Person:Sherwood Robinson (1)
Sherwood Robinson
b.18 Jan 1920 Columbia, Tuscola, Michigan, United States
d.20 Oct 1944 New Guinea
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m. 30 May 1916
  1. Dorothy Robinson1917 - 2009
  2. Mamie Robinson1919 - 1989
  3. Sherwood Robinson1920 - 1944
  4. Percy Albiza Robinson1920 - 2003
  5. Theodore Robinson1923 - 2013
  6. Alvinza Robinson, Jr.1925 - 1945
  7. Katherine Robinson1926 - 2020
  8. Francis Lewis Robinson1928 - 2003
  9. Shirley May Robinson1932 - 2003
  10. Gordon Robinson1934 - 1934
  11. Theron W Robinson1935 - 2004
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Name Sherwood Robinson
Unknown Sherwood L. Robinson
Baptismal Name Sherwood Lee Robinson
Gender Male
Birth? 18 Jan 1920 Columbia, Tuscola, Michigan, United States
Death[1] 20 Oct 1944 New Guinea
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References
  1. ↑ Tuscola County Advertiser
    front page, 14 Nov 1944.
  2.   Sherwood and other young men heading to Fort Custer. http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/CCC_1942%20%28E%29/issues/12-18-1942_1.pdf
  3.   33rd Infantry, Golden Cross.
    This article mentions the few who lost their lives during WWII in New Guinea. Sherwood's name is listed near the end of this article. " On 20 October 1944 four others were KIA with Lt. John L. Durant. My uncle PFC Orbon Thomas (123rd Infantry Regiment, Co F) was included, killed by mortar fragments. The HMAS Glenelg (Australian Navy Minesweeper) came to rescue of the ill fated patrol providing assistance and fire support. The names of those killed were Lt John L Durant, SN1295351, from New Jersey received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. TSgt Clarence C. Fletcher, SN36026457, from Illinois received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. PFC Orbon Thomas Jr. SN35725333, from Kentucky received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. PFC Sherwood Robinson, SN36551363, from Michigan received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Pvt F B Orrell, SN38280372, from Texas received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. None of the bodies were ever recovered. Reference the American Battle Monuments Commission web site." http://www.33rdinfantrydivision.org/history_newguineamorotai.htm
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