Private First Class Robinson, of
Detroit, Michigan studied mechanics and played on a basketball team
while in high school. Known for his abilities to fix things, he was
ambitious in his quests to learn. He joined the United States Army in
September 2005, and completed Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Advanced
Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina in 2005. He
completed the Basic Airborne Course at Fort Benning, Georgia in 2006 and
was currently assigned to the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg, North
Carolina. Robinson's awards and decorations include: the Army Good
Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan
Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the NATO
Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Combat
Action Badge, and the Parachutist's Badge. Antione planned on opening
his own shop when he left the service. He was killed in Nawa,
Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the vehicle he was repairing
collapsed. He is survived by his mother, Ginger L. Jhons; his father,
Emror Robinson; and his grandmother, Mary L. Stevenson, all of Detroit,
Michigan. Bio by: Sue |
(courtesy OF "DD")Grave marker for
Pfc Antione V. Robinson in Section 1, Site 1044 of the Great Lakes
National Cemetery Holly Oakland County Michigan.
Pfc Robinson was killed on 19 March 2008
in Nawa, Afghanistan when a vehicle he was repairing collapsed on him. |