was a great grandnephew of the late P. T. Bamum. At home are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, Eileen Roe, a sister, and Anne and Richard Cobe, step sister and step-brother respectively.
He was a member of Company "E," of the 255th Infantry.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Saturday, February 10, 1945
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Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 975 Warren Avenue, was killed in action on Jan. 21, somewhere in France, according to a telegram received by his mother shortly before noon today.
The War Department had notified Mrs. Cobe on Feb. 9 that her son had been missing in action since Jan. 21. Apparently he was killed on the same day. He was a member of Company E of the 255th Infantry.
Pfc. Roe who was quite a favorite among the younger set in Peekskill, volunteered for overseas duty in the infantry despite the fact that he was physically handicapped so that he had previously been given a berth in this country as a "non-combatant—limited service."
"Tommy" craved action and he didn't get it in the non-combatant posts in this country. When Uncle Sam asked for volunteers for the infantry last April, he was one of the first in his group to offer his services. After the usual amount of red tape, the government approved the transfer in June and he was sent to Camp Van Dorn. Miss., where he received his basic infantry training.
While at that camp he played baseball and was captain of the team. He also played volleyball.
Private Roe was born in Wappingers Falls on Aug. 12, 1918. the son of Helen Coghill and the late Thomas B. Roe. Later Mrs. Roe married Charles Cobe and they have resided, in Peekskill for many years. Mrs. Cobe is a real estate broker.
"Tommy" attended the Peekskill High School graduating in 1938. He tried the Marines, the Army and the Navy in his attempts to enlist but was turned down five times before he was accepted by the Army via induction. This was on Nov. 5, 1942. He was assigned the antiaircraft coast artillery and served along the New England coast. Prior to his induction he was employed by Standard Brands, Inc.
He went overseas about Thanksgiving time.
Surviving are his parents, Eileen Roe, and Anne and Richard Cobe, stepsister and stepbrother respectively.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Thursday, February 15, 1945
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Mrs. Helen Cobe, of 975 Warren Avenue, has received a letter from the Army officials in France, confirming the death of her son, Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, who was reported killed in action in France on Jan. 21. He was a member of Company E 255th Infantry.
It was reported that interment was made in a U.S. military cemetery in Eastern France. "Tommy" according to the official communique, was well like by his fellow soldiers and officers.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Wednesday, March 7, 1945
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The war department has notified Mrs. Helen Cobe of 975 Warren Avenue, that a purple heart medal has been awarded posthumously to her son Pfc Thomas J. Roe, who was killed in action in France on January 21st.
A solemn requiem mass for Private Roe will be said tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Church of the Assumption.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Friday, March 23, 1945
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Remains of 4,383 Americans who lost their lives In World War 2, including four from Peekskill, were abroad the Army Transport Oglethorpe Victory which docked yesterday at the Brooklyn Navy Base after a trip from Europe, the Army announced today.
The bodies being returned to Peekskill, with the next of kin also listed, are: Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, killed in action in France on January 21, 1945; mother, Mrs. Helen Cobe, 851 Constant Avenue.
Sgt. Charles F. Minor, Jr, 22, killed in action in Germany on February 27, 1945; Charles F. Minor, Sr., 409 South Division Street.
Pfc. Vincent E. Hiland, 23, killed in action in France on January 25, 1945; Rosetta Hiland, 113 Hadden Street.
Pfc. Warren A. Gamble, 21, killed in action in Belgium on March, 1944; Edward Gamble, Route 1 Frederick Street.
Memorial services were held at 11 AM. yesterday at the Brooklyn Naval Base, 58th Street and First Avenue, when the transport docked. The return of the bodies of the fighting men, most of them from temporary cemeteries at Hamm, Lusembourg and Limey, France, brings to 50,000 the number returned to the country, since October 1947.
Pfc. Roe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 851 Constant Avenue, was killed when shot in the stomach by a German sniper as he attempted to rescue a comrade near Fraunberg, France, it was disclosed for the first time today.
