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First Name: Robert

Last Name: Wamstad

Birthplace: USA

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Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Beaumont, TX
Middle Name: R.



Date of Birth: 17 January 1917

Date of Death: 18 November 1961

Rank: Second Lieutenant

Years Served:
Robert Reinholt Wamstad

   
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)
•  Korean War (1950 - 1953)

Biography:

Robert Reinholt Wamstad

2nd Lieutenant, U. S. Army

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 38 (September 4, 1944)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Robert R. Wamstad (ASN: 38057210), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 7th Armored Division, in action in France, on 22 August 1944.
Staff Sergeant Wamstad's gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas WWII Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 316165   Created by: drjones46

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