World War II Honoree

Robert Gordon Newberg

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

St. James, Minnesota

Honored By

Ed & Connie Newberg

Relationship

Son & Daughter-in-law

ENLISTED IN THE U.S. ARMY INFANTRY ON 11/13/43 AT FORT SNELLING, MINNESOTA. EARNED HIS RIFLEMAN MARKSMAN BADGE. FIRST SAW ACTION 6/12/44 ON NORMANDY BEACH SHORTLY AFTER THE INITIAL INVASION. WOUNDED 12/28/44 AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE IN BELGIUM. AWARDED PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. RECEIVED HONORABLE MEDICAL DISCHARGE 9/12/46.