Pfc. Dembowski of Churchville, Pennsylvania was a 2005 graduate of Council Rock North High School and the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology where he was known as Bobby in his younger years. As an outgoing, enthusiastic student he never failed to take the opportunity to express his pride in America. When he was 18, and right after he committed to serving in the military, he gave a speech at a ceremony to honor the men from Newtown who served in World War II. He spoke about service, courage and commitment to an affected audience. That speach touched many of the World War II veterans. He served in the United States Army's 82nd Airborne division serving with a deep love for the United States and for its veterans. He was 20.
Army
1st Battalion
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
82nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg, N.C.∼Pfc. Robert H. Dembowski, 20, of Ivyland, Pa., died May 24, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Robert went by "Bob" and graduated Council Rock High School North and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology in 2005. He joined the United States Army in January 2006 and completed the basic Airborne course at Fort Benning, GA in April 2006. Dembowski's unit deployed to Iraq in January 2007. Robert served as a machine gunner, driver, and radio transmission operator. He became friends with many of his fellow soldiers and gained the nicknames, "Dembo," "Ski," and "Debo." Robert loved the outdoors, especially hunting and spending time with his family and friends. In May of 2005, he gave a speech about commitment, courage, and service at the dedication of the World War II Honor Roll at the Chancellor Center in Newtown, Pa. Robert Dembowski's military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Weapons Qualification Badge: rifle expert
Army
1st Battalion
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
82nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg, N.C.∼Pfc. Robert H. Dembowski, 20, of Ivyland, Pa., died May 24, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Robert went by "Bob" and graduated Council Rock High School North and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology in 2005. He joined the United States Army in January 2006 and completed the basic Airborne course at Fort Benning, GA in April 2006. Dembowski's unit deployed to Iraq in January 2007. Robert served as a machine gunner, driver, and radio transmission operator. He became friends with many of his fellow soldiers and gained the nicknames, "Dembo," "Ski," and "Debo." Robert loved the outdoors, especially hunting and spending time with his family and friends. In May of 2005, he gave a speech about commitment, courage, and service at the dedication of the World War II Honor Roll at the Chancellor Center in Newtown, Pa. Robert Dembowski's military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Weapons Qualification Badge: rifle expert
Pfc. Dembowski of Churchville, Pennsylvania was a 2005 graduate of Council Rock North High School and the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology where he was known as Bobby in his younger years. As an outgoing, enthusiastic student he never failed to take the opportunity to express his pride in America. When he was 18, and right after he committed to serving in the military, he gave a speech at a ceremony to honor the men from Newtown who served in World War II. He spoke about service, courage and commitment to an affected audience. That speach touched many of the World War II veterans. He served in the United States Army's 82nd Airborne division serving with a deep love for the United States and for its veterans. He was 20.
Army
1st Battalion
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
82nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg, N.C.∼Pfc. Robert H. Dembowski, 20, of Ivyland, Pa., died May 24, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Robert went by "Bob" and graduated Council Rock High School North and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology in 2005. He joined the United States Army in January 2006 and completed the basic Airborne course at Fort Benning, GA in April 2006. Dembowski's unit deployed to Iraq in January 2007. Robert served as a machine gunner, driver, and radio transmission operator. He became friends with many of his fellow soldiers and gained the nicknames, "Dembo," "Ski," and "Debo." Robert loved the outdoors, especially hunting and spending time with his family and friends. In May of 2005, he gave a speech about commitment, courage, and service at the dedication of the World War II Honor Roll at the Chancellor Center in Newtown, Pa. Robert Dembowski's military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Weapons Qualification Badge: rifle expert
Army
1st Battalion
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
82nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg, N.C.∼Pfc. Robert H. Dembowski, 20, of Ivyland, Pa., died May 24, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Robert went by "Bob" and graduated Council Rock High School North and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology in 2005. He joined the United States Army in January 2006 and completed the basic Airborne course at Fort Benning, GA in April 2006. Dembowski's unit deployed to Iraq in January 2007. Robert served as a machine gunner, driver, and radio transmission operator. He became friends with many of his fellow soldiers and gained the nicknames, "Dembo," "Ski," and "Debo." Robert loved the outdoors, especially hunting and spending time with his family and friends. In May of 2005, he gave a speech about commitment, courage, and service at the dedication of the World War II Honor Roll at the Chancellor Center in Newtown, Pa. Robert Dembowski's military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Weapons Qualification Badge: rifle expert
