Robert E. Mabry

Private Robert Ernest Mabry was killed in action on November 4, 1918 in the final phase of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive during World War I.  He was 24 years old.

Robert Ernest Mabry was born on September 10, 1894 in Vance County, North Carolina, the son of Theodore O. Mabry  and Mably L. Mabry.  At the time of his induction into the U.S. Army, he was employed at the Dupont nitrate plant in Hopewell, Virginia.

Pvt Mabry was inducted into the U.S. Army on May 27, 1918 in Hopewell, Virginia.  He was deployed to Europe on July 31, 1918 serving with the 9th Infantry Regiment.  After his arrival, the 9th was deployed to the St. Mihiel Sector, September 1st and attacked near Limey September 12th. The regiment went into action again at Suippes on September 30th and then, with the 6th Marines, took part in the attack on Blanc Mont Ridge, October 3rd, and engaged there until relieved on October 9th.   

Deployed to the Exermont region, the 9th Infantry Regiment took part in the final phase of the Argonne-Meuse Offensive on November 2nd, advancing until November 4th. The Meuse–Argonne battle was the largest frontline commitment of troops by the U.S. Army in World War I, and also its deadliest.  Pvt Mabry was killed in action on November 4, 1918.

Private Robert Ernest Mabry is buried in Cokesbury United Methodist Cemetery, Vance County, North Carolina. 

Last edited: 31 May 2026