GALLUP, Robert Lynn 1925-1944

GALLUP, WATTS

Posted By: Diane M Scott (email)
Date: 2/27/2015 at 15:16:06

Robert Lynn Gallup – July 26, 1925 – November 23, 1944

ROBERT GALLUP OF NORA SPRINGS KILLED IN ACTION
THIRD MEMBER OF FAMILY TO LOSE LIFE IN SECOND WORLD WAR

Nora Springs, Ia. – Pfc. Robert L Gallup, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gallup, of Nora Springs, Iowa, is the third member of that family to lose his life in the present war.

Robert was killed in action in Germany, November 23rd, according to a telegram received by his relatives. He had previously been wounded in France, June 10th, and had received the Purple Heart.

Private Gallup went overseas last March and had not seen his baby Rosella Ann, born June 10th. He enlisted in October, 1943.
Robert’s wife lives with her mother, Mrs. Rose Watts, at Mason City. He was one of a family of 12 children. Surviving are three brothers and six sisters.

Previously killed in action in the present war were Pfc. Lloyd Gallup in Italy, October 14, 1943, and Pvt. Earl Gallup, in France, July 23, 1944.

Surviving brothers are Cpl. Glenn Gallup and Pvt. Harold Gallup, both overseas, and a younger brother, LeRoy, at home.

Waterloo Courier, Sunday December 17, 1944