A member of Company E 255th Infantry Regiment, he was rated by the soldiers in his outfit as being "very well liked and performing his duty with fine accuracy'"
Pfc Roe met his death on January 21, 1945. On that day, during bitter fighting, he noticed that a comrade had been shot by a German sniper. He rushed out to aid his comrade and was shot by a sniper likewise. He was removed to a hospital in a rear area and died about eight hours later. The bullet had pierced his stomach.
Robert E Walet, chaplain of the 255th Regiment, provided the soldier's mother, Mrs. Charles Cobe, with the information concerning the death.
Pfc. Roe, a graduate of Peekskill High School, Class of 1938, entered military service on November 5, 1942, volunteering for overseas infantry duty despite handicaps which had previously placed him in a classification as "noncombatant.'' He received his basic Infantry training at Camp Van Dorn, Miss. He was born in Wappingers Falls on August 12, 1918.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Saturday, July 10, 1948
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The body of the late Pfc. Thomas Joseph Roe, Jr., 25, son and stepson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 851 Constant Avenue, arrived in Peekskill yesterday afternoon on the 2:10 o'clock train. It was accompanied by a military escort from the Brooklyn Naval Base.
The remains were taken to the home of his parents where it will remain until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock when the funeral will be held. There will be a solemn high mass of requiem at 10 o'clock at the Church of the Assumption.
Pallbearers will be the following ex-servicemen: Edward W. Carlin, Herbert Muff, Louis DiAngelo, Charles Gallagher, Samuel DeMattec, Starr Dennin and Emanuel Rinsivllo.
A firing squad from West Point will officiate at the full military funeral to be held tomorrow. Interment will be in Assumption Cemetery.
Private Roe was killed in action at Frauenburg, France, on January 21, 1945.
A delegation of members of the Gtiardian Post, Catholic War Veterans visited the home last night. The Rev. Arthur Jordon Kelly, CSSR, of London, Ontario, Canada, is scheduled to come today in time to officiate at the solemn high mass of requiem tomorrow morning. Father Kelly is a friend of the Cobe Family.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Wednesday, August 25, 1948
"Tommy" who graduated from the Peekskill High School in 1938, tried hard to get into the armed forces. He tried to enlist five times and was rejected. He made attempts to get into the Army, the Navy and Marines, but they all turned thumbs down on him.
Finally he was inducted by the Army Nov. 5, 1942, and taken for limited service, non-combatant duty. He was assigned to the anti-aircraft coast and served for awhile at Fort Totten, and later to various posts along the New England coast.
This type of life and activity didn't suit "Tommy" and when the Army Army asked for volunteers for the infantry last April, he immediately volunteered to go overseas. His offer was approved in June and he was sent to camp Van Dorn, Miss. for basic infantry training.
He was home for the last time on the Monday before Thanksgiving Day. In fact, he made plans to come for Thanksgiving Day dinner, but apparently was alerted and sent overseas on or about that time.
While in France, 'Tommy' sent home some French coins. He wrote telling about his experiences in France and said he was sending home some Netherlands money, but this never arrived. He told of getting good food, sleeping well and working hard. His last letter was written on January 18th and he said he was alright and don't worry.
"Tommy" was born in Wappingers Falls, on August 12, 1919., the son of Helen Coghill Roe and the late Thomas B. Roe. After Mr. Roe died, Mrs. Roe re-married to Charles Cobe.
"Tommy" attended the Peekskill High School where he was popular with the student body. He was a member of the relay team and played basketball. When at Van Dorn he was captain of the baseball team and a member of the volleyball team. He was a great grandnephew of the late P. T. Bamum. At home are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, Eileen Roe, a sister, and Anne and Richard Cobe, step sister and step-brother respectively.
He was a member of Company "E," of the 255th Infantry.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Saturday, February 10, 1945
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Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 975 Warren Avenue, was killed in action on Jan. 21, somewhere in France, according to a telegram received by his mother shortly before noon today.
The War Department had notified Mrs. Cobe on Feb. 9 that her son had been missing in action since Jan. 21. Apparently he was killed on the same day. He was a member of Company E of the 255th Infantry.
Pfc. Roe who was quite a favorite among the younger set in Peekskill, volunteered for overseas duty in the infantry despite the fact that he was physically handicapped so that he had previously been given a berth in this country as a "non-combatant—limited service."
