Horton Major Killed in War
Horton’s first fatality in the Korean War was recorded today when Major Robert Latta, 38, was killed in action Sept. 10. His wife, Mrs. Dorothy Latta of Horton, received a telegram from the Defense Department.
Major Latta was a veteran of World War II and was a Horton real estate operator until a short time before his recall to the service as a reservist in July, 1951, when he accepted a position with the Federal Land Bank at Wichita. His wife and two small sons returned to Horton, where their third son was then born.
Sailing for Korea in April this year, Major Latta had been in action with the 25th Division since that time and expected to return home late in October.
Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Latta of Holton; a brother, John Latta, Garden City; and a sister, Miss Helen Latta, St. Louis.
The Atchison Daily Globe, Atchison, Ks.
Tuesday, September 16, 1952
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Major Latta was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Korean War Service Medal.
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Horton’s first fatality in the Korean War was recorded today when Major Robert Latta, 38, was killed in action Sept. 10. His wife, Mrs. Dorothy Latta of Horton, received a telegram from the Defense Department.
Major Latta was a veteran of World War II and was a Horton real estate operator until a short time before his recall to the service as a reservist in July, 1951, when he accepted a position with the Federal Land Bank at Wichita. His wife and two small sons returned to Horton, where their third son was then born.
Sailing for Korea in April this year, Major Latta had been in action with the 25th Division since that time and expected to return home late in October.
Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Latta of Holton; a brother, John Latta, Garden City; and a sister, Miss Helen Latta, St. Louis.
The Atchison Daily Globe, Atchison, Ks.
Tuesday, September 16, 1952
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Major Latta was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Korean War Service Medal.
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Horton Major Killed in War
Horton’s first fatality in the Korean War was recorded today when Major Robert Latta, 38, was killed in action Sept. 10. His wife, Mrs. Dorothy Latta of Horton, received a telegram from the Defense Department.
Major Latta was a veteran of World War II and was a Horton real estate operator until a short time before his recall to the service as a reservist in July, 1951, when he accepted a position with the Federal Land Bank at Wichita. His wife and two small sons returned to Horton, where their third son was then born.
Sailing for Korea in April this year, Major Latta had been in action with the 25th Division since that time and expected to return home late in October.
Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Latta of Holton; a brother, John Latta, Garden City; and a sister, Miss Helen Latta, St. Louis.
The Atchison Daily Globe, Atchison, Ks.
Tuesday, September 16, 1952
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Major Latta was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Korean War Service Medal.
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Horton’s first fatality in the Korean War was recorded today when Major Robert Latta, 38, was killed in action Sept. 10. His wife, Mrs. Dorothy Latta of Horton, received a telegram from the Defense Department.
Major Latta was a veteran of World War II and was a Horton real estate operator until a short time before his recall to the service as a reservist in July, 1951, when he accepted a position with the Federal Land Bank at Wichita. His wife and two small sons returned to Horton, where their third son was then born.
Sailing for Korea in April this year, Major Latta had been in action with the 25th Division since that time and expected to return home late in October.
Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Latta of Holton; a brother, John Latta, Garden City; and a sister, Miss Helen Latta, St. Louis.
The Atchison Daily Globe, Atchison, Ks.
Tuesday, September 16, 1952
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Major Latta was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Korean War Service Medal.
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