T5 Robert Patton Smith born 6 Nov 1919 in Camden, New Jersey. He was the son of Avis Patton Smith. He was apparently raised in his maternal grandmother's home. Avis worked in the manufacture of leather goods and as a glazier. Robert was working as a deck hand on a ship in 1940.
Robert volunteered for the Army 20 May 1942. He was assigned to Headquarters 2nd Battalion 116th Infantry prior to D-Day. Killed in action on 6 Jun 1944. Buried in Harleigh Cemetery in Camden, New Jersey.
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