Regimental Number: 811589
Rank: Private
Branch: 50th Battalion
Robert was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 5, 1890. At the time of his enlistment in January of 1916, he was living in the Grande Prairie area and had a homestead at 28-71-6-W6. Robert was wounded at Vimy Ridge on April 8, 1917 but remained on duty. A month later, on May 6, he was once again reported wounded; it was determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his left foot.