World War II Honoree

Robert A. Wenke

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bronx, New York

Honored By

Robert A. Francis

Relationship

Grandson

SERGEANT IN CHARGE OF TWO MORTAR CREWS. SERVED IN 35TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 134TH REGIMENT, COMPANY M UNDER GENERAL PATTON. WOUNDED TWICE, ONCE AT ST. LO AND AGAIN AT BASTOGNE. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR, TWO PURPLE HEARTS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH FIVE BATTLE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND GERMAN OCCUPATION MEDAL.