ORIGINS

According to our records Illinois was his home or enlistment state and Cook County included within the archival record. We have Chicago listed as the city.

SERVICE

He had enlisted in the Army Air Forces. Entered via Regular Military. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number was O-814836. Served with 332nd Fighter Group, 302nd Fighter Squadron.

CASUALTY

Robbins experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on July 27, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Hostile, Died, Killed in Action". Incident location: Hungary.

DETAILS

Member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He died north of Lake Balaton, Hungary, of causes unknown but suspected of having encountered enemy forces.

REMEMBERED

Emory L Robbins Jr is buried or memorialized at Lincoln Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois.

COMMENDATIONS

★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign

PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.

Robbins, Emory Leo, Jr., 2nd Lt