GARDNER, Pvt. F-C Robert William: 1917-1944

GARDNER, KLICKER, GOLDEN, CHAPLIN

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 11/7/2013 at 03:49:13

French Battle Fatal To Robert Gardner

Selma Soldier Killed in Action August 17; Was Wounded July 17, Returned to Duty.

**Handwritten: 1944

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gardner of Selma have been notified by the war department that their son, Pfc. Robert W. Gardner, 26, was killed in action in France on August 17. He was wounded July 17 but returned to duty shortly afterward.

He was born near Selma December 1, 1917, was graduated from the Selma high school in 1936, and had farmed with his father until entering military service in August, 1942.

His training was received in the Washington, D.C., area and at Fort Benning, Ga., with the infantry. He went overseas last May.

Survivors in addition to his parents include three brothers, Corp. Darrell Gardner in France, Pfc. Kenneth Gardner in Italy, and Vernon Gardner at Selma, and three sisters, Mrs. James Golden of Selma, Mrs. Harley Chaplin of Troy and Mrs. Karl Klicker of Selma.
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KILLED IN FRANCE.

SELMA.-Pfc. Robert W. Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gardner of Selma, was killed in action August 17 in France.
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Gardner Graveside Services Were Held

Graveside funeral services for Pvt. F-C Robert William Gardner were held Saturday, Nov. 6 at 2:00 p.m. in the Iowaville cemetery in charge of the Rev. Robert G. Farr.

Pallbearers were Harlan Heckart, Phillip Ritz, Max Lynch, Paul Lambert, Rex Ritz and Ralph Lepper. Military honors were in charge of the John Hyson Reneker Post 494, American Legion Douds.

Robert William Gardner

Robert William Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gardner, was born Dec. 1, 1917, and was killed defending his country in France on August 17, 1944, at the age of 26 years and 8 months.

Robert spent his entire life on a farm east of Selma, until he entered military service in August, 1942. He was a graduate of the Selma school with the class of 1936.

He received his military training in Ft. Benning, Ga., and the Washington, D.C. area. He left the States in May, 1944, as a Private First Class of the 30th Division, 120th Infantry.

Robert received wounds on July 17, recovered, but was killed in action August 17, 1944.

Survivors in addition to his parents, include three brothers, Darrell of Dubuque, Vernon of Selma, Kenneth of Troy, and three sisters, Mrs. Vera Golden of Selma, Mrs. Louise Chaplin of Paxton, Ill., and Mrs. Ida Belle Klicker of Bloomfield, Iowa. Preceding him in death were twin sisters. He also leaves to mourn his loss, nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 313, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA

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