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Robert William Folks

Birth : 14 Sep 1923 Ingham Township, Franklin County, Iowa, USA
Death : 15 Jun 1944 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Burial : Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate : 42.5280342, -93.2704773
Description : PRIVATE FIRST CLASS

US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II

Robert William Folks entered the Marine Corps 15 February, 1943 from Iowa Falls, Iowa. Qualified as Rifle Sharpshooter and completed recruit training in the 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, MCB San Diego, CA.

14 April, 1943 assigned to HQ and Service Company, Engineer Battalion, Training Command, MCB Camp Pendleton, CA. 26 April, 1943 assigned to Pioneer Company, Engineer Battalion. Trained and designated a Demolitions Specialist (MOS 533). 22 July, 1943 assigned to the 24th Replacement Battalion, MCB Camp Elliott, CA.

29 July, 1943 embarked SS Sommelsdick at San Diego for movement overseas. Upon arrival at... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Robert William Folks's memorial?

    Robert William Folks's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA.

  • When did Robert William Folks death?

    Robert William Folks death on 15 Jun 1944 in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

  • Where are the coordinates of the Robert William Folks's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.5280342
    Longitude: -93.2704773

Family Members:

Parent

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William Charles Folks

(1881 - 1946)

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Emily Crocker Lowe Folks

(1886 - 1941)

Siblings

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Elsie Loraine Folks Bahr

(1911 - 1993)

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George Elmer Folks

(1914 - 1963)

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Kenneth Howard Folks

(1926 - 2006)

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Donald Elden Folks

(1929 - 1929)

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Dorothy Irene Folks

(1931 - 1934)

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Claude Albert Folks

(1905 - 1984)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Cemetery
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5280342, -93.2704773

2. Saint Mark Catholic Cemetery
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5267000, -93.2701500

3. Friends Cemetery
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5222015, -93.2375031

4. Northlawn Memory Gardens
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4854200, -93.2678700

5. Montgomery Family Burial Ground
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5932028, -93.3105961

6. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Grant Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5859985, -93.2070007

7. Alden Cemetery
Alden, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5218000, -93.3864500

8. Bahr Cemetery
Buckeye, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4380380, -93.3417480

9. Oakwood Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500008, -93.1731033

10. Kidwiler Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4571991, -93.1492004

11. Buckeye Cemetery
Buckeye, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4508018, -93.3843994

12. Saint Peter's UCC Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6143010, -93.1639970

13. Cottage Cemetery
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4049988, -93.3133011

14. Maynes Grove Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6577988, -93.2514038

15. Lincoln Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3964005, -93.2542038

16. Maysville Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6511002, -93.2024994

17. Jackson Township Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4219017, -93.1572037

18. Oak Hill Cemetery
Popejoy, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5816994, -93.4447021

19. Hazel Green Cemetery
Ackley, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.0905991

20. Hardin County Home Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3978004, -93.1524963

21. Tipton Norwegian Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3753014, -93.3458023

22. Saint Paul's Catholic Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6617012, -93.1442032

23. Oak Wood Cemetery
Ackley, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5591450, -93.0521440

24. Olson Cemetery
Popejoy, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6383018, -93.4403000