Robert Merlin Abraham
MilitaryBob grew up in Houston, graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School and then enlisted in the service to defend his country. Bob faithfully served in the United States Army Air Corps, and was in numerous European theater campaigns during World War II including Normandy, D-Day. Later Bob faithfully served as VFW Commander of his post in Kilgore. Bob moved to Kilgore (TX) in 1970 to pursue a career in the oil and gas business with Johnston-Lawrence Co where he and Rosalie remained after retirement.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Lemoore, CA 93245, USA | 27 August 1924 | |
Died |
Kilgore, TX 75662, USA | 13 April 2017 |