Robert Obadiah Purdy Jr.
1891–1918 (age 27)
soldier
Biography
Robert Obadiah Purdy Jr. was an American soldier who served in the First World War. He was among the millions of men who answered the call to military service, demonstrating the patriotic spirit of his generation during a transformative global conflict.
His memory is honored at the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial, where he rests among fellow servicemen. Robert Obadiah Purdy Jr.'s sacrifice represents the commitment of American forces to the cause of freedom in Europe.