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Robert Sink

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United States Army officer (1905-1965)

United StatesLived 1905 to 1965 · aged 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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Awards 6

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
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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1965 · aged 60
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