Robert Thomas Hafler

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Bio

Robert “Bob” Hafler was born on April 13, 1933, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. His commitment to his country was demonstrated through his service in the Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1953. Bob served as a heavy weapons instructor with Company H (Scranton), 2nd Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, which was federalized in September 1950. His experiences during his service profoundly shaped his life and instilled in him a lasting sense of patriotic pride.

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Last Name:

Hafler

First Name:

Robert

Middle Name:

Thomas

Date of Birth:

13/04/1933

Date of Death:

28/06/2024

State of Birth:

Pennsylvania

Home State:

Pennsylvania

Hometown:

Honesdale

Country:

United States

Branch of Service:

Army

Military Status:

Veteran

Unit (e.g., Company, Battalion, Regiment, Division, Corps, 8th Army):

Company H (Scranton), 2nd Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard

Location of Service:

Korea

Highest Rank:

Private Second Class

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