Parents:
John Behunin
Dorcus Ann Biddlecome
He was killed in action (KIA) in Germany during WWII.
Lineage:
Robert Dick Behunin
John Behunin-Dorcus Ann Biddlecome
Mosiah Stephen Behunin-Caroline Hill
Isaac Behunin-Elmina Tyler
(Information has been gathered from several sources, so some of it may not be correct)
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Green River Star, May 11, 1945
McKinnon Man Dies In European Theatre
Listed in this week army casualties in Europe is Pfs. Robert D. Behunin, of the McKinnon-Burntfork area, given as killed in action. The date of his death was not given.
Behunin, well known in Green River also, is the brother of Orson Behunin, Burntfork rancher, owning one of the former Stoll ranches at the mouth of Burntfork. Next of kin is given as John Behunin, father, of McKinnon-Burntfork community. Young Behunin enlisted early in the war.
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Green River Star, Dec 9, 1948
Third Army War Hero's Body Returned Home
The body of Pvt. 1/Class Robert D. Behunin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Behunin of McKinnon, was received in Green River Wednesday following shipment from Germany, and taken to McKinnon this morning by Rogan Mortuary of Rock Springs for graveside services this afternoon at two p. m.
The war hero lost his life while serving with General Patton's famous Third Army in Germany on April 7, 1945. He was 33 years of age at time of death.
He is survived, in addition to his parents, by two brothers, Melvin and Orson, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Bullock and Miss Pat Behunin of Green River.
Bishop Reulon Anderson of the L. D. S. Church at McKinnon, and Melroy Luke, commander of the American Legion post there, were in charge of the services. Veterans of Green River assisted in the service program.
John Behunin
Dorcus Ann Biddlecome
He was killed in action (KIA) in Germany during WWII.
Lineage:
Robert Dick Behunin
John Behunin-Dorcus Ann Biddlecome
Mosiah Stephen Behunin-Caroline Hill
Isaac Behunin-Elmina Tyler
(Information has been gathered from several sources, so some of it may not be correct)
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Green River Star, May 11, 1945
McKinnon Man Dies In European Theatre
Listed in this week army casualties in Europe is Pfs. Robert D. Behunin, of the McKinnon-Burntfork area, given as killed in action. The date of his death was not given.
Behunin, well known in Green River also, is the brother of Orson Behunin, Burntfork rancher, owning one of the former Stoll ranches at the mouth of Burntfork. Next of kin is given as John Behunin, father, of McKinnon-Burntfork community. Young Behunin enlisted early in the war.
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Green River Star, Dec 9, 1948
Third Army War Hero's Body Returned Home
The body of Pvt. 1/Class Robert D. Behunin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Behunin of McKinnon, was received in Green River Wednesday following shipment from Germany, and taken to McKinnon this morning by Rogan Mortuary of Rock Springs for graveside services this afternoon at two p. m.
The war hero lost his life while serving with General Patton's famous Third Army in Germany on April 7, 1945. He was 33 years of age at time of death.
He is survived, in addition to his parents, by two brothers, Melvin and Orson, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Bullock and Miss Pat Behunin of Green River.
Bishop Reulon Anderson of the L. D. S. Church at McKinnon, and Melroy Luke, commander of the American Legion post there, were in charge of the services. Veterans of Green River assisted in the service program.
Parents:
John Behunin
Dorcus Ann Biddlecome
He was killed in action (KIA) in Germany during WWII.
Lineage:
Robert Dick Behunin
John Behunin-Dorcus Ann Biddlecome
Mosiah Stephen Behunin-Caroline Hill
Isaac Behunin-Elmina Tyler
(Information has been gathered from several sources, so some of it may not be correct)
~
Green River Star, May 11, 1945
McKinnon Man Dies In European Theatre
Listed in this week army casualties in Europe is Pfs. Robert D. Behunin, of the McKinnon-Burntfork area, given as killed in action. The date of his death was not given.
Behunin, well known in Green River also, is the brother of Orson Behunin, Burntfork rancher, owning one of the former Stoll ranches at the mouth of Burntfork. Next of kin is given as John Behunin, father, of McKinnon-Burntfork community. Young Behunin enlisted early in the war.
~
Green River Star, Dec 9, 1948
Third Army War Hero's Body Returned Home
The body of Pvt. 1/Class Robert D. Behunin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Behunin of McKinnon, was received in Green River Wednesday following shipment from Germany, and taken to McKinnon this morning by Rogan Mortuary of Rock Springs for graveside services this afternoon at two p. m.
The war hero lost his life while serving with General Patton's famous Third Army in Germany on April 7, 1945. He was 33 years of age at time of death.
He is survived, in addition to his parents, by two brothers, Melvin and Orson, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Bullock and Miss Pat Behunin of Green River.
Bishop Reulon Anderson of the L. D. S. Church at McKinnon, and Melroy Luke, commander of the American Legion post there, were in charge of the services. Veterans of Green River assisted in the service program.
John Behunin
Dorcus Ann Biddlecome
He was killed in action (KIA) in Germany during WWII.
Lineage:
Robert Dick Behunin
John Behunin-Dorcus Ann Biddlecome
Mosiah Stephen Behunin-Caroline Hill
Isaac Behunin-Elmina Tyler
(Information has been gathered from several sources, so some of it may not be correct)
~
Green River Star, May 11, 1945
McKinnon Man Dies In European Theatre
Listed in this week army casualties in Europe is Pfs. Robert D. Behunin, of the McKinnon-Burntfork area, given as killed in action. The date of his death was not given.
Behunin, well known in Green River also, is the brother of Orson Behunin, Burntfork rancher, owning one of the former Stoll ranches at the mouth of Burntfork. Next of kin is given as John Behunin, father, of McKinnon-Burntfork community. Young Behunin enlisted early in the war.
~
Green River Star, Dec 9, 1948
Third Army War Hero's Body Returned Home
The body of Pvt. 1/Class Robert D. Behunin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Behunin of McKinnon, was received in Green River Wednesday following shipment from Germany, and taken to McKinnon this morning by Rogan Mortuary of Rock Springs for graveside services this afternoon at two p. m.
The war hero lost his life while serving with General Patton's famous Third Army in Germany on April 7, 1945. He was 33 years of age at time of death.
He is survived, in addition to his parents, by two brothers, Melvin and Orson, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Bullock and Miss Pat Behunin of Green River.
Bishop Reulon Anderson of the L. D. S. Church at McKinnon, and Melroy Luke, commander of the American Legion post there, were in charge of the services. Veterans of Green River assisted in the service program.
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