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Robert Eugene Swartzbaugh 1924 - 1998

Robert Eugene Swartzbaugh of Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL was born on November 30, 1924 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio United States, and died at age 73 years old on July 20, 1998 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL. Robert Swartzbaugh was buried at Florida National Cemetery Sw. 102nd Ave. - Section 320 Site 747, in Bushnell.

Robert Eugene Swartzbaugh

Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL 33612

November 30, 1924

Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

July 20, 1998

Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

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Introduction

Robert Eugene Swartzbaugh is the son of Uriah Urban Swartzbaugh (1895-1986) and Anna L. Ballinger (1900-1975). He was born on November 30, 1924 in Ohio and had a brother Thomas Urban Swartzbaugh (1920-). They grew up in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. As an 18-year-old, he registered for the draft on December 29, 1942, in Cayuga, Ohio. During this time, he was employed by the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. On March 27, 1943, Robert took the initiative to enlist in the United States Army at Camp Perry Lacarne, Ohio. As a selectee, Robert was among the enlisted men chosen for military service during World War II. His service commenced on March 27, 1943, and lasted until February 10, 1946. Notably, Robert's military records indicate that he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. This implies that he served in the Army Air Corps, which was responsible for aerial warfare as a branch of the U.S. Army during World War II. On December 28, 1974 he married Barbara Downie in Hillsborough, Florida, USA. Together the couple had three children.
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1924

Birthday

November 30, 1924

Birthdate

Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white. His father, Uriah Urban Swartzbaugh, was born on March 30, 1895 in Ohio and he passed away on June 24, 1986 in Hillsborough County, Florida. His mother, Anna L. Ballinger, was born on November 17, 1900 in Ohio and married Uriah on June 12, 1919. She passed away in Hillsborough County, Florida on June 23, 1975.
Nationality & Locations

Robert was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He later moved to Hillsburough County, Florida and he resided in Tampa.
Early Life & Education

He was a high school graduate, completing 4 years before his enlistment.
Military Service

Robert Swartzbaugh, an 18-year-old individual, registered for the draft on December 29, 1942, in Cayuga, Ohio. During this time, he was employed by the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. Standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 133 pounds, Robert had a light complexion, blonde hair, and brown eyes. His next of kin was recorded as Urban Swartzbaugh. On March 27, 1943, Robert took the initiative to enlist in the United States Army at Camp Perry Lacarne, Ohio. Being single and without dependents, he dedicated himself to serving his country during World War II. Initially entering the ranks as a Private, he demonstrated his commitment to the military and its cause. Although Robert's branch of service was initially listed as "No branch assignment," it suggests that he may have awaited assignment to a specific branch or received further training before being assigned to a particular role. This period of preparation was crucial for soldiers during the war. As a selectee, Robert was among the enlisted men chosen for military service during World War II. His service commenced on March 27, 1943, and lasted until February 10, 1946. Notably, Robert's military records indicate that he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. This implies that he served in the Army Air Corps, which was responsible for aerial warfare as a branch of the U.S. Army during World War II. His role within the Army Air Corps may have involved support and operations related to air combat.
Professional Career

As a teenager, Robert worked for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co.
Personal Life & Family

On December 28, 1974 he married Barbara Downie in Hillsborough, Florida, USA. Together the couple had three children.
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1998

Death

July 20, 1998

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida United States
Death location

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Florida National Cemetery Sw. 102nd Ave. - Section 320 Site 747, in Bushnell, Fl 33513
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Robert Eugene Swartzbaugh lived 1 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 73.

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In 1924, in the year that Robert Eugene Swartzbaugh was born, in May, wealthy college students Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb kidnapped and killed 14 year old Robert Franks "in the interest of science". Leopold and Loeb thought that they were intellectually superior and that they could commit the perfect crime and not be caught. They were brought in for questioning within 8 days and quickly confessed. Clarence Darrow was hired as their defense lawyer, getting them life imprisonment instead of a death sentence. Loeb was eventually killed in prison - Leopold was released after 33 years, dying of a heart attack at age 66.

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In 1947, he was 23 years old when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.

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