Lon David Robertson was born on 7 April 1918 in Sevierville, Tennessee. He was the son of William Pinkney Robertson and Lydia Pryor Mitchell .
He Died non Battle 29 December 1944 in Europe
Technician Fifth Class
Sgt Robertson died in France. He is buried at Roberts Cemetery, Richardson Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
The Knoxville Journal, August 14, 1948
T/5 Lon D. Robertson, killed in action Dec. 29, 1944 in Europe. The body will arrive at Sevierville and will be taken to the family home. Survivors; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Robertson; sister, Mrs. Roy Seaton; three brothers, John and W.P. Jr., all of Sevierville and Prof. Glenn Robertson, Knoxville. Burial in church cemetery with Sevier County Post No. 104, American Legion, in charge of services at the grave.
- Rank: Technician Fifth Class
- Date of birth: 7 April 1918
- Date of death: 29 December 1944
- County: Sevier
- Hometown: Sevierville
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Burial/Memorial Location: Roberts Cemetery, Richardson Cove, Sevier County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Bottom Panel
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