"Tommy" craved action and he didn't get it in the non-combatant posts in this country. When Uncle Sam asked for volunteers for the infantry last April, he was one of the first in his group to offer his services. After the usual amount of red tape, the government approved the transfer in June and he was sent to Camp Van Dorn. Miss., where he received his basic infantry training.
While at that camp he played baseball and was captain of the team. He also played volleyball.
Private Roe was born in Wappingers Falls on Aug. 12, 1918. the son of Helen Coghill and the late Thomas B. Roe. Later Mrs. Roe married Charles Cobe and they have resided, in Peekskill for many years. Mrs. Cobe is a real estate broker.
"Tommy" attended the Peekskill High School graduating in 1938. He tried the Marines, the Army and the Navy in his attempts to enlist but was turned down five times before he was accepted by the Army via induction. This was on Nov. 5, 1942. He was assigned the antiaircraft coast artillery and served along the New England coast. Prior to his induction he was employed by Standard Brands, Inc.
He went overseas about Thanksgiving time.
Surviving are his parents, Eileen Roe, and Anne and Richard Cobe, stepsister and stepbrother respectively.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Thursday, February 15, 1945
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Mrs. Helen Cobe, of 975 Warren Avenue, has received a letter from the Army officials in France, confirming the death of her son, Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, who was reported killed in action in France on Jan. 21. He was a member of Company E 255th Infantry.
It was reported that interment was made in a U.S. military cemetery in Eastern France. "Tommy" according to the official communique, was well like by his fellow soldiers and officers.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Wednesday, March 7, 1945
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The war department has notified Mrs. Helen Cobe of 975 Warren Avenue, that a purple heart medal has been awarded posthumously to her son Pfc Thomas J. Roe, who was killed in action in France on January 21st.
A solemn requiem mass for Private Roe will be said tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Church of the Assumption.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Friday, March 23, 1945
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Remains of 4,383 Americans who lost their lives In World War 2, including four from Peekskill, were abroad the Army Transport Oglethorpe Victory which docked yesterday at the Brooklyn Navy Base after a trip from Europe, the Army announced today.
The bodies being returned to Peekskill, with the next of kin also listed, are: Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, killed in action in France on January 21, 1945; mother, Mrs. Helen Cobe, 851 Constant Avenue.
Sgt. Charles F. Minor, Jr, 22, killed in action in Germany on February 27, 1945; Charles F. Minor, Sr., 409 South Division Street.
Pfc. Vincent E. Hiland, 23, killed in action in France on January 25, 1945; Rosetta Hiland, 113 Hadden Street.
Pfc. Warren A. Gamble, 21, killed in action in Belgium on March, 1944; Edward Gamble, Route 1 Frederick Street.
Memorial services were held at 11 AM. yesterday at the Brooklyn Naval Base, 58th Street and First Avenue, when the transport docked. The return of the bodies of the fighting men, most of them from temporary cemeteries at Hamm, Lusembourg and Limey, France, brings to 50,000 the number returned to the country, since October 1947.
Pfc. Roe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 851 Constant Avenue, was killed when shot in the stomach by a German sniper as he attempted to rescue a comrade near Fraunberg, France, it was disclosed for the first time today.
A member of Company E 255th Infantry Regiment, he was rated by the soldiers in his outfit as being "very well liked and performing his duty with fine accuracy'"
Pfc Roe met his death on January 21, 1945. On that day, during bitter fighting, he noticed that a comrade had been shot by a German sniper. He rushed out to aid his comrade and was shot by a sniper likewise. He was removed to a hospital in a rear area and died about eight hours later. The bullet had pierced his stomach.
Robert E Walet, chaplain of the 255th Regiment, provided the soldier's mother, Mrs. Charles Cobe, with the information concerning the death.
Pfc. Roe, a graduate of Peekskill High School, Class of 1938, entered military service on November 5, 1942, volunteering for overseas infantry duty despite handicaps which had previously placed him in a classification as "noncombatant.'' He received his basic Infantry training at Camp Van Dorn, Miss. He was born in Wappingers Falls on August 12, 1918.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Saturday, July 10, 1948
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The body of the late Pfc. Thomas Joseph Roe, Jr., 25, son and stepson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 851 Constant Avenue, arrived in Peekskill yesterday afternoon on the 2:10 o'clock train. It was accompanied by a military escort from the Brooklyn Naval Base.
