World War II Honoree

Robert M. Eaglesome

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Braddock, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Carol Eaglesome Cuccaro

Relationship

Daughter

KILLED IN ACTION IN GERMANY DURING THE FINAL STAGES OF THE WAR. WOUNDED, HE HAD RETURNED TO DUTY AS A MEMBER OF THE 30TH DIVISION OF THE NINTH ARMY WHICH RECEIVED A PRESIDENTIAL CITATION. HE PERSONALLY RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION. HIS WIDOW ACCEPTED HIS PURPLE HEART AND EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS RIBBON WITH 6 BATTLE STARS.