Robert J. Burroughs was born on June 26, 1942. His home of record is Hamilton Square, NJ. He had one sister, Mary Ann. Bob was a nice guy, always had a smile and a joke or funny story. He loved his Oldsmobile. He liked to hang out in Groveville, NJ, and work on his car. He had a garage in Wrightstown, NJ, with a friend.
He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Specialist 4 (SP4). Burroughs was assigned to Company D, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.
Burroughs was killed in action on October 14, 1967.
Sources: Gary Lippincott (friend), newspaper clippings and NJVVMF.