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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