Robert Kruh

Birthplace: St. Louis, MP

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 1263 Combat Engineer Battalion

Theater of Operation: European

Honored By: The Eisenhower Foundation

Bob enlisted in the army at age 17 and entered the Army when he turned 18. He was in the 1264 Combat Engineer Battalion, whose mission was to probe for mines and reconstruct bridges. His job was S1, an administrative position for his Division. Bob was impressed by the unity of effort in the war. He stated, “Ike was a remarkable leader!”