The remains were taken to the home of his parents where it will remain until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock when the funeral will be held. There will be a solemn high mass of requiem at 10 o'clock at the Church of the Assumption.
Pallbearers will be the following ex-servicemen: Edward W. Carlin, Herbert Muff, Louis DiAngelo, Charles Gallagher, Samuel DeMattec, Starr Dennin and Emanuel Rinsivllo.
A firing squad from West Point will officiate at the full military funeral to be held tomorrow. Interment will be in Assumption Cemetery.
Private Roe was killed in action at Frauenburg, France, on January 21, 1945.
A delegation of members of the Gtiardian Post, Catholic War Veterans visited the home last night. The Rev. Arthur Jordon Kelly, CSSR, of London, Ontario, Canada, is scheduled to come today in time to officiate at the solemn high mass of requiem tomorrow morning. Father Kelly is a friend of the Cobe Family.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Wednesday, August 25, 1948
Tossing aside a berth in "noncombatant, limited service." Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, of 975 Warren Avenue, volunteered for overseas duty with the infantry last year. Yesterday his mother, Mrs. Charles Cobe, received a telegram from the War Department announcing that he has been missing in action in France since January 21.
"Tommy" who graduated from the Peekskill High School in 1938, tried hard to get into the armed forces. He tried to enlist five times and was rejected. He made attempts to get into the Army, the Navy and Marines, but they all turned thumbs down on him.
Finally he was inducted by the Army Nov. 5, 1942, and taken for limited service, non-combatant duty. He was assigned to the anti-aircraft coast and served for awhile at Fort Totten, and later to various posts along the New England coast.
This type of life and activity didn't suit "Tommy" and when the Army Army asked for volunteers for the infantry last April, he immediately volunteered to go overseas. His offer was approved in June and he was sent to camp Van Dorn, Miss. for basic infantry training.
He was home for the last time on the Monday before Thanksgiving Day. In fact, he made plans to come for Thanksgiving Day dinner, but apparently was alerted and sent overseas on or about that time.
While in France, 'Tommy' sent home some French coins. He wrote telling about his experiences in France and said he was sending home some Netherlands money, but this never arrived. He told of getting good food, sleeping well and working hard. His last letter was written on January 18th and he said he was alright and don't worry.
"Tommy" was born in Wappingers Falls, on August 12, 1919., the son of Helen Coghill Roe and the late Thomas B. Roe. After Mr. Roe died, Mrs. Roe re-married to Charles Cobe.
"Tommy" attended the Peekskill High School where he was popular with the student body. He was a member of the relay team and played basketball. When at Van Dorn he was captain of the baseball team and a member of the volleyball team. He was a great grandnephew of the late P. T. Bamum. At home are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, Eileen Roe, a sister, and Anne and Richard Cobe, step sister and step-brother respectively.
He was a member of Company "E," of the 255th Infantry.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Saturday, February 10, 1945
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Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 975 Warren Avenue, was killed in action on Jan. 21, somewhere in France, according to a telegram received by his mother shortly before noon today.
The War Department had notified Mrs. Cobe on Feb. 9 that her son had been missing in action since Jan. 21. Apparently he was killed on the same day. He was a member of Company E of the 255th Infantry.
Pfc. Roe who was quite a favorite among the younger set in Peekskill, volunteered for overseas duty in the infantry despite the fact that he was physically handicapped so that he had previously been given a berth in this country as a "non-combatant—limited service."
"Tommy" craved action and he didn't get it in the non-combatant posts in this country. When Uncle Sam asked for volunteers for the infantry last April, he was one of the first in his group to offer his services. After the usual amount of red tape, the government approved the transfer in June and he was sent to Camp Van Dorn. Miss., where he received his basic infantry training.
While at that camp he played baseball and was captain of the team. He also played volleyball.
