Killed in Korea 1950
- Lawrence Lore
- Aug 14
- 1 min read
Bob Faith Reported Killed in Korea 1950; Popular Lawrenceville Athlete dies in Battle on July 11; Had been formerly listed as Missing
Pvt. Robert G Faith, 19, better known as Bob, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Faith of Birds, was confirmed as killed in the Korean Theater of Action. In a telegram to his parents, the War Dept. informed them that Bob was killed on July 11,1950.
The last letter Mrs. Faith had from her son was written on June 4 and on August 17 a telegram to the parents informed them that their son had been missing in action since July 11.
Faith attended Lawrenceville High School until he enlisted in the Army in January 1949. He was sent overseas in April of 1949, and served with the 24th Division.
Bob was on the LTHS football roster in the fall of 1948 and was awarded a letter that year for playing at end and tackle position. He interrupted his schooling in January, to enlist with the Army in the middle of his junior year. He also pitched baseball for the Junior American Legion team.
