
Robert J. Cara
Philadelphia Memorial Panel: Panel 5
National Memorial Panel / Row:
East 22 /
10
Date of Birth: 27-Aug-1945
Neighborhood: Spring Garden
High School: Roman Catholic High School
Street:
Branch of Service: Army
Rank: SP5
Date of Casualty: 19-Jun-1967
Province of Casualty: Gian Dinh
The 1963 Roman Catholic High School graduate worked in a rifle manufacturing plant before joining the Army in October 1965. The 21-year-old specialist five trained as a medical specialist and was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. He died in combat on June 19, 1967. In a letter to his mother on Mother�s Day 1966, he wrote from Vietnam: Freedom is why we�re here Soldiers fighting so sincere God above wilt guide me through Dearest Mother, I love you In addition to his mother, he was survived by a brother and half-brother.