World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Robert H. Wexler
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Gary J. Wexler
Relationship
Nephew
JULY 14, 1942 TO AUGUST 18, 1944, 318TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 80TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 2ND BATTALION, 3RD ARMY, LIGHT MACHINE GUN SQUAD LEADER. KILLED IN ACTION AUGUST 18, 1944 IN FRANCE AT THE BATTLE OF FALAISE POCKET. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND EXPERT SHOOTING BADGE WITH RIFLE AND MACHINE GUN BARS.