Photo of S/Sgt. Robert K. Rohman in fatigues
Dublin Core
Title
Photo of S/Sgt. Robert K. Rohman in fatigues
Subject
WWII
World War II
Army Air Forces
Decatur, IL.
World War II
Army Air Forces
Decatur, IL.
Description
Herald and Review Library: Rohman, Robert K., Article on back of photo; "Staff Sgt. Robert K. Rohman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rohman, 1421 East Wood street, has been awarded a Silver Star for gallantry in action while on a bombing mission over Germany May 6. During an attack by six enemy fighters, Sergeant Rohman, gunner-engineer, was painfully wounded and knocked out of his gun turret. Disregarding his wounds, according to the War department citation, he re-entered the turret and continued to fire at the attacking fighters, shooting one down in flames. Through his fortitude and devotion to duty, his plane was able to return to its base. Sergeant Rohman received the medal at the Northington General Hospital, Tuscaloosa, Ala.,, where he is receiving treatment for wounds. His wife and tow children live at Anniston, Ala."
Creator
Army Air Forces Official Photo
Source
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Publisher
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.
Date
9/10/1944
Contributor
Decatur Herald and Review
Rights
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Relation
unknown
Format
.jpg
600 dpi
600 dpi
Language
English
Type
photograph
Identifier
AF608
Coverage
World War II
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photograph
Physical Dimensions
5 x 8"
Collection
Citation
Army Air Forces Official Photo, “Photo of S/Sgt. Robert K. Rohman in fatigues,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed December 22, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/1037.