Robert A. Owens Military person

Sergeant Robert Allen Owens (September 13, 1920 – November 1, 1943) was a United States Marine who was killed in action during World War II. He was posthumously awarded his nation's highest military award — the Medal of Honor — for his heroic actions on his first day in combat at Bougainville. The commanding general of the 3rd Marine Division described Owens' heroism — "Among many brave acts on the beachhead of Bougainville, no other single act saved the lives of more of his comrades or served to contribute so much to the success of the landings."

Personal facts

Birth date	September 13, 1920
Birth place	Greenville South Carolina
Date of death	November 01, 1943
Place of death	Killed in action
Resting place	Fort McKinley U.S. Military Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Navy Cross Medal of Honor
military operations	Battle of Empress Augusta Bay
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military unit	1st Battalion 3rd Marines
service start	1942
service end	1943