Robert Short was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He enlisted on March 25, 1943, in Camp Forrest, TN
Robert Short was initially buried at Brookwood Cemetery at London, England and re-buried in Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England, Plot E, Row 4, Grave 31.
Married and Divorced Louise Short
Parents: Henry and Cassie L. Short
- Rank: Corporal
- Date of birth: 21 July 1911
- Date of death: 5 November 1943
- County: Knox
- Hometown: Knoxville
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 569th Quartermaster Service Battalion
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Burial/Memorial Location: Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XIV, Top Panel
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