Roblin, John, “Roblin, John (Interview outline and video), 2007,” Digital Collections, accessed March 13, 2025, https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/document/29424.
John Roblin joined the Army on July 5th, 1944 and was part of the first convoy to go directly to France during World War II. While in the service, John experienced a good deal of combat and eventually injured his leg. He spent a long time in a hospital learning to walk again. After John had recovered he was moved all over Europe within different regiments. After John served his time in Europe, he fought in the Korean War. He received many promotions during his time spent in the service.