Robert Scott worked in the West Virginia University History Department after graduating in 1942, as a teaching assistant. He entered the army in 1943 and was commissioned a lieutenant, Company F, 271st Regiment, 69th Division. Scott was killed in action near Luxembourg, February 28, 1945 while leading an attack on a German held position.

Robert F. Scott, Class of 1942, West Virginia University, from St. Albans, W. Va.

Identifier:: 038857
Collection Number:: A&M 2324
Title:: Robert F. Scott, Class of 1942, West Virginia University, from St. Albans, W. Va.
Date:: ca.1940
Creator:: Taylor Studio; St. Albans, W. Va.
Description:: Robert Scott worked in the West Virginia University History Department after graduating in 1942, as a teaching assistant. He entered the army in 1943 and was commissioned a lieutenant, Company F, 271st Regiment, 69th Division. Scott was killed in action near Luxembourg, February 28, 1945 while leading an attack on a German held position.
Subjects:: WVU--Student Portraits--N-S., World War, 1939-1945--Luxembourg., College students--West Virginia--Morgantown., Soldiers--United States.
Personal Names:: Scott, Robert F.
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: print
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView