Sidney in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Robert Eldon Stanton
Company H, 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division
A Heavy Machine Gunner, Bob was attached to a rifle company to support their advance on enemy positions. He used a 30 caliber gun to destroy enemy personnel and equipment, fighting under adverse weather and combat conditions in the Ardennes, Central Europe and the Rhineland.
Enlisted 30 Aug 1944, Binghamton, NY - Honorably Discharged 27 Jun 1946, FL Dix, NJ
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 42° 18.598′ N, 75° 24.261′ W. Marker is in Sidney, New York, in Delaware County. Memorial is at the intersection of River Street and New York State Route 8, on the left when traveling east on River Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 River Street, Sidney NY 13838, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Martin "Von" Von Kampen (here, next to this marker); Richard Joseph Arrandale (here, next to this marker); The Ruff Brothers (here, next to this marker); Virginia Provenzon Bennett (here, next to this marker); Tracy Simeon Bowkery (here, next to this marker); Gerald M. "Gerry" Crandall (here, next to this marker); Thurston Archie Vandervort (here, next to this marker); Rosario A. Mirabito (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sidney.
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