World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert 'Bob' Grove
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Kansas City, Missouri
Honored By
VFW Post 11242
SERVED FROM 1943 TO 1945. TOOK PART IN THE INVASION FORCE WHEN THE MARINES STORMED THE BEACHES OF PELELIU ISLAND. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR THE WOUNDS HE INCURRED DURING THIS BATTLE.