Private Roe was born in Wappingers Falls on Aug. 12, 1918. the son of Helen Coghill and the late Thomas B. Roe. Later Mrs. Roe married Charles Cobe and they have resided, in Peekskill for many years. Mrs. Cobe is a real estate broker.
"Tommy" attended the Peekskill High School graduating in 1938. He tried the Marines, the Army and the Navy in his attempts to enlist but was turned down five times before he was accepted by the Army via induction. This was on Nov. 5, 1942. He was assigned the antiaircraft coast artillery and served along the New England coast. Prior to his induction he was employed by Standard Brands, Inc.
He went overseas about Thanksgiving time.
Surviving are his parents, Eileen Roe, and Anne and Richard Cobe, stepsister and stepbrother respectively.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Thursday, February 15, 1945
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Mrs. Helen Cobe, of 975 Warren Avenue, has received a letter from the Army officials in France, confirming the death of her son, Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, who was reported killed in action in France on Jan. 21. He was a member of Company E 255th Infantry.
It was reported that interment was made in a U.S. military cemetery in Eastern France. "Tommy" according to the official communique, was well like by his fellow soldiers and officers.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Wednesday, March 7, 1945
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The war department has notified Mrs. Helen Cobe of 975 Warren Avenue, that a purple heart medal has been awarded posthumously to her son Pfc Thomas J. Roe, who was killed in action in France on January 21st.
A solemn requiem mass for Private Roe will be said tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Church of the Assumption.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Friday, March 23, 1945
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Remains of 4,383 Americans who lost their lives In World War 2, including four from Peekskill, were abroad the Army Transport Oglethorpe Victory which docked yesterday at the Brooklyn Navy Base after a trip from Europe, the Army announced today.
The bodies being returned to Peekskill, with the next of kin also listed, are: Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, killed in action in France on January 21, 1945; mother, Mrs. Helen Cobe, 851 Constant Avenue.
Sgt. Charles F. Minor, Jr, 22, killed in action in Germany on February 27, 1945; Charles F. Minor, Sr., 409 South Division Street.
Pfc. Vincent E. Hiland, 23, killed in action in France on January 25, 1945; Rosetta Hiland, 113 Hadden Street.
Pfc. Warren A. Gamble, 21, killed in action in Belgium on March, 1944; Edward Gamble, Route 1 Frederick Street.
Memorial services were held at 11 AM. yesterday at the Brooklyn Naval Base, 58th Street and First Avenue, when the transport docked. The return of the bodies of the fighting men, most of them from temporary cemeteries at Hamm, Lusembourg and Limey, France, brings to 50,000 the number returned to the country, since October 1947.
Pfc. Roe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 851 Constant Avenue, was killed when shot in the stomach by a German sniper as he attempted to rescue a comrade near Fraunberg, France, it was disclosed for the first time today.
A member of Company E 255th Infantry Regiment, he was rated by the soldiers in his outfit as being "very well liked and performing his duty with fine accuracy'"
Pfc Roe met his death on January 21, 1945. On that day, during bitter fighting, he noticed that a comrade had been shot by a German sniper. He rushed out to aid his comrade and was shot by a sniper likewise. He was removed to a hospital in a rear area and died about eight hours later. The bullet had pierced his stomach.
Robert E Walet, chaplain of the 255th Regiment, provided the soldier's mother, Mrs. Charles Cobe, with the information concerning the death.
Pfc. Roe, a graduate of Peekskill High School, Class of 1938, entered military service on November 5, 1942, volunteering for overseas infantry duty despite handicaps which had previously placed him in a classification as "noncombatant.'' He received his basic Infantry training at Camp Van Dorn, Miss. He was born in Wappingers Falls on August 12, 1918.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Saturday, July 10, 1948
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The body of the late Pfc. Thomas Joseph Roe, Jr., 25, son and stepson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 851 Constant Avenue, arrived in Peekskill yesterday afternoon on the 2:10 o'clock train. It was accompanied by a military escort from the Brooklyn Naval Base.
The remains were taken to the home of his parents where it will remain until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock when the funeral will be held. There will be a solemn high mass of requiem at 10 o'clock at the Church of the Assumption.
