Robert Vitatoe was killed in action on 6 June 1918 by enemy shell-fire in an attack on the town of Bouresches, Aisne, France. He served with the 6th Marines, 2nd Infantry Division. He is buried at Aisne-Marne Cemetery, France (A, 10, 39).
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 27 June 1898
- Date of death: 6 June 1918
- County: Campbell
- Hometown: Cotula
- Service Branch: Marine Corps
- Division/Assignment: 6th US Marine Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War I
- Battles: Toulon Sector, Aisne Defensive, Chateau-Thierry Sector
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France
- Location In Memorial: Pillar II, Middle Panel
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