World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert H. Grimminger
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Robert H. Grimminger
SERVED WITH THE 11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, 1 BRONZE ARROWHEAD AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. QUALIFIED PARACHUTIST. PART OF THE FIRST TROOPS TO ENTER JAPAN WHEN THE WAR WAS OVER.