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Robert Berkley Jephson 1921 - 1990

Robert Berkley Jephson of Bonnerville County, Idaho United States was born on May 16, 1921 in Coblenz Germany, and died at age 69 years old on October 17, 1990 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California United States. Robert Jephson was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery 2355 Rollandet St, in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, ID.

Robert Berkley Jephson
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Bonnerville County, Idaho United States
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May 16, 1921
Coblenz, Germany
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October 17, 1990
Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, United States
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  • Introduction

    Robert Berkley Jephson was born on May 16, 1921 in Coblenz, Germany to Margaret Adams (1902-1971) and Thomas Berkley Jephson (1899-1972). He immigrated to the United States with his family, arriving in New York, New York on August 1, 1921. They later settled in San Francisco, California before moving to Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho in 1935. In 1942, Robert registered for the military draft in Idaho Falls, North, Idaho, USA. At the time, he was employed by Burgraf Construction Co and measured 6'1" tall and weighed 170 pounds. He had dark complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. The following year, on March 18, 1943, he enlisted in the military in Pocatello, Idaho. After serving in the military, Robert married Eva Louise Reading (1922–1984) on March 1, 1947 in Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States. The couple had two children together, including a daughter named Sharri Louise Jephson (1959-1999). Robert later relocated to Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, California, where he passed away on October 17, 1990.
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    May 16, 1921
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    Coblenz Germany
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white and German. His mother was born in Lay, Coblenz, Germany and his father was born in Waihi, Auckland, New Zealand.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Robert Jephson was born in Coblenz, Germany. He immigrated from Germany, to Antwerp Belgium, and eventually made it to the US arriving in New York, New York on August 1, 1921. He moved to San Francisco, California, USA with his family in the 1930's, and he later moved to Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho in 1935. He also lived in North, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. Robert also lived in Sunnyvale, California and passed away there in 1990 . He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in Penobscot, Castine, Hancock, Maine, USA.

  • Early Life & Education

    Robert was a high school graduate, completing 4 years before enlistment.

  • Military Service

    Robert Burkley Jephson at the age of 20, registered for the military draft on February 16, 1942, in Idaho Falls, North, Idaho, USA. He was employed by Burgraf Construction Co and had a height of 6'1" and weighed 170 pounds. He had a dark complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. Robert enlisted in the military on March 18, 1943, in Pocatello, Idaho. He was a private in the Selectees (enlisted Men) and had no branch assignment at the time of his enlistment. His military serial number was 39911816. He enlisted for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. Given the timing of his enlistment, it is likely that he served during World War II. As a private, he would have been among the lowest-ranking enlisted personnel and would have been responsible for carrying out basic duties and following orders from his superiors.

  • Professional Career

    Robert worked as a mechanic and repairman. At 20 years old, he was employed by the Burgraf Construction Co in Idaho Falls, North, Idaho, USA.
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    Rose Hill Cemetery 2355 Rollandet St, in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho 83402, United States
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In 1921, in the year that Robert Berkley Jephson was born, the silent film The Sheik, directed by George Melford and starring Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres (also featuring Adolphe Menjou) debuted on October 21st. Critics weren't enthusiastic but the public loved it - in the first few weeks 125,000 people had seen the movie - and it eventually exceeded $1 million in ticket sales. And Rudolph Valentino, an Italian American, became the heartthrob of a female generation.
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In 1931, by the time he was merely 10 years old, on May 1st, the Empire State Building opened in New York City. At 1,454 feet (including the roof and antenna), it was the tallest building in the world until the World Trade Center's North Tower was built in 1970. (It is now the 34th tallest.) Opening at the beginning of the Great Depression, most of the offices in the Empire State Building remained unoccupied for years and the observation deck was an equal source of revenue and kept the building profitable.
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Jephson, Christine (Sep 21, 1893 - Jan 1978) Jephson, John (Mar 3, 1935 - Jul 1980) Jephson, Edward (Nov 11, 1920 - Jun 22, 1999) Jephson, Ethel (Sep 15, 1911 - Aug 1, 2008) Jephson, Jean (Jul 16, 1923 - Jul 1983) Jephson, Allen (Dec 3, 1902 - Feb 11, 1999) Jephson, Richard (Feb 16, 1936 - Feb 16, 2005) Jephson, Elizabeth (Feb 1, 1912 - Oct 15, 2004) Jephson, Elizabeth (Oct 5, 1925 - Sep 1987) Jephson, Richard (Jan 9, 1907 - Feb 1981)
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