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PVT Robert D. Booker Famous memorial

Birth	:	11 Jul 1920 Callaway, Custer County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	9 Apr 1943
Burial	:	Whitstable Cemetery, Whitstable, City of Canterbury, England
Coordinate	:	51.3529870, 1.0338530
Inscription	:	MEDAL OF HONOR PVT WORLD WAR II CO B 135 INF 34 INF DIV
Description	:	World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He received the award posthumously for his actions as a private with Company B, 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, US Army, on April 9, 1943, near Fondouk, Tunisia, during the Allied North African Campaign. He joined the US Army in June 1942 during World War II and following his combat training, he was sent to Tunisia in North Africa, where, on April 9, 1943, he advanced alone across open terrain despite intense hostile fire and began firing on the enemy with his machine gun. After being wounded, he continued to fire until... Read More	World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He received the award posthumously for his actions as a private with Company B, 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, US Army, on April 9, 1943, near Fondouk, Tunisia, during the Allied North African Campaign. He joined the US Army in June 1942 during World War II and following his combat training, he was sent to Tunisia in North Africa, where, on April 9, 1943, he advanced alone across open terrain despite intense hostile fire and began firing on the enemy with his machine gun. After being wounded, he continued to fire until receiving a second, fatal, wound. He was also awarded the Purple Heart. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action. On 9 April 1943 in the vicinity of Fondouk, Tunisia, Pvt. Booker, while engaged in action against the enemy, carried a light machinegun and a box of ammunition over 200 yards of open ground. He continued to advance despite the fact that 2 enemy machineguns and several mortars were using him as an individual target. Although enemy artillery also began to register on him, upon reaching his objective he immediately commenced firing. After being wounded he silenced 1 enemy machinegun and was beginning to fire at the other when he received a second mortal wound. With his last remaining strength he encouraged the members of his squad and directed their fire. Pvt. Booker acted without regard for his own safety. His initiative and courage against insurmountable odds are an example of the highest standard of self-sacrifice and fidelity to duty."

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Where is PVT Robert D. Booker Famous memorial's memorial?
PVT Robert D. Booker Famous memorial's memorial is located at: Whitstable Cemetery, Whitstable, City of Canterbury, England.
When did PVT Robert D. Booker Famous memorial death?
PVT Robert D. Booker Famous memorial death on 9 Apr 1943 in
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Latitude: 51.3529870
Longitude: 1.0338530

Family Members:

Parent

Dean J. Booker

(1887 - 1971)

Mattie E. Klinkman Booker

(1893 - 1972)

Spouse

Siblings

Marie Booker

(1913 - 1978)

Glenn F Booker

(1915 - 1944)

Dorothy M. Booker Morrison

(1917 - 1993)

Gerald L Booker

(1923 - 1995)

Ruth Elaine Booker Henderson

(1935 - 2019)

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