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Robert Gates 1916 - 1962

Robert Gates was born on September 28, 1916, and died at age 45 years old on August 4, 1962. Robert Gates was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section Y Site 1024 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Gates.
Robert Gates
September 28, 1916
August 4, 1962
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  • 09/28
    1916

    Birthday

    September 28, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: CPL Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/4
    1962

    Death

    August 4, 1962
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section Y Site 1024 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego, Ca 92166
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In 1916, in the year that Robert Gates was born, the Battle of Verdun was fought from February through December. It was the largest and longest battle of World War I, lasting 303 days. The original estimates were 714,231 casualties - 377,231 French and 337,000 German, an average of 70,000 casualties a month. Current estimates are even larger. The Battle of the Somme was also fought from July through September of the same year. Original estimates were 485,000 British and French casualties and 630,000 German casualties.
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In 1921, Robert was just 5 years old when on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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