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This page is dedicated to Robert H. Dumke

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Robert Dumke of 2nd Battalion Headquarters Company in Naples, Italy 1943.
Robert H. Dumke 1943



 



 

Pfc's Robert and Leonard Dumke. Both brothers made the D-Day jump.
Robert and Leonard Dumke
Leonard C. Dumke served with the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. On D-Day, Leonard's
C-47 dropped his stick many miles from their original drop zone. Leonard became prisoner of
war on June 6,1944, at stalag 4-B Muhlberg, Germany.



 



 

Roster for Bob Dumke's Holland jump September 17,1944. He is the 5th name from top. Lt. Charles E. Sammon is jumpmaster .
William T. Hoversten (# 14 name) was KIA on September 21,1944. Holland jump list



 



 

Robert Dumke shortly after earning his wings at Jump School.
Robert and Leonard Dumke



 



 

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