Robert Sink

United States Army officer (1905-1965) · United States · Died at 60

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Robert Frederick Sink was an American soldier who served as an officer in the United States Army from 1927 to 1961.

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Sink as a West Point cadet in 1927

Sink's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery

Awards

Croix de guerre 1939-1945

Bronze Star Medal

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Distinguished Service Order

Air Medal

Silver Star

About this person

Robert Frederick Sink was an American soldier who served as an officer in the United States Army from 1927 to 1961. His most notable command was of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division during World War II, which fought in Operation Overlord, Operation Market Garden, and the Western Allied invasion of Germany. He also served as an assistant division commander during the Korean War, and held an array of high-ranking staff positions until his retirement as a lieutenant general.

Country

United States

Type

Other

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1905 to 1965 · aged 60

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