Robert M. Patton was born on May 26, 1924. He enlisted in the Army on October 1, 1943 and served as a Private during World War II. Robert was Killed in Action on October 2, 1944 at the age of 20 in Italy and is now buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.