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Arnold Wayne “Tatch” Robbins

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Arnold Wayne “Tatch” Robbins Veteran

Birth
Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Death
19 Sep 1994 (aged 72)
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Harold Charles Robbins was born on July 17, 1922, in Brownstown township, Jackson County, Indiana. He was the natural son of Harold Charles Bultman and Allie B. Robbins. Both were 18 and born in Jackson County. Harold was a farmer; Allie was listed as doing housework.

Allie Beatrice Robbins and James Lee McHargue were married on September 26, 1925, in Jackson County, Indiana.

It is not known when the child's name was changed to Arnold Wayne Robbins.

In the 1930 Federal census, Arnold Robbins, age 7, was living with his maternal grandparents, Dawson Robbins and Maude J Holz Robbins and their family in Brownstown, Indiana.

Arnold Robbins, age 17, was living in Brownstown, with his maternal grandparents and their children, according to the 1940 Federal census. He was attending Brownstown High School and was ultimately a member of the graduating class of 1940.

In the 1940 Brownstown High School yearbook it said of Arnold "Tatch" Robbins that:

"He is a lad both brave and bold
Who seldom does what he is told."

Arnold Robbins was involved in Baseball 2, 3, 4; Yell Club 4; Bear News 4; and Softball 2, 3, 4.

It is not known when Arnold Robbins enlisted in the U.S. Navy, but he was listed on the muster roll for the commissioning report dated March 14, 1945, when the U.S.S. Sitka (APA-113), a Bayfield class attack transport. His rank was MM3C (machinist mate) was launched.

Arnold Wayne Robbins and Anna L. Altmeyer applied for a marriage license in Marion County, Indiana, and it was published in The Indianapolis News in the June 26, 1946, edition page 25.

It is known from the obituaries for James Lee McHargue and Allie Beatrice McHargue, that they listed Arnold Robbins as a son.

OBITUARY: Arnold Robbins

Services for Arnold Wayne "Tatch" Robbins, 72, Indianapolis, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling until 9 tonight. Mr. Robbins, who died Monday, worked for the Department of Public Works 34 years, retiring in 1981 as a superintendent. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to West 10th Street Division of Roudebush VA Medical Center. Survivors – wife Anna Lavina Robbins; two sons, one daughter, brother Roy McHargue; sister Norma Jean Moon; seven grandchildren.

Published in The Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, Indiana) September 21, 1994, page 10.
Harold Charles Robbins was born on July 17, 1922, in Brownstown township, Jackson County, Indiana. He was the natural son of Harold Charles Bultman and Allie B. Robbins. Both were 18 and born in Jackson County. Harold was a farmer; Allie was listed as doing housework.

Allie Beatrice Robbins and James Lee McHargue were married on September 26, 1925, in Jackson County, Indiana.

It is not known when the child's name was changed to Arnold Wayne Robbins.

In the 1930 Federal census, Arnold Robbins, age 7, was living with his maternal grandparents, Dawson Robbins and Maude J Holz Robbins and their family in Brownstown, Indiana.

Arnold Robbins, age 17, was living in Brownstown, with his maternal grandparents and their children, according to the 1940 Federal census. He was attending Brownstown High School and was ultimately a member of the graduating class of 1940.

In the 1940 Brownstown High School yearbook it said of Arnold "Tatch" Robbins that:

"He is a lad both brave and bold
Who seldom does what he is told."

Arnold Robbins was involved in Baseball 2, 3, 4; Yell Club 4; Bear News 4; and Softball 2, 3, 4.

It is not known when Arnold Robbins enlisted in the U.S. Navy, but he was listed on the muster roll for the commissioning report dated March 14, 1945, when the U.S.S. Sitka (APA-113), a Bayfield class attack transport. His rank was MM3C (machinist mate) was launched.

Arnold Wayne Robbins and Anna L. Altmeyer applied for a marriage license in Marion County, Indiana, and it was published in The Indianapolis News in the June 26, 1946, edition page 25.

It is known from the obituaries for James Lee McHargue and Allie Beatrice McHargue, that they listed Arnold Robbins as a son.

OBITUARY: Arnold Robbins

Services for Arnold Wayne "Tatch" Robbins, 72, Indianapolis, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling until 9 tonight. Mr. Robbins, who died Monday, worked for the Department of Public Works 34 years, retiring in 1981 as a superintendent. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to West 10th Street Division of Roudebush VA Medical Center. Survivors – wife Anna Lavina Robbins; two sons, one daughter, brother Roy McHargue; sister Norma Jean Moon; seven grandchildren.

Published in The Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, Indiana) September 21, 1994, page 10.


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  • Maintained by: Alicelth
  • Originally Created by: Traci
  • Added: Aug 14, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5038200/arnold_wayne-robbins: accessed ), memorial page for Arnold Wayne “Tatch” Robbins (17 Jul 1922–19 Sep 1994), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5038200, citing Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Alicelth (contributor 47131242).