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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
![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](https://www.gannonvisuals.com/img-get2/I0000hJxA2.uiyz4/fit=1000x750/des-m1111vets-boxwell02cg.jpg)
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