It is with great sorrow and deep
sadness that we report the passing of
Unit Commander and 78th Infantry
Division WWII
Living History Association Founder,
Colonel Robert Krauss.
October 13, 1950 - January 23, 2009
Colonel Krauss was the founder of the
78th Infantry Division WWII Living History Association and it's
Commanding Officer. He was also a mentor and role model to us all.
Robert Krauss served in both the Navy
and the Army during and after the Vietnam War. During his time in the
Army he was assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 309th Regiment,
78th Infantry Division. A lifelong collector of military paraphernalia,
he amassed quite a collection.
During the 1980's he became aware of
the newly growing hobby of WWII reenacting. He wanted to form a unit
that represented and honored the men whom gave everything for our
country. He also wanted to represent the common soldier as there already
were many groups that represented the elite units such as Paratroopers
or Rangers.
Being fully aware of the historical
achievements of his former unit, he chose the 78th Infantry Division,
309th Regiment, Baker Company. From day one he built the unit to be a
true WWII era Infantry Unit. He drilled and marched the men until he
achieved his goal. This was the caliber of the man whom demanded
perfection and settled for nothing less.
It was this drive and courage that he
displayed during his prolonged illness. He refused to give up, he fought
ferociously and never surrendered. He beat the cancer, which went into
remission. Unfortunately it returned and though he fought it valiantly,
it finally claimed his life. He passed from this world Friday, January
23, 2009 at approx. 1600 hours.
We at the 78th Infantry Division WWII
Living History Association are deeply saddened by this loss. He was an
integral part of the Unit and he will be missed. Our thoughts and
prayers will always be with the Colonel and his family.
We will truly miss him.
Colonel Krauss was laid to rest
on Thursday January 29, 2009
at Harleigh Cemetery in Camden, NJ
If you knew the Colonel, or wish to
offer your condolences to his family, please enter our site and sign our
guestbook. Please feel free to share your stories and memories of the
Colonel with us. Thank you for your condolences.
Esse Quam Videri!
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