Pallbearers will be the following ex-servicemen: Edward W. Carlin, Herbert Muff, Louis DiAngelo, Charles Gallagher, Samuel DeMattec, Starr Dennin and Emanuel Rinsivllo.
A firing squad from West Point will officiate at the full military funeral to be held tomorrow. Interment will be in Assumption Cemetery.
Private Roe was killed in action at Frauenburg, France, on January 21, 1945.
A delegation of members of the Gtiardian Post, Catholic War Veterans visited the home last night. The Rev. Arthur Jordon Kelly, CSSR, of London, Ontario, Canada, is scheduled to come today in time to officiate at the solemn high mass of requiem tomorrow morning. Father Kelly is a friend of the Cobe Family.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Wednesday, August 25, 1948
"Tommy" who graduated from the Peekskill High School in 1938, tried hard to get into the armed forces. He tried to enlist five times and was rejected. He made attempts to get into the Army, the Navy and Marines, but they all turned thumbs down on him.
Finally he was inducted by the Army Nov. 5, 1942, and taken for limited service, non-combatant duty. He was assigned to the anti-aircraft coast and served for awhile at Fort Totten, and later to various posts along the New England coast.
This type of life and activity didn't suit "Tommy" and when the Army Army asked for volunteers for the infantry last April, he immediately volunteered to go overseas. His offer was approved in June and he was sent to camp Van Dorn, Miss. for basic infantry training.
He was home for the last time on the Monday before Thanksgiving Day. In fact, he made plans to come for Thanksgiving Day dinner, but apparently was alerted and sent overseas on or about that time.
While in France, 'Tommy' sent home some French coins. He wrote telling about his experiences in France and said he was sending home some Netherlands money, but this never arrived. He told of getting good food, sleeping well and working hard. His last letter was written on January 18th and he said he was alright and don't worry.
"Tommy" was born in Wappingers Falls, on August 12, 1919., the son of Helen Coghill Roe and the late Thomas B. Roe. After Mr. Roe died, Mrs. Roe re-married to Charles Cobe.
"Tommy" attended the Peekskill High School where he was popular with the student body. He was a member of the relay team and played basketball. When at Van Dorn he was captain of the baseball team and a member of the volleyball team. He was a great grandnephew of the late P. T. Bamum. At home are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, Eileen Roe, a sister, and Anne and Richard Cobe, step sister and step-brother respectively.
He was a member of Company "E," of the 255th Infantry.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Saturday, February 10, 1945
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Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 975 Warren Avenue, was killed in action on Jan. 21, somewhere in France, according to a telegram received by his mother shortly before noon today.
The War Department had notified Mrs. Cobe on Feb. 9 that her son had been missing in action since Jan. 21. Apparently he was killed on the same day. He was a member of Company E of the 255th Infantry.
Pfc. Roe who was quite a favorite among the younger set in Peekskill, volunteered for overseas duty in the infantry despite the fact that he was physically handicapped so that he had previously been given a berth in this country as a "non-combatant—limited service."
"Tommy" craved action and he didn't get it in the non-combatant posts in this country. When Uncle Sam asked for volunteers for the infantry last April, he was one of the first in his group to offer his services. After the usual amount of red tape, the government approved the transfer in June and he was sent to Camp Van Dorn. Miss., where he received his basic infantry training.
While at that camp he played baseball and was captain of the team. He also played volleyball.
Private Roe was born in Wappingers Falls on Aug. 12, 1918. the son of Helen Coghill and the late Thomas B. Roe. Later Mrs. Roe married Charles Cobe and they have resided, in Peekskill for many years. Mrs. Cobe is a real estate broker.
"Tommy" attended the Peekskill High School graduating in 1938. He tried the Marines, the Army and the Navy in his attempts to enlist but was turned down five times before he was accepted by the Army via induction. This was on Nov. 5, 1942. He was assigned the antiaircraft coast artillery and served along the New England coast. Prior to his induction he was employed by Standard Brands, Inc.
He went overseas about Thanksgiving time.
Surviving are his parents, Eileen Roe, and Anne and Richard Cobe, stepsister and stepbrother respectively.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Thursday, February 15, 1945
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Mrs. Helen Cobe, of 975 Warren Avenue, has received a letter from the Army officials in France, confirming the death of her son, Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, who was reported killed in action in France on Jan. 21. He was a member of Company E 255th Infantry.
