Robert S. Quirk
Corporal, U.S. Army
Serial: 32265873
Chemical Warfare Service
Entered the Service from: New Jersey
Died: October 7, 1943
Buried at: Plot J Row 1 Grave 13
Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
Nettuno, Italy
Awards: Purple Heart
Introduction
Corporal Robert S. Quirk was born in 1922 to Samuel and Emelie Bagley Quirk in New Jersey. His father was a railroad worker. In April of 1930 the Quirks lived with Emelie’s parents in Norwood, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Robert Quirk attended high school for two years before entering the work force, following his father onto the railroad. He was inducted into the United States Army at Fort Dix, New Jersey on April 18, 1942.
Corporal Quirk was a resident of Camden County, New Jersey prior to his induction. He was killed in action while serving in Italy on October 7, 1943.