Robert Prince | |
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&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Robert_Prince.jpg) Robert Prince | |
| Born | November 7, 1919 Seattle, Washington |
| Died | January 1, 2009 (age 89) Port Townsend, Washington |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ | &sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Emblem_of_the_United_States_Department_of_the_Army.svg){kind=small} United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | &sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:US-O4_insignia.svg){kind=small} Major |
| Unit | 6th Ranger Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
Robert W. Prince (November 7, 1919 – January 1, 2009) was an officer in the United States Army's elite 6th Ranger Battalion. In 1945 he was chosen personally by Lt. Col. Henry Mucci to plan the rescue at the Cabanatuan POW camp in the Philippines.