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Gayer, Robert N., 1917-1988

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1917 - 1988

Biographical History

Robert N. Gayer (1917-1988) was a member of the Armed Forces during World War 2 and worked at Indiana Bell Telephone Company.

Robert N. Gayer was born on July 13, 1917, to parents Omer G. and Gladys Harmon Gayer. He joined the military on September 30, 1941, and served through 1945. Robert worked with the Indiana Bell Telephone Company for many years, and was interested in World War II memorabilia. Robert Married Sarah L. (1922-). Robert died on June 21, 1988.

Citation:
UPB files, accessed 3/6/2014 (served in the military through 1945; worked with the Indiana Bell Telephone Company for many years; interested in WWII memorabilia).

FamilySearch, via WWW, accessed 3/6/2014 (Robert N. Gayer was born on July 13, 1917, to parents Omer G. and Gladys Harmon Gayer; joined the military on September 30, 1941; died on June 21, 1988).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Robert N. Gayer scrapbook

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8250
Scope and Contents

This collection includes a scrapbook from Indiana Bell Telephone Company to Robert N. Gayer called His Service Record, in wich there was room for Gayer to note information, add military orders, photographs, and room for phonographs. Also includes assorted maps, poetry, newspaper clippings, and a pin-up poster. Materials are dated 1941-1995.

Dates: 1941-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Robert N. Gayer scrapbook

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