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Pvt Robert Henry Ellis

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Pvt Robert Henry Ellis

Birth
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Death
29 May 1943 (aged 22)
Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, USA
Burial
University Place, Pierce County, Washington, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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WWII Veteran
Washington
USAGF
HQ. DET. 7th Med BTN Div.
Pvt. Ellis was killed in action in the battle of Attu. The Japanese attacked the infirmary in a last ditch effort to die in battle. The medical unit fought hard to keep the enemy from breaking through the lines and injuring more service members and their patients.

His father, Lawrence J. Ellis, 258 S. 11th, Tacoma, applied for his flat granite marker 10 Jan 1949.
WWII Veteran
Washington
USAGF
HQ. DET. 7th Med BTN Div.
Pvt. Ellis was killed in action in the battle of Attu. The Japanese attacked the infirmary in a last ditch effort to die in battle. The medical unit fought hard to keep the enemy from breaking through the lines and injuring more service members and their patients.

His father, Lawrence J. Ellis, 258 S. 11th, Tacoma, applied for his flat granite marker 10 Jan 1949.



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