World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert W. Vreeke
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Honored By
Dean T. E. Krueger
Relationship
Cousin
BOB SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER IN COMPANY B, 1ST BATTALION, 4TH MARINES, 1ST PROVISIONAL MARINE BRIGADE. HE TOOK PART IN THE RECAPTURE OF GUAM. HE WAS WOUNDED IN THE RIGHT LEG AND EVENTUALLY LOST THE LEG ABOVE THE KNEE. HE RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART.