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Robert Remy Fose
U.S. Navy | d. October 12, 1943

Home of Record: Newhall
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Service: United States Navy
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Unit: (USS Boise)
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Incident Date: October 12, 1943
Casualty Date: October 12, 1943
Age at Loss: 34
Location: Guadalcanal
Remains: Valhalla Cemetery, Burbank

Narrative: Robert Fose (an only son) of Newhall served aboard the famous cruiser USS Boise and was killed in action on October 12, 1943, with a total of 107 sailors during the fierce Battle of Cape Esperance near Guadalcanal. The USS Boise was repaired and returned action in June 1944. Robert Fose is buried at Valhalla Cemetery in Burbank, Calif.

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