Robert B. Jenckes

Motor Machinist's Mate First Class Robert B Jenckes in uniform standing in front of height measuring board photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Ramsey

Date of Loss:

Recovered:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Motor Machinist's Mate First Class
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
    USS Pompano
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action off the northeast coast of Honshu, Japan

Biography:

born St Paul, Minn 3 Oct 17; resident Ramsey County, Noah; entered US Navy Mpls, Minn 20 Apr 37; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 15 Oct 43 Asiatic Pacific Theater; remains not recovered; memorialized on the Court of the Missing, Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii