His next of kin was noted as Mrs. Lillian K. Melera who resided in Buffalo, New York.

Robert served as a Staff Sergeant, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.

He resided in Erie County, New York prior to the war.

He enlisted in the Army on January 30, 1941, prior to the war, in Buffalo, New York. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed as a Messenger and also as Single, without dependents.

Robert was "Killed In Action" in Belgium during the war.

He was awarded the "Silver Star" with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, the "Bronze Star" with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster and the Purple Heart.

Service ID 12023547

( Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett )

Robert W. Kaye

HOME OF RECORD:

Buffalo, New York

Silver Star

AWARDED FOR ACTIONS

DURING World War II

Service: Army

Division: 1st Infantry Division

GENERAL ORDERS:

Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 45 (1944)

CITATION:

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Robert W. Kaye (ASN: 12023547), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Company I, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Silver Star

AWARDED FOR ACTIONS

DURING World War II

Service: Army

GENERAL ORDERS:

Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 50 (March 3, 1945)

CITATION:

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Robert W. Kaye (ASN: 12023547), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Company I, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany on 16 to 17 October 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.