It was reported that interment was made in a U.S. military cemetery in Eastern France. "Tommy" according to the official communique, was well like by his fellow soldiers and officers.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Wednesday, March 7, 1945
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The war department has notified Mrs. Helen Cobe of 975 Warren Avenue, that a purple heart medal has been awarded posthumously to her son Pfc Thomas J. Roe, who was killed in action in France on January 21st.
A solemn requiem mass for Private Roe will be said tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Church of the Assumption.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Friday, March 23, 1945
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Remains of 4,383 Americans who lost their lives In World War 2, including four from Peekskill, were abroad the Army Transport Oglethorpe Victory which docked yesterday at the Brooklyn Navy Base after a trip from Europe, the Army announced today.
The bodies being returned to Peekskill, with the next of kin also listed, are: Pfc. Thomas J. Roe, 25, killed in action in France on January 21, 1945; mother, Mrs. Helen Cobe, 851 Constant Avenue.
Sgt. Charles F. Minor, Jr, 22, killed in action in Germany on February 27, 1945; Charles F. Minor, Sr., 409 South Division Street.
Pfc. Vincent E. Hiland, 23, killed in action in France on January 25, 1945; Rosetta Hiland, 113 Hadden Street.
Pfc. Warren A. Gamble, 21, killed in action in Belgium on March, 1944; Edward Gamble, Route 1 Frederick Street.
Memorial services were held at 11 AM. yesterday at the Brooklyn Naval Base, 58th Street and First Avenue, when the transport docked. The return of the bodies of the fighting men, most of them from temporary cemeteries at Hamm, Lusembourg and Limey, France, brings to 50,000 the number returned to the country, since October 1947.
Pfc. Roe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 851 Constant Avenue, was killed when shot in the stomach by a German sniper as he attempted to rescue a comrade near Fraunberg, France, it was disclosed for the first time today.
A member of Company E 255th Infantry Regiment, he was rated by the soldiers in his outfit as being "very well liked and performing his duty with fine accuracy'"
Pfc Roe met his death on January 21, 1945. On that day, during bitter fighting, he noticed that a comrade had been shot by a German sniper. He rushed out to aid his comrade and was shot by a sniper likewise. He was removed to a hospital in a rear area and died about eight hours later. The bullet had pierced his stomach.
Robert E Walet, chaplain of the 255th Regiment, provided the soldier's mother, Mrs. Charles Cobe, with the information concerning the death.
Pfc. Roe, a graduate of Peekskill High School, Class of 1938, entered military service on November 5, 1942, volunteering for overseas infantry duty despite handicaps which had previously placed him in a classification as "noncombatant.'' He received his basic Infantry training at Camp Van Dorn, Miss. He was born in Wappingers Falls on August 12, 1918.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Saturday, July 10, 1948
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The body of the late Pfc. Thomas Joseph Roe, Jr., 25, son and stepson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobe, of 851 Constant Avenue, arrived in Peekskill yesterday afternoon on the 2:10 o'clock train. It was accompanied by a military escort from the Brooklyn Naval Base.
The remains were taken to the home of his parents where it will remain until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock when the funeral will be held. There will be a solemn high mass of requiem at 10 o'clock at the Church of the Assumption.
Pallbearers will be the following ex-servicemen: Edward W. Carlin, Herbert Muff, Louis DiAngelo, Charles Gallagher, Samuel DeMattec, Starr Dennin and Emanuel Rinsivllo.
A firing squad from West Point will officiate at the full military funeral to be held tomorrow. Interment will be in Assumption Cemetery.
Private Roe was killed in action at Frauenburg, France, on January 21, 1945.
A delegation of members of the Gtiardian Post, Catholic War Veterans visited the home last night. The Rev. Arthur Jordon Kelly, CSSR, of London, Ontario, Canada, is scheduled to come today in time to officiate at the solemn high mass of requiem tomorrow morning. Father Kelly is a friend of the Cobe Family.
Published Peekskill, N.Y., in the Peekskill Evening Star, Wednesday, August 25, 1948
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