World War II Honoree

Robert William Hinkle

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hickory Tree, Tennessee

Honored By

Jason A. Rudick

Relationship

Grandson

SERVED IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS FOR 20 MONTHS. HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTROL, COORDINATION AND TACTICAL EMPLOYMENT OF 22 MEN. HE OBTAINED INFORMATION CONCERNING STRENGTH AND POSITION OF ENEMY FORCES. HE APPLIED USE OF MAPS, COMPASSES AND CAMOUFLAGE IN SCOUTING. HE USED RADIO AND TELEPHONE TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION TO DESIRED HEADQUARTERS.