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Robert Ernest Boxwell, 90, of Des Moines fought in Europe as a member of the 778th Tank Battalion. He was a cannoneer, keeping his tank's cannon and 75mm gun loaded with shells and ammunition. (Christopher Gannon/The Register) -- des.m1111vets - shot by Christopher Gannon/The Register on 9/13/12 in Des Moines, IA