Robert J. Overbeek - 298th Engineer Combat Battalion, WWII, WW2

Robert J. Overbeek

Source: HERITAGE Life Story Funeral Homes (short excerpts)
Robert J. Overbeek
October 4, 1924 - July 28, 2009
Like most young men during World War II, Bob enlisted in the Army. He went through basic training and then moved on to engineer training. As part of the Corps of Engineers, Bob soon shipped out to Europe where he was stationed while awaiting the invasion of Normandy. Bob’s unit entered Normandy on the second day of that invasion. When discharged at the age of 21, Bob had reached the rank of Sergeant. Later in life, he would faithfully attend the annual reunions held throughout the country with those he served with. Sadly, at the age of 84, Robert J. Overbeek passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Interment in Rosedale Memorial Park.

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Robert J. “Bob” Overbeek
BIRTH 4 Oct 1924
DEATH 28 Jul 2009 (aged 84) Grand Rapids Township, Kent County, Michigan
BURIAL Rosedale Memorial Park
Tallmadge Township, Ottawa County, Michigan

Source: SSN records
October 4, 1924-July 28, 2009
Residence: Grand Rapids, MI

Listed in the 298th Journal July1945
916 1230 Sgt Rulsheh and S/Sgt Overbeek both of Co C presented Bronze Star Medal by Battalion Commander.

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