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1LT Robert Joseph Lund

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1LT Robert Joseph Lund Veteran

Birth
Washington County, Minnesota, USA
Death
29 Mar 1943 (aged 24)
Tunisia
Burial
Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia Add to Map
Plot
Block A Row 13 Grave 1
Memorial ID
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1st Lt. Lund also has a memorial marker at Fairview Cemetery.

Robert J. Lund is listed as Killed In Action in the 1946 Army and Army Air Forces Personnel Casualty List for Washington County, Minnesota.

1st/Lt. Robert J. Lund KIA
Home: Stillwater, Minnesota.
Unit: 175th Field Artillery Battalion, 34th Infantry Division
Service ID: O-421477.
Awards: Silver Star, Purple Heart

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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Robert L. Lund (ASN: 0-421477),Note: Middle initial incorrectly (L). United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery B, 175th Field Artillery Battalion, 34th Infantry Division, on 28 and 29 March 1943, in the vicinity of Fondouk, Tunisia, North Africa. During the action in this sector, Lieutenant Lund was performing his duties of artillery forward observer, and at all times accompanied the most advanced elements of the infantry. His fearless conduct throughout the action and his great skill at adjusting the fire of his battery were a source of inspiration to the infantry whom he supported. When his Observation Post came under heavy artillery and mortar fire, Lieutenant Lund stayed at his post and his devotion to duty and willingness to give his life in order to insure success of the assault is highly meritorious and a credit to the Armed Forces of the United States.
1st Lt. Lund also has a memorial marker at Fairview Cemetery.

Robert J. Lund is listed as Killed In Action in the 1946 Army and Army Air Forces Personnel Casualty List for Washington County, Minnesota.

1st/Lt. Robert J. Lund KIA
Home: Stillwater, Minnesota.
Unit: 175th Field Artillery Battalion, 34th Infantry Division
Service ID: O-421477.
Awards: Silver Star, Purple Heart

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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Robert L. Lund (ASN: 0-421477),Note: Middle initial incorrectly (L). United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery B, 175th Field Artillery Battalion, 34th Infantry Division, on 28 and 29 March 1943, in the vicinity of Fondouk, Tunisia, North Africa. During the action in this sector, Lieutenant Lund was performing his duties of artillery forward observer, and at all times accompanied the most advanced elements of the infantry. His fearless conduct throughout the action and his great skill at adjusting the fire of his battery were a source of inspiration to the infantry whom he supported. When his Observation Post came under heavy artillery and mortar fire, Lieutenant Lund stayed at his post and his devotion to duty and willingness to give his life in order to insure success of the assault is highly meritorious and a credit to the Armed Forces of the United States.

Bio by: Jo


Inscription

1LT, 175 FLD ARTY BN, 34 INF DIV WORLD WAR II


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