Published 16 hours ago • loading... • Updated 16 hours agoShow Less IconRemains of Spokane soldier who died in World War II prison camp returning to family Summary by The Spokesman-ReviewRobert W. Hirst, of Spokane, really didn't like to rake leaves, apparently. In 1934, the 14-year-old boy skipped town rather than subject himself to the menial chore, as his mother had instructed, at their home, at 533 E. Gordon Ave.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe spokesman-ReviewLean LeftFactualityOwnershipRemains of Spokane soldier who died in World War II prison camp returning to familyRobert W. Hirst, of Spokane, really didn't like to rake leaves, apparently. In 1934, the 14-year-old boy skipped town rather than subject himself to the menial chore, as his mother had instructed, at their home, at 533 E. Gordon Ave.16 hours ago·Spokane, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated8 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe spokesman-Review broke the news in Spokane, United States 16 hours ago on Sunday, September 20, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsWorld War II Plus IconSpokane Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsWorld War II Plus IconSpokane Plus IconShow All