World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert C. Bannister
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Des Moines, Iowa
Honored By
John S. Bannister
Relationship
Son
Joined the Navy 3/42. Attended Mine Warfare School. 2nd in Command of the YMS-54 to England in early 1944. Detached service with British Commandos. Served in the Normandy Invasion through the capture of Cherbourg.