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Robert E. Roeder
Robert E. Roeder (July 25, 1917 – September 28, 1944) was a captain in the United States Army, U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II, during which he was killed in action. Roeder is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Roeder joined the army from his birthplace in 1936. Medal of Honor citation Rank and Organization: Captain, U.S. Army, Company G, 350th Infantry, 88th Infantry Division (United States), 88th Infantry Division. Place and Date Mt. Battaglia, Italy, 27–28 September 1944. Entered Service at: Summit Station, Pa. Birth: Summit Station, Pa. G.O. No.: 31, 17 April 1945. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. Capt. Roeder commanded his company in defense of the strategic Mount Battaglia. Shortly after the company had occupied the hill, the Germans launched the first of a series of determined counterattacks to regain this dominating height. Completely exposed to ceasel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summit Station, Pennsylvania
Summit Station is a census-designated place (CDP) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population is 174 as of the 2010 census.https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/2010/cph-2/cph-2-40.pdf Geography Summit Station is located at (40.560225, -76.198877). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km), all land. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 208 people, 85 households, and 60 families living in the CDP. The population density was 191.9 people per square mile (74.4/km). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 84.9/sq mi (32.9/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.60% White, 0.48% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48%. Of the 85 